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by Paul-Nitz
March 4th, 2022, 9:48 pm
Forum: Alphabet and Pronunciation
Topic: Restored Koine Pronunciation - Web resources for learners
Replies: 6
Views: 7035

Re: Restored Koine Pronunciation - Web resources for learners

That symbol is supposed to be a W with a caret over it. I wrote that sheet for my Malawian students. That symbol in Chichewa orthography represents a bilabial fricative. Whereas a V sound is made with the top teeth and lower lip, the bilabial fricative is made with upper and lower lips.
by Paul-Nitz
June 15th, 2021, 11:15 am
Forum: Teaching Methods
Topic: Teaching the Genitive
Replies: 23
Views: 17362

Re: Teaching the Genitive

In my opinion , teachers should aim at Teaching the basic meaning of the cases, without recourse to labels Nom - subject Gen - source, separation Dat - advantage, location. Acc - object. Labels and explicit grammar can then be profitably brought in to support and develop their mental representation...
by Paul-Nitz
May 27th, 2020, 8:35 am
Forum: Greek Language and Linguistics
Topic: The 'Lucian Pronunciation' of Koine Greek
Replies: 25
Views: 19694

Re: The 'Lucian Pronunciation' of Koine Greek

The only way I can pronounce π τ κ as unaspirated stops... I thought so too, until I found a little trick. We speak unaspirated stops after an S. Say "stop, stop, stop." Then, without changing ANYTHING else, remove the "S" for a unaspirated "top, top, top." Repeat with...
by Paul-Nitz
May 26th, 2020, 7:55 am
Forum: Greek Language and Linguistics
Topic: The 'Lucian Pronunciation' of Koine Greek
Replies: 25
Views: 19694

Re: The 'Lucian Pronunciation' of Koine Greek

Interesting and deep look at pronunciation here. Thank you. My priority is teaching and learning ( Instructed Second Language Acquisition ). In that regard, here are three opinions based on my experiences and observations. Native accent should not be a goal. Non-native speakers can and do attain pr...
by Paul-Nitz
May 26th, 2020, 6:54 am
Forum: Resources
Topic: Biblingo - communicative instruction at an affordable price
Replies: 6
Views: 5856

Re: Biblingo - communicative instruction at an affordable price

They really get language instruction and communicative approaches, without skimping on the grammar - but teaching it communicatively. Jonathan, How do you define "communicatively"? What is on my mind is that in the field of foreign language teaching, "communicative" means that t...
by Paul-Nitz
April 15th, 2020, 4:40 am
Forum: Teaching and Learning Greek
Topic: Koine Greek Whatsapp group
Replies: 4
Views: 11884

Re: Koine Greek Whatsapp group

I've been experimenting with Greek on WhatsApp for a while now and learned a few things. One on one text conversations can work well. One Greek-WhatsApp interesting conversation I had was about conversion with an Afrikaner Calvinist (a long conversation, as you might imagine - I'm an old-fashioned, ...
by Paul-Nitz
February 17th, 2020, 2:50 am
Forum: Greek Language and Linguistics
Topic: Kmetko - medial function of the middle voice
Replies: 15
Views: 6193

Re: Kmetko - medial function of the middle voice

This is a fabulous video. http://dailydoseofgreek.com/special-editions/middle-voice-verbs-in-the-nt/?fbclid=IwAR3yD-dUzhsBB4H3s_H1k5ak4QALN1kcr9yxMvR-sR0msTXyplnTqtt16Rw] She is describing the prototypical functions of the middle forms. What she says is simple and concise. I was hyperbolic writing ...
by Paul-Nitz
February 16th, 2020, 10:05 am
Forum: Greek Language and Linguistics
Topic: Kmetko - medial function of the middle voice
Replies: 15
Views: 6193

Re: Kmetko - medial function of the middle voice

I found that she did a video on Daily Dose of Greek for anyone who wants to see it. http://dailydoseofgreek.com/special-edi ... lnTqtt16Rw [/size] This is a fabulous video. It's all a person needs to know. She comes so close to saying "there are only two voices in Greek," but I suppose th...
by Paul-Nitz
February 16th, 2020, 12:57 am
Forum: Resources
Topic: Language Learning Strategy for Autodidacts
Replies: 0
Views: 4796

Language Learning Strategy for Autodidacts

I've settled on a reliable reading / language learning strategy that I teach to my students and recommend to others.
  • Pronounce
  • Comprehend
  • Communicate

This video demonstrates the strategy using John 3:16.
[youtube]https://youtu.be/Y1CBwHaA6R0?t=342[/youtube]
by Paul-Nitz
February 6th, 2020, 3:33 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Gaining Proficiency...
Replies: 9
Views: 6576

Re: Gaining Proficiency...

You have a great regimen. The overlapping review is very good. Very few people keep up the sort of steady learning you describe. Add gesturing to your reading and do more with less text. ____Read fluently. ____Comprehend at 95% level. ____Then read it out as if communicating it to a crowd. As you do...

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