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Start your beginner Ancient Greek learning journey with our Beginner Ancient Greek: Course 1, designed for learners with no prior knowledge of Ancient Greek or those who wish to refresh the basics. This introductory course builds the foundations needed to read and understand Ancient Greek texts while expanding your knowledge of core grammatical structures and vocabulary. It is ideal for learners interested in learning Ancient Greek for cultural interest or personal enrichment in a supportive and interactive learning environment.

You will begin learning the Ancient Greek alphabet and work with simple sentences and core grammatical patterns. Grammar focuses on the definite article, first and second declension nouns, regular present tense verb forms, and the verb εἰμί (to be). These elements are introduced in context to support accurate reading and understanding of introductory Ancient Greek texts.

DELIVERY MODE

Delivery mode for individual classes will vary from term to term, but will be listed as the following:

• Face-to-Face: WEA Sydney
• Online: via Zoom / Microsoft Teams

TEXTBOOK

• Greek to GCSE Part 1 (Revised Edition) (Bloomsbury Academic 2016), ISBN 9781474255165

Supplier: Abbey's Bookshop
Please note that textbook cost is not included in the course fee. In the event of a course being cancelled, WEA Sydney cannot be held responsible for the purchase of any textbooks. Language courses will be confirmed or cancelled at least 7 days prior to their starting date.

COURSE OUTLINE

Alphabet

• Ancient Greek letters and reading system
• Introduction to writing and pronunciation patterns

Nouns

• First declension
• Second declension
• Definite article and agreement with nouns

Verbs

• Present indicative of regular verbs
• Present indicative of εἰμί (to be)

Syntax

• Basic sentence structure
• Subject and predicate patterns
• Introduction to agreement

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Recognise and use the Ancient Greek alphabet with increasing confidence
2. Identify and apply first and second declension noun forms in simple sentences
3. Understand and translate introductory present-tense Ancient Greek sentences with support