First Form Greek Student Text by Memoria Press is written directly to the student. This is a helpful feature for parents/teachers with no prior experience or knowledge of Ancient Greek (Koine). Written in a user-friendly way, which allows for the easiest learning and retention possible for an ancient language. Lessons are presented systematically, and when utilized alongside the Pronunciation Audio or Video Lessons, students can independently work through this course. No transliteration is provided, requiring mastery of the Greek Alphabet before starting First Form Greek. Equipped with more frequent recitation, more vocabulary, and an expanded dictionary compared to its Latin counterpart. Lessons are typically two pages in length. There are 5 Units and 26 lessons in total. The Appendices are a wealth of information on their own, containing Conversational Greek and Greek Sayings, prayers, maps, grammar forms, oral drills, and vocabulary in both Greek-to-English and English-to-Greek formats. 116 pages, softcover. ~Rebecca
Memoria Press First Form Greek Student Text
Product Overview
- Student information in 26 lessons, presented on uncluttered, user-friendly 2-page spreads
- Recommended prerequisites are the Greek Alphabet Book and ideally First and Second Form Latin
- A systematic, easy-to-read student independent ancient language course
- Student workbook is a required separate purchase
Description
Based on the revolutionary First Form Latin series, First Form Greek is written for parents and teachers with or without a Greek background. Its goal is to present the grammar so logically and so systematically that anyone can learn it. At the same time, we have adapted the Latin First Form Series to account for the differences between Greek and Latin, such as the new alphabet, overlapping sounds, more variation within paradigms, and less regularity. First Form Greek overcomes these challenges with the addition of weekly vocabulary reviews, more frequent recitation, and an "expanded dictionary entry for Greek verbs.
Recommended Prerequisites: At least two years of Latin grammar (ideally First and Second Form Latin) and the Greek Alphabet Book. However, students who are new to Greek may spend additional time in Lesson 1 and learn the Greek alphabet that way. Students who have completed these prerequisites (Second Form Latin and the Greek Alphabet Book) may begin First Form Greek as early as 6th grade.
The 9 x 7.5 inch First Form Greek Student Text is small, concise, and unintimidating, with 31 two-page lessons on facing, uncluttered pages in an attractive two-color format. It offers a systematic presentation of grammar in five logical units and includes appendices with English grammar, prayers, conversational Greek, a vocabulary index, and more.
After finishing First Form Greek, the student will have mastered:
- The six indicative active tenses of the omega verb
- Present tense of the to be verb
- Two noun declensions
- First & second declension adjectives
- Personal & demonstrative pronouns
- Approximately 130 vocabulary words
Memoria Press’s First Form Greek is a wonderful extension of their Language Series. They do recommend that students first complete First and Second Form Latin to have the best understanding of grammar concepts. If entering directly into Greek, it is recommended to complete the Greek Alphabet Book for exposure to the alphabet and diacritical marks, and it is expected that students will take a slower pace through the first few lessons as they learn concepts. Concepts mastered by the end of First Form Greek include:
- The six indicative active tenses of the omega verb
- Present tense of the to be verb
- Two noun declensions
- First & second declension adjectives
- Personal & demonstrative pronouns
- Approximately 130 Greek vocabulary words
Students will spend approximately 30-40 minutes per lesson, 5 days a week, and parents are equipped to be as involved as they desire in the course. There is an Errata Sheet provided for this course, updated by Memoria Press. ~Rebecca
| Product Format: | Paperback |
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| Grades: | 7-AD |
| Brand: | Memoria Press |
| Author: | Cheryl Lowe & Michael Simpson |
| ISBN: | 9781615381081 |
| Length in Inches: | 9 |
| Width in Inches: | 7.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.3125 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.55 |