Product Description

A concise and user-friendly reference guide to the most important aspects of modern Greek, this Grammar is ideal for learners of all levels and is suitable for those involved in independent study as well as students in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes of all types.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #72423 in Books
• Published on: 2003-11-20
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 296 pages

Review
'There is a gap in the market for a grammar of (Modern) Greek at this level, which the authors are well placed to fill.' - Professor Roderick Beaton, King's College, London

'[the book] will be a very useful tool for the instruction of Modern Greek to adult learners and students ... My overall recommendation is very favorable.' - Dr Anna Stavrakopoulou, A.S. Onassis Foundation, USA, formerly of Harvard

From the Back Cover
Greek: An Essential Grammar of the Modern Language is a concise and user-friendly reference guide to the most important aspects of Modern Greek.
It presents a fresh and accessible description of the language in short, readable sections. Explanations are clear and supported by examples throughout.
The Grammar is ideal for learners of all levels and is suitable for those involved in independent study and for students in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes of all types.
Features include:
* Lots of clear and up-to-date examples
* Clear explantaions of gramatical terms
* Discussion of points which often cause problems
* Greek/English comparisons and contrasts highlighted.
Greek: An Essential Grammar of the Modern Language will help you read, speak and write with greater confidence.

About the Author
David Holton is a Lecturer in Modern Greek at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow of Selwyn College. Peter Mackridge is Professor of Modern Greek at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of St Cross College. Irene Philippaki-Warburton is Professor of Linguistics at Reading University.

Customer Reviews

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This book has been my constant companion over the last couple of years. It has been a great help as I study Modern Greek at evening class. Apart from being a pretty comprehensive grammar primer for beginner / intermediate learners, what I really appreciate is the wealth of lucid examples it provides, many of which I have now memorised. Without it my understanding of Greek grammar would be impoverished and I can recommend it wholeheartedly.

A fantastic buy
What an amazingly useful book this is. My Greek tutor lent me this book to read one section. I couldn't put it down and had to buy my own copy. It is clearly written and is a treasure chest of information and examples. It gives explanations for all those annoying little idiosyncrasies that don't quite fit into all the usual patterns of grammar: suddenly the light goes on and all is clear. Think they call that an 'Ahhh' moment. Up until now I have continued to use my ancient, yellowed, falling-apart copy of "Modern Greek" by S A Sofroniou, which I love to bits - far more than it's more modern equivalents - but have never managed to find anything to take me that step further. Well this "Essential Grammars" book is it. You will not regret buying it. Might be a bit beyond the scope of those who are just setting out with Greek and haven't studied other languages/grammar before, though would still be the perfect complement to other 'teach yourself' books or for those studying with a teacher. A total Godsend - love it!!!

Greek: An Essential Grammar of the Modern language
An excellent purchase - just what I wanted. Well laid out. Although there are certain areas that it covers rather sketchily, I recommend it to all serious students of Modern Greek.