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How to Speak Greek Fluently

Speaking any foreign language fluently is a challenge to all who attempt it. Greek may be slightly more difficult since the number of Greek speakers worldwide is not as high as other more common languages, such as French or Spanish. According to "Read & Speak Greek for Beginners" by Hara Garoufalia "The Greek alphabet has 24 characters. Many look and are pronounced similar to the English (Roman) alphabet." Hard work, perseverance and immersion in the language are the keys to speaking Greek and other foreign languages fluently. In addition, there are techniques that will aid you along the way.

Instructions

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  Purchase a home Greek language training course. Popular varieties include Rosetta Stone and Topics Instant Immersion software.
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  Study the material daily. Practice vocabulary and sentence structure in both the verbal and written form.
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  Sign up for a Greek language course at your local university or community college. Depending on the area of the country you live in these may be common or harder to come by.
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  Converse with local Greek immigrants or those of Greek heritage. Local ethnic communities often have gatherings or community centers where this would be possible.
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  Take a trip to Greece. Being immersed in the Greek culture and speaking their language is the quickest and only sure way of language acquisition.

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