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Read and Write Greek Script: A Teach Yourself Guide

by Sheila Hunt and Dennis Couniac

- a step-by-step introduction to the Greek alphabet that will enable you to read Greek signs, notices, advertisements and headlines. The alphabet is introduced in stages and there's lots of practice of each new character before the next one is introduced. There are plenty of example words and phrases that are seen everywhere in any Greek-speaking environment so you can familiarize yourself with the most common signs and directions.

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Greek Script Hacking: The optimal pathway to learn the Greek alphabet

by Judith Meyer

- Using a unique, tried and tested algorithm, this book teaches you how to quickly and efficiently recognise letters and common words in Greek script. Whether you're travelling and want to understand the words around you, or preparing to learn Greek and want to master the basics, this is the book for you.

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A Greek Alphabetarion: A Primer for Teaching How to Read, Write & Pronounce Ancient & Biblical Greek

by Harvey Bluedorn

- teaches the Greek alphabet in alphabetical order, letter by letter, using a rhythmic cadence to aid the student's memorization. Then, it teaches the alphabet in phonetic order, classifying each letter by its sound. A Greek Alphabetarion helps the student step-by-step to master reading Greek before moving on to study Greek grammar.

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A Greek Hupogrammon: A Beginner's Copybook for the Greek Alphabet with Pronunciations

by Harvey Bluedorn

- Practice writing all the Greek letters and marks, including accents, breathers, and obsoletes. Practice finding Greek letters in words and sentences. Practice identifying the sounds of Greek letters and Greek vowel combinations. Practice reading and writing words and sentences in Greek.

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The Greek Alphabet: 24 Letters in 24 Hours

by Chris Alden

- a quick, accessible guide to the modern Greek alphabet for English speakers, targeted at users of the Kindle.

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Greek Writing from Knossos to Homer

- A Linguistic Interpretation of the Origin of the Greek Alphabet and the Continuity of Ancient Greek Literacy

by Roger D. Woodard

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Homer and the Origin of the Greek Alphabet

by Barry B. Powell

- this book argues that the Greek alphabet was invented by one man in order to write down Homer's Iliad and Odyssey. This view is controvesial as most scholars believe that the need to keep business records lead to the invention of the Greek alphabet.

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Alpha to Omega: The Life & Times of the Greek Alphabet

by Alexander Humez and Nicholas Humez

- an introduction to the Greek alphabet which explains the origin and development of each letter. It also mentions the Greek roots of many English words.

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