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In this section you will find many articles about the Greek conversational basics of how to speak the language. This is a great starting point for people traveling to Greece that might not know or understand the basics of conversational Greek, to get by when visiting Greece!
The Learn Greek section on GreekBoston.com was written by Greeks to help people understand the conversational basics of the Greek language. This article is not a substitute for a professional Greek learning program, but a helpful resource for people wanting to learn simple communication in Greek.
BELOW ARE INTERESTING ARTICLES ABOUT HOW TO SPEAK AND LEARN BASIC GREEK:
Greek Language Phrases You’ll Need While Visiting Greece
It can take years to learn a language fluently, but that shouldn’t stop you from learning a few words or phrases ahead of your trip! It’s true that the G... Read More
Learn Vocabulary for How to Say Your Name In Greek
While conversing in the Greek language with someone you’ve never met, you might end up wanting to know each other’s names. To do this, you need to know n... Read More
How to Say Good Evening and Goodnight in Greek
In the Greek language, there are certain phrases that are considered to be essential. At the top of your list of Greek vocabulary to learn should be the various ways... Read More
Saying Good Morning in Greek
There are different ways to say “hello” to someone in the Greek language. The goal is to find the best way to say it based on the situation that you... <... Read More
Greek Vocabulary Words Related to the Time
In a previous article, we discussed a common method for telling the time in Greek. The truth is, there are many other vocabulary words associated with the time. When... Read More
How to Say Yes in Greek
Whether you are actively learning the Greek language or simply need to know some words or phrases while you’re traveling, there are some words and phrases that... Read More
Vocabulary Words for Greek Independence Day
Greek Independence Day takes place each year on March 25th. This is the day when Greeks all over the world celebrate Greece’s Independence from the Ottoman Emp... Read More
Greek Vocabulary Words for Shapes
When describing your environment, there are some common words that are typically used. One of the more common types of words that can be used in descriptions are the... Read More
Greek Vocabulary Words for Animals
When learning a language, it makes sense that you’ll want to learn how to say common, every day words. It’s difficult to predict which words you’ll... Read More
Learn These Vocabulary Words for Greek Easter (Pascha)
Easter, also known as Pascha (Πάσχα), is one of the biggest holidays in Greece. Since the majority of Greece identifies themselves as Orthodox Christians, this ... Read More
Know How to Say Your Occupation in Greek
While meeting people, it is only natural that you’ll want to spend some time asking questions and getting to know them. Conversations usually cover a few stand... Read More
Learn How to Say No in Greek
Are you learning Greek? Are you simply traveling to Greek and want to know some simple phrases to get by? While using the Greek language, there are some basic words.... Read More
Saying Where You’re From in Greek
The Greek people are naturally curious, so when they meet someone they don’t know, they will naturally ask some questions to get to know you. They may wonder w... Read More
Interesting Ways to Practice Greek
If you’re learning Greek, you might feel as if you want to accelerate your progress. Sure, you can study vocabulary words and memorize grammar, but it takes go... Read More
Greek Words that Are Difficult to Translate to English
When it comes to learning a language, it is certainly makes things easy to be able to translate words into your native language so that you can better understand the... Read More
Greek Scenery Vocabulary Words
While learning the Greek language, you will find that your skills will improve as time goes on, even if you only are able to spend a few minutes each day... Read More
Greek Words and Phrases Expressing Romantic Love
Are you wondering how to express romantic love and feelings in the Greek language? In Greek, there are different words that describe different types of love. We ment... Read More
Greek Vocabulary Words- Clothing
When it comes to learning Greek, there are certain types of vocabulary you might need to know. The words for the different types of clothes you wear is one of... Read More
Get to Know the Accusative Case in the Greek Language
The Greek language has several different cases and each has their own properties to consider when forming sentences. Visit this article for more information about th... Read More
Immersion Strategies for Learning Greek
It’s true that it is somewhat easier to learn a language while in the country. It’s no exception when it comes to learning Greek! However, this doesnR... Read More
Greek Beach Vocabulary Words to Know
While in Greece, you’ll no doubt want to spend time at the beach. You may want to practice your Greek language skills while you’re there! Before you do t... Read More
Watch Out for These Common Mistakes Made While Speaking Greek
Are you learning Greek? Is English your native language? If so, there are some common mistakes you might be tempted to make while speaking Greek because the concepts... Read More
Ordinal Numbers in Greek from 20th to 100th
In a previous article, we talked about the ordinal numbers from 1st to 20th. However, there are many more numbers than that! According to Webster’s Dictionary... Read More
Learn the Ordinal Numbers in Greek – First (1st) to Twentieth (20th)
While speaking Greek, you will encounter numbers on a daily basis. There are two basic types of numbers. The first are cardinal numbers. In English, this is represen... Read More
Learn These Greek Tongue Twisters
