Xenophon Zolotas
Culture
Speaking English Using Only Greek Words: Zolotas’ Historic Speech
Many Greeks recall the speeches in English — peppered with Greek-origin words and phrases — given by economist and politician Xenophon Zolotas in the late 1950s.
Zolotas was director of the Bank of Greece when he appeared in front of...
Culture
Speaking English Using Greek: Flashback to Zolotas’ Historic Speech
As Greeks all over the world mark International Greek Language Day, many recall the speeches in English -- peppered with Greek-origin words and phrases -- given by economist and politician Xenophon Zolotas in the late 1950s.
Zolotas was director of...