[B-Greek] Greek To Me
Raymond Regalado
fwgk5942 at mb.infoweb.ne.jp
Fri Jan 9 20:30:31 EST 2004
Dear John,
I have the "Greek to Me" book and I think using mnemonics to remember
is an excellent method. However, "Greek to Me" uses mnemonics with
*grammar* topics and not just vocabulary, e.g. to remember "First
Aorist Infinitive" the mnemonic is, "Observe LU the ARROWIST with ONE
ARROW and little INFANT IVY (first aorist infinitive)." etc.
Personally, I would prefer to have mnemonics only for remembering the
vocabulary words. Of course, if the system works for others, then
that's great.
Best Regards,
Raymond Regalado
Tokyo, Japan
On 2004.1.9, at 10:56 PM, John Byron wrote:
> Greetings,
>
> I am new to the list and I have been teaching Greek for the last few
> years.
>
> I thought that I might recommend an approach I used with my students
> this year which has been very successful. The 'Greek to Me' system by
> Story and Story is an introductory grammar that is both accessible and
> fun. Not only do the various mnemonic device help many student it also
> helps relieve the tension often felt when trying to learn new material.
> (Story also has a set of vocabulary flash cards and an interactive CD).
>
>
> A particular reason I mention all of this is due to a student I had
> this year who was attempting Greek for the third time. The results have
> not only been encouraging to me but have lifted his self-esteem. I
> wonder if anyone else out there uses this system and could share any
> tips they may have found when using it?
>
> John Byron PhD
> Ashland Theological Seminary
> 910 Center St.
> Ashland, OH 44805
> jbyron at ashland.edu
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