4 best sites to learn Greek
1. Duolingo Learn Greek in just 5 minutes a day. For free. 2.Quizlet Learning tools & flashcards for free 3.BBC Learn Greek with free online lessons. Talk Greek is a site that is part of BBC’s language program. Learn basic Greek words and phrases through slideshows…
Spelling Tips
The difficulties in spelling of words which sound the same can be greatly reduced if one follows some simple basic rules. Spelling can be made easier through grammar. The final /ο/ Only nouns end in -o. The ending -ω is found mainly in verbs. Other…
Best Free Online Learning Platforms
1. Zoom https://zoom.us/ Free features: Host up to 100 participants Unlimited 1 to 1 meeting 40 mins limit on group meetings Unlimited number of meetings online support video Conferencing Features Web Conferencing Features Group Collaboration Features SecuritySecurity 2. Webex https://www.webex.com/ Free Features Up to 100…
Stay home and watch Greek movies with English subs!
Antigone is a 1961 Greek film adaptation of the Ancient Greek tragedy Antigone by Sophocles. It stars Irene Papas in the title role and was directed by Yorgos Javellas. The film follows the story of the play closely, but ends differently–instead of Creon retiring back to the palace as in the play, the film ends with Creon…
Linking words
Linking words help you to connect ideas and sentences when you speak or write Greek. We can use linking words to give examples, add information, summarise, sequence information, give a reason or result, or to contrast ideas. Here’s a list of the most common linking…
10 Tips to speak Greek confidently
Accept that Greek is a weird language! Don’t try to improve everything! Read full sentences-speak in sentences! Keep calm and do not worry about grammar! Remember: even those who speak Greek fluently make grammatical mistakes. Learn phrases rather than single words! Don’t translate!When you want…
How to combine two sentences together using the word που
Language Lab How to combine two sentences together using the word που[ indeclinable relative complementizer] Ο άντρας πάει στο σουπερμάρκετ. Ο άντρας είναι ο πατέρας μου.Τhe man is going to the supermarket. The man is my father. Ο άντρας που πάει στο σουπερμαρκετ είναι ο…
How to write a proper paragraph
A paragraph consists of 3 parts: the topic sentence, the supporting details and the closing sentence. Each paragraph should have this structure! What is the topic sentence? The topic sentence is the first sentence in a paragraph. What does it do? It introduces the main…
Vocabulary list about personalities
Τί χαρακτήρας είσαι; What’s your character? Positive traits Negative traits απαισιόδοξος pessimist δειλός coward νωθρός sluggish/ lazy αυτάρεσκος smug αδιάκριτος indiscreet επιθετικός aggressive εγωιστής egoist Activity: Describe your partner’s character using some traits above. Start with the phrase Έχω την γνώμη ότι ο/η …….. είναι…
How to write a formal letter in Greek- step by step approach
Your English friend, Nick wants to enroll in a Greek school to learn Greek. The headteacher, Mrs. Andreou, asked Nikos to write about himself. Nikos is an absolute beginner in Greek and asked you to write a letter for him. Write a formal letter to…