This course is a brief introduction to spoken Ancient Greek, arranged by everyday topics like:
greetings (How are you? What’s your name?),
introducing yourself,
the weather,
health & illness,
the human body,
sports,
nature,
romance & friendship,
and more!
This class is ideal for anybody who wants to learn Ancient Greek as a living language.
For Whom Is This Course?
advanced beginners to early intermediate learners of Ancient Greek
Prerequisites
some first knowledge of Ancient Greek (at least half a year of university studies or equivalent)
no prior experience speaking the language is needed
Language of Instruction
Ancient Greek & English
Texts
will be handed out for each session
Time & Date
Tuesdays, 19:30-20:30 Central European Time April 7-June 8, 2025 (ten weeks in total, once a week)
Teacher
Joanna Thornhill
Joanna Thornhill was born and raised in sunny Los Angeles, California. She studied Liberal Arts at St. John’s College in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She has a great passion for ancient languages and is particularly interested in how to actively use and teach them in a way that is both comprehensible to students and faithful to the idiom and usage of the ancient writers. She has taught a variety of students Greek and Latin both in individual and group settings. Outside of her studies, she enjoys hiking and baking.
Registration
To register, please put the class into your digital shopping card and proceed to checkout. Alternatively, you can also send us an email: info@argos-didaskei.com
FAQ
Which pronunciation do you use?
We use the Erasmian pronunciation of Ancient Greek.
How many students are there in each class?
Classes are capped at six students.
Where do classes meet?
We will meet on Zoom or Teams. The teacher will send you the meeting link before the first session.
What happens after my purchase?
After you have paid you will receive a confirmation email. A week before the class starts, the teacher will send you the meeting link as well as other useful information.
Which payment methods do you offer? Can I pay by bank transfer or wire transfer?
We are currently offering the following payment methods: bank transfer (US or SEPA), wire transfer (US), Wise, PayPal, credit card. If you want to pay via bank transfer or wire transfer, please contact us directly: info@argos-didaskei.com If you want to pay via PayPal or credit card, just put the class or item into your virtual shopping cart and proceed to check out.
What happens if I need to cancel a class?
You can cancel your registration any time via email. If you cancel before a class has started, you will receive a full refund of the course fee you have paid minus a ten percent administration fee. If you have to cancel a class that has already started, you will receive a partial refund in direct proportion to the number of classes that you have attended minus the ten percent administration fee. For example: If you have to cancel half way in of a course, you will receive a 50% refund minus 10% percent of the originally paid course fee.
I have further questions: Who can I contact?
Feel free to write us an email: info@argos-didaskei.com
