# Learn Greek with NativePal > Learn Greek with NativePal: levelled reading, vocabulary with spaced repetition, and pronunciation coaching. Free app for iOS and Android. ## Quick facts - Native name: Ελληνικά - Speakers: 13+ million speakers worldwide - Spoken in: Greece and Cyprus - Writing system: Greek alphabet, 24 letters - FSI difficulty category: III - Estimated study to professional working proficiency: 1100 hours (about 44 weeks full-time, per the US Foreign Service Institute) - Proficiency framework: CEFR (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2) ## What English speakers find hardest about Greek - **Four cases**: Nominative, genitive, accusative and vocative change the endings of nouns, articles and adjectives, and the vocative is used constantly when addressing people. - **Aspect built into the verb stem**: Greek verbs have separate stems for ongoing and completed action, so the difference is baked into the word rather than added with a tense. - **No infinitive**: Modern Greek lost the infinitive and uses να with a conjugated verb instead, so "I want to go" comes out as "I want that I go". - **Stress placement changes meaning**: The written accent is not decorative: πότε means when and ποτέ means never. Misplacing stress can produce a different word. - **Three genders with full agreement**: Articles and adjectives match nouns in gender, number and case, giving each adjective a large table of forms. ## How you practise Greek in NativePal - [Reading Lessons](https://nativepal.app/features/reading-lessons/): Greek stories generated for your level, every word tappable for a translation, comprehension quiz at the end. - [Vocabulary & Dictionary](https://nativepal.app/features/vocabulary-and-dictionary/): themed Greek vocabulary lessons plus a personal dictionary feeding spaced-repetition flashcards. - [Speaking Practice](https://nativepal.app/features/speaking-practice/): read Greek aloud on a teleprompter and get scored on individual sounds, prosody, fluency, and connected speech. - [Daily Challenges](https://nativepal.app/features/daily-challenges/): 60 seconds of freeform Greek every day, analysed for grammar, vocabulary, and phrasing. - [Learning Scenarios](https://nativepal.app/features/learning-scenarios/): structured Greek lessons from the alphabet for absolute beginners. ## FAQ ### How long does it take to learn Greek? The US Foreign Service Institute puts Greek at roughly 1100 hours of instruction — about 44 weeks full-time — to reach professional working proficiency. Holding a simple conversation comes much sooner: most learners manage it inside the first few months. NativePal shortens the part you control: reading at your level every day, vocabulary that returns before you forget it, and speaking practice that scores your pronunciation instead of just ticking a box. ### What is hardest about Greek grammar? Four cases: Nominative, genitive, accusative and vocative change the endings of nouns, articles and adjectives, and the vocative is used constantly when addressing people. Aspect built into the verb stem: Greek verbs have separate stems for ongoing and completed action, so the difference is baked into the word rather than added with a tense. No infinitive: Modern Greek lost the infinitive and uses να with a conjugated verb instead, so "I want to go" comes out as "I want that I go". Stress placement changes meaning: The written accent is not decorative: πότε means when and ποτέ means never. Misplacing stress can produce a different word. Three genders with full agreement: Articles and adjectives match nouns in gender, number and case, giving each adjective a large table of forms. ### Is Greek hard for English speakers? Moderate to hard — quick script, slow grammar. A new alphabet, but a short one and many letters are already familiar from maths and science. Most learners read it in a few days. ### What writing system does Greek use? Greek uses greek alphabet, 24 letters. A new alphabet, but a short one and many letters are already familiar from maths and science. Most learners read it in a few days. ### What proficiency levels does NativePal use for Greek? NativePal levels your Greek practice with CEFR, so reading lessons, vocabulary, and speaking prompts are generated for the level you select rather than a generic average. The ladder runs A1 through to C2. ### Where is Greek spoken? Greek is spoken in Greece and Cyprus, with 13+ million speakers worldwide. ### Can I learn Greek as a complete beginner? Yes. NativePal's Learning Scenarios start from the alphabet, numbers, greetings, and how to introduce yourself, with no prior Greek assumed. Once those land, reading lessons and vocabulary packs pick up from wherever you are. ### Does NativePal correct my Greek pronunciation? Yes. You read Greek aloud on a teleprompter and get scored on individual vowels and consonants, stress, rhythm and intonation, fluency, and connected speech — not just a pass or fail. The 60-second daily speaking challenge adds freeform practice on top. ### Can I practise speaking Greek, not just reading it? Yes, and it is the most-used part of the app. Speaking Practice is a teleprompter you read aloud for scored pronunciation feedback, the daily challenge gives you 60 seconds of freeform talk, and you can reply with your voice in any chat or roleplay scenario. ### Is NativePal free for learning Greek? NativePal is free to start, with a daily allowance across reading, vocabulary, speaking practice, and chats. A premium subscription removes the daily limits and unlocks the longer formats. Prices are set in the App Store and Google Play and vary by region. ### Do I need an account to start learning Greek? No. NativePal uses anonymous sign-in, so you can start practising Greek without an email address or social login. ## More - [All supported languages](https://nativepal.app/languages.html) - [All features](https://nativepal.app/features/) - [Compare NativePal with other apps](https://nativepal.app/compare/) - [llms.txt](https://nativepal.app/llms.txt)