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Many people want to learn Greek to reconnect with family roots, prepare for their next trip to Greece, or explore one of Europe's oldest living languages. But many Greek lessons don't focus on the speaking and listening skills you need.
uTalk is the solution. We’ll help you avoid:
- Spending lots of time on textbook Greek without ever holding a real conversation
- Relying on courses that teach formal Greek you'll rarely hear from native speakers
- Losing confidence because you're not used to the rhythm and flow of spoken Greek
Learn Greek online today and start taking part in everyday conversations.
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Three steps to learn Greek fast
No classes to schedule. No confusing jargon. Just a clear path to learning Greek.
Start in minutes
Subscribe now, download the app or open the web app. Choose Greek and select your first category.
Get StartedPractise real phrases
Work through short lessons with native speaker audio and memory-boosting games. Reviews focus on the words you find hardest, so you learn faster.
Speak like a local
Try your Greek in real life. Beginners and more experienced learners can build practical spoken language and start enjoying real conversations in Greece.
Why uTalk is the best Greek learning app
uTalk helps you learn how to speak and recognise a wide variety of Greek words and phrases. It's app-based, online and ready when you are.
Speak first
Practical content covering greetings, travel, family and everyday life. Everything you need to start speaking from day one.
Authentic speakers
Learn from real Greek speakers, not computer voices. Hear the language exactly as it's spoken across Greece.
Beginner friendly, fun and effective
Game-like practice builds your confidence. Lessons are short, focused and based on real-life situations.
Learn Greek online — Common phrases and audio
uTalk helps you learn how to speak and recognise key words and phrases. It's app-based, online and ready when you are.
Θα ήθελα έναν καφέ, παρακαλώ.
Tha íthela énan kafé, parakaló.
I’d like a coffee, please.
Γεια.
Yia.
Hello.
Ναι.
Nai.
Yes.
Ναι, ευχαριστώ.
Nai, evkharistó.
Yes please.
Όχι.
Ókhi.
No.
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Όχι, ευχαριστώ.
Ókhi, evkharistó.
No thanks.
Παρακαλώ.
Parakaló.
Please.
Ευχαριστώ.
Evkharistó.
Thank you.
Ευχαριστώ πολύ.
Evkharistó polí.
Thank you very much.
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Παρακαλώ.
Parakaló.
You’re welcome.
Δύο μπύρες, παρακαλώ.
Dhío bíres, parakaló.
Two beers, please.
το λεωφορείο
to leoforío
bus
το αυτοκίνητο
to avtokínito
car
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το ταξί
to taksí
taxi
το τρένο
to tréno
train
ο σιδηροδρομικός σταθμός
o sidhirodhromikós stathmós
railway station
το αεροδρόμιο
to aërodhrómio
airport
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το ξενοδοχείο
to ksenodhokhío
hotel
το διαβατήριο
to dhiavatírio
passport
το τηλέφωνο
to tiléfono
telephone
Συγνώμη.
Signómi.
Excuse me.
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Τι ώρα είναι;
Ti óra íne;
What time is it?
Μπορείτε να το επαναλάβετε, παρακαλώ;
Boríte na to epanalávete, parakaló;
Can you repeat that please?
Μιλήστε πιο αργά, παρακαλώ.
Milíste pio argá, parakaló.
Please speak more slowly.
Δεν καταλαβαίνω.
Dhen katalavaíno.
I don’t understand.
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Συγνώμη.
Signómi.
Sorry.
Πού είναι οι τουαλέτες;
Poú íne i toualétes;
Where are the toilets?
Τουαλέτα γυναικών
Toualéta yinaikón
Ladies’ Toilet
Τουαλέτα ανδρών
Toualéta andhrón
Gents’ Toilet
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Πού είναι η παραλία;
Poú íne i paralía;
Where is the beach?
Πού είναι η τράπεζα;
Poú íne i trápeza;
Where is the bank?
Πόσο κάνει αυτό;
Póso káni avtó;
How much does this cost?
η πιστωτική κάρτα
i pistotikí kárta
credit card
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το μηχάνημα ΑΤΜ
to mikhánima ATM
cash machine
Αντίο.
Adío.
Goodbye.
η παρακεταμόλη
i paraketamóli
paracetamol
τα κλειδιά
ta klidhiá
keys
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ο χάρτης
o khártis
map
αριστερά
aristerá
left
δεξιά
dheksiá
right
ένα
éna
one
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δύο
dhío
two
τρία
tría
three
Where is it spoken?
Greece
Cyprus
Number of speakers
13,000,000
Language family
Indo-European
Hellenic
Fun facts | Greek
- The word 'alphabet' comes from the first two letters of the Greek alphabet - alpha and beta.
- A question mark looks like this ';' in Greek.
- The word for 'yes' in Greek is actually 'nai'!
How our Greek lessons work
Learning Greek should feel easy and straightforward for complete beginners. Begin with greetings and high-frequency words, then move on to practical categories covering family, food and everyday phrases. Lessons are short and fun, and get you speaking and practising your pronunciation from the start. They even cover the Greek alphabet, helping you recognise letters from alpha to omega. Memory-boosting tests reinforce what you learn, and review sessions adapt to focus more on the words you find trickiest.
Pick a category and the app organises the content so you can progress quickly. Every word you hear is voiced by native speakers, helping you naturally absorb the sounds and rhythm of the language. You can even slow the audio down with the Snail button to focus on tricky details. Work at your own pace and follow a guided learning path, or choose what to learn and when. Switch categories any time, learn online or offline, on mobile or desktop. If you have questions, contact support. We're a friendly UK-based team and we're here to help.
Modern Greek vs. Ancient Greek
Modern Greek has evolved from Ancient Greek but how different are they? Let's break it down.
