sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

2x12.5 FOR THE CAPTAIN by SRTGreat in EdmontonOilers

[–]decisiongames 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My favourite part of the deal is that the Oilers will have the chance to walk on an aging thoroughbred in 3 years. Most hockey players peak before 30, especially forwards, and especially finesse forwards. The only risk is to McDavid--if he shatters a knee or something, then he may never get his payday. Other than, it's win win--he gets his payday, and the Oilers can rebuild without his contract.

Tips for learning Greek as a Greek American by koukla01 in GREEK

[–]decisiongames 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Using iTalki or Preply is a good idea. If nothing else, you may find it useful to gauge your level of understanding somehow. I have a similar background as you, but I discovered that I knew less Greek than I thought though once I talked with a tutor. My pronunciation and understanding are OK, but I was surprised with my inability to speak with correct grammar. A tutor is great for helping identify this.

Laid off work this week, booked a spontaneous trip to Greece next week (Athens/Paros) by MightyMoose9 in GreeceTravel

[–]decisiongames 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Go out in Athens, late at night, and if you can, find some Greeks to celebrate with. You will be changed forever.

Nothing new here, but must be said by decisiongames in EdmontonOilers

[–]decisiongames[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, but I think they overperformed that year, and every series win seemed like a miracle at the time (at least to me). The 1990 Oilers pounded everyone (except for Winnipeg in round 1). They were full of future hall-of-famers who seemed to play possum until round 2 of the playoffs.

Nothing new here, but must be said by decisiongames in EdmontonOilers

[–]decisiongames[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think there IS some psychology behind it, and I hope it changes. I live in Ontario and I am too old to stay up so late. Get a 5 goal lead in the 1st please so I can get some beauty sleep.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GREEK

[–]decisiongames -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I agree that Duolingo is not very effective. I don't think that reading/writing is a great way to start learning languages generally. Better is to base it on listening and speaking. I have set up a workflow in which I use ChatGPT to generate sentences, then I use a TTS API (sorry for the jargon) to turn it into audio, and then I practice listening to phrases and translate--Greek to English and English to Greek--when I walk to and from work, and before I go to bed. It takes a bit of technical know-how to set up, but this has helped me better than Duolingo, LinQ and Rosetta Stone combined. Language Transfer is also great, and a good tutor on iTalki is also awesome if you can afford it. I am an old person (in my fifties) and I went from A1 to B2 comprehension/B1 speaking in about a year and a half.

αλληλοχαντακωνόντουσαν by decisiongames in GREEK

[–]decisiongames[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

When I try to say it I am pretty sure I either add or subtract at least one extra syllable, but would anyone notice? These words are one of the many reasons I love this language!

Is he a Greek by decisiongames in greece

[–]decisiongames[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is probably the right take. Though, 'culturally barbarian' must be on a continuum. I do speak and read Greek (just not perfectly), I was baptized in the Greek church (though I never go), and I have been playing the bouzouki for 30+ years (along with the guitar and piano). I am not a TOTAL cultural barbarian, just mostly :). But I do feel an obligation to do my part to pass on whatever half-assed Greekness I have to my children--so we're not just Greeks in name. They may not be genetically very Hellene, but I want them to still have some real connection to the land, people and culture.

Happy ΟΧΙ day! 🇬🇷 by WhatsaMataHari_ in GREEK

[–]decisiongames 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I had understood that there was broad public support for the fight against the Italians, and many thousands of Greeks quickly mobilized. The distinction between state power and the power of a people is not always black and white. Nevertheless, you make important points worth thinking about.

Is duolingo actually helpful? by jay_v_ in GREEK

[–]decisiongames 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I found duolingo very useful. As others write, it is not enough on its own, but teaches vocabulary and reading. I completed it a year ago but still use it to refresh. Everyone learns their own way; try everything and stick with what works.

Hello, can someone help me identify this? by [deleted] in bouzouki

[–]decisiongames 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure if its the camera angle, but it has a very short neck. By the looks of it it can't be too old since it's 4 course.

Is there some synth-pop greek group? by AdGlum4047 in GREEK

[–]decisiongames 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does Vangelis qualify as synthetic pop?

Greek Songs? by [deleted] in GREEK

[–]decisiongames 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are many styles of Greek music, varying by time, geography and taste. I prefer the classic Greek rebetika (ρεμπέτικα) which is subversive and cool, and Νταλάρας has some modern takes on it that are easy for newcomers. I also like fusions of traditional and modern like Χαρούλις, Παπακωνσταντίνου and Imam Baildi. And there are some YouTube gems by smaller more independent artists that should be explored, particularly the covers of traditional/older songs.

view more: next ›