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Akro guided cohort

Read Ancient Greek in 4 Weeks

A small guided online cohort for beginners who want to move from curiosity to real reading.

Work through the Greek foundations with Thrasymachus and Apollodorus, or join the new Latin path built around Gradatim. Both tracks are guided, reading-first, and students who choose Greek + Latin receive 20% off.

  • Small group
  • Live guidance
  • Greek or Latin
  • 20% off both

Greek and Latin

Choose Greek, Latin, or the full classical path

The Greek cohort keeps its reading-first route into Thrasymachus and Apollodorus. The Latin option uses Gradatim as the main textbook: a clean step-by-step path from forms and vocabulary into connected Latin sentences, with the same small-group guidance.

Greek

Ancient Greek cohort

Alphabet, forms, syntax, and guided reading toward Apollodorus.

€79 4 weeks
Latin

Latin cohort

With Gradatim as the spine: vocabulary, forms, then connected Latin sentences.

€79 Gradatim
20%
Bundle

Greek + Latin

Choose both languages at once and receive a 20% discount on the combined price.

20% off Both cohorts

Why this cohort

Why this works

Most beginners get stuck between grammar tables and original texts that are still too steep. This cohort gives you a bridge: guided explanation, manageable textbook progression, and real reading practice.

Why it works: a proven path from grammar to real reading, with structured beginning, real texts early, guidance and accountability, and a clear path through connected materials.

Syllabus

What we'll read

Switch between the Greek and Latin reading paths. Each one combines a beginner course with a first guided step into real classical literature.

What we'll read for Greek: Thrasymachus and Apollodorus presented in Akro's bronze visual style
What we'll read for Latin: Gradatim and Baebus Ilias Latina presented in Akro's manuscript visual style

Structure

How the 4 weeks work

Week 1

Alphabet and first sentences

  • Greek alphabet or Latin pronunciation, sentence structure, and first reading steps
  • First guided work with Thrasymachus or Gradatim
Week 2

Forms, syntax, and vocabulary

  • Core forms, basic syntax, and vocabulary building
  • Short reading passages with explanation
Week 3

Reading habits

  • Strengthening reading habits in continuous text
  • Connecting forms to meaning and moving toward supported original material
Week 4

Guided first literature

  • Selected passages from Apollodorus or Baebus “Ilias Latina” with teacher guidance
  • Synthesis of grammar, vocabulary, reading method, and next steps
2 live sessions per week Small group Practical reading-focused work Supporting materials inside Akro

Fit

Who this is for

Beginners who want a serious start
Philosophy and classics students
Self-learners tired of fragmented study
Readers who want guidance instead of guessing

Probably not the best fit for advanced readers already comfortable with continuous Greek or Latin prose.

Akro support

Why learn with Akro

The cohort is not isolated from the product. Learning continues between sessions: students can read, review, and track progress inside an environment built for classical texts.

Guided lessons
Reading environment
Vocabulary support
Progress tracking

About us

Meet your teachers

The cohorts are taught by researchers and classicists who work with ancient languages as living paths into texts, ideas, and intellectual history.

Portrait plate of Nicetas, teacher of Latin and Ancient Greek
Latin & Ancient Greek

Nicetas

Passionate about languages and classical philology, Nicetas teaches Latin and supports the Ancient Greek path.

Nicetas studied Ancient History at Lomonosov Moscow State University, completed an internship at Accademia Vivarium Novum, and continued Classical studies at RSUH, where he led PHILOLALOI and taught Latin grammar and rhetoric. Since 2024 he has pursued Classics at the École Normale Supérieure in Paris.

Focus: Historical and comparative grammar of classical languages, syntax, and Indo-European studies.
Languages: English C1, French C1, German B2, Latvian C1, Italian fluent, Russian native
Portrait plate of Romanus, teacher of Ancient Greek
Ancient Greek

Romanus

Romanus teaches Ancient Greek as a path into thought, literature, and argument.

Romanus is a PhD researcher in Philosophy at the Complutense University of Madrid and an FPI fellow at IFS-CSIC. His work focuses on Spanish and Ibero-American philosophy, the history of ideas, and the relation between language, thought, and culture.

Focus: At UCM, he leads an Aristotle philosophy reading club; in Akro, he helps students move from first grammar to direct reading of ancient texts with philological precision and philosophical context.
Languages: English C1, Spanish C1, German B2, Russian native

Pricing

Join the first cohort

€79

A focused first month for serious beginners who want structure, contact, and a path into real classical reading.

Greek + Latin: Pick both Greek and Latin now and the combined enrollment is discounted by 20%.
Format4 weeks
Spots10 places only
StartStart date to be announced
LocationOnline

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Questions

FAQ

Do I need prior Greek or Latin?

No. The cohorts are built for beginners, including people starting from the Greek alphabet or first Latin pronunciation and sentence work.

Will sessions be recorded?

Recording details will be confirmed before launch. The live sessions are designed to be useful even if a recording is added later.

How much time should I expect each week?

Plan for the two live sessions plus a few short study blocks between meetings. Consistency matters more than long isolated sessions.

Is this focused on grammar or reading?

Reading is central. Grammar is taught as a support for understanding sentences and building confidence with real text.

Do I need to buy the textbook?

For Greek, the course structure assumes work with Thrasymachus. For Latin, we will use Gradatim as the main textbook.

What happens after the 4 weeks?

Students will have a clearer method for continuing with Akro, future cohorts, and supported reading paths.

Start reading Greek or Latin with real guidance

Join a small cohort, build a solid foundation, and begin working with real classical texts in four weeks.