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Greek Numbers: How to Count in Greek

Numbers are all around us. Therefore, learning how to count in Greek will surely come in handy at one point or another. In this article, you’ll learn how to write and pronounce Greek numbers and how you can use them in everyday life with GreekPod101.com. Numbers in Greek have changed over the years. The original Greek number system was developed in ancient Greece and included the use of alphabet letters instead of numbers. As centuries passed by, the use of ancient Greek numbers faded away and Greeks started to use the Hindu-Arabic numeral system, which is still used today. That said, let’s go on ahead and learn more about numbers in the Greek language, as well as more information about Greek numerals. Table of Contents Greek... Show more

How To Post In Perfect Greek on Social Media

You're learning to speak Greek, and it's going well. Your confidence is growing! So much so that you feel ready to share your experiences on social media—in Greek. At Learn Greek, we make this easy for you to get it right the first time. Post like a boss with these phrases and guidelines, and get to practice your Greek in the process. 1. Talking about Your Restaurant Visit in Greek Eating out is fun, and often an experience you'd like to share. Take a pic, and start a conversation on social media in Greek. Your friend will be amazed by your language skills...and perhaps your taste in restaurants! Sotíris eats at a restaurant with his friends, posts an image of of the food, and leaves this comment: POST Let's break down Sotíris's... Show more

How to Start Thinking in Greek

Learn 4 tools and techniques to stop translating in your head and start thinking in Going through lessons is enough to get by and learn the basics of , but to truly become fluent you need to be able to think in . This will allow you to have conversations with ease, read smoothly, and comprehensively understand natives. To do this, you need to go beyond just completing daily or weekly lessons. We naturally translate in our heads because it's viewed as the easiest way to learn the definitions needed when learning a language. This way of learning can actually hinder your skills and fluency later on. If your brain has to make neural connections between the word you're learning, what it means in your native tongue, and the physical object... Show more

4 Reasons Why Greek Slang Words Will Make You Fluent

Learn 4 honest reasons you need Greek slang words and why they are so vital to truly learning and mastering the language. Teachers may normally cringe at the thought of their students learning Greek slang words. After all, slang words and phrases are typically defined as being grammatically incorrect. So why would your teacher want you to spend time learning the “wrong way” to speak Greek? Here are 4 of the top reasons why you should study slang words and expressions when learning Greek or any new language. Create Your Free Lifetime Account and Start Learning the whole Greek Language from the Beginning! 1. Native Speakers Use Slang Expressions in Everyday Conversation If you are going to study a foreign language... Show more

How to Learn Greek in Your Car?

Stuck in traffic? Losing time in your car? Have you ever felt that in all this wasted time, you could have watched the 750 episodes of One Piece, finished the last Super Mario ten times, or even better…you could have learned Greek? Between family, friends and work, in addition to this time-consuming commute, it can become difficult to find time to properly learn Greek. Fortunately, every problem has a solution, and what could be a better solution than turning that commute time into learning time? Stop passing the time mindlessly listening to the radio and try some of our best tips for mastering Greek in your car! Click Here To Start Learning Greek Right Now! You can learn Greek in your car, hands free While driving, it’s... Show more

10 Monthly Goals to become fluent in Greek

Hey Greek Learner! Shortcuts for learning and tips to remember Greek words are useful but it's even also important to fix objectives to reach every month! What Is Your Language Learning Goal for the Month? In your journey to become fluent and conversational here are 10 monthly goals you can go after! Click Here To Start Learning Greek Right Now! 1) I'll finish Survival Phrases series on GreekPod101.com by listening to two lesson a day. 2) I'll give a 3 minute introductory speech in Greek to my Greek friends. 3) I'll finish reading one Greek book by reading 10 pages a day. 4) I'll pass my Greek test. 5) I'll write 10 postcards in Greek to my Greek friends. 6) I'll memorize 5 Greek songs. 7) I'll finish... Show more