Learn to Read Coptic - Introduction and Overview

Coptic is the last phase of the Ancient Egyptian Language. Learn how to read Coptic by watching this video! This video will introduce you to the Coptic Alphabet, and instruct you on the pronunciation of all its letters, according to the Greco-Bohairic Dialect, the dialect used as the liturgical language of the Coptic Church. This video will also cover the rules of syllabication and pronunciation of Coptic words. It will also introduce you to Coptic abbreviations. Chapters 0:00 - Intro 1:13 - Evolution of the Coptic Script 2:52 - Twelve Familiar Letters 7:06 - Eight Curveball Letters 9:23 - Seven Unique Greek Letters 11:48 - Four Unique Demotic Letters 12:42 - Syllabication 14:42 - Abbreviations 16:07 - Practice 17:57 - Outro