Happy chickens! Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Husband and I want to learn Greek, but no classes around here, so wondered about trying some software. Rosetta stone keeps coming up but seems very expensive, so wondered if anyone here had tried it and if so was it worth it? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 It has a good reputation but as you said is expensive. Are there any beginner Podcasts or online options you could consider first that may be cheaper? I had a friend who was learning Greek and its a very difficult language to learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy chickens! Posted July 26, 2009 Author Share Posted July 26, 2009 Thanks Debs - have tried a few of the online freebies like the bbc, but hasn't got us very far - can say our names!! As you say difficult language, but have bought land in Crete with the intention of building on and then retiring to (with chickens, goats, bees quite a dream!!) so long term project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Is there a uni nearby that offers Greek as a subject, there must be some poor impoverished students who would consider tutoring you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy chickens! Posted July 26, 2009 Author Share Posted July 26, 2009 Nearest unis are good 30 mins away - also OH works away in week, so need something flexible. Don't know any Greeks either! Keep the ideas coming!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 A boy in my form is Greek, speaks it fluently as he was born there and his dad's Greek. I'm sure he'd teach you He has the drawback of not being able to write in Greek though or read it But speaking and listening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodcat Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 hey you might want to look into the 6 months money back guarantee thingy the advertise i don't know what the conditions are they are usually quite strict but it's worth a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 He has the drawback of not being able to write in Greek though or read it But speaking and listening I know someone thats the same with chinese, he can write a few words though. An upside down Y means man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 You'd think just a 'Y' would mean man, as in...never mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 @ Scramble! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy-Mama Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 lol scramble... I think Rosetta Stone is the course OH got recommended for learning French (I wanted to give it ago as was rubbish at school), I will ask him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy chickens! Posted July 27, 2009 Author Share Posted July 27, 2009 Ooh yes please Jen Jen. Scamble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 No but OH got Spanish tape and book today - we are off to Spain in 3 weeks. Cue for us to sit round table to hear Carlos sounding very perky and way too fast as we struggled to say how are you? good morning etc etc - that after we all gigged about in our chairs to the jolly music - so if you;re anything like us and I bet you arent - give up - Hola Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy chickens! Posted July 27, 2009 Author Share Posted July 27, 2009 The funny thing is I already speak a few languages - absorbed them easily in my younger days!! OH doesn't speak any, so we are starting from level playing field together. Have always done languages in a school/uni, so you're probably right, nochucks yet! Love Spanish so any help you need there, no problema - have a fab time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy-Mama Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Hi, will be tomorrow evening before I can get back to you but I definitely will. OH is working away at the moment so I only speak to him once a day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy-Mama Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Hi, sorry it's taken me so long to get back to you. Yes it was rosetta stone that was recommended to my OH, apparently it is really good if not a bit expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Very good reputation, but, as others have said, expensive. They do sell secondhand on Ebay and Amazon,though. Saronne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 had another session with the spanish CD last night. OH being smug as he had remembered the nights before and ES and I hadnt. To add to general hysteria I got hiccups 1/2 way through so it went like this "Buenas Dias Carlo HIC" " Adios Carlos HIC" Gave up in the end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy chickens! Posted August 1, 2009 Author Share Posted August 1, 2009 Thanks Jen - think will put it on his birthday list then - will keep looking at ebay etc in the hope that a second hand one comes up. No chucks yet - if you want to start up a spanish thread, will happily chat with or without hiccoughs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
