Eftihia Papagianopoulou, now became famous once again, through the film Eftihia! A must-watch. This moving biographical film offers a unique opportunity to explore the life and legacy of Eftihia Papagiannopoulou, one of Greece’s most influential lyricists. Watching it is not only a great way to experience contemporary Greek cinema, but also a meaningful way to […]
Greek Past Tenses: Making Peace with Aoristos and Paratatikos If you have been learning Greek for a while, you’ve probably reached that magical (and sometimes mysterious) moment when you want to talk about something that already happened. That’s when two important Greek tenses appear: Aoristos and Paratatikos —> the most used Greek past tenses. They […]
How Do Greeks Celebrate Easter? And what are the Greek Easter Traditions? Greek Orthodox Easter is probably the biggest celebration of the year for most Greeks, with a lot of special traditions and family gatherings. It is also one of the reasons Omilo organizes every year a Greek Easter course. For 26 years in a […]
Learning Greek verbs and how to conjugate them, is very important for those starting to learn Greek So here a small lesson 🙂 Learn the Greek Verb “to sell” –> πουλάω, in present and future tense, as well as useful sentences, such as “it is sold” or “for sale” . If you prefer to watch […]
One of the most popular Greek songs, and one that almost every Greek can sing along to, is “Varka sto Gialo” (Boat on the Shore). At Omilo, language learning is always connected with culture. That’s why we regularly introduce our students to Greek singers, composers, and songs. And of course, we even dance to some […]
Experiencing Orthodox and Catholic Easter the same year! Yes, it is possible! Greek Orthodox Easter is celebrated by most Greeks, all over the world. But many people are also experiencing two different Easters in one family, depending on their cultural backgrounds.
When visiting Greece, it’s not only about delicious meals in cozy taverns and relaxing days at the beach (although… we highly recommend both ). Many travelers, especially our Omilo students, love to dive a little deeper: exploring ancient sites, attending concerts, or even experiencing a live theatre performance under the Greek sky. And here comes […]
It’s not always sunny… even in Greece, we have our rainy days! And of course, no Greek moment is complete without music to match the mood. For a day like this, listen to the beautiful rebetiko song «Πέφτουν της βροχής οι στάλες» (“Raindrops are falling”), composed by Vassilis Tsitsanis and sung by Sotiria Bellou.
Easy Greek Stories podcast -no.38 If you are at an intermediate level in Greek, then boost your Greek listening skills with the Omilo Podcast. It also helps you learn common everyday Greek vocabulary and life situations in Greece. In this podcast you can listen to every story first at a slow reading pace, followed by […]
Boost Your Greek and Learn Greek by Listening, Reading, and Practising (A1–A2 levels) Learning a new language is an exciting and rewarding experience, especially when you can see your progress and enjoy the process. Greek is no exception, although it might be a bit harder than learning other European languages. At beginner level, the key […]
