Ancient Greek Alive (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780807848005)

This innovative textbook offers students a dynamic introduction to classical Greek. It inspires a constructive sense of enthusiasm in the classroom while helping students master grammatical principles and reading skills.

Among the imaginative features of the book is a two-week introduction to spoken Greek, which immerses students in the sound and basic vocabulary of the language so that they are comfortable as they learn to read and write. (Conversational scripts are provided.) For its reading passages, Ancient Greek Alive uses engaging and even humorous stories drawn from folklore around the world and rendered freshly into classical Greek.

The book's grammatical explanations are unusually clear. Helpful, one-step-at-a-time exercises are incorporated into the lessons. Entire chapters are devoted to vocabulary review to underline its importance and provide rest stops. There are special sections on aspects of Greek culture. Students test their reading skills along the way on intriguing passages in original Greek texts, which range from Heraclitus and the New Testament to Diogenes and Greek gravestones.

Author: Paula Saffire, Catherine Freis
ISBN-10: 080784800X
ISBN-13: 9780807848005
Publisher: University of North Carolina Press
Language: English
Published: 05/31/1999
Pages: 304
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.61lbs
Size: 10.97h x 8.50w x 0.72d