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Key points
- Modern Greek and Ancient Greek are related but distinct.
Modern Greek is the living, spoken language of Greece today, while Ancient Greek refers to the language of Homer, Plato and Socrates, no longer spoken natively by anyone.
Someone proficient in one can't automatically read or understand the other without separate study.
- In uTalk, Modern Greek and Ancient Greek are taught as separate languages: this page covers Modern Greek, while Greek (Ancient) is available for anyone wanting the classical language instead.
Greek and other classical languages
- Greek has played an important role in religious, philosophical and scholarly traditions far beyond Greece itself.
- If you want to discover other classical languages with a long history, we also offer Ancient Greek, Latin and Sanskrit.
“We help make learning Greek easy.”
“We understand it can feel daunting to tackle a language with one of Europe's longest recorded histories, which has some challenging pronunciation features. At uTalk, we believe every language matters, which is why we recorded native Greek speakers, so you can hear exactly how the language is really spoken.”
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uTalk Founder
Why learners trust uTalk for Greek
More than 30 million people have enjoyed using uTalk's fun and effective language learning method. Our Greek content is recorded by native speakers, so every lesson gives you audio you can trust. The app works for English speakers and for speakers of more than 140 other languages. Check our reviews and see how learners are turning daily practice into real progress.
Your Greek language learning journey
Maybe you have family roots in Greece, you're planning your next trip, or you're simply drawn to one of Europe's oldest living languages. Finding lessons that focus on real spoken Greek can feel like a challenge.
Get StarteduTalk can help. Take your first proper look at Greek with First Words like kalimera and evkharistó, then build everyday phrases you can use in real situations. You'll listen to native Greek speakers, record yourself copying them and compare the two. Game-like practice makes it fun for beginners, while practical content helps more experienced learners fill gaps in their knowledge. Learn online or offline, follow a guided path or choose for yourself what to work on and when.
The outcome is simple. You'll speak Greek with confidence and understand more of what people say around you. You'll use your new skills with family, friends and colleagues across Greece. uTalk broadens your horizons.
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Explore the Indo-European language family
Greek belongs to its own branch of the Indo-European language family, sharing distant roots with a huge range of languages across Europe and Asia. Unlike many European languages, it has no close modern relatives, although it shares ancient roots with languages such as Armenian, Albanian and Sanskrit.
Exploring Greek can give you a fascinating insight into how languages across Europe and Asia have developed from shared ancient roots.
Get StartedYour Ancient Greek questions, answered
Do you offer live online classes or is it just an app?
uTalk is an app and online language learning software. Lessons are digital, short and practical. If you want a tutor, the app still helps you prepare for class and review between sessions.
Can I start as a beginner?
Yes. The course begins with basic greetings and everyday words and phrases and takes you to an A1–A2 level on the CEFR scale. Some of our topics even cover material you’d learn as you grow your skills to B1 or B2.
What application languages do you support? Can I learn without English?
Yes. uTalk works for speakers of more than 140 languages. Choose the one that suits you in Settings.
How is content selected and ordered?
Topics are based on real-life situations. You can select any category and the app suggests a smart learning order for beginners. You can change it at any time.
How does uTalk compare with YouTube lessons?
YouTube can be useful, but it’s hard to check pronunciation or get structured reviews. uTalk gives you native speaker audio, games that test tricky words more often and a clear path from basic to practical use.
Is Modern Greek the same as Ancient Greek?
No. Modern Greek is the spoken language of Greece today, while Ancient Greek is the classical language no longer spoken natively. They're related but different enough that learning one doesn't mean you can read or understand the other.
Is Greek hard to learn?
uTalk’s short lessons and native speaker audio help you build confidence in speaking and listening step by step, so learning Greek feels manageable from the start. Mastering Greek pronunciation can take practice, but our 'snail' feature lets you slow down the audio and focus on the finer details. The Greek alphabet may look unfamiliar at first, but its letters follow consistent patterns once you learn them.
How fast can I learn to speak Greek?
Short, regular sessions work best. Many learners can handle simple conversations after a few weeks of steady practice. Your progress depends on how often you use the app and how much you review.
Can I learn Greek for free with uTalk?
Yes. Getting started with uTalk is easy, and you can cancel whenever you want. We want you to love uTalk, so we even offer a 28-Day Money Back Guarantee if you are not satisfied.
Where can I learn Greek with uTalk?
We’re available on iOS, Android, web, Mac and PC. Get started now and you’ll be directed to download uTalk for your device.
Topics
- First Words
- Transport
- Restaurant
- Food and Drink
- Cooking
- Places
- Directions
- Illness
- Doctor
- Body
- Emergencies
- Social Phrases
- Leisure
- Likes and Dislikes
- Football Match Abroad
- Football Commentary
- Sports
- Shopping Words
- Fruit
- Vegetables
- Clothes
- Ingredients
- Home
- Bathroom
- Kitchen
- Tools
- Family
- Occupations
- Animals
- Animals' Bodies
- Farming
- Technology
- School
- Business
- Numbers up to Twenty
- Numbers up to Ten Million
- Essential Phrases
- Adjectives
- Prepositions
- Colours
- Countries
- Calendar
- Time
- Timetable
- Outdoors
- Holiday
- Skiing
- Camping
- Golf
- Sailing
- Driving
- Olympics
- Summer Olympics
- Winter Olympics
- Military Commands
- Military Peace Keeping
- Military Intelligence
- Accommodation
- Shopping Phrases
- Travelling
- Free Starter Words
- Disaster Relief - Volunteers
- Natural Disasters
Get by with basic greetings, words and phrases including 'hello', 'thank you' and 'I'd like a coffee please'.