Greek language
Open Letter to the Greek Diaspora: Don’t Put Off Learning the Language
Written By: Telemachos
To my fellow Hellenes residing in Western countries: How many times have you confidently spoken Greek to a native speaker at church or while visiting the fatherland, and needed to switch back to English because you just can’t keep up with the rest of the conversation? If you’re anything like me, a few more times than you’d care to admit. The Greek language, which has been spoken continuously – uninterrupted – for thousands of years by both Hellenes and βάρβαροι alike, has played an extremely significant role in shaping world languages, culture, philosophy, art, and more.