This course is an intensive introduction to Ancient Greek. It will take you from zero to a solid foundation in Ancient Greek grammar and vocabulary within ten weeks. You will learn:
the most frequent words,
the most common grammatical forms,
to read easy Ancient Greek texts,
to express yourself in simple Ancient Greek.
Your highly experienced teacher will lead you through the course, helping you to remember new words and concepts through spaced repetition and pedagogically designed homework.
At the end of the course you will be able to read your first original Ancient Greek texts on your own.
For Whom Is this Course?
complete beginners
false beginners (i.e., you have started to learn Ancient Greek at some point but did not progress very far)
Prerequisites
none
Language of Instruction
English, Ancient Greek
Time & Date
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 19:00-20:00 Central European Time From September 22, 2025, to November 28, 2025
Textbook
Athenaze. An Introduction to Ancient Greek, Book I+II, by Maurice Balme Gilbert Lawall, James Morwood, published by Oxford University Press, 2003.
Teacher
Jenny Teichmann
Jenny has taught numerous classes on Latin and Ancient Greek for Argos Didaskei, the Paideia Institute (New York), and Cultura Clásica (Madrid). She has spoken at conferences about ancient language pedagogy and has published various books for learners of Ancient Greek. She is also running an Ancient Greek podcast and YouTube channel.
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
