Mastiha, or “mastic” is a Greek product that comes from the mastic tree. The sticky secretion, the resin, has the color of old wax and might not seem very special, but it has become a product that is known and wanted all over the world. Mastic has not only a unique taste but it has […]
The “Easy Greek Stories” podcast – Episode 1 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 […]
The Greek Traditional Christmas Boat is very popular again since the last decade. Do you prefer a Christmas tree or a Christmas boat? (Greek text below) The decoration of the Christmas tree is not a Greek habit. It is said that the first Christmas tree in Greece was introduced and decorated by the Bavarian king […]
Did you ever celebrate Greek Christmas and New Year in Greece? Apart from other Christmas traditions, you will hear typical Greek carols all over the country: the “kalanta”. Greece is rich in music and depending on the geographical regions, there are different Christmas and New Year songs, using different instruments and rhythms.
Greek Traditional Christmas Cookies, are very popular and baked at most households in Greece. During the month of December Greeks are looking forward to buy, bake, eat or treat the typical Christmas sweets. One of the typical Christmas cookies you can find in every bakery, patisserie or household, are the “melomakarona”.
Antonis Remos is a popular Greek singer who has many fans in Greece, as well as fans among the Omilo students 🙂 For many years, Remos was also one of the Greek coaches of the popular TV show “The Voice”.
Greek Language and Culture courses 2022 – Flashback What a great season if Greek Language and Culture courses in 2022! We would like to thank all our students that joined the programs, as well as those purchasing the Omilo Publications, taking online lessons, supporting us on social media, writing thank you emails, etc… Ευχαριστούμε πολύ! […]
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre (SNFCC) in Athens is a must-see, during your next Athens visit. Who is Stavros Niarchos?
Learn a Greek verb and useful grammar; How to say “I try” in Greek? Learn the present and future form of this verb, as well as the Imperative form. Since it is very useful to be able to say “I try”, “I will try” or the imperative “TRY!”, here below, we will explain the verb […]
Already several years have passed, without Mikis Theodorakis… Mikis Theodorakis, the beloved and internationally known Greek composer, whose music and political life are also well-known abroad, died on September 2nd, 2021. He was 96. Theodorakis’ career, which started in his early years, produced a hugely varied body of work. He has not only composed symphonic […]
