Greek Pronunciation Guide: Word Stress, Sounds and Everyday Practice

by Apostolia & Eleni | Oct 25, 2026 | Greek Alphabet & Pronunciation

You know the word καφές. You have seen it on menus and practised saying it. At the café, though, you hesitate: which syllable should be stronger? This Greek pronunciation guide focuses on Modern Greek, the language spoken in Greece today. You will practise word...

Greek Mythology in Everyday Speech: Expressions Greeks Still Use

by Apostolia & Eleni | Oct 13, 2026 | Greek Language & Culture

A family argues over an inherited house. Someone admits that they can never resist dessert. A conversation brings up an old disagreement, and suddenly everyone has something to say. In Greek, each of these situations can be described through a myth. The house becomes...

The Greek Alphabet: The Stories Behind the Letters

by Apostolia & Eleni | Oct 11, 2026 | Greek Language & Culture

You may have met “π” in a maths lesson or seen “Ω” on an electrical device long before reading your first Greek word. The number π, approximately 3.14, connects a circle’s circumference with its diameter. “Ω” represents the ohm, the unit of electrical resistance....

How to Read Greek: A Beginner’s Guide

by Apostolia & Eleni | Oct 9, 2026 | Greek Alphabet & Pronunciation

You see νερό on a bottle or έξοδος above a door. How do you turn those letters into sounds? Start with the Modern Greek alphabet, then learn the combinations and the accent mark. This guide gives you a short reading practice to try. We focus on Modern Greek, the...