Learn Greek
Modern Greek through everyday dialogues
Greek is the oldest written language still in use today, and modern Greek is closer to ancient Greek than English is to Old English. These free lessons take you through everyday Greek with native voices: tavernas, weather small-talk, family introductions. You'll learn the Greek alphabet (a head start if you know any maths or physics — α, β, γ, π, σ, μ are everywhere), the case system, and how to say 'γεια σου' like you mean it.
All Greek lessons 81 lessons across 14 scenes
Bakery
6 lessons
Beach
6 lessons
Cafe
6 lessons
Clothes
6 lessons
Farm
6 lessons
Hospital
5 lessons
House
6 lessons
Office
6 lessons
School
6 lessonsSports
5 lessons
Street
6 lessonsSupermarket
6 lessons
Townhall
5 lessons
Zoo
6 lessons
Common questions about learning Greek
Quick answers for new Greek learners.
How hard is the Greek alphabet?
Easier than it looks — half the letters are familiar from maths/physics (α, β, γ, π, σ, μ, λ). The 24 letters are phonetic. Most learners can read Greek within a week.
Is modern Greek close to ancient Greek?
Closer than most modern languages to their ancient roots — about 60% of the vocabulary is recognisable to someone who studied classical Greek. The grammar has simplified (fewer cases, no dual number, simpler verb forms) but the spirit is the same.
Why does Greek use so many different verb forms?
Greek verbs encode aspect (ongoing vs completed action) and voice (active, middle, passive) as well as tense and person. It's a lot of forms but they're regular — once you've seen the pattern, it generalises.
Should I learn Greek for travel or for reading?
Both work with the same starter vocabulary, but the conversational shortcuts you need for travel (ordering, asking directions, paying) come up first in these lessons. Reading comes naturally once you have a base of words.