Introduction to Ancient Greek, Level 1

This is an introductory course. Students dedicate sessions to learning the basics of the Ancient Greek language, beginning with the alphabet, including noun, adjective and article declensions, some verb forms, and other parts of speech, as well as the basics of Greek syntax. Those with some experience in the language can enjoy portions of the course as a review. We use a textbook designed to help students acquire the ability to read and appreciate great works of Greek literature as quickly as possible. At the end of the course, students have a working vocabulary of about 200 words.

Application Deadline

Students are accepted on a rolling admissions basis while space is available. Please submit your application by the deadline of October 5, 2024 to receive priority consideration for this program. Applications received before this date will be considered as they are received and acceptances will be granted based on careful consideration by our staff. Applications received after this date will be carefully considered as they are received as long as spots are still available.

Your application will be processed and you will receive a reply regarding your acceptance status within one to two weeks of your submission date provided that we have received your teacher reference.

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2024-2025 Dates and Fees

Introduction to Ancient Greek, Level 1 Winter 2024 Intensive

Sundays, 3-5pm EDT, October 20 - December 15

(excluding Thanksgiving weekend, Sunday Nov 24)

This is an online, synchronous course, so students will be expected to join on time, participate in discussions, and keep their cameras on for the duration of the class.

Course Fee: $1200.

This session is subject to a minimum of 3 students enrolled per session. The fee includes instruction and course materials (certain additional books may need to be purchased).

Testimonials - Calder Classics Online

“This class was well paced and all around enjoyable. The class time we had was spent very well. The teacher provides you with much needed one on one communication that makes your understanding much more thorough. I recommend this class to anyone wanting to learn ancient Greek.”

“I feel like during the program we were able to dive into Ancient Greek texts quickly and with relative ease. Through practice, we became increasingly fluent in our translations and at a point I felt like I could actually read Ancient Greek. This is quite remarkable for a relatively short program.”

“Calder Greek taught me an incredible amount of Greek in what felt like too short of a time frame. After two weeks of learning about the Greek language and classical history, I feel as if I have gained a whole new view into the world of classical antiquity while creating bonds with many of my classmates that will last a lifetime. While we could not explore the great city of Florence this year, I nonetheless felt immersed in our curriculum. Our incredible teachers brought a smile to my face every day, so I would like to thank them, as well as all of the new friends that I have met, for making this the highlight of my summer.”

“I loved the fast-pace of the class.”

“Calder Classics is awesome! I was immersed in my Introduction to Ancient Greek course and found an incredibly supportive learning environment here — so much so that it is no longer just ‘Greek to me.”

“Calder Greek is very intensive and engaging. I'd say Calder Greek is encouraging in the sense that it tells me that I'm good enough to pursue things I thought were way beyond me. “

“Calder Greek introduced a challenging Greek curriculum, allowing me to stay engaged and focused the entire time while teaching me so much about the ancient Greek language and more along the way. While this year's program was certainly halted from its full potential due to the change in scenery [going online], I found the same camaraderie and abundance of knowledge that I had expected from a trip to Florence. Other classics courses I've taken were considerably more slow-paced, so I really enjoyed being challenged by an engaging curriculum and brilliant peers.”

“I personally find the courses they [Calder Classics] offer the most informative and interactive (and FUN!!). I learned a lot during the four weeks that I have spent here (2 weeks for reading Latin poems, 2 weeks of Intro to Greek), maybe more than I could have learned in a semester in other places. I totally loved the courses and thank you so much for providing me with such a wonderful experience!”