SDLP 105: Learning Journal 10

[Constantinos Beauclair-Kolomtsas]

Greek is a language that contains a massive vocabulary and grammatical rules that can discourage experienced linguists. Part of this is due to the fact that Greek is a language that has existed for thousands of years and through the centuries has been influenced by the changing environment of the regions the ancient language was spoken in and the surrounding cultures that have impacted the language with their own. This has made it difficult for me to master advanced writing skills and I still struggle with spelling, although simple writing (like writing messages or letters to family) remains an easy task. My reading has progressed dramatically and I have noticed a great improvement in my comprehension which will be useful in my courses in advanced Greek that I will be taking at the American College of Greece. I read several historical books on modern Greek diplomatic and military history, which exposed me to college level vocabulary for the first time in my life and has inspired me to continue my progress this coming fall and beyond so that one day I can write research papers in both Greek and English.