Learn Greek: Guides and Practice

Explore Modern Greek letters, pronunciation and everyday words with examples and short exercises from Greek Lessons for You.

Greek words handwritten in a notebook with accented vowels circled to show word stress

Greek Pronunciation Guide: Word Stress, Sounds and Everyday Practice

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

Practise Modern Greek pronunciation with word stress, common letter combinations and sounds that confuse English speakers. Includes an exercise with answers.

Golden apple and a thread on marble beside the sea, an illustration of Greek mythology

Greek Mythology in Everyday Speech: Expressions Greeks Still Use

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

Discover five Greek expressions inspired by mythology, with the stories behind them, modern meanings and Greek examples with English translations.

Greek alphabet letters Α, Β and Ω carved into pale marble blocks beside a blue notebook

The Greek Alphabet: The Stories Behind the Letters

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

Discover the stories behind the Greek alphabet: its vowels, the names alpha and beta, omicron and omega, and the lost letter digamma.

Woman reading an open book with the Greek alphabet and beginner Greek vocabulary

How to Read Greek: A Beginner’s Guide

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

Start reading Modern Greek with letter sounds, vowel combinations and word stress. Try a short practice exercise and check your answers.