Learn Koine Greek Without Adding a Single Minute to Your Day

1. While you exercise or do chores, listen to the Speed Greek private podcast.
2. Keep your daily Bible reading habit—just shift it to the Greek New Testament.

I walk you through exactly how to do that, starting today…even if you’re an absolute beginner.

Here’s the simple system that actually works

Most Greek methods fail for one reason: they demand extra time you don’t have.

SpeedGreek flips that completely.

You already do two things every day. We just make them work harder for you:

  1. The time you already spend walking, exercising, or doing chores. You turn it into vocabulary practice with the SpeedGreek private podcast. Words start sticking while you’re doing things you were going to do anyway.
  2. Your daily Bible reading time. You shift it to the Greek New Testament. We walk you through exactly how to start today — even if you’ve never studied Greek before.

That’s it. Two existing habits. One clear system.

These are the exact methods I used to teach myself Koine Greek. No heroic discipline required. Just smart use of the time you already have.

Why Most Greek Methods Fail

Here’s the hard truth:

Almost every traditional approach to Koine Greek asks you to do the same two things:

  1. Add extra study time you don’t really have
  2. Start with abstract grammar rules before you have enough vocabulary to make those rules useful

That’s why so many people buy the textbooks, get excited for a few weeks, and then quietly quit.

Vocabulary is the real bottleneck. Without a critical mass of words, reading feels like constant dictionary lookup. Grammar study feels disconnected. Motivation dies.

SpeedGreek attacks the problem from the opposite direction.

Instead of demanding new time, we use two habits you already own:

  • Your daily Bible reading time becomes Greek reading time
  • The time you already spend walking or doing chores becomes vocabulary time

We also start you in the smartest possible place: the First Epistle of John — short enough to finish, long enough to build real momentum, and structured so you can move from heavy English support all the way to pure Greek text.

You don’t need to buy four different Greek Bibles. You don’t need to master a thick grammar book before you begin. You just need consistent exposure using time that is already in your day.

This is how language is actually acquired — through immersion and high-frequency vocabulary — not through endless paradigm memorization.

What this actually looks like day to day

Here’s the simple rhythm I recommend:

Morning (or whenever you normally read the Bible): You open the free SpeedGreek 1 John handout instead of your English Bible.

Part 1 gives you the Greek text with English helps under each word plus a full translation on the side. As you get comfortable, you move to the next levels until you’re reading the pure Greek text.

You don’t need to finish a whole chapter. Even 15 minutes of focused reading compounds fast because you’re seeing the same high-frequency words over and over in real Scripture.

During the day: While you walk, cook, or do dishes, you listen to the SpeedGreek private podcast.

These are short, focused vocabulary sessions that use English “bridge words” and simple mnemonic stories. You’re not staring at flashcards. You’re locking in the most important words while doing things you were already going to do.

That’s the whole system in action.

  • One existing habit (Bible reading) gets upgraded to Greek.
  • One existing pocket of time (walking/chores) gets upgraded to vocabulary.

No new blocks on your calendar. No heroic willpower required. Just consistent exposure where it already fits.

Most people are surprised how quickly 1 John starts feeling familiar once these two habits are running side by side.

1. The Daily Greek Reading Path

The complete multi-part 1 John handout
Clear instructions for shifting your existing Bible reading habit to Greek
Progressive formats that take you from heavy English support all the way to pure Greek text
A simple, repeatable daily method so you never wonder “what should I read today?”
Download the 1 John PDF handout for free
No commitment required
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2. The Vocab Blitz Course

102 of the most common words in the Greek New Testament
Listen to 70 minutes of audio to memorize all words
A mnemonic story for every word eliminates boring (and ineffective) rote memorization
Listen to (or read) the course in your preferred format: podcast, downloadable MP3, or printable PDF
Designed for hands-free learning on the go
Printable flashcards (PDF) for review
Pre-made Quizlet flashcard decks
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Own these words with the Level 1 course

GreekEnglish
1χριστόςChrist
2χρόνοςtime
3κόσμοςworld
4κοσμέωadorn
5φόβοςfear
6φοβέωfear
7ἀγάπηlove
8ἀγαπητόςbeloved
9ἀγαπάωlove
10ὄροςmountain
11παραλυτικόςparalytic
12ἀγοράmarket
13ἀγοράζωbuy
14τροφήnourishment
15αὐτόςhe
16ἀγρόςfield
17ἀμήνamen
18ἀκούωhear
19ἀκοήhearing
20ἄγγελοςangel
21ἀγγέλλωproclaim
22ἀπόστολοςapostle
23ἀποστέλλωsend
24ἀρχήbeginning
25ἀρχαῖοςancient
26ἀριθμόςnumber
27ἄνθρωποςhuman
28ἀποκάλυψιςrevelation
29ἀποκαλύπτωreveal
30βάλλωthrow
31ἐκfrom (within)
32ἐκβάλλωthrow out
33δράκωνdragon
34περίabout
35περιπατέωwalk
36περιβάλλωthrow around
37βάπτισμαbaptism
38βαπτιστήςbaptizer
39βαπτίζωbaptize
40βιβλίονbook
41βίοςlivelihood
42βλασφημέωblaspheme
43βλασφημίαblasphemy
44ἵπποςhorse
45ποταμόςriver
46καρδίαheart
47καθαρίζωcleanse
48καθαρόςpure
49πῦρfire
50σάββατονsabbath
51σκάνδαλονscandal
52σκανδαλίζωscandalize
53σεισμόςearthquake
54κρίμαverdict
55κρίσιςjudgment
56κριτήςjudge
57δέκαten
58δαιμόνιονdemon
59δαιμονίζομαιbe possessed
60διάβολοςdevil
61διάthrough
62βροντήthunder
63δύοtwo
64ἐγώI
65ἔθνοςnation
66ἔθοςcustom
67γλῶσσαtongue
68γράμμαletter
69γραμματεύςscribe
70αδηςHades
71γραφήscripture
72γράφωwrite
73ὥραhour
74ἐνin
75κλέπτωsteal
76κλέπτηςthief
77μέγαςlarge
78μικρόςsmall
79πόλιςcity
80μόνοςonly
81γάμοςmarriage
82γαμέωmarry
83πωλέωsell
84μωρόςfoolish
85σοφόςwise
86σοφίαwisdom
87φίλοςfriend
88φιλέωlove
89ἀδελφόςbrother
90ἀδελφήsister
91πληγήplague
92προφήτηςprophet
93προφητείαprophecy
94προφητεύωprophesy
95ψεῦδοςlie (noun)
96ψευδοπροφήτηςfalse prophet
97ψεύδομαιlie (verb)
98ψεύστηςliar
99θρόνοςthrone
100ἀγνοέωnot know
101γνῶσιςknowledge
102γνωστόςknown

