Elaborations

• using the Greek alphabet, making connections between spoken and written forms, and recognising similarities and differences to the English alphabet
• recognising accentuation and differences such as πού/που,πώς/πως, ή/η
• developing and using Greek pronunciation, reproducing sounds and combinations
• using the Greek alphabet for spelling out names and other words
• developing awareness of Greek sounds, rhythms and intonation patterns
• becoming familiar with the Greek vowel system
• recognising intonation for questions, statements, commands and interjections
• knowing when to use σ/ς
• using vowels to create same sounds, such as ι, η, υ, ει, οι
• understanding and using punctuation particular to the Greek language, for example, the question mark (;)