Let’s learn A Greek Song for a New Haircut! Ένα ελληνικό τραγούδι για ένα νέο κούρεμα Did you know that Greeks love using wishes in everyday life? They will offer good wishes at almost any opportunity; at the start of a new month, a new week, or even when someone gets a new haircut! Curious […]
Autumn in Greece is full of surprises! Even though summer is probably the most popular season in Greece, for Greeks and non-Greeks, also autumn and winter have much more to offer than you might think! Since the Tourist Industry focuses on Greece as a typical country for summer holidays, not everyone knows that Greece is […]
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
Easy Greek Stories podcast -no.35 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 […]
It is summer, and a perfect time to sing songs, in Greek of course 🙂 It became a tradition for some years at Omilo; singing Greek songs together with teacher Eva. This summer one of the selected songs is Τόσα Καλοκαίρια (“So Many Summers”) Performer: Δάκης Composer: Μίμης Πλέσσας Lyricist: Λευτέρης Παπαδόπουλος The song was […]
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 […]
How to say “I sleep”, I slept…or I will go to sleep, in Greek? Speaking Greek correctly, without knowing how to conjugate a verb, is impossible. Every sentence has a verb, so one of the most important grammar aspects when you learn Greek, is ….learning verbs! The verb Κοιμάμαι is conjugated like the verbs λυπάμαι […]
The Zonaradikos is a traditional Greek dance from the region of Thrace in northeastern Greece, and it’s always a favorite among our Omilo students! During our intensive summer courses on the Greek islands, the Greek dance lesson is a highlight of the afternoon activities. Whether you’re eager to join in and learn the steps yourself, […]
If you’re learning Greek and love Greek music, the film Eftihia is a must-see! This moving biopic offers a unique opportunity to discover the life and legacy of one of Greece’s most influential female lyricists, Eftihia Papagiannopoulou. Watching this film is not only a great way to enjoy Greek cinema but also to deepen your […]
A Greek Parsley Dip is something you need to try! When we are on the island of Syros during the Greek summer courses, the Omilo team and students love to go for tavern meals, trying different local dishes. Today we would like to share a recipe with you ; a dip based on parsley.
