When one thinks of Greek, the perception is it’s tough to read and understand with an ancient script. Yes, not as easy as Italian or French, but it is still quite learnable, especially based on my hospitality stint there.
The mobile apps taught me most of what I know! With that in mind, I decided to curate this list of Greek learning apps so others can benefit too. These are not random internet-based recommendations. Instead, I have personally tested each for an extended period and understand their worth.
The list has options that can help you read, write, and speak the language well because all three elements are equally important in mastering any language.
So, let us begin without any delay!
1. Best of All: Duolingo
Duolingo is one of the top-rated language learning apps. You will usually find millions of other users learning Greek alongside you on the app.
Duolingo has a great UI and carries an innovative method of teaching languages with the help of interactive games and daily lessons. The app also motivates you to learn the language daily by giving you a ‘streak’.
You can also hear the pronunciations on the app, as well as test yourself on what you have learned daily so that you retain better.
Key Features
- Uses games and characters to teach you
- All the courses are free
- Learn to pronounce the words correctly with audio recordings
- Streaks, Rewards, and Achievements motivate you to learn daily
- Supports 40+ languages including German, Vietnamese, Korean, and Arabic.
2. Best Runner Up: Greek by Nemo
Greek by Nemo is one of the best apps for people who want to learn on the go. The app comes with daily word packs that help you learn new words daily.
It is one of the best apps for beginners as it teaches you everything from scratch. My favorite thing about all the ‘Nemo’ language learning apps is that they are hands-free and voice-operated, and also support the Apple Watch.
This app is a great option for anyone who wants to pick up basic conversational phrases for a tourist interaction in Greece.
Key Features
- Unique pedagogy not structured around ‘lessons’
- Can be used on a hands-free basis
- Supports Apple Watch
- Can be used without an internet connection
- Uses audio recordings from natives to help you pronounce better
3. Best for Basics: Best Simply Learn Greek
This is a good option for people who want to get a quick insight into the Greek language, as well as catch a little bit of the script as well.
I use the words ‘little’ and ‘quick’ here because this app gives you a great overview, but you might have to rely on Duolingo for deeper insights.
Nonetheless, when used in a pairing alongside another Greek learning app, this is a good option to get you speaking in no time! The app has many interesting games and quizzes that help you retain what you have learned.
Key Features
- 1000 phrases from over 30 categories
- Audio Notes and recordings from local speakers
- Uses flashcards to test your memory
- Shows you script as well as Phonetic pronunciation
- Save your favorite and frequently used phrases for quick access
4. Best with Chatbot: Mondly
For anyone planning to learn multiple languages including Greek, Mondly is one app that I would recommend. I love the fact that the app comes with a chatbot that allows you to practice conversations.
It is my favorite feature here as it allows you to mentally prepare for a conversation before you dive into one.
Mondly offers daily lessons and tests and has a bank of over 5000 words and phrases that you can learn from. The app has over 1000 interactive lessons and keeps getting new updates from time to time.
Key Features
- High-quality audio
- Feedback on your speech
- Chatbot to practice your conversational skills
- Detailed statistical analysis
- Teaches 32 other languages
5. Best for Grammar: Learn Greek
This is also an app developed by Mondly. While their primary app (shared above) is a hub for multiple languages, this one focuses only on the Greek language.
The app has four sections, a primary quiz, a daily lesson, a chatbot where you can practice your daily vocab and conversations, and a ‘core vocabulary’ section where you can check out and learn new words.
Key Features
- Focuses a lot on grammar so your basics are strong
- Uses fun and interactive quizzes to help you retain your learnings
- 5000+ words and phrases
- Shows verb conjugation for advanced learning
- A leaderboard on Mondly shows your progress vs other users
6. Best with Games: Learn Greek – 11,000 Words
FunEasyLearn is a great app for people who want to learn the language but do not want to give it a traditional ‘textbook’ approach and have structured lessons taught to them.
This app focuses on a very different method, i.e., game-based education. There are over 30 games in this app that help you learn the language faster and more efficiently.
I prefer to use this app alongside Duolingo, as Duolingo helps me with my basics and this app helps me retain things in my memory and allows me to get more familiar with the language.
Key Features
- Game-based education (30 games)
- Covers over 320 different topics
- Uses audio recordings from native speakers
- The app can be used without an internet connection too
- Supports 34 different languages
7. Best for Writing: Write It! Greek
While most apps on my list focus on how to speak Greek, and some focus on reading it, this app helps you write letters. Writing is an equally important skill in a language-learning journey.
The app helps you trace your finger over various letters, and uses quizzes that help you retain your character recognition skills.
Key Features
- Trace your fingers over the alphabet to write them
- Quizzes to check your character recognition
- Rewards and Stars on completing every level
- Uses high-quality audio recordings
- The app can be used offline without an internet connection
8. Best for Students: Daily Dose of Greek
This is an unusual app as it focuses on Biblical Greek. The app features Dr Rob Plummer, who guides the users through different verses of the Greek New Testament daily.
He uses the Bible to teach grammar and provides detailed insight into how sentences are structured and why they are structured the way they are.
I won’t recommend using this app as your only means to learn Greek but combine it with another app or two, and it is a good option for some supplementary learning.
Key Features
- Daily app – get one video every day
- Uses the Bible to teach the language
- Explain the grammar in detail
- Provides translations every day
- Quick 2-minute lessons daily
9. Best for Travelers: Learn Greek Language Offline
Straight up the first thing that anyone notices about this app is the terrible UI that it carries. However, once you have managed to move past that obstacle and check out the content, this app is pretty good.
It is an app that helps you learn across different categories – from the basics such as numbers, transport, greetings, and colors, to more advanced words, sentences, and conversations.
There are pronunciation tests and quizzes here which help you retain better.
Key Features
- Uses an AI conversation tool to check your progress
- Teaches phrases from a variety of different categories
- Uses audio recorded by native speakers
- The app is completely free to use
- Supports learning of over 32 languages
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Duolingo is a very effective app for learning the Greek language. The app uses games, pictures, quizzes, and other interactive elements to help you learn better.
The best way to learn Greek is to combine the digital and the physical. Learn from a mobile app and practice conversing with someone on the streets. Together, it will help you get a good hold of the language.
Babbel does not support the Greek language at the moment. However, you can try out other language-learning apps such as Duolingo and Mondly to learn the language better.
Wrap Up!
Greek can be quite a learning curve for a non-speaker, but it certainly helps that there are many familiar words in the language when you compare it with other European languages. Latin and Greek also have a lot of similarities.
Furthermore, more than 150,000 English words have a Greek origin. This should make the task easier. I hope that my recommendations help you master the language, and help you interact with the people of the country better.
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