KS3 Classical / New Testament Greek Foundation – Term 3 (April 2026)

Course Overview

This one-year course is ideal for any student in KS3 (11-14) and above who would like to acquire the basics of Classical and New Testament Greek and to lay the foundations for further study at GCSE level. The syllabus aims to promote a firm understanding of the basics of the ancient Greek language, as well as developing interest in the Greek world of the Early Church.

The course follows the ISEB specification for Common Entrance Level 1 and 2.

Due to the unpredictable nature of my work it may be necessary to reschedule classes from time to time. If a student is unable to attend the rescheduled time, or if they miss a class for any other reason, a recording of the lesson can be made available to them.

Course Method

In the first term students learn the Greek alphabet and develop skills in transliteration between the English and Greek alphabets, translation from Greek to English, manipulation of basic grammar, and translation of English to Greek at a simple level. A vocabulary list is also learned.

In the second and third terms students consolidate their knowledge of the Greek alphabet and develop skills in transliteration between the English and Greek alphabets, translation from Greek to English, manipulation of more advanced grammar than at Level 1 (aorist tense, comparison of adjectives etc.), and translation of English to Greek at an appropriate level.

Students must procure the following textbook in advance: An Introduction to Classical Greek by Fred Pragnell and Kristian Waite (Galore Park Publishing, 2012, ISBN 9781905735884).

Course Details

Term 3 comprises 10 weekly lessons. Each lesson lasts 45 minutes.

This PX Classroom is held on Wednesdays at 4pm (London time zone) starting from Wednesday 15th April 2026. There will be no lesson on 20th May. The last lesson is due to be on 24th June 2026.