First written in response to a survey by JACT from more than 100 schools and now endorsed by OCR, this book has become a key resource for students in the UK and for readers worldwide seeking a clear and comprehensive introduction to the language of the ancient Greeks. Revised and enhanced with color art and text features, this edition supports the new OCR specification for Classical Greek.

Part 1 covers the basics and is self-contained, with its own reference. It covers the main declensions, a range of active tenses, and a vocabulary of 250 Greek words that students must learn. Students' confidence is boosted through continuous consolidation of the material covered. After the prefaces, each chapter focuses on stories with a source or theme: Aesop, Homer's Odyssey, and Alexander the Great, providing an excellent introduction to Greek culture alongside language study. Written by a professional teacher and examiner, this two-part course is based on the experience of what students find challenging, focusing on the essentials and understanding the principles of both declension and syntax: minor irregularities are postponed and subordinated so that the need for memorization is reduced. The aim is to be user-friendly, yet provide students with a solid foundation for further study.