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Richard M. Alderson III (alderson@netcom16.netcom.com) wrote:
: In article <58nfl2$lqd@epx.cis.umn.edu> miga0003@maroon.tc.umn.edu
: (Larisa Migachyov) writes:
: >I've been trying to learn ancient Greek on my own for a long time, and have
: >been having less success than I hoped for.  I was just wondering, is it
: >possible to learn Greek at my age (21) and attain a reasonable level of
: >accomplishment?  I know that those who learn the classical languages in
: >childhood learn them well, but what about adult learners?  Are there any
: >people here that have learned Greek at an adult age and know it well?

I certainly hope you can attain a good grasp of ancient Greek at the "late"
age of 21!  I'm only 22, and I've only just finished my first semester long
class!  If you can't get a good grasp that late, then, well, I've wasted
alot of time! :)

: Don't let age stop you.

As though 21 or 22 is that old... <g>

: >I'm just a bit discouraged, perhaps, since the other languages I know have
: >been so easy to learn (French, English, Latin, Italian).  Can someone advise
: >me as to which textbook is best (I'm using JACT's "Reading Greek"), and what
: >strategies I should use to learn Greek on my own?

I'm learning from Mastronarde's textbook.  If you want the exact information
on the book, email me (so I remember to check) and I'll get it to you. 
Also, I seem to be picking it up fairly well, so we can help each other via
email if you're still having trouble.

crys