The Routledge Modern Greek Reader - Greek Folktales for Learning Modern Greek (Paperback, 3rd Edition)

The Routledge Modern Greek Reader has been specially designed for post-beginners to advanced learners of Greek.

Written by an experienced instructor, this innovative reader offers both students and teachers of Modern Greek the pedagogical tools to utilise richly textured folktale material in a language class. Students can develop their linguistic skills while simultaneously engaging with the broader social and cultural context of the language.

Features include:

Twenty five readings organised according to level of difficulty, beginning with easy short stories and progressing onto more advanced level texts

Vocabulary lists with English translations and vocabulary in context supporting each reading

Comprehension questions in each chapter to help foster stronger reading and writing skills

Language exercises and subject specific tasks to stimulate classroom discussion and help students develop strong essay writing skills in Greek

Three folktales presented in different dialects at the end of the book to help students understand variety within the Greek language itself

A complete Greek-English glossary and a list of all idiomatic expressions and colloquial phrases found in the folktales.

Suitable for both class use and independent study, The Routledge Modern Greek Reader is an essential tool for increasing language proficiency skills and enriching students’ cultural knowledge.

Table of Contents

Preface. Acknowledgments 1. Ο κόκορας, η αλεπού κι ο σκύλος 2. Οι ποντικοί και το κουδούνι της γάτας 3. Η πέρδικα κι η κουκουβάγια 4. Από του λύκου το στόμα 5. Η γριά κι ο Άγιος Πολύκαρπος 6. Ο καλόγερος κι ο Νικολάκης 7. Βρεμένα είναι ή ξερά; 8. Ο Θοδωρής και το κουδούνι του 9. Η αλεπού και τ’ άγουρα σταφύλια 10. Το φίδι, ο άνθρωπος κι η αλεπού 11. Ο χαρτοπαίχτης που φιλοξένησε τον Χριστό 12. Οι τρεις καλές συμβουλές 13. Όλοι μαζί κολλημένοι 14. Το όνειρο 15. Το κουκάκι 16. Οι Δώδεκα Μήνες 17. Η Σταχτοπούτα 18. Οι τρεις κόρες 19. Ο Χριστός και το παιδί 20. Οι εντολές του Θεού 21. Η πέτρα της υπομονής 22. Ο βασιλιάς Ύπνος 23. Η πεντάρα 24. Ο Μεγαλέξαντρος, ο γιος του Ήλιου 25. Ο φτωχός κι ο πλούσιος Notes Idiomatic Expressions and Colloquial Phrases Glossary

General

Imprint:	Taylor & Francis
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Modern Language Readers
Release date:	May 2015
First published:	2015
Authors:	Maria Kaliambou
Dimensions:	246 x 174 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	180
Edition:	3rd Edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-80962-8
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Language teaching & learning (other than ELT) > Language teaching & learning material & coursework > Readers Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Novels, other prose & writers > General Promotions
LSN:	1-138-80962-4
Barcode:	9781138809628

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