It’s true that tongue twisters can sound silly, but for those learning Greek, the can serve another purpose. Learning these tongue twisters can help you hone y... Read More
Greek Etiquette Words to Know
When it comes to learning the Greek language, there are some words that you absolutely need to learn first. Before you do anything in Greek, you will need to find...... Read More
Using Personal Object Pronouns in Greek
When it comes to learning Greek, it is a good idea to do more than just memorize words, phrases, and sentences. Having a mechanical knowledge of the language is impo... Read More
Overview of the Parts of Speech in the Greek Language
When it comes to learning the Greek language, there are a lot of things that should be studied. Sure, you can always learn enough words and phrases to get you... Read More
Conjugating the Verb to Have in Greek in the Present Tense
In the Greek language, there are certain verbs that are used more than others. In a previous article, we discussed the verb “to be”, or “ειμαι... Read More
Forming Basic Sentences in Greek
Sure, you can memorize words and phrases when you are learning Greek. Doing so can help get you started doing basic tasks. However, at some point you’ll want t... Read More
Learn How to Be Polite When Speaking Greek
When it comes to speaking Greek, it isn’t just a simple matter of learning some vocabulary words and then saying them when you’re in conversation with so... Read More
Sample Dialog – How to Ask for the Time in Greek
Being able to tell the time is an important, basic skill to acquire in any language. In a previous article, we discussed an easy way to do this in Greek.... Read More
Tips for Reading Greek Novels
As you progress in your Greek language studies, you may feel as if you want to conquer reading novels. While this may look like a difficult skill on the surface,... ... Read More
Idiomatic Expressions to Know in Greek
In every language, there are certain expressions and phrases that can’t be directly translated from one language to another because the meaning is different th... Read More
How to Translate from English to Greek
When it comes to learning Greek, you may find yourself in situations where you will need to translate things out of English and into the Greek language. However, tra... Read More
Common Questions to Ask in Greek
Asking questions is an essential part of learning a language. Not only are questions a normal part of every day conversation, but they can actually enable you to lea... Read More
Greek Vocabulary List – Country Names
In a previous article, we discussed building your conversation skills in the Greek language. The art of conversation involves being able to talk about yourself, and ... Read More
Overview of the Different Verb Tenses in Greek
When it comes to learning how to speak Greek, verbs are essential. When first starting out, we always learn the present verb tense, but there are other forms that a.... Read More
Develop a Simple Practice Schedule to Study Greek
When it comes to learning a language like Greek, you will make faster strides by developing a practice schedule and sticking with it. This doesn’t need to be o... Read More
Understand the Indefinite Article for Different Cases in Greek
There are two different types of articles in the Greek language – definite articles, which we discussed in a previous article, and definite articles. Accordin... Read More
Know the Definite Articles for Different Cases in Greek
Definite articles are an important part of the Greek language and so are the different cases. In order to really gain ground learning the language, these are two gra... Read More
Building Your Basic Conversational Skills in Greek
When learning a language like Greek, feeling as if you are at a basic level can be frustrating. At first, it may seem like all you can do is perform... Read More
Greek Vocabulary Words for Banking
While visiting Greece, there are certain things that you might need to do that you may not have planned. Banking is one of those things! The ideal situation would be... Read More
Singing Kalanta Christougenon in Greek
While learning the Greek language, it can be fun to learn about the culture. Just like in other countries, there are some beloved Christmas carols that the Greek peo... Read More
How to Rent a Car in the Greek Language
Depending on where you are in Greece, you may feel that you want to rent a car. Sure, you can always arrange to rent a car online before you arrive... Read More
Navigating the Dialects in Modern Greek
So, you spent a lot of time learning Greek and you’re excited to practice speaking. After a while, you may start to notice that there are some people you can..... Read More
Know How to Use Online Language Translators for Greek
In an ideal world, you would simply know how to translate something to or from Greek as quickly as possible simply because you know the language well enough. While t... Read More
How to Start Thinking in Greek
If you’ve been learning Greek for a while now, you may wonder when it will all start to come together. Speaking, reading, and understanding the language should... Read More
Ways to Learn Colloquial Greek
When you learn Greek, you may notice that there are two basic types of Greek that you can study. There’s the “proper” form of the language that mos... Read More
Get to Know the Parts of the Body in Greek
Knowing how to say the parts of the body in Greek is another of those essential skills. These words come in handy when you’re out shopping, while you’re ... Read More
Conjugating the Verb to Be in Greek in the Present Tense
In any language, the verb “to be” is one of the most common. In the English language, it is used in nearly ever conversation in some form. In Greek, the.... Read More
Saying That You Like Something in Greek
One of the most basic forms of self expression lies in the ability to say that you either like something. We all seem to express these opinions several times through... Read More
