Colloquial Greek ia a practical course in everyday written and spoken Greek requiring no prior knowledge of the language. It is ideal for anyone seeking to develop a sound command of contemporary Greek whether studying independently or with a teacher. The book is divided into 18 lessons which introduce you to a broad range of topics from health and leisure to religion and literature. By the end of the course you will be able to communicate in Greek with confidence. The book includes: * a pronunciation guide * useful and up-to-date vocabulary * situation-based conversations * a wide range of interesting texts * aspects of Greek culture and customs * a variety of exercises with answer key * English-Greek and Greek-English glossaries * a grammar index Two 60-minute cassettes recorded by native Greek speakers are available to accompany Colloquial Greek . These complement and reinforce the mateial covered in the book and will prove invaluable in helping you develop your pronunciation andunderstanding of Greek.