Greek for self?

[mo2]

I plan on Elementary Greek for the dc. Will this work as a self-education course for me as well, or is there something else more geared more towards older students?

[yslek]

I think Athenaze is geared toward older students (high school & up) but have no personal experience with it. The Greek classes I took in college used Reading Greek, which I don't recommend for self-study.

[Michelle in MO]

I think Athenaze is geared toward older students (high school & up) but have no personal experience with it. The Greek classes I took in college used Reading Greek, which I don't recommend for self-study.
Kelsy,

Can you tell me more about what texts you used in college for Reading Greek? I'm looking into taking a class like this for myself next year at the school I'd like to attend, and their Greek class is entitled "Reading Greek". Did you enjoy the class? What did you like/not like about the class?

I'm also wondering if the textbook is the same. I'll have to check the school's website to find out.

Thanks for any information you have on this!

[yslek]

The books are:
http://www.amazon.com/Reading-Greek-Association-Classical-Teachers/dp/0521698510/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1237163492&sr=8-1
and
http://www.amazon.com/Reading-Greek-Association-Classical-Teachers/dp/0521698529/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1237163492&sr=8-2

Mine is an older edition. It looks like there's an independent study guide available to go with these now:
http://www.amazon.com/Independent-Study-Guide-Reading-Greek/dp/0521698502/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1237163492&sr=8-3
This might make these books more user-friendly.

I took 3 semesters of Attic Greek at Marshall University. Semester 4 was to be dedicated just to readings, but unfortunately we moved before I could take that class. :(

I hope that answers your questions! :)

[Karenciavo]

I would choose Machen (http://www.amazon.com/New-Testament-Greek-Beginners-2nd/dp/013184234X/ref=pd_bbs_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1237204418&sr=8-3). EG seems to be based off the Machen text and will dovetail nicely. Don't let the price scare you, there are plenty of cheaper editions floating around. Check bookfinder.com if interested.

[yslek]

Kelsy,

Can you tell me more about what texts you used in college for Reading Greek? I'm looking into taking a class like this for myself next year at the school I'd like to attend, and their Greek class is entitled "Reading Greek". Did you enjoy the class? What did you like/not like about the class?

I'm also wondering if the textbook is the same. I'll have to check the school's website to find out.

Thanks for any information you have on this!

I just realized I didn't answer the second part of your question. :tongue_smilie:

I really enjoyed the Greek classes I took. I learned a lot, the instructor was demanding but fair (& really good at teaching!) Also, I was allowed to bring my newborn to class with me for the first 6 weeks. :) (The class was in the evenings, so dh watched the other dc, as well as dd once she was old enough for me to feel comfortable leaving her behind w/ some pumped milk. :))

On the downside, it was really challenging...finding time to study/do my schoowork while hsing and trying to keep the house from falling apart was tough. There were definitely some high-stress days while I was taking Greek. Still managed to pull an A, though!

I'm really glad that I have a bilingual background (English/German) because it made learning Greek so much easier, in that concepts such as gender and case weren't new to me.

HTH,