Greek n' Stuff

Greek n' Stuff is a specialty publisher focused on Greek and Latin language instruction for homeschool and classical school students.

Last updated: 2026-04-20 · Every Homeschool Editorial Team

At a glance

Method	Specialty language (Hey, Andrew! Greek sequence; Latin's Not So Tough)
Worldview	Religiously neutral; usable across Christian and secular families
Grades	K-12 (Greek sequence starts elementary; Latin sequence likewise)
Formats	Print workbooks, answer keys, optional audio pronunciation supports
Cost tier	Budget
Parent intensity	3-4
ESA-common	Yes
Accredited	No (curriculum publisher)
Website	greeknstuff.com

Our scoreboard (1-5)

Criterion	Score	One-line reason
Academic rigor	4	Solid language pedagogy; thorough grammar coverage in Greek
Ease of teaching	4	Workbook format is accessible to non-language-trained parents
Content quality	4	Well-written language pedagogy; clean exercise design
Flexibility	5	Standalone specialty product; slots into any curriculum
Value for money	5	Affordable serious Greek instruction
Worldview scope	5	Religiously neutral; usable by all families
Visual/design	3	Functional workbooks; not visually elaborate
Support resources	3	Publisher resources and small community

Who the publisher is

The flagship series, Hey, Andrew! Teach Me Some Greek!, introduces koine Greek to elementary-age students in a gentle, accessible workbook format. The series is eight levels (now extended in some printings), covering alphabet and phonics through serious grammar and New Testament reading by advanced levels.

Greek n' Stuff is a specialty publisher focused on Greek and (to a lesser extent) Latin instruction.

The core pedagogy

Greek n' Stuff's pedagogy is workbook-based language instruction with incremental introduction of vocabulary and grammar. The Hey, Andrew! Greek sequence starts at alphabet recognition (Level 1, suitable for early elementary) and progresses through basic vocabulary, simple sentences, and eventually more sophisticated grammar in later levels. Students write in the Greek alphabet, translate simple phrases, and by the advanced levels are reading short New Testament or koine Greek passages.

Scope and sequence for the Greek program:

• Level 1: Greek alphabet introduction; pronunciation; basic vocabulary
• Level 2: More vocabulary; simple words and phrases
• Levels 3-4: Beginning grammar; verbs and nouns at simple level
• Levels 5-6: More grammar; simple sentence translation
• Level 7 (and continuing levels where available): Advanced grammar; reading preparation

The progression is deliberately gentle. In our assessment, the progression is slower than intensive Greek programs at the high school level but matches the pedagogical commitment to accessible introduction.

Latin's Not So Tough follows a similar incremental workbook format at more modest scope.

Signature mechanics: (1) Workbook format. Self-contained; student works through pages with parent support as needed. (2) Incremental introduction. Small amounts of new material per lesson; substantial review throughout. (3) Religiously neutral pedagogy. Greek content uses koine Greek examples but does not impose theological framework. Christian families can connect to New Testament reading; secular families can work through classical Greek materials. (4) Answer keys. Clear answer keys support parents who do not read Greek. (5) Affordable pricing. Workbooks run $20-$40 each. A full Greek sequence across multiple years runs $150-$250 total, a fraction of online language class costs.

What they do exceptionally well

Accessible Greek for elementary students. In our assessment, Hey, Andrew! genuinely works at elementary level.

Affordable specialty language. Full Greek sequence through multiple years runs $150-$250. For families who want Greek in their curriculum without absorbing the per-year cost of a live online Greek class, Greek n' Stuff makes it financially feasible.

Religiously neutral specialty content. Families across Christian, Catholic, Jewish, and secular backgrounds can use the Greek sequence. The material is not theologically neutral in the sense of avoiding any reference (koine Greek has New Testament connections that any Greek program must engage), but the pedagogy does not impose theological interpretation. Classical Christian families can connect to New Testament study; classical secular families can treat it as ancient language study.

What they do poorly

Slower than intensive Greek programs. Greek n' Stuff's gentle incremental pedagogy means students do not reach reading ability as quickly as in intensive Greek programs. Families wanting faster progress through higher-level reading may find Greek n' Stuff too slow.

Not a comprehensive language program. For families who want fluency or advanced reading competence, Greek n' Stuff is a gateway rather than a destination. Advanced students will want to transition to intensive Greek study (college-level, online academy Greek, or independent tutoring) after completing the basic sequence.

Minimal audio/pronunciation support relative to modern language-learning standards. While Greek n' Stuff offers audio supports for pronunciation, the standards in modern language learning (immersive audio, dialogue, listening exercises) are not central to the Greek n' Stuff pedagogy. This is consistent with traditional classical language instruction but may feel thin to families familiar with modern language pedagogy.

Who it fits

• Families wanting to introduce Greek in elementary or middle grades
• Families on tight budgets seeking serious language instruction at low cost
• Families using Latin from another publisher (Memoria Press, Classical Academic Press) who want to add Greek as a second classical language
• Classical Christian or Catholic classical families whose core curriculum does not include Greek
• Families who prefer workbook-based self-directed learning over live instruction

Who it doesn't

• Families wanting intensive or accelerated Greek progression
• Families who want live online language instruction
• Families seeking fluency rather than introductory-to-intermediate reading competence
• Families whose children do not engage with workbook pedagogy

Cost honest assessment

Individual Hey, Andrew! Greek workbooks: approximately $20-$35 each depending on level. Full sets (student book plus answer key) run $35-$60 per level.

Complete Greek sequence (Levels 1-8 across multiple years): approximately $150-$250 total cost across the multi-year progression.

Latin's Not So Tough is similarly priced at the specialty-workbook tier.

Total cost for a family adding Greek n' Stuff Greek to another curriculum: approximately $30-$50 per year per student while the family works through one level. In our assessment, this is a genuinely modest addition to a family's curriculum budget.

ESA eligibility notes

Greek n' Stuff workbooks are approved on most ESA marketplaces as standard curriculum purchases. Book purchases process cleanly where curriculum books are approved.

Alternatives

• Classical Academic Press Greek for Children (Greek Alive!), a family wanting more polished materials at higher cost would choose CAP Greek over Greek n' Stuff; however, Greek n' Stuff's pricing advantage and its longer sequence are meaningful for families on tight budgets.
• Memoria Press Greek, a family using Memoria Press for other subjects might add Memoria's Greek offerings (typically starting at middle school) rather than Greek n' Stuff, which starts earlier.
• Live online Greek instruction (via Memoria Press Online Academy, Wilson Hill, or Schole), a family wanting instructional depth and live teacher interaction would choose an online academy Greek class over Greek n' Stuff for intensive progression; Greek n' Stuff remains useful as a pre-academy introduction.

How we verified this

Our editorial team reviewed Greek n' Stuff's catalog at greeknstuff.com, sample pages from multiple levels of Hey, Andrew! Teach Me Some Greek!, and comparable sample pages from Latin's Not So Tough. We cross-referenced against community discussion within classical Christian, Catholic classical, and secular classical homeschool networks. Cathy Duffy's reviews of Hey, Andrew! Greek informed our assessment of pedagogical effectiveness. Pricing is as of April 2026.