FREE Koine Greek Reading of Genesis 1:1-5

A FREE dramatic audio recording of Genesis 1:1-5 in Koine Greek has been posted over at the Conversational Koine Institute.  Check it out and even download it.  While you're there, have a look around the site and come learn to speak biblical Greek with us!

New Biblical/Ancient Languages Publisher

Hello everyone, I wanted to share the news with you today that a new biblical/theological and ancient languages publisher, GlossaHouse, has officially launched its website. GlossaHouse states that it has the "vision of creating innovative Greek resources to help students and researchers advance in the language." Right now, the focus is Greek resources, particularly the AGROS series, but GlossaHouse is open to publishing resources for other languages. You can read about GlossaHouse, its current resources, and get in touch with the publisher at www.GlossaHouse.com. In addition, I'd like to mention that GlossaHouse has started the first ever Ancient Greek Honor Society, which is known as ΓΡΚ (Gamma Rho Kappa). Again, check this and more out at www.GlossaHouse.com.

Asbury Seminary & Conversational Koine Institute Join Forces

Today, I am very pleased to announce the formal partnership between Asbury Theological Seminary & the Conversational Koine Institute.  The partnership is built around the development of a Greek Certificate Program.  This means that those who participate in and complete the Conversational Koine Institute's curriculum and "opt in" for the "Greek Certificate Track" can receive an official certificate from CKI and ATS.  In addition to all of the learning, there are several added benefits such as the possibility of receiving "Advanced Standing" for acceptance into one of Asbury's Masters Degree programs.  You can find out more about the Greek Certificate Program HERE and via the flyer below.

Bring Koine Greek To Wherever You Are

Today the Conversational Koine Institute launched its "Bring CKI To You" initiative.  Essentially, this initiative allows individuals, groups, or institutions to bring the Conversational Koine Institute to them. Put differently, you no longer have to wait until the next semester begins or until the next immersion workshop occurs to "Get Greek!" CKI can work with you and your calendar. You can learn more about the initiative by click HERE.

A Koine Greek Romance - Learn To Speak Biblical Greek

Check out this silly comic short that I recently made. Oh, and if you want to learn biblical Greek / Koine Greek online, then the Conversational Koine Institute is the place to do it. Check out the website and register for upcoming events and classes at www.ConversationalKoine.com.

Halcomb Interviewed About Teaching Students To Speak Koine Greek

Today, my local city/county newspaper published a very nice, full-page interview about the Conversational Koine Institute.  The online version, which I assume most of you will read, seems small in comparison to the actual print version but in my view both are very nice and I'm thankful to have had this opportunity.  You can check out the online interview HERE (photo taken from the newspaper's website).  Thanks again, to the Jessamine Journal for sharing this.

Online Koine Immersion Event

Dear readers and lovers of Greek,
I want to share with you a limited-time opportunity. At the end of June CKI is host the first ever online weekend immersion workshop for Koine Greek taught by myself and Jordan Day. Currently we only have 3-4 spots left open. You can learn Greek online right from the comfort of your home or wherever you may happen to be at that moment. All you need is an internet connection and a webcam and you're good to go. Again, check out the flyer below. If you want to register, please click HERE. Availability is on a first come, first serve basis. Hope to see you there!

Kindle & Audio Versions of "The Path to Learning Greek" Now Available

On the heels of yesterday's release of my fifth book, ἡ ὁδός: The Path to Learning Greek, I am happy to announce today that the Kindle version is now available.  You can get it by clicking HERE.  You can get the print version by clicking HERE.  Also, you can now get the audio to read/listen along with ἡ ὁδός by going to the GlossaHouse website HERE and scrolling to the bottom of the page to the relevant purchase link.

New Greek Book: ἡ ὁδός: The Path To Learning Greek

Today I am pleased to announce the release of my latest book, co-authored with my friend Jordan Day, titled ἡ ὁδός: The Path To Learning Greek.  This book is an illustrated guide (all "in color"!) meant to help students on their journey toward learning and becoming fluent in ancient Koine Greek. It contains vocabulary terms that are immediately useful in daily life, a feature which helps ancient Greek come alive for learners. The illustrations are fun and the audio companion files (which can be purchased separately) also add the helpful dimension of sound; together these things engage a variety of senses, which assist students in internalizing the language more effectively. ἡ ὁδός: The Path to Learning Greek can function as a textbook or supplement to any ancient Greek class, Koine or Classical.  You can see a sample below and get your copy on Amazon.com HERE or via one of Amazon's distributors HERE.  You can get the audio via the GlossaHouse website (set to launch June 1st!) or, in the meantime, by contacting me by clicking HERE.

Check out what folks are saying about ἡ ὁδός:

“Wouldn't it be great to become fluent in Koine Greek, so that you could read and enjoy the New Testament in its original language? ἡ ὁδός, by Halcomb and Day, is a great way to start your journey toward that goal. Chock-full of everyday vocabulary that makes ancient Greek come alive, ἡ ὁδός will provide you with essential tools to help you immerse yourself in the language of the Greek Bible. I will be recommending this work to all my students.”

-Daniel R. Streett, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Greek and New Testament, Criswell College

“I have never reviewed a more fun book since I began reviewing books. ἡ ὁδός is extremely well done, accomplishes its purpose, and should be a fine supplement to any ancient Greek class, Koine or Classical.”

