What you will learn?
In this introductory video, we explore the origins and uses of the Koine Greek language.
This short quiz will test your knowledge of the history and use of Koine Greek from lesson 1.
In this lesson, we learn the Greek alphabet along with accents and breathing marks.
This downloable exercise sheet provides the space to print and practice the characters of Koine Greek.
This quiz will test your grasp of the Greek characters covered in this lesson.
In this lesson, we practice the pronunciation of Greek words.
About the course
This course is designed to be a very basic introduction to the Koine Greek of the ancient world. It is geared towards anyone with an interest in the ancient Greek culture and language.
This mini-course is an overview of the Koine Greek language that looks at its essential building blocks. At the end of this course (and with a little practice), you will:
> Understand the historical context of Koine Greek
> Identify letters, accents and breathing marks
> Read words aloud
It is also important to note what this mini course will not do. For example, if your desire is to be able to read and understand the words that you are reading (translate), this mini-course will give you the building blocks towards that goal, but further study will be required.
About the teacher
Scott Ross
B.A. in Biblical Studies; Masters in Biblical Studies (in progress).
Scott Ross lives and works in full-time pastoral ministry with his wife and three children on the Shuswap Lake in British Columbia, Canada. An important part of his pastoral ministry has been the interpretation of the Greek New Testament which has been written and handed down in Koine Greek. Interacting with this language has become part of weekly preparation for Scott and he is excited to share this language with you.
