Reviews of Ancient Greek Reference

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List of user reviews and ratings for Ancient Greek Reference

Total ratings

4.40 (Rating count: 27)

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Review summary

Reviewers repeatedly praise the app as a clear, structured grammar reference that helps learners and complements classroom study. However, several users find it too detailed for beginners and express concerns about English-language quality and the reliability of explanations from a non-native author.

Pros

Clear, structured grammar explanations and breakdowns that make Greek grammar approachable for learners.
Useful as a reference that complements other study tools (e.g., dictionaries, texts) by explaining the grammar.
Helpful for beginners and serves as a solid supplementary resource to class work.

Cons

Not beginner-friendly for all learners; several reviews note the depth can be overwhelming for those new to Ancient Greek.
English-language quality issues (non-native author, occasional grammar/usage problems) that can affect clarity and perceived reliability of explanations.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 3.70

All time rating average: 4.40

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Date	Author	Comment
2024-11-18	th*****	More an exhaustive reference for experts. Learners ( like me) will find the level of detail overwhelming English grammar is weak in a number of places Special character handling ditto , eg changes due to augment when preceding a vowel often appear as ε α á η for example where the á presumably should be something like a right arrow (this is on iOS) Too many issues. I’m going to look for something else
More an exhaustive reference for experts. Learners ( like me) will find the level of detail overwhelming English grammar is weak in a number of places Special character handling ditto , eg changes due to augment when preceding a vowel often appear as ε α á η for example where the á presumably should be something like a right arrow (this is on iOS) Too many issues. I’m going to look for something else
2022-06-28	Ko*****	This app could possibly be for advanced language students, but I couldn’t even understand the English terms used in the lessons. And a total lack of examples. Definitely not for beginners.
This app could possibly be for advanced language students, but I couldn’t even understand the English terms used in the lessons. And a total lack of examples. Definitely not for beginners.
2019-12-21	XG*****	I just installed it today, so I will update this review as soon as I am sure.
I just installed it today, so I will update this review as soon as I am sure.
2019-07-28	We*****	I like it. The Greek letters are large enough for me to read. But it will be a while before I can read the texts in the Anthology!
I like it. The Greek letters are large enough for me to read. But it will be a while before I can read the texts in the Anthology!
2019-01-19	Ap*****	This app breaks down Ancient Greek into easily comprehensible sections. A great supplement to my class.
This app breaks down Ancient Greek into easily comprehensible sections. A great supplement to my class.
2017-10-14	J-*****	This is the best for beginners. I can’t believe how the other apps don’t understand the way to teach. Thanks for this.
This is the best for beginners. I can’t believe how the other apps don’t understand the way to teach. Thanks for this.
2017-04-27	Ma*****	Someday someone will make a useful Ancient Greek app. I look forward to that day.
Someday someone will make a useful Ancient Greek app. I look forward to that day.
2016-06-04	Ft*****	I rarely review but I saw there were no reviews of this app soI decided to give it a try. I don't know much Greek (never saw any classes offered for it where I live - I am from California) but I really like how it lays out all the grammatical forms and explains it so that I can slowly make my way through the programs! I have downloaded other Ancient Greek apps - one has vocabulary flash cards, another has a dictionary and collections of epic poems and plays in their original Greek, and this completes the set by explaining the grammar, so I am very pleased. Going to read Euripides one word at a time! I do wish there were some audio function so I could make sure I was pronouncing things right - not that anyone can truly pronounce Ancient Greek nowadays, but I may be extremely off and I don't know.
I rarely review but I saw there were no reviews of this app soI decided to give it a try. I don't know much Greek (never saw any classes offered for it where I live - I am from California) but I really like how it lays out all the grammatical forms and explains it so that I can slowly make my way through the programs! I have downloaded other Ancient Greek apps - one has vocabulary flash cards, another has a dictionary and collections of epic poems and plays in their original Greek, and this completes the set by explaining the grammar, so I am very pleased. Going to read Euripides one word at a time! I do wish there were some audio function so I could make sure I was pronouncing things right - not that anyone can truly pronounce Ancient Greek nowadays, but I may be extremely off and I don't know.
2015-11-20	Em*****	This is a great app for reference or as a refresher (I've been using it to revisit Greek after studying it in school a few years ago). Those without any background in the language may need something more extensive, but this app in combination with traditional instruction and/or a quiz app to test your progress, can be really helpful. I especially like the selections from famous Ancient Greek writers.
This is a great app for reference or as a refresher (I've been using it to revisit Greek after studying it in school a few years ago). Those without any background in the language may need something more extensive, but this app in combination with traditional instruction and/or a quiz app to test your progress, can be really helpful. I especially like the selections from famous Ancient Greek writers.
2015-07-22	Ri*****	I use this app often.
I use this app often.