The Routledge Modern Greek Reader
Publisher: Routledge
Published: May 05, 2015
Language: eng
Format: paperback
Number of pages: 180
ISBN-13: 9781138809628
Description: The Routledge Modern Greek Reader has been specially designed for post-beginners to advanced learners of Greek. Written by an experienced instructor, this innovative reader offers both students and teachers of Modern Greek the pedagogical tools to utilise richly textured folktale material in a language class. Students can develop their linguistic skills while simultaneously engaging with the broader social and cultural context of the language. Features include: - Twenty five readings organised according to level of difficulty, beginning with easy short stories and progressing onto more advanced level texts. - Vocabulary lists with English translations and vocabulary in context supporting each reading - Comprehension questions in each chapter with answers provided in the key to help foster stronger reading and writings skills - Language exercises and subject specific tasks to stimulate classroom discussion and help students develop strong essay writing skills in Greek - Three folktales presented in different dialects at the end of the book to help students understand variety within the Greek language itself - A complete Greek-English glossary and a list of all idiomatic expression and phrases found in the folktales at the end of the book. Suitable for both class use and independent study, The Routledge Modern Greek Reader is an essential tool for increasing language proficiency skills and enriching students' cultural knowledge.
Notes: Source title: The Routledge Modern Greek Reader (Routledge Modern Language Readers)