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The beginnings of the Greek language

Dr Efrosyni Deligianni

Greek and Chinese are the only spoken languages, even today, whose existence has been known for over 3,500 years.


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Greek and Chinese are the only spoken languages, even today, whose existence has been known for over 3,500 years.


Greeks do not only live in Greece, but the existence is evident through the alphabet, vocabulary and literacy.

More about the strength of the Greek language we hear from Dr. Efrosini Deligianni, coordinator of the Greek Program at the University of New South Wales, as part of our series "We Speak Greek in March".

Μore in this interview with Themis Kallos.


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