Both Babbel and Busuu are great platforms for learning a new language – but they’re not perfect because they don’t yet have lessons for every language, Greek being one of them. But don’t worry, there are still lots of other great options if you want to learn Greek!
Below are five alternatives to Babbel and Busuu that will have you babbling away in Greek in no time! These courses can teach you about the Greek alphabet, pronunciation, grammar, and much more. Try one or try them all – there are even some free options on this list!
Pimsleur
Pimsleur is a great option for people who want to learn how to speak a language without having to memorize a bunch of grammar rules. And it builds on previous lessons in a logical way that will allow you to achieve a strong foundational knowledge of Greek.
Pimsleur is great for beginners who are new to a language, but an intermediate or advanced learner may find it less useful due to the lack of attention to grammar. Instead, Pimsleur focuses on giving you a huge amount of speaking and listening practice.
One more great part about this course is that it contains relevant cultural references and engaging imagery! You can get a basic subscription to Pimsleur for $14.95 and a premium subscription for $19.95.
See our Super-Detailed Pimsleur Review
GreekPod101
GreekPod101 is a great resource for people who are trying to learn Greek from the ground up. It’s a good overall course and can be especially helpful when used in conjunction with another language app, course, or tutor.
There is a lot of valuable content and some interesting features that will allow you to practice your speaking and listening. As the difficulty of the lessons increase, you’ll hear less and less English being spoken, and instead, you’ll be listening to mostly Greek dialogue.
You can use the code “ALLLANGUAGERESOURCES” to save 25% on a subscription to GreekPod101.
See our Super-Detailed GreekPod101 Review
Language Transfer
The biggest pro when it comes to Language Transfer is that it’s absolutely free. But don’t think that it’s a less desirable option or that you’ll get a lower quality experience because of that. Language Transfer is actually one of the best options for learning Greek!
Language Transfer courses are designed to give you a basic understanding of a language – a framework of sorts that you can continue to build on. The Greek Language Transfer course has 120 lessons which makes it one of the most comprehensive language courses on the platform.
Language Transfer is easy to navigate and you will find a lot of good, engaging content in this course!
See our Super-Detailed Language Transfer Review
italki
Italki is a platform that will allow you to connect with a Greek language tutor. With a tutor you can tackle your specific learning goals on a schedule that works for you. And you’ll pay your tutor through the platform so you don’t need to worry about getting scammed.
Lessons can be held via Skype, FaceTime, WeChat, and more, depending on your preference. There are nearly 60 Greek language tutors available on italki, so you should have no trouble finding one that is a good match for you!
The website displays a lot of helpful information on each tutor as well as the number of lessons they have taught and student reviews. It is also possible to take a test lesson to see if a particular tutor will be a good fit for you.
You can choose between native speakers or formally trained teachers and rates for Greek tutors range from 8 to 27 USD.
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Duolingo
The great part about Duolingo is that the app is super intuitive and easy to use. The graphics are fun and navigating through the different levels could not be simpler. The mobile version is also awesome (which is not always true for language apps) so you’ll have the option to learn on the go.
As far as learning Greek goes, Duolingo can definitely help you to build a solid foundation. You won’t become a fluent speaker by the end of the course, but Duolingo can help you to wrap your head around the Greek alphabet, pronunciation, and grammar.
Another huge pro is that Duolingo is free. You will have to pay if you want to upgrade to the premium version, but this doesn’t give you access to any more content, it just allows you to skip adds and use the app offline.
See our Super-Detailed Duolingo Review
Greek is a beautiful and expressive language that will take some time to master. But these five resources can definitely put you on the right track to achieving all of your language goals!