Don’t worry about speaking the language, almost all Greek people in the tourist areas speak English. And certainly don’t worry about reading it, since most important things are posted in Greek and English. But if you want a few phrases they are listed below. Be aware that the Greek word for “yes” is Neh which sounds like no.
Do you speak English Me-las an-glee-ka
Hello Ya-sue oe Ya Formal – Yas-oss
Good Morning – Ka-lee-ME-ra
Good Afternoon/evening Ka-lee-SPER-a
Good Night – Kali-nict-ya
Please – Par-aka-LOH
Thank You – Ef-caree-STO
Yes – Neh
No – OH-key
Sorry – Sig-no-me
Excuse Me – Me see-ho-rae-te or Me see-ho-race