Greek to GCSE: Part 1

Name: Greek to GCSE: Part 1
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781474255165
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Revised edition for OCR GCSE Classical Greek (9–1)

By Dr John Taylor

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Greek to GCSE: Part 1 by Dr John Taylor is an introductory guide designed for beginners in ancient Greek. It systematically covers basic grammar and vocabulary, providing a strong foundation for further study. The book includes exercises and practice passages to enhance learning, making it an invaluable resource for students preparing for GCSE exams in Greek language.
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If you are keen on learning Ancient Greek or need a strong foundation for GCSE-level studies, this book serves as an engaging guide. It offers clear explanations, useful exercises, and cultural insights, making it ideal for beginners and those interested in classical languages and history.

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First written in response to a JACT survey of over 100 schools, and now endorsed by OCR, this textbook has become a standard resource for students in the UK and for readers across the world who are looking for a clear and thorough introduction to the language of the ancient Greeks. Revised throughout and enhanced by coloured artwork and text features, this edition will support the new OCR specification for Classical Greek (first teaching 2016).

Greek to GCSE: Part 1 covers the basics and is self-contained, with its own reference section. It covers the main declensions, a range of active tenses and a vocabulary of 250 Greek words to be learned. Pupil confidence is built up by constant consolidation of the material covered.

After the preliminaries, each chapter concentrates on stories with one source or subject: Aesop, Homer's Odyssey and Alexander the Great, providing an excellent introduction to Greek culture alongside the language study.

Written by a long-time school teacher and examiner, this two-part course is based on experience of what pupils find difficult, concentrating on the essentials and on the understanding of principles in both accidence and syntax. Minor irregularities are postponed and subordinated so that the need for rote learning is reduced. It aims to be user-friendly, but also to give pupils a firm foundation for further study.

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Greek to GCSE: Part 1 is praised for offering a clear and efficient route to mastering and enjoying Greek. The two-part series serves as a comprehensive year-long introduction suitable for college and high school students, broadening the options in classical language studies.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474255165

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 August 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Edition: 2nd edition

Illustration: 13 coloured illus

Audience: Primary and secondary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 242.0mm

Height: 168.0mm

Weight: 390g

Pages: 224

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Children’s, Teenage and Educational Dr John Taylor Education & Reference Non-Fiction

About the Author

John Taylor was for many years Head of Classics at Tonbridge School, UK, and is now Lecturer in Greek and Latin at the University of Manchester, UK. He is the author of Greek Beyond GCSE and co-author of Greek Stories (with Kristian Waite) and Greek Unseen Translation and Writing Greek (both with Stephen Anderson). These and his new companion course, Latin to GCSE, co-written with Henry Cullen, are all published by Bloomsbury.