Choose a Language Program to Use to Learn Greek
When learning a language, there are two basic ways it can happen. The first way involves taking a do it yourself approach by experiencing the language first-hand, lo... Read More
How Adjectives Work in the Greek Language
When you’re first starting out speaking Greek, chances are pretty good that your sentences will be fairly basic. You can only do basic things, such as order fo... Read More
Greek Vocabulary List – Shops in Greece
While in Greece, you will no doubt want to go shopping. In order to successfully shop in the country, you’ll need to know the types of shops you can find... Read More
Get to Know the Personal Pronouns in Greek
When learning Greek, you will start to notice that there are certain grammatical concepts that you can’t avoid. Personal pronouns are an essential part of a lo... Read More
How to Get to Know the Greek Keyboard
Writing is an essential element of learning any language. There are two parts to this – learning how to write Greek with a pen or pencil and learning how to...... Read More
Counting to 10,000 in Greek
When speaking Greek, you’ll spend more time dealing with numbers than you might realize. It’s important that you spend some time learning the numbers as ... Read More
Listen to Music to Boost Your Greek Language Skills
When it comes to learning the Greek language, the more you can get exposure to the culture, the better off you’ll be. Music is a big part of the Greek... Read More
Learning the Prepositions in Greek
In order to get really good at the Greek language, you need to be familiar with certain grammatical concepts and learn the Greek words that go with them. Preposition... Read More
How to Say Your Favorite Foods in the Greek Language
While in Greece, you will no doubt spend time eating in restaurants, cafes, and tavernas. We have already talked about a few basic ways you can order food in a... Read More
Learn How to Think in the Greek Language
Learning the Greek language is about more than just memorizing vocabulary and grammatical concepts. While we speak the English language, we are also doing so much mo... Read More
Dialog – Getting a Taxi in Greece
While you’re in Greece, you might find yourself in a situation where you’ll need to hire a taxi. Even if you rent a car, you might find that you don̵... Read More
Second Conjugation Verbs in Greek
While learning Greek, you may realize that verbs are essential to every sentence. Without them, you wouldn’t be able to express what you want! In the Greek lan... Read More
Learn the Greek Punctuation Marks
After some time of learning the Greek language, you may notice that your comfort level with reading the alphabet is increasing. This is a skill that will no doubt co... Read More
How to Learn to Write in the Greek Language
It’s true that there are certain skills that you need to learn in order to get proficient at the Greek language. These include the skills or listening, reading... Read More
Watching Greek TV and Movies to Improve Your Conversation Skills
While learning Greek, it stands to reason that you’ll want to improve your conversational skills. Being able to converse in another language requires that you ... Read More
How to Ask Where People Are From in Greek
While conversing people in the Greek language, the topic of where you’re from is sure to come up. The Greek people are curious about the visitors that come to ... Read More
How to Say I Love You in Greek
No matter which language you’re thinking of, there is inevitably going to be a word or phrase that expresses the idea of “love”. When two people ca... Read More
Ordering Food in a Restaurant in Greece
It’s true that eating is an important part of life in Greece. While visiting the country, you’ll no doubt want to experience as much of the delicious foo... Read More
How to Ask Questions in the Greek Language
When learning a language such as Greek, there are a few basic types of sentences that you need to become familiar with. These basic sentences will allow you to accom... Read More
Right Way to Use a Greek-English Dictionary to Learn
Having a Greek to English dictionary handy while you learn Greek can be beneficial and a great tool to use. However, there is a right way to use the dictionary... Read More
Know the Lyrics of the Greek National Anthem
The Greek National Anthem, also referred to as the Hymn to Liberty or the Hymn to Freedom, is a song that brings about feelings of pride amongst the Greek people....... Read More
Greek Shopping Vocabulary Words to Know
While visiting Greece, chances are pretty good that you’ll want to go shopping! Whether buying souvenirs or browsing through the various shops and boutiques, y... Read More
How to Say the Colors in Greek
Colors are an important part of any language because they give us ways to describe the world around us. You can’t go to places like Santorini, for example, and... Read More
Improve Your Greek By Experiencing the Culture
Learning a language isn’t all about the grammar and vocabulary words. Unless it becomes real to you, chances are pretty good that all the words and grammatical... Read More
Most Important Greek Verbs to Know
When it comes to forming sentences and thoughts in the Greek language, verbs are one of the most important components! According to Webster’s Dictionary, a v... Read More
Pay Attention to Accents When Learning Greek
It’s true that memorizing words and learning grammatical concepts is an important part of learning a language. However, if you want to be good at speaking, it&... Read More
Basics of Reading a Menu in Greek
While visiting Greece, the meals that you have in cafes, restaurants, and tavernas will truly be memorable. The country is known for its delicious and fresh cuisine,... Read More
Greek Idiomatic Phrases to Say You’re Busy
