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Greek Course 101 (Level 1): Beginners

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COVID-19 update: arrangement of our courses

We are now delivering courses online and in-person. Please check the delivery format of each class before enrolling.

Please note that course materials (excluding prescribed texts) are shared electronically within 48 hours of course commencement. Printing is not available.


Level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)

This beginner's course will introduce the alphabet, greetings and introductions, and how to describe various daily activities. Some of these activities include arranging accommodation, transportation, shopping and ordering food and drink. No prior knowledge of the language is required.

Outcomes

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

  • read the Greek alphabet
  • read and write basic sentences in Greek
  • extend your Greek vocabulary to enable communication of basic requests and responses
  • exchange basic greetings in Greek, introduce yourself and others, ask and respond to questions about personal details such as name, nationality, family, work and pastimes
  • describe family members and use appropriate phrases at social occasions
  • ask for and give directions using a map of a Greek city or town
  • use numbers in a variety of situations, shopping, and concepts of time
  • order items in Greek from a Greek Taverna menu
  • communicate in Greek when buying various items from a variety of stores using Euro currency, such as tickets, food or other items
  • express your likes and dislikes using adjectives
  • discuss elements of the Greek language and culture (eg learning appropriate phrases for social occasions)
  • identify grammatical concepts in the Greek language including nouns (declension), verbs (conjugation – present tense), adjectives, articles and pronouns (personal and possessive).

Content

  • The Greek alphabet
  • Greetings
  • Introducing yourself and others
  • Daily encounters - accommodation, transport, buying a ticket, shopping, ordering food and drinks

Intended audience

Suitable for beginner A1 level participants.

Prerequisites

None

Delivery mode

An online, interactive workshop

Delivery style

Delivered as a series of interactive workshops where active participation is encouraged.

Materials

Handouts are provided electronically

Recommended reading

The following textbook serves as a handy guide and support resource, however it is not essential:

  • Greek Language and People, BBC (ISBN: 9780563519768)

Please note

Selected courses that teach spoken language may include use of language immersion (course instruction in the selected language) as part of the training strategy.

Features

Language courses are offered in four terms each year during January, April, July and October.

Apply for the language repeat discount.

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What others say.

  • We had an amazing teacher who made learning Greek fun and easy.
  • Tutor was fantastic. I found the practical approach and adjusting to suit needs of the class was great. Good basic course and certainly came away with more knowledge than I expected.
  • Great course, excellent teacher, good learning atmosphere.
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