Attika: Learn Ancient Greek
iPhone / Education
Attika teaches you to read Ancient Greek — the language of Plato, Homer, and the New Testament — from the alphabet up.
Most language apps drill vocabulary. Attika teaches understanding. Every lesson combines the Greek word, the mythology or philosophy it comes from, and the English words it gave us — so you're not just memorizing, you're learning why these words still matter 2,500 years later.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
• The full Greek alphabet — all 24 letters, their shapes, sounds, and the English words hidden inside them
• Vocabulary through mythology — 48 words drawn from the twelve Olympian gods
• Philosophy's essential vocabulary — the 40 words Plato and Aristotle used to ask the deepest questions
• Greek roots and compounds — the engine behind 30% of English vocabulary
• Greek grammar — the five-case noun system that makes Greek sentences readable
HOW IT WORKS
Every lesson uses a three-panel approach: see the word or letter, understand its story, then see how it shaped the language you already speak. A short quiz checks your understanding before you move on.
Track your progress with streaks, mastery scores, and a personal reference library of everything you've learned. Unlockable bonus quizzes test your knowledge across modules as you advance.
WHO IT'S FOR
Anyone who's ever wanted to read Plato in the original. Anyone studying classics, theology, or linguistics. Anyone who loves etymology and wants to go deeper than just knowing the roots — to actually read the language they came from.
The full alphabet module is free. Unlock the complete curriculum — mythology, philosophy, roots, and grammar — with a one-time purchase. No subscription.