Articles & Books From Greek

Modern Greek For Dummies
Everything you need to speak Greek quickly and confidently Modern Greek For Dummies teaches you everything you need to start speaking Greek. This friendly guide provides clear explanations of grammar and authentic phrases and dialogues, so you can start communicating in Greek-speaking communities right away. Examples and exercises help you work your way through the alphabet and basic constructions, toward conversational fluency.
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Cheat Sheet / Updated 11-03-2025
Do you have Greek heritage? Is your partner Greek? Are you visiting Greece for vacation? With this Cheat Sheet, you can make a strong start in learning the Greek language. Here you find common Greek greetings, expressions, questions, and other handy phrases to use in different situations. Common Greek greetings and expressions Imagine you just arrived in Greece and you're sitting at a café.
Article / Updated 06-12-2017
The Greek alphabet originated in Greece in the late-800’s B.C.E. (Before Common Era) and derived from the Phoenician alphabet. The Greek alphabet is the oldest alphabet with a clear distinction between consonants and vowels. Image credit: squarelogoThe Greek alphabet that is used for language is also used as labels for many mathematical and scientific equations.