Greek
Ancient Greek
The vivid and engaging story of a boy named Thrasymachus from the textbook Thrasymachus, together with passages by Apollodorus.
Live AKRO course
5 Weeks of Ancient Greek and Latin
A small interactive online group for beginners who want to move from curiosity to real reading.
Study the foundations of Ancient Greek with Thrasymachus and Apollodorus, and Latin with the modern textbook Gradatim. Both courses are built around reading, interactive small-group meetings, and a structured approach; if you choose both Greek and Latin together, the final price is €111 with 30% off.
- Small group
- Interactive sessions
- Greek or Latin
- 30% off both
Greek and Latin
Greek, Latin, or the full path of a classicist
The Greek course is based on the vivid and engaging story of a boy named Thrasymachus from the textbook Thrasymachus, together with passages by Apollodorus. The Latin course is built around Gradatim, one of the newest Latin textbooks using the natural method: its texts are based on ancient authors, and the gradual increase in difficulty immerses students in Latin language and culture.
Latin
Latin
Gradatim is a new natural-method textbook: texts based on ancient authors, gradual difficulty, and immersion in Latin language and culture.
€111
Bundle
Greek + Latin
Choose both languages at once for €111, with 30% off the combined price.
Why this works
Why this works
Most beginners get stuck between grammar tables and original texts that are still too steep. This course gives you a bridge: explanation, a guided textbook path, and real reading practice.
Syllabus
What we'll read
Choose the Greek or Latin course, or combine both classical languages into a fuller knowledge of antiquity.
Structure
How the 5 weeks work
Introduction
- Greek and Latin alphabets, pronunciation, sentence structure, first steps in natural text comprehension, and the opening chapters of the chosen textbooks.
Vocabulary and morphology
- Master core vocabulary and parts of speech, then gradually place them into syntactic logic. Move through textbook readings as the material becomes more complex.
Syntax & leaving intermediary language behind
- Move from isolated parts of speech to sentences and complete passages, tying form and meaning together. Gradually reduce reliance on an intermediary language and immerse yourself in the language being studied.
Listening & the final step toward authors
- Develop listening comprehension of ancient texts, work through numerous spoken exercises, and review the grammar covered before the concluding stage.
First literary text
- Selections from Apollodorus, Hyginus, Baebius, and others. Use the knowledge you have built for natural reading of authors and comment on texts together.
2 interactive video meetings per week
Small group
Practical reading-focused work
Materials and support inside Akro
Fit
Who this is for
Beginners looking for an effective, not exhausting, start
Classics students, philosophers, historians, art historians, and anyone interested
Learners who want to enrich their traditional methods for studying ancient languages
Those who need motivation and support in a friendly group atmosphere
Probably not the best fit for advanced readers already comfortable with continuous Greek or Latin prose.
Akro support
Why learn with Akro
The course is not isolated from the product. Learning continues between meetings: students read, review, listen, and track progress inside an environment built for classical texts.
Interactive meetings with the group and instructor
An innovative environment for reading and listening
Vocabulary and grammar support at every level
Progress tracking and a final summary of completed work
About us
Organizers
The courses are organized and guaranteed by classical scholars for whom ancient languages are a living path into texts, ideas, and intellectual history.
Latin & Ancient Greek
Nicetas
Passionate about languages and classical philology, Nicetas helps organize the Latin and Ancient Greek courses.
Nicetas studied Ancient History at Lomonosov Moscow State University from 2019 to 2022, in the Department of Ancient History, as a student of A. V. Belousov. He was one of the principal organizers of PALÆSTRA from its founding in 2022 on A. V. Belousov's initiative. In 2022-2023 he completed an internship at Accademia Vivarium Novum. In 2024 he completed his BA at RSUH's Institute for Oriental and Classical Studies. In 2023-2024 he led CARMENTA, a living Latin club now known as PHILOLALOI, and served as deputy chair of the Melissa student research society at RSUH. Since 2024 he has been an MA student at the École Normale Supérieure in Paris, and since 2025 an MA student at RANEPA's School of Advanced Studies in the Humanities.
Ancient Greek
Romanus
Romanus helps organize 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.
Pricing
Enroll in the first group
€79
A focused course 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 €111 with 30% off.
Format5 weeks
Spots10 places only
StartStart date to be announced
LocationOnline
Enroll in the course
Choose Greek, Latin, or both courses. We will save your course details first, then send you to secure Stripe checkout. After payment, we will manually add your bonus Akro app subscription.
Questions
FAQ
Do I need prior Greek or Latin?
No. The courses 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?
Two interactive videoconference meetings. Additional consultations and their format are discussed by participants and organizers as needed.
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?
No. All materials are prepared by us and will be provided in a clear, well-designed, and convenient format.
What happens after the 5 weeks?
Alongside the intellectual pleasure of the learning process, we hope to give students a broader understanding of classical languages and new, effective tools for continuing collegial and/or independent study.
Start reading in Ancient Greek or Latin with live support.
Join a close-knit group, build a solid foundation for yourself, and begin working with real classical texts in five weeks.