When it comes to learning the Greek language, there are many phrases and expressions that you can learn. Idiomatic phrases can really take your language learning to ... Read More
How to Order Coffee in the Greek Language
Coffee is a big part of the Greek culture. Although you can find regular, espresso-based coffee drinks in Greece, the most popular type of coffee by far is the ̶... Read More
Telling the Time in Greek
When it comes to learning another language, there are certain, basic skills that you will need. Telling the time is one of the most important. While in Greece, peopl... Read More
Develop Your Reading Skills While Learning Greek
While learning Greek, you may find that certain skills come a little easier than others. Typically, people learning another language find that it’s the reading... Read More
Vocabulary for Expressing Where You’re From in Greek
When conversing with people in the Greek language, you will naturally be curious about where people are from, and they will also be curious about you. This means tha... Read More
How to Form Plurals for Masculine Nouns in Greek
When you learn vocabulary words in the Greek language, they are only listed in the singular form. This means that you need to take an additional step to express the.... Read More
Strategies for Learning Greek Vocabulary Words
Learning a language like Greek can be a long process, but it doesn’t need to be a difficult one. There are several skills that need to be developed in order...... Read More
Counting to 1000 in Greek
If you don’t want to spend time memorizing lists of vocabulary, you should really make an exception for learning the numbers. Being comfortable with the number... Read More
Making Introductions in the Greek Language
Making introductions is one of those basic skills you will need to learn in the Greek language if you plan on interacting with people who speak Greek. Greeks are fri... Read More
Ways to Say Thank You in Greek
One of the most basic things you will need to know how to say in Greek is to express your gratitude by saying “thank you”. However, you do have a... Read More
Greek Vocabulary Words for Family
When learning Greek, you’ll want to learn meaningful vocabulary words, such as the words for the members of your family. The Greek people are family oriented, ... Read More
Tips to Help You Easily Learn Greek
Learning the Greek language can be a rewarding experience. Sure, it is hard work, but it doesn’t mean that the process needs to be stressful. The main idea is ... Read More
Learn About Personal Details in Greek
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Different Ways to Express Love in Greek
The human emotion of “love” is more complex than the English word would suggest. The truth is that there are different types of “love” that e... Read More
Talking About the Weather in Greek
Most people’s perceptions of Greece is that the weather is perpetually sunny. However, the weather is a lot more varied than people think. It does rain for par... Read More
Saying the Months in the Greek Langauge
When learning a language, there are certain groups of words that are absolutely essential. On the surface, it may not seem important to learn all of the Greek words ... Read More
How to Order Food in Greek
When visiting Greece, one thing you will hopefully do a lot of is eat plenty of authentic food. If you learn nothing else in the Greek language, being able to... Read More
Saying Goodbye in the Greek Language
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How Do I Learn the Greek Language?
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First Conjugation of Verbs in Greek
Verbs are an essential grammatical concept to understand when learning any language. If you are only learning the Greek language casually by memorizing a few phrases... Read More
Know the Public Holidays in Greece
While working your way through the Greek language, you may notice that the Greek people really enjoy taking time off from work. Public holidays are a great way for p... Read More
Saying the Days of the Week in Greek
No matter what your goals are for the Greek language, there are certain words that are more prominent than others. One of the most basic sets of words are the... Read More
Counting to 100 in Greek
One of the best skills you can have in the Greek language is knowing the numbers. Especially while in Greece, you will encounter numbers on a regular basis, such as.... Read More
Understanding Greek Diphthongs
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The Five Cases in the Greek Language
When learning Greek, there really is no need to obsess over the grammar. However, you may notice that in certain circumstances, the same word could look slightly dif... Read More
Basics of Numbers in the Greek Language
When gaining a basic understanding of a language, whether or for travel or just to understand the language casually, there are some skills that come in especially ha... Read More
Understanding Articles in the Greek Language
In order to really make any progress studying the Greek language, you really need to get a handle on certain grammatical concepts. One of the most basic of them is..... Read More
Ways to Say Hello in Greek
One of the first phrases you need to get a handle on in Greek is how to greet another person. However, greeting somebody in the Greek language might be a... Read More
Get to Know the Greek Alphabet
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Best Way to Say Please in Greek
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Greek Alphabet Letters and Symbols
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Greek Vocabulary Words for Christmas
Greece is a predominantly Christian country, which means that the majority of its citizens celebrate Christmas. This means that leading up to Christmas, the streets ... Read More
What Does Kalo Pascha Mean?
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