[B-Greek] Learning Greek, Experiences, and Thoughts

TuNeCedeMalis67 at aol.com TuNeCedeMalis67 at aol.com
Wed Mar 2 06:59:11 EST 2005


Amos,

I too am finding that using a LOT of audio is VERY important for my son and I.

This site has Greek hymns that are mostly straight scripture put to music. 
You can copy them out of your temporary internet files and then burn them onto 
an audio CD if you have the proper software. Our computer is a few years old 
and my son was able to do it with just the software the computer came with. I 
would LOVE to see these on a video!
http://religion.cumberlandcollege.edu/biblang/bibgreek/songs.htm#but%20have%20
not%20love

The middle set of audios "vocabulary builder", are adaptable to any 
curriculum. My son just downloaded these and then burned them onto a CD. I play these 
in the kitchen as I cook dinner. These audios are INTERACTIVE!! The author 
reads the word and definition, then does the words Greek to English with a pause 
to allow you to respond, then does the words English to Greek, again allowing 
time for you to respond before correcting you.
http://faculty.gordon.edu/hu/bi/ted_hildebrandt/New_Testament_Greek/00-GreekAu
dioPage.htm

I found these profiniency guidlines helpful for charting our progress. 
Ancient Greek is a language like any other and it helps me to rate our progress by 
the standards for ANY language.
http://www.sil.org/lingualinks/LANGUAGELEARNING/OtherResources/ACTFLProficienc
yGuidelines/contents.htm

We have been journaling in Greek and I find that helpful. As well as writing 
in Greek, I draw in my journal and write notes to myself about what I 
struggled with and what I need to study in the future to be able to write better. 

Rather than measuring my progress by what chapter in a grammar book I am on, 
I find it easier to watch myself progress by seeing improvement in my writing, 
knowing I can sing a song, read along an entire chapter with Marilyn without 
losing my place, etc.

Kat Doe
homeschool mom

In a message dated 3/2/2005 1:07:54 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
bendersa at earthlink.net writes:
I am very thankful for the wonderful audio and written study aids I have 
found to help learn Greek.  Yet even with the wonderful study aids I have 
incorporated in learning Greek, it has taken me tremendous effort to gain what I have 
gained.  Although I am encouraged with what I have gained, I sure wish I knew 
Greek better.  Feel free to email me at Bendersa at earthlink.net.  Your helpful 
thoughts are very welcome.  God Bless.  

Amos Bender
Minerva, Ohio



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