Learning the Greek Alphabet - a tip

Learning the Greek Alphabet - a tip

Author: Fletcher Hardison April 22, 2023 Duration: 1:55

I used the song Good King Wenceslas to learn the Greek Alphabet. Maybe it will help you too? Or at least you can laugh at my singing ;-)



Intro and outro music: Funky Thanksgiving by Admiral Bob (c) copyright 2022 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/admiralbob77/65571 Ft: Wally Tungsten (http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/admiralbob77/65571)



Fletcher Hardison hosts Greeking out, a podcast that digs into the practical and philosophical sides of learning ancient languages. This isn't a dry lecture series; it's a space for genuine conversation about the journey into Koine and Ancient Greek. You'll hear from fellow learners, educators, and enthusiasts who share their experiences, challenges, and the unexpected joys of grappling with these texts. The discussions go beyond grammar drills to explore why these languages matter today, how they shape our understanding of history and thought, and what it means to build a relationship with a language no longer spoken. Each episode feels like a thoughtful chat, offering both camaraderie for those on the path and accessible insights for the simply curious. If you've ever wondered about the process of unlocking a classical tongue or wanted to listen in on honest reflections about its rewards and frustrations, this podcast provides a grounded, human perspective. Tune in for a mix of interview-driven episodes and solo reflections that make the ancient world feel a bit more immediate and the learning process a lot less solitary.
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Podcast Episodes
LGPSI: Chapter 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:12
Reading of LGPSI Cpt 3 in Lucian Pronunciation. Text by Seumas Macdonald: https://seumasjeltzz.github.io/LinguaeGraecaePerSeIllustrata/003.html
Interview with Leigh Cobley (Leandros) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:49
In this interview I'm talking with Leigh Cobley, but you probably know him better as Leandros Corieltauvorum. He's one of the two people behind The Ancient Greek Podcast. Leigh didn't start out learning Greek in formal c…
Interview with Kevin Grasso of Biblingo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:31
In this episode I talk with Kevin Grasso, one of the founders of Biblingo. Kevin's story is a bit different than some of the other people I've interviewed. He started out trying to apply communicative methods early on. N…
Interview with Andrew Morehouse [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:55
In this episode, I talk with Andrew Morehouse. Andrew's a high school Latin and Ancient Greek teacher. He's also one of the founders of Latinitas Animi Causa, a site offering resources as well as classes in Ancient Greek…
Interview with Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:56
In this episode I talked with Michael Halcomb. A Greek professor, pastor, podcaster, and one of the founders of GlossaHouse. This was a great conversation, especially if you're learning Greek in a class or program that d…
LGPSI: Chapter 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:24
A reading of LGPSI, chapter 2 by Seumas Macdonald. Text: https://seumasjeltzz.github.io/LinguaeGraecaePerSeIllustrata/002.html
LGPSI: Chapter 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:38
A reading of LGPSI, Chapter 1 by Seumas Macdonald Text: https://seumasjeltzz.github.io/LinguaeGraecaePerSeIllustrata/001.html LGPSI homepage: https://seumasjeltzz.github.io/LinguaeGraecaePerSeIllustrata/
Interview with James Tauber on the Greek Learner Texts Project [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:09
In this episode I interview James Tauber about the Greek Learner Texts Project. This episode's a little different, but it's valuable and was a lot of fun to record. Links James's website: https://jtauber.com/ Greek Learn…