Hi

I've not ventured into this site...

http://www.kypros.org/LearnGreek/

But, it comes highly rated in many Greek holiday forums.. Free Greek lessons on-line

gerrek is one of the hardest lanquages for germanic [english is a germanic language] to learn, I have been trying for 4 yrs and can just get by,

Some basic Greek

Yes ne no ohi

thank you efharisto

please parakalo

sorry & excuse me signomi

go away paratame

good morning kalimera
good afternoon/evening kalispera

good night kalinihta
goodbye andio

do you speak English milate Anglika

cheers is iyian (however the usual toast in Cyprus and Greece is Yamas meaning our health and is a toast to all around you)



efftihismenos I thiakopes [happy holiday]

Wizard

The old favourite is "Teach yourself Greek" and I have always found it both useful and, at times, funny. Amazon have it on CD/Book at £12.53. My old copy is still on tape. Remember them?

Well - I bought "Greek in 3 months"......20 years ago - and I'm still not fluent!

The BBC do the basics for free at http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/greek/
- I reckon that this should see you through!

The BBC do the basics for free at http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/greek/
- I reckon that this should see you through!

There's a "Talk Greek" programme on June 26th 2am - 4am BBC2...

The BBC run a series of language programmes throughout the summer and this one has been repeated over the last couple of years. Basic Greek for beginners and i'm pretty sure one part is based on Santorini...

well worth setting the video to record to hear the language spoken and see the sights at the same time..

BBC programme search

paul..

you'll find a nifty little page on the friends of the ionian website which allows you to listen and learn some basic phrases - it's the 'speak greek' page
http://www.foi.org.uk

for more than this, the bbc do a great book / cd which will start out teaching you the basics and go on to more if you want. it's about 12 quid and available in waterstones and big book shops

you will be amazed at the warm reception you'll get if you just speak a few words of greek. good luck!

Well done HolidayRich! If I was your girlfriend I'd be well chuffed that you'd put so much thought and effort into this holiday You'll love Santorini especially if you're a romantic. We went last summer and it is truly one of the nost beautiful places.

Just back from Hanioti Halkidiki yesterday, and was quite impressed with how much language I have picked up over the last few years.Locals seem very impressed when you try it.
Obvious ones such as Kalimera/Kalispera/kalinykta
which mean good morn/afternoon /night
Efkaristo and Parakalo, Thank you and please.
Meh lenneh Bunny, My name is Bunny
Neh and Ohi - yes and No
Ton Lagoriasmo Parkalo- the Bill Please
Ya sas or Ya sou for hello.
Ti Kanesis teh - how are you
Poly oreas - very nice
Poly Kala - very well
Milate Anglika - Do you speak english
Signomi - sorry
Adio - Goodbye
and much more I cant recall at this moment.
There are Greek language lessons on bbc website which is very good.