Michel Thomas Method
Greek Foundation Course
Published on 29. May 2009
Audio
CD-Audio
978-0-340-98393-5 (ISBN)
Description
Learn another language the way you learnt your own You learnt your own language naturally and enjoyably: now you can learn Greek in the same way. You'll stick with it because you'll love it Use the unique method perfected over fifty years by the celebrated psychologist and linguist Michel Thomas. This method works with your brain, helping you to build up your Greek in manageable, enjoyable steps by thinking out the answers for yourself. You learn through listening and speaking without the pressure of writing or memorising. You pick up the language naturally and unforgettably. The NEW Greek Foundation Course An eight-hour, 100% audio method for learning Greek. Join teacher Hara Garoufalia and two students in a live lesson and within the first hour you will be able to construct simple phrases. You will learn the language with the students, hearing both their successes and their mistakes to keep you motivated and involved throughout the course. By the end, you will have the confidence to understand and speak Greek.
Join the millions of people worldwide who have learnt a new language with the Michel Thomas Method Contents: 8 CDs plus booklet with Greek phrases in Greek script and Roman transliteration, with English translation
Join the millions of people worldwide who have learnt a new language with the Michel Thomas Method Contents: 8 CDs plus booklet with Greek phrases in Greek script and Roman transliteration, with English translation
Reviews / Votes
"A great way to learn; it's fast and it lasts". -- The Daily Telegraph "Five minutes into the first CD, you already feel like you're winning." -- Time Out "Michel Thomas is a precious find indeed." -- The Guardian "Thomas makes it simple" -- Sunday Times "Michel's methods will teach you effectively and easily" -- Daily Star "Hugely inspiring" -- Red "Ideal for any business traveller who needs to be able to get around confidently." -- Sunday Business "Moving along at a relaxed, slow pace, punctuated by amusing anecdotes and jokes from the teacher, the new words, phrases and language rules are gently introduced and reinforced through subtle repetition without ever being tedious. In fact, despite a distinct emphasis on non-work, the course proves very effective and enjoyable, and its format is ideal for learning anywhere you like. So, if you only want to learn to speak the language, this course is highly recommended." -- Top Real Travel Product, Real Travel 20080601 "Excellent for learning ... This entirely audio course is easy to use and quickly results in some useful ability in the new language. Great for the car." -- Adventure Travel 20080601More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Murray Press
Product notice
Audio CD
Dimensions
Height: 197 mm
Width: 139 mm
Thickness: 65 mm
Duration
Dauer: 8 min
Weight
560 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-340-98393-5 (9780340983935)
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Persons
Until May 2008 Hara Garoufalia-Middle taught Greek at both the University of Westminster and the City Literary Institute. Now she concentrates on teaching classes at the City Lit, as well as writing. Howard Middle is a consultant and project manager in the field of English as a Foreign Language. He was National Manager for Trinity College London's ESOL exams in Greece until mid 2009 and remains a consultant for this exam board.
Content
thelo = I want; exo = I have; 'you' form of the verbs; ego/esis = I/you; form a question by upward inflexion; saying 'yes', 'no', 'not' (no auxiliary in Greek); question words 'what? why? where?; 'please' and 'thank you'; useful regular verbs in the present: ksero = I know; katalaveno - I understand; perimeno = I am waiting for; agorazo = I buy; no continuous form in Greek; personal pronouns (I, you etc) not always needed with verb; general 'it'; position before the verb; konda = near, makriya = far; se + to = sto = in/at; etho/eki = here/there; ine = is; neuter gender; 'a' and 'the' for neuter words; some common neuter food items and places; signomi - sorry, excuse me; kati = something; conjunctions: and, but, because ime/iste/ine = I am, you are, he/she/it is; introduction of feminine gender; 'a'/'the' for feminine words; some common feminine food/drink items; neuter and feminine pronouns; revision of common regular verbs; he/she/it form of regular verbs; aftos/afti = he/she; alla = but; kano = I make/do, plus you and he/she/it forms; verbs ending in stressed -ao: pao = I go; milao = I speak; milao ellinika = I speak Greek; (poli) kala = (very) well; gallika/ispanika = French, Spanish; ligo = a little; anglika = English'; pinao = I'm hungry; thipsao = I'm thirsty; ponao = I hurt/ache; moo = my: comes after the word, and doesn't change with gender; to stomaxi/thonti moo ponai = my stomach/tooth aches; pothi = foot; introduction of the future with the particle 'tha'; avrio = tomorrow; tora = now afto = this; me/you object pronoun; single phrase for 'tag' questions: etsi then ine (is it not so); endaksi = OK; ime apo = I am from (England); intro of masculine gender and common endings; I am (English) - with masc/feminine ending; countries/nationalities; here is + name = introductions; question word 'who'?; common irregular verbs: see, drink, eat, arrive, leave, in present tense; kathe = each/every (doesn't change); kathe mera = every day; some common adjectives in singular, showing neut/fem/masc agreement; Introduction of simple past of verb to be; xthes = yesterday; 'we' form of verb to be and some known verbs; pronoun mas = 'us'; introduction of adjectives and agreement with nouns in singular; pronouns: me, you, him, her, us, them; moo aresi = I like (it pleases me) + singular subject; panda/pote/sixna = always/never/often; double negative in Greek: I don't have nothing = I don't have anything; noris/arga = early/late; Modals: explanation that there is no infinitive ('to + verb' form) in modern Greek, and action verb form agrees with subject: should/must: verb 'prepi' + particle 'na' plus special form of verb; can: verb boro + particle 'na' plus special form of verb; want to: verb thelo + particle 'na' plus special form of verb; verbs that change form after 'tha' and 'na' 'we' form of verbs. Masculine noun and adjective endings, masculine form of 'the' and 'a'.