Routledge Modern Greek Reader

<p><em>The Routledge Modern Greek Reader</em> has been specially designed for post-beginners to advanced learners of Greek. </p> <p></p> <p>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. </p> <p></p> <p>Features include: </p> <ul> <p> <li>Twenty five readings organised according to level of difficulty beginning with easy short stories and progressing onto more advanced level texts</li> <p></p> <p> <li>Vocabulary lists with English translations and vocabulary in context supporting each reading</li> <p></p> <p> <li>Comprehension questions in each chapter to help foster stronger reading and writing skills </li> <p></p> <p> <li>Language exercises and subject specific tasks to stimulate classroom discussion and help students develop strong essay writing skills in Greek</li> <p></p> <p> <li>Three folktales presented in different dialects at the end of the book to help students understand variety within the Greek language itself</li> <p></p> <p> <li>A complete Greek-English glossary and a list of all idiomatic expressions and colloquial phrases found in the folktales. </li> <p></p></ul> <p></p> <p>Suitable for both class use and independent study <em>The Routledge Modern Greek Reader</em> is an essential tool for increasing language proficiency skills and enriching students' cultural knowledge.</p>