Greek Courses

We offer different courses in Greek. If you don’t know any Greek at all, then you start with the beginner’s course. We also have courses for intermediate and advanced students. Our courses are available as group lessons, duo lessons or individual lessons.

Course information

Our courses are divided by level. The beginner’s course starts at A0, followed by A1 and A2. The intermediate course starts at B1 and ends at B2. The advanced course is indicated by C1 and C2.

Groups Day Time
Beginner's 1 (A0-A1) Monday 20:00u
Beginner's 2 (A1.2) Wednesday 10:00 online & 20:00
Level A2 Wednesday 11:30
Level A2 Thursday 19:30 online
Level A2+ Wednesday 18:00
Level B1 Thuesday 17:30
Level B1 Wednesday 18.00
Level B1+ Tuesday 10.00 every other waek
Level B1+ Wednesday 20:00
Level C1 Monday 15:00

Beginners 1 (A1) -Beginners 2 (A1.2)

Course for Beginners: With this basic course we start by learning the Greek alphabet, its writing and pronunciation.

  • You learn to greet someone, to present yourself (what your name is, where you come from, where you live, what you do, what your family status is)
  • You learn to ask someone all the aforementioned information (in a formal and informal way)
  • You learn to order something in a cafe, to ask for directions and tell something about what you love
  • You learn to ask and indicate the time and talk about your daily routines, activities (what do you do in a day), household work / tasks, transport, tickets / airline tickets in a travel agency and book a room in a hotel , describe a neighborhood or a city
  • You also learn how to propose an appointment with someone, (e.g. eating out, coffee, cinema, shopping etc.). You learn some basic daily language
  • Grammar:Grammar: definite / indefinite article, verbs in present tense, nouns (singular / plural) adjectives (singular / plural), possessive pronouns

Level A2

 

  • This level is about improving and further enriching the vocabulary
  • Speaking and listening exercises are frequently used, as well as role plays, to ensure that all acquired knowledge can be applied in practice
  • You learn how to order in a restaurant and more vocabulary for: shopping (buying fruit, vegetables, cheese, meat, fish, etc.), food and beverages, decorating a house, celebrating birthdays - name days, the weather, describing a person’s appearance, buying clothes and shoes, the colors, invite friends to a party, tell where you've been on holiday, talk about holidays (Christmas and Easter).
  • The lessons are mainly given in Greek
  • Repetition of grammar and more advanced grammar topics are introduced, personal pronouns, more nouns and adjectives
  • Grammar: future tense, diminutives, comparative forms, past tense, subjunctives, adverbs.

Level B1-Level B2

  • The purpose of this level is to expand the vocabulary and grammar knowledge that you have already acquired
  • Marriage, past and present habits, entertainment / fun, work, cooking, the weather, the environment,culture, economy and daily life, the environment, health, education, culture, art, literary texts, songs, etc. are some of the topics we will discuss in this course
  • At this point, you are able to produce clear and detailed texts, to read small texts from newspapers and to give personal opinions.
  • You learn to further improve your vocabulary. Extensive discussions, listening and writing exercises
  • The lessons are given in Greek
  • Grammar: repetition of previously learned grammar, new adjectives, passive verbs present / past tense, past tense (Παρατατικός), repeating subjunctive and imperative. Perfection of passive voice, completion of basic grammar education and further grammatical phenomena

Level C1-Level C2

  • The method is then almost completed and the speaking, listening and reading skills are further refined with conversations about literature and video using real examples from current events.
  • At this level you can understand what you hear or read, and also recognize indirect information from different sources; you can communicate spontaneously, easily and precisely.
  • Υou can develop arguments in a clear and structured speech about various issues arising from a source of spoken or written language
  • You can also use the Greek language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional needs
  • Marriage, past and present habits, entertainment / fun, work, cooking, the weather, the environment, are some of the topics we will discuss in this course
  • Themes from the textbook: Education and education system, Language and communication (history of the Greek language, the language of the young, the catharevousa and the dialect). Economy (financial and banking terms), Language of the Media, Church and State: relevant vocabulary / ecclesiastical language.