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kim12345
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Beginner Textbook Advice

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Hello,

I've been studying Latin for a few months now and was thinking of dipping my toe into Greek as well. I'm trying to decide between 2 books - either the Learn to Read Greek series by Andrew Keller and Stephanie Russell or A Reading Course in Homeric Greek by Raymond V. Schoder and Vincent C. Horrigan. I've been using the Keller/Russell book Learn to Read Latin and quite like it so I am leaning towards that for Greek as well, but thought I would ask for some opinions.

Also, I have been trying to find an answer key for the Homeric Greek series, but every store I look at seems to list it as unavailable. I'm a self-learner so it would be helpful to have just so I know if I'm getting the answers right or not.

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I recommend Reading Greek (CUP) or Athenaze. You will find a lot of discussion on here if you search.

I think it's easiest to learn attic greek first and then read homer. Others have a different opinion. Again there is a lot of discussion on this forum which you can look at.

The best Latin textbook is Lingua Latina per se illustrata Familia Romana, but as you have already started another book thats probably not much help.
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Re: Beginner Textbook Advice

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kim12345,

I saw recently that the current publishers of A Reading Course in Homeric Greek have a key available on their website.

As a self learner, I have requested keys from their other books without any problems.

The thing I like about older textbooks such as A Reading Course in Homeric Greek is they break down the material into more numerous, smaller chapters.

So if the pacing of Keller and Russell has worked for you, then no need to change. But I looked at their books and went a different way for that reason.

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Post by kim12345 »

Great, thanks very much for your suggestions.

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