GreeklyPick an app that you will open every day, that explains every mistake, that brings weak words back until they stick, and that makes you produce Greek by writing and building sentences. Greekly does this with five practice modes written by AI around who you are and what you need Greek for. It is free to start on iPhone, with no account and no email.
What a good Greek app should do
Most people who quit a language app quit because it stopped feeling useful. Before you commit to one, check it against this list:
- Short sessions you can finish. Five to fifteen minutes, with a clear end.
- Explanations, not just red crosses. Greek grammar (gender, cases, verb aspect) needs a reason behind each correction.
- Repetition that adapts. The words and topics you get wrong should come back more often than the ones you know.
- Production, not only recognition. Typing Greek, ordering words into sentences and writing short messages build the skills you need to speak.
- Real Greek script from day one, with audio for pronunciation.
- Content about your life. Your city, your job and your plans are more useful than a textbook family on holiday.
- Modern Greek, if your goal is Greece or Cyprus today.
How Greekly works: five practice modes
When you open Greekly you tell it who you are and what you need Greek for. Every exercise after that is generated by AI around your profile, so the Greek you practise is the Greek you will use.
| Mode | What you do | What it trains |
|---|---|---|
| Quiz | 20 questions per session on grammar, vocabulary and word order, with a short explanation after every answer | Grammar and recall |
| Dialogue | An everyday conversation, from the taverna to the pharmacy, one line at a time, with translations and explanations | Real-life situations and phrases |
| Letter | Write a short message in Greek and get it corrected | Writing and producing Greek |
| Words | Everyday vocabulary with repetition-first review and audio pronunciation | Vocabulary and pronunciation |
| Sentence constructor | Build Greek sentences from tiles, with hints | Word order and sentence patterns |
Topics follow a structured ladder from the alphabet and first phrases to everyday conversation, including the things that trip up beginners: articles, cases, verb aspect, and εσύ versus εσείς.
What a 10-minute session looks like
- Words (2 minutes). Review the words that are due, with audio. Words you missed yesterday come first.
- Quiz (5 minutes). Twenty questions. Each wrong answer shows why, so you learn the rule on the spot.
- Dialogue or letter (3 minutes). Walk through a conversation at the bakery near your home, or write two lines to your landlord and see them corrected.
At the end you see your results and the words that need practice. Statistics per topic and per word, a practice streak and optional daily reminders help you keep the habit. Unfinished exercises are saved, so a short break never costs you a session.
App, tutor, course or textbook?
They do different jobs. Most successful learners combine two of them.
| Option | Best for | Limits |
|---|---|---|
| App | Daily habit, vocabulary, grammar drills, writing practice, learning anywhere | No live conversation partner |
| Private tutor | Speaking, listening, personal correction | Cost, scheduling, less daily repetition |
| Group course | Structure, motivation, meeting other learners | Fixed pace and schedule |
| Textbook | A reference for grammar and a clear progression | Easy to stop, no feedback |
A practical combination: an app every day for 10 to 20 minutes, plus one conversation a week. See the full plan in How to learn Greek.
Who Greekly is for, and who it is not for
Greekly is a good fit if you are a beginner or returning learner of Modern Greek, live in or move to Greece or Cyprus, have a Greek partner or family, or visit often and want more than a phrasebook. It suits people who can give Greek a few minutes a day on their iPhone.
Greekly is not the right tool if you want Ancient or Biblical Greek, need a human teacher or a certificate (Greekly is a practice tool, not a teacher and not a certification), or use Android only. In that last case, try the Telegram bots @greekly_bot or @greek_a2_bot.
Most exercises are generated by AI. Despite review, occasional inaccuracies are possible. If you spot one, use “Report a problem” in the app.
Pricing and privacy
- Free plan: 5 exercises a day for your first 6 days, all five modes, statistics, streak and reminders. No card, no email, no account.
- Greekly Monthly: $4.99 a month in the US App Store (local prices vary). Unlimited practice in all five modes. Cancel anytime in your App Store settings.
- Privacy: no ads, no analytics or tracking SDKs, no third-party trackers. Sign in with Apple is optional and only syncs progress between iPhones. Details in the Privacy Policy.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best app to learn Greek?
The one you will use every day and that makes you produce Greek, not just recognise it. Check for short sessions, an explanation for every mistake, spaced repetition of weak words, audio pronunciation, and writing or sentence-building practice. Greekly covers all of these in five practice modes, generated around your own profile.
Is Greekly free?
Greekly is free to download. The free plan gives you 5 exercises a day for your first 6 days in all five modes. After that, Greekly Monthly ($4.99 a month in the US App Store, local prices vary) unlocks unlimited practice. No card, email or account is needed to start.
Does Greekly teach Modern or Ancient Greek?
Modern Greek, the language spoken in Greece and Cyprus today. It is not a course in Ancient, Koine or Biblical Greek.
Is Greekly available on Android?
The app is iPhone only (iOS 17.4 or later). On any other device you can practise in Telegram with @greekly_bot (English interface) or @greek_a2_bot (Russian interface). The bots are separate products with separate accounts.
Can an app teach me to speak Greek?
An app builds the vocabulary, grammar and sentence patterns you need to speak, and dialogues prepare you for real situations. Fluent speaking still needs conversations with people, so combine the app with a tutor, a language partner or everyday use of Greek.
Is my data safe in Greekly?
Greekly has no ads, no analytics or tracking SDKs and no third-party trackers. On iPhone it never asks for your email. You can delete your account and everything attached to it from Settings inside the app.