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The National Archaeological Museum Of Athens

The Acropolis Museum might be the museum that most people know when they visit Athens, but the National Archaeological Museum of Athens is the largest archaeological museum in Greece and contains the richest collection of findings from Greek antiquity worldwide. Click below to read the article in Greek and listen to the audio

How To become A Teacher In Greece

“How to become a teacher in Greece”, is something our students often ask. Every country has a different educational system. The process of becoming a teacher can also vary greatly per country,  both for primary and secondary education.  When students book an Greek course  with Omilo, the are always impressed with our excellent team of […]

A Popular Greek song by M. Theodorakis

A Popular Greek song, which most Greeks can sing along,  is for sure “Varka sto Gialo” – (Boat on the shore.) Dive into the enchanting world of Greek music with this beloved song composed by Mikis Theodorakis. This timeless masterpiece has garnered a special place in the hearts of Greeks and music enthusiasts worldwide. And […]

Learning Greek songs and singing along :-)

Learning Greek songs is always a popular activity during the 1- and 2 week  Omilo  courses. There is a reason why we named our Greek Programs “Omilo Greek Language and Culture“, back in 1996! There is no language without culture, and at Omilo the culture is as important as the language! One of the activities […]

Contemporary Greek Art and Sculptures in Greece

Contemporary Greek Art and Sculptures can be found in many places in Greece. However, most visitors are usual more familiar with ancient Greek statues and sculptures.  So, what about discovering some contemporary Greek art? Greece has many known artists and sculptors, also internationally known. Contemporary Greek sculptures in Greece Some well known names and art […]

Ano Syros – A Journey through History and Culture

Visiting Ano Syros is like a journey through History and Culture. When you visit the island of Syros, do not miss the opportunity to go for a beautiful walk, and witness some traditional Cycladic architecture.  Just a ten-minute taxi or bus ride to Ano Syros, from the capital and the port of the island, Hermoupolis. […]

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How to make Greek frappe – the delicious ice-coffee

Do you know how to make Greek frappe? During warm and sunny days and especially in spring and summer, Greeks prefer to drink the cold coffee instead of the warm  coffee. There are many versions, but the easiest to make yourself at home, is the “frappe” Also Omilo students usually love to drink frappe, and […]