6 reasons why to learn Greek: 1. You know Greek already, don’t forget that about 25% of all English vocabulary comes from Greek. 2. Traveling. If you like visiting Greece, learning the language will transform you from a tourist into a guest. 3. Family. Whether you are a second or third generation Greek, or you had the luck to marry a Greek person, or you met Greek friends who became family in college, learning Greek is a great idea for you. 4. Culture Like we said, learning a language is mostly about understanding a culture. 5. Foodies. For those of you who love food, not only eating it but cooking it, this is the greatest motivation to learn Greek. 6. The Challenge. Learning Greek is, by any measure, challenging. However, this actually makes it even more interesting and fun.