Intermediate Greek II
Intermediate (B1) Classical Greek course using grammar study, translation exercises and close reading of unadapted literary texts.
What Intermediate (B1) Greek means
At B1 Greek, learners can deal with most everyday situations and explain experiences, opinions and plans in connected language.
Express an opinion
Νομίζω ότι η εργασία από το σπίτι είναι χρήσιμη, αν και μερικές φορές μπορεί να προκαλεί μοναξιά.
I think working from home is useful, although it can sometimes feel lonely.
Explain a plan
Θέλω να βελτιώσω τα ελληνικά μου για να μπορέσω να εργαστώ στο εξωτερικό του χρόνου.
I want to improve my Greek so I can work abroad next year.
Tell a short story
Πηγαίναμε προς την παραλία όταν άρχισε να βρέχει, οπότε αλλάξαμε σχέδια.
We were heading to the beach when it started raining, so we changed our plans.
These are general examples of language use at this level, not a description of any individual course syllabus.
About this course
The course develops learners’ understanding of Classical Greek grammar, syntax and vocabulary through increasingly complex examples. Sessions include translation from Greek into English and English into Greek, alongside close reading of original literary passages in prose and verse. Texts are selected to reflect learners’ needs and interests, with examples including a book from Homer’s Iliad. The course focuses on working with unadapted literature and constructing more complex sentences in Greek.
What you'll learn
- Analyse more complex features of Classical Greek grammar and syntax.
- Translate passages between Classical Greek and English.
- Read and interpret unadapted Classical Greek prose and verse.
- Construct complex sentences in Classical Greek.
Is this course right for you?
Labelled Intermediate (B1), the course is intended for learners developing beyond introductory Classical Greek and working with more complex grammar and literary texts. It may be taken after Intermediate Greek I or as an individual short course. Teaching involves shared translation work and close reading of texts.
- Can be taken after Intermediate Greek I or as an individual short course.
Where this course runs
Upcoming classes
1 class
Selected date
Thu 14 Jan 2027
18:00 – 21:00 • 10 weeks
£355
Birkbeck Campus, Bloomsbury
Greek team
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