{"product_id":"the-routledge-modern-greek-reader-greek-folktales-for-learning-modern-greek-paperback","title":"The Routledge Modern Greek Reader: Greek Folktales for Learning Modern Greek - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMaria Kaliambou\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Routledge Modern Greek Reader\u003c\/em\u003e has been specially designed for post-beginners to advanced learners of Greek. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by an experienced instructor, this innovative reader offers both students and teachers of Modern Greek the pedagogical tools to utilise richly textured folktale material in a language class. Students can develop their linguistic skills while simultaneously engaging with the broader social and cultural context of the language. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeatures include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwenty five readings organised according to level of difficulty, beginning with easy short stories and progressing onto more advanced level texts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVocabulary lists with English translations and vocabulary in context supporting each reading\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComprehension questions in each chapter to help foster stronger reading and writing skills \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage exercises and subject specific tasks to stimulate classroom discussion and help students develop strong essay writing skills in Greek\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree folktales presented in different dialects at the end of the book to help students understand variety within the Greek language itself\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA complete Greek-English glossary and a list of all idiomatic expressions and colloquial phrases found in the folktales. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable for both class use and independent study, \u003cem\u003eThe Routledge Modern Greek Reader\u003c\/em\u003e is an essential tool for increasing language proficiency skills and enriching students' cultural knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaria Kaliambou\u003c\/strong\u003e is Senior Lector in Modern Greek at Yale University, USA. Her areas of speciality include Greek folklore, popular literature and book history and she was the recipient of the Lutz Röhrich Prize in Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9.6 x 6.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 05, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42127500705927,"sku":"9781138809628","price":124.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/733b670ba83fbb859d9d9a5abf76b25f.webp?v=1732588988","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-routledge-modern-greek-reader-greek-folktales-for-learning-modern-greek-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}