Greek: An Essential Grammar of the Modern Language (Essential Grammars) [Paperback]

David Holton (Author), Peter Mackridge (Author), Irene Philippaki-Warburton (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0415232104 | ISBN-13: 978-0415232104 | Publication Date: December 19, 2003

Greek: An Essential Grammar of the Modern Language is a concise and user-friendly reference guide to the most important aspects of modern Greek.

It presents a fresh and accessible description of the language in short, readable sections. Explanations are clear and supported by examples throughout.

The Grammar is ideal for learners of all levels and is suitable for those involved in independent study and for students in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes of all types.

Features include:
* lots of clear and up-to-date examples
* clear explanations of grammatical terms
* discussion of points which often cause problems
* Greek/English comparisons and contrasts highlighted.

Greek: An Essential Grammar of the Modern Language will help you read, speak and write with greater confidence.

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About the Author

David Holton is a Lecturer in Modern Greek at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow of Selwyn College. Peter Mackridge is Professor of Modern Greek at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of St Cross College. Irene Philippaki-Warburton is Professor of Linguistics at Reading University.

Product Details

• Paperback: 296 pages
• Publisher: Routledge (December 19, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415232104
• ISBN-13: 978-0415232104
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #735,891 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Godsend, November 4, 2005

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Nicholas Pierce (Montréal, QC, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Greek: An Essential Grammar of the Modern Language (Essential Grammars) (Paperback)

Simply put, this book is amazing. Given the horrible lack of decent english-language texts on Modern Greek, I feel this is the best text around to master the nuts and bolts of Greek. My Modern Greek course at McGill University was taught with a Greek text that contained not ONE word of English, so this book filled the holes.

Bear in mind it is a bit top-heavy with linguistic terminology (much of which is quite simple once you get the definition on the internet or Wikipedia, etc.) so the book would be better suited for those who are seeking to learn truly fluent and correct greek, as opposed to those hoping to pick up some greek before their summer vacation.

All in all, well written, contains all the major verb forms/noun declentions/case structures that a foreigner needs to succeed in Modern Greek.

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't Buy this for the Kindle, July 27, 2009

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Peter Osullivan - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Greek: An Essential Grammar of the Modern Language (Essential Grammars) (Kindle Edition)

The book in print version seems good. But I cannot be certain. It is unusable in its digital form. It has not been proofread. Mistakes abound. The book frequently confuses the 'nu' and the 'upsilon' and other letters (e.g. the 'Xi' and the english 'x'). This book wavers between Greek and English font often in the same word and with no consistency whatsoever. It seems that in changing it to digital form the editors used some kind of text replacement software and did not proofread the product.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Reference book, December 23, 2007

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S. Wright (Cyprus) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Greek: An Essential Grammar of the Modern Language (Essential Grammars) (Paperback)

I am pleased with the book, definitely for the more advanced student. Good for someone who writes/reads Greek already and has a good grasp of the basic sounds and spellings. I have been learning seriously, mostly self-taught at home for a few years. It is perfect for me, plenty of new vocabulary and easy-to read tables. Unusual book, as it is all written and explained in good, fluent English. It is best to know English grammar to read it without a struggle.