Is there an app that has a duolingo style approach to learning/practising Koine Greek?
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I completed the BLC book/CD back before it was an online course, quite a few years ago now, it was great. Biblingo seems like you have to pay for it though right? (Although I just checked and there is a free trial). Lately, I have been using https://biblicaltext.com/flashcards and that seems to be great. Although I think they could load up some more pictures. It's not quite as complete as Duolingo I don't think, but it works for me.
I'm using Biblingo right now. It is a web-based app developed by a team of linguists and tech gurus. They use a modified immersion method, i.e. there is no English except for very brief introductions to lessons, but all pedagogy is in Greek with English glosses available if you're really stuck. Biblingo uses audio, video, and text for a text-based immersion to learn the language. They have a handy system of symbols to communicate the meaning of verbs and syntax to keep your reading in Greek and avoid mapping English on to Greek. Nothing is perfect, but Biblingo is great, in my opinion (and I'm hard on things). I'm into lesson 3.2 right now. https://biblingo.org/ Also, Biblical Language Center is not an app and has already been mentioned. I want to give my two cents. They have two routes for computer use.
First, they have an online (Moodle platform) Greek and Hebrew course. Second, their live video classes in Greek come with a very excellent, revised courses. I think I have my info correct that Benjamin Kantor (of this KoineGreek.com fame!) was instrumental in developing the new Moodle course. You'll recognize Simonides in BLC's videos from this website! Pay a one-time fee for BLC's online Greek, or sign up for one of their live classes and you have access to the newest Greek Moodle course as well. I did BLC's Greek Level A course, and I am signed up for their upcoming 2021 Level B. Cannot reccomend them highly enough! I highly recommend both BLC and Biblingo for apps.
Thank you for your reply. Very helpful
again do not now duo lingo brilliantly - but the Biblical Language Center has good online courses ,
https://www.biblicallanguagecenter.com/blc-online/
It’s been awhile seen I’ve been on Duolingo, but try Memrise. David Sigrist has a Greek and Hebrew course on there. Search “immersio” through the app’s website and you should find it. I’m not far enough to know if it practices with phrases and sentences, but it does work on vocab - recognizing by sound, practice spelling, and other helpful aides.