Benefits of the Vocab Blitz Course

  • 5-10X Faster Learning: Memorize 102 words in days, not weeks, by leveraging English “hooks” for effortless recall.
  • Hands-Free Flexibility: Podcast, MP3, or PDF formats fit your life. Learn on the go without extra screen time.
  • Fun, Not Boring: Mnemonic stories create mental images that stick – no more dull repetition.
  • Path to Full Fluency: Unlock the New Testament, Septuagint, Church Fathers, and 50% of ancient literature as if you were a native speaker.

Vocab Blitz Level 1: Sample Lesson

The course looks exactly like this picture when viewed on an iPhone using the Apple Podcasts app. (Purchase also includes a downloadable MP3 file of the full course for listeners who prefer not to use a podcast app.)

What does it sound like?

Listen to the audio player below for a sample. The sample includes the course Introduction plus the first 10 words:

  1. χριστός = Christ
  2. χρόνος = time
  3. κόσμος = world
  4. κοσμέω = adorn
  5. φόβος = fear (noun)
  6. φοβέω = fear (verb)
  7. ἀγάπη = love (noun)
  8. ἀγαπητός = beloved
  9. ἀγαπάω = love (verb)
  10. ὄρος = mountain
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Who This is For

This is for you if:

  • You already have a daily (or near-daily) Bible reading habit and want to go deeper
  • You’re willing to shift that existing time to the Greek New Testament instead of adding new study sessions
  • You can listen to audio while walking or doing chores
  • You want a practical system that prioritizes reading real Scripture and high-frequency vocabulary
  • You’re okay with steady progress over flashy promises of overnight fluency

This is probably not for you if:

  • You’re looking for a traditional grammar-first textbook course
  • You want to learn Greek without changing any of your current habits
  • You’re hoping for a magic method that requires almost no consistency
  • You primarily want to study Greek for academic credentials rather than reading Scripture
  • You’re not willing to start with a focused book like 1 John and build from there

SpeedGreek is built for people who want to read the New Testament in Greek using time they already have — not for people looking to add another demanding study program to their life.

Start with the free handout. Upgrade when you’re ready.

You can download the complete multi-level 1 John handout right now at no cost. This gives you the full reading path — from English helps all the way to pure Greek text — so you can begin shifting your daily Bible reading today.

When you’re ready to accelerate the vocabulary side of the system, you can unlock the SpeedGreek Vocab Blitz course.

Vocab Blitz Access

  • Core Audio Lessons (70 mins, 102 words with mnemonics) – Value $47
  • Printable PDF Guide – Value $15
  • Vocabulary Spreadsheet for Anki/Quizlet – Value $8
  • Printable Flashcards – Value $12
  • Private Podcast RSS Feed – Value $15 (click here for podcast setup instructions)

Total Value: $97

Your Price Today: Just $10

This is the exact vocabulary system that powers the second daily habit.

Ready to begin?

Click below to download the free 1 John handout and get started with the reading path today. You can add the private podcast whenever you’re ready to lock in vocabulary faster.

90% Recall Guarantee: Zero Risk to You

The Vocab Blitz course is the system I needed when I started learning Greek. My progress stalled for months as I struggled to learn Greek vocabulary. I searched through dozens of books, online resources, and other courses, but none of them provided the vocab breakthrough I needed. It wasn’t until I built the Vocab Blitz system for myself that Koine Greek started to click.

I’m so confident in this system that I want to take all the risk. Follow my 5-day Learning Protocol below (30 mins/day listening or testing). If you recall less than 90% (under 92/102 words) on Day 5, email [email protected] with your missed words for a full refund.

5 Day Learning Protocol

Within the first 30 days of purchase, set aside 5 days in a row. Each of those days, spend at least 30 minutes doing the following.

  1. Day 1: Listen to the audio mnemonic for half the words (about 50 words)
  2. Day 2: Use flashcards to test your recall. Review the mnemonics for missed words.
  3. Day 3: Listen to the audio mnemonic for the rest of the words (the other 50+ you didn’t do on Day 1)
  4. Day 4: Use flashcards to test your recall of all 102 words. Review the mnemonics for missed words.
  5. Day 5: Again test your recall using flashcards for all 102 words in Level 1.
  6. …If you scored less than 90% on that final test, email [email protected] with a list of the words you missed.
  7. Watch your credit card statement for your full refund, no questions asked.

Ready to Transform Your Greek Learning?

Click below to grab Vocab Blitz Level 1 for $10 and start mastering Greek today.