What you can read at A1
- Short, simple sentences in the present tense
- Everyday topics: family, food, home, greetings, numbers, colours
- Dialogues with high-frequency phrases (γεια σου, ευχαριστώ, θέλω, έχω)
- Stories of 100–200 words with pictures or glosses for support
Grammar you’ll meet
- Present tense of common verbs (είμαι, έχω, θέλω, κάνω)
- Definite articles ο / η / το and basic gender
- Singular and plural of common nouns
- Basic word order and question formation
A taste of A1 Greek
Η Μαρία μένει στην Αθήνα. Κάθε πρωί πίνει καφέ και διαβάζει ένα βιβλίο.
Maria lives in Athens. Every morning she drinks coffee and reads a book.
How to study at this level
At A1, read the same story two or three times. The first pass is for the gist; the later passes are where the grammar patterns start to stick. Tap-to-translate sparingly and try to guess from context first.
Common questions
- How long does it take to reach A1 in Greek?
- Most learners reach A1 in 60–100 hours of study. Reading short graded stories daily is one of the fastest ways to get there, because you meet the same core words in fresh contexts.
- Should I learn the Greek alphabet before reading A1 stories?
- Yes, spend a few days on the alphabet first. Greek is highly phonetic, so once you can sound out the 24 letters, you can read (even before you understand).
Read at A1 today
Generate a story in natural Modern Greek at exactly A1. Pick any topic you like, with audio and tap-to-translate built in.
Generate a A1 story