Greek: An Essential Grammar of the Modern Language (Routledge Essential Grammars)

This book is the best grammar and usage book I've seen. It presents all the topics and gives many examples for each. If you are a beginning modern Greek learner you will find it most helpful. Book Cover......Page 1 Half Title......Page 2 Title......Page 4 Copyright......Page 5 Contents......Page 6 Preface......Page 12 Abbreviations and Symbols......Page 14 1. The Alphabet and Pronunciation......Page 16 2. The Writing System......Page 29 3. The Noun and the Noun Phrase......Page 34 4. Pronouns and Determiners......Page 102 5. Numerals......Page 120 6. The Verb and the Verb Phrase......Page 127 7. The Adverb and the Adverbial Phrase......Page 184 8. The Preposition and the Prepositional Phrase......Page 196 9. Conjunctions and Particles......Page 208 10. The Clause......Page 218 11. Word Formation......Page 256 12. Conversational Features......Page 263 Glossary of Grammatical Terms......Page 278 Some Recommended Books For Further Study......Page 286 Index of Grammatical Categories and Concepts......Page 289 Index of Greek Words......Page 293 Greek: An Essential Grammar of the Modern Language is a concise and user-friendly reference guide to the most important aspects of modern Greek. It presents a fresh and accessible description of the language in short, readable sections. Explanations are clear and supported by examples throughout. The Grammar is ideal for learners of all levels and is suitable for those involved in independent study and for students in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes of all types. Features include: * lots of clear and up-to-date examples * clear explanations of grammatical terms * discussion of points which often cause problems * Greek/English comparisons and contrasts highlighted. Greek: An Essential Grammar of the Modern Language will help you read, speak and write with greater confidence. A concise and user-friendly reference guide to the most important aspects of modern Greek, this Grammar is ideal for learners of all levels and is suitable for those involved in independent study as well as students in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes of all types.

greek: An Essential Grammar Of The Modern Language Is A Concise And User-friendly Reference Guide To The Most Important Aspects Of Modern Greek.

The sound system of Greek consists of the following distinctive segments or phonemes: (a) Consonants