Language

Modern Greek derives from the same idiom used by Homer and other renowned Greek poets and writers more than 3,000 years ago. Greek was the language of the Gospels and has made a major contribution to all western languages. It is considered one of the oldest languages. Thousands of English words come from the Greek language, sometimes via the Roman adaptation into Latin and then to English.

The Greek Alphabet

Α α Alpha

Β β Beta

Γ γ Gamma

Δ δ Delta

Ε ε Epsilon

Ζ ζ Zeta

Η η Eta

Θ θ Theta

Ι ι Iota

Κ κ Kappa

Λ λ Lambda

Μ μ Mu

Ν ν Nu

Ξ ξ Xi

Ο ο Omicron

Π π Pi

Ρ ρ Rho

Σ σ Sigma

Τ τ Tau

Υ υ Upsilon

Φ φ Phi

Χ χ Chi

Ψ ψ Psi

Ω ω Omega

Learning Greek

The Greek language can be studied through courses offered in Greek universities, state-run institutions, summer schools, private schools and online programs, all of them contributing to the fostering and promotion of Greek language within and outside Greece, offering at the same time an invaluable insight into the Greek culture.

Online Greek language and culture learning platform

Staellinika is an initiative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Greece in collaboration with the SNF Centre For Hellenic Studies at Simon Fraser University (SFU) with support by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF). Staellinika offers a full curriculum targeting beginner heritage learners in schools and individuals at home.

The Staellinika platform offers learner profiles and performance visualization for learners, teachers, and parents while also delivering engaging lesson materials, videos, quizzes, and rich interactive experiences. Staellinika can either complement existing curricula or act as a stand-alone program for schools.