-N.E. Barry Hofstetter, M.A., Th.M.

Instructor of Classics, The American Academy

“A book such as ἡ ὁδός, making effective use of visual helps to internalize Ancient Greek, is long overdue. Lively, engaging, well-executed and conceived, this Rosetta-stone like resource will find a receptive audience hungry for creative alternatives for learning Ancient Greek. Learners at any level will benefit from the simplicity of the sentences reinforced by the pictures. The Greek is both authentic and well-structured for learning Greek as a Living Language. κύδος ὑμῖν.”

-Mark Lightman

M.A. Religious Studies, U.C.S.B

Learn To Speak Koine Greek

Do you want to learn biblical Greek? Do you want to learn to speak Koine Greek? Well, find out how you can learn to speak Koine Greek by watching the video below. Enrollment for upcoming classes is now open, which you can learn more about HERE. We also have a weekend immersion event just on the horizon, which you can learn more about HERE. But first, check out this video:

Learn To Speak Biblical Greek: Conversational Koine Institute

Have you ever wanted to learn biblical Greek?  Have you ever tried to learn biblical Greek?  Have you ever wished you could retain biblical Greek?  Well, now you can learn.  Even more, you can learn to speak biblical Greek.  How?  With the Conversational Koine Institute.  That's right, you can "Get Greek!"  Taking courses or attending events with the Conversational Koine Institute allows you to think in biblical Greek, hear and respond to biblical Greek, speak in biblical Greek, write in biblical Greek, and get into reading and interpreting biblical Greek.  Want to learn more?  Just visit the Conversational Koine Institute online at ConversationalKoine.com.

Conversational Koine Institute: Now On Facebook

Hello friends, I just wanted to let you all know that CKI (Conversational Koine Institute) has officially launched its Facebook page.  In addition to CKI's site being updated, information will now also funnel through Facebook.  Please check out the CKI page HERE and "Like" the page while you're there.  Thanks for your support.  

Conversational Koine Summer Course: Registration Now Open

Do you want to learn ancient Greek?  Do you want to be able to engage your New Testament on a different level?  Well, why not let CKI help you with that?

Following on the heels of my recent website launch for the Conversational Koine Institute, I am pleased today to be able to  announce that registration is open for my summer Greek 1 course.  I will be offering two sessions for the Greek 1 course, one which runs from 3:45pm-4:45pm and one which runs from 8:45pm-9:45pm.  A more in-depth schedule is below.  Registration for the course is only $40.  There is, however, a $99 option which includes both the tuition as well as the weekly modules (i.e. audio, video, or an interactive digital program) to help supplement the course.  Each student can choose which option they'd like.  Please note that the 3:45pm-4:45pm class is already halfway filled.  Registration is on a first come, first serve basis, so, if you want to participate, please secure your spot now.  You can register by using the registration form on the Conversational Koine Institute located HERE.  In addition to the course dates below, see also the flyer.

3:45pm-4:45pm (EST)

8:45pm-9:45pm (EST)

Session 1:  Tues May 14, 3:45pm-4:45pm Session 2:  Thur May 16, 3:45pm-4:45pm Session 3:  Tues May 21, 3:45pm-4:45pm Session 4:  Thur May 23, 3:45pm-4:45pm Session 5:  Tues May 28, 3:45pm-4:45pm Session 6:  Tues June 4, 3:45pm-4:45pm  Session 7:  Tues June11, 3:45pm-4:45pm Session 8:  Tues June18, 3:45pm-4:45pm Session 9:  Tues June 25, 3:45pm-4:45pm Session 10:  Tues July 2, 3:45pm-4:45pm Session 11:  Tues July 9, 3:45pm-4:45pm Session 12:  Tues July 16, 3:45pm-4:45pm

Session 1:  Tues May 14, 8:45pm-9:45pm Session 2:  Thur May 16, 8:45pm-9:45pm Session 3:  Tues May 21, 8:45pm-9:45pm Session 4:  Thur May 23, 8:45pm-9:45pm Session 5:  Tues May 28, 8:45pm-9:45pm Session 6:  Tues June 4, 8:45pm-9:45pm  Session 7:  Tues June11, 8:45pm-9:45pm Session 8:  Tues June18, 8:45pm-9:45pm Session 9:  Tues June 25, 8:45pm-9:45pm Session 10:  Tues July 2, 8:45pm-9:45pm Session 11:  Tues July 9, 8:45pm-9:45pm Session 12:  Tues July 16, 8:45pm-9:45pm

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New Greek Website: Conversational Koine Institute

Hello friends. I just wanted to bring to your attention a new Greek website that has just launched. The website is of the Conversational Koine Institute, an endeavor that I have started and which you can learn more about at www.CovnersationalKoine.com. Here, in addition to access to a number of resources, including some which are FREE, you can find out about upcoming classes & CKI events.

There are two particularly important events that are coming up that I want to bring to your attention:

1. A new round of Conversational Koine Greek 1 classes begin on May 14th. Find out more about that HERE or register HERE.  Also, watch (and feel free to share) this video about the upcoming class:

2. The Conversational Koine: Weekend Immersion Event will be taking place in Lexington, Ky from May 31st - June 1st. You can learn more about that HERE.

Thanks for reading and now, click HERE to go check out the CKI site.Thanks for reading and now, click HERE to go check out the CKI site.