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Greek University Entrance Exams

Greek University Entrance Exams or Πανελλήνιες are taking place every year at the end of the school year, and it is a stressful period for many students as well as parents. Studying at a Greek state university might officially be “for free” for students, but there are some conditions to consider; The exams leading to […]

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How To Travel To Syros Island, From Athens Or Mykonos

How to travel to Syros island, from Athens or Mykonos? Because Omilo organizes Greek Language and Culture courses on the island of Syros during the summer months, this is a frequent asked question. First, for courses in Syros, check out the dates and availability For all the details and course dates of  the 1-week courses, […]

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Syros island and amazing Hermoupolis

Syros island and its elegant capital, Hermoupolis, hold a special place in the hearts of our teachers and students.Every summer since 2005, Omilo has been organizing Greek Language and Culture Courses on this beautiful Cycladic island, creating unforgettable experiences of learning, fun, friendship, and discovery. Over the years, Syros has become much more than a […]

Eftihia Papagianopoulou – The Greek Female Lyricist and “her movie”

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 […]

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Learning Greek Past Tenses; Aoristos and Paratatikos

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 […]