1. The lesson begins with a brief overview of the origins and evolution of the Greek language. Students are presented with specifically edited texts on which they work to explore vocabulary, grammar, syntax as well as the fundamentals of ancient Greek civilization. As the course unfolds, we study the linguistic evolution along with similarities and differences between Attic Greek and Biblical Greek. Moreover, depending on the learners’ needs and preferences, we place more emphasis on one of these language versions and adjust the teaching approach and the choice of texts accordingly.

2. After discussing the roots and evolution of the language, we move onto the second stage, by studying phonological evolution and Ancient Greek pronunciation rules. It is worth noting that, in spite of the notable differences between Ancient and Modern Greek, lessons are taught bearing in mind the language’s continuity and uninterrupted nature. Although understanding Erasmian pronunciation as well as 5th/4th century A.D. fundamental Attic Greek phonetics is a standard practice in the academic world with substantial benefits, approaching the language through Modern Greek pronunciation provides the students with the opportunity to delve deeper into how the Greek language functions.

3. Alexandria Institute boasts an extensive, up-to-date list of textbooks, techniques, dictionaries, tourist guides and multimedia intended for assisting students in their effort to broaden their knowledge.

Spending years teaching Ancient Greek to students from all over the world has helped us shape our unique style of teaching and methodology. Whether the students’ reasons for taking up the course are academic or personal, we regard Ancient Greek as a living language, directly connected to contemporary Greek.

Our teachers, with an in-depth perception of Ancient and Modern Greek, are not only capable of pointing out similarities and differences but also encourage students to discover for themselves that Ancient Greek is a living language: road signs, labels of products and everyday conversations carry dozens of ancient Greek words – either retaining their original meaning or developing a similar one – still in use today.