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Well done! δραχμές, drachmas, is the name of both the ancient currency unit found in many Greek city states and also the defunct modern Greek currency, replaced now by the euro.

Clues to the Modern Greek Alphabet
Feeling inspired? Try Talk Greek to kick start your modern Greek.

Have a look at this alphabet to spot the small differences in pronunciation between the classic and the modern language.

Or go to Lost for words to find some embarrasing language blunders.


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