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| nonneb Pentaglot Groupie SpainRegistered users can see my Skype Name Joined 4560 days ago 80 posts - 173 votes  Speaks: English*, Ancient Greek, Latin, German, Spanish Studies: Mandarin, Hungarian, French | Message 9 of 11 13 June 2013 at 6:51pm | IP Logged |
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While it might be easier to talk about Latin than Ancient Greek, I find Ancient Greek
easier to read in practice, namely because Latin syntax and ambiguous case markings make reading many authentic texts challenging at an intermediate level. There are, though, plenty who disagree. I was in a similar position, by the way. Had a slot to fill (1st year uni for me), nothing in particular to take, so I signed up for Ancient Greek because it happened to be available. After about a two weeks of class, I went and declared my major as classics and never regretted it. It's what made me really fall in love with languages. I still find Greek literature pleasant to read for fun with classes years behind me, but I can't say the same for Latin. Like others have said though, learn the language of the stuff you're most interested in reading. It's easier to learn something you have a reason to learn. 4 persons have voted this message useful | |
| MixedUpCody Senior Member United States Joined 5065 days ago 144 posts - 280 votes Speaks: English* Studies: Spanish, Mandarin | Message 10 of 11 13 June 2013 at 7:15pm | IP Logged |
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Wow. I really appreciate the in depth responses. I think I'll go for Greek after considering what everyone has had to say. You guys are the best.
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| renaissancemedi Bilingual Triglot Senior Member Greece Joined 4167 days ago 941 posts - 1309 votes Speaks: Greek*, Ancient Greek*, EnglishC2 Studies: French, Russian, Turkish, Modern Hebrew | Message 11 of 11 14 June 2013 at 11:57am | IP Logged |
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Happy to see you chose Greek. Good luck and please ask away. Everyone here is very helpful and supportive.
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