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5 Greek Love Songs and 1 Love Story!

Valentine day became the international day for romance, but in fact, any time of the year, is a good time, to listen to Greek Love Songs or a Love story! Do you agree? In general, Greeks are romantic! And this reflects in many love songs or real love stories… Let’s take a look…

Yiannis Ritsos: The Life and Work of The Great Greek Poet

Yiannis Ritsos is one of the most famous and internationally acknowledged Greek poets, with many of his works having been translated and published in many languages. He worked tirelessly and his output was enormous; he has published more than one hundred poems and poetry collections as well as some novels, plays, articles, and translations. Today, […]

We are looking for…

19/2/2024 We are actively looking for a Greek Language Teacher to join our team, and teach Greek as a foreign language, to adults. Application deadline: Sunday 3 March 2024 Teacher of Greek as a foreign language, to adults A teaching job at Omilo Greek Language and Culture means ; You have a passion for teaching […]

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Writing in Greeklish or using the Greek Alphabet?

The Greek alphabet is unique and special. It has survived thousands of years without significant changes. From the times of Omiros and Platonas, in Byzantine and Kavafis, it ended up in our times with barely any changes to it. The Omilo teachers are happy to help you learning this beautiful Greek Alphabet! And by the […]

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The Vasilopita-The Greek New Year Cake

The Vasilopita is a nice Greek Tradition , a special cake for the New Year. When cutting the cake into slices on New Year’s Day, Greeks will name each slice as they cut it, after everyone in the family and friends. Usually, also a coin is hidden in the bottom of the cake. Whoever is […]

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Learning A Greek Christmas Carol, And Singing Along

Would you like to listen to a Greek Christmas carol, and/or sing along? On December 24th, if you are in Greece, do not be surprised when children ring your doorbell early in the morning! Τhe children go from house to house, singing about the birth of Jesus Christ, while holding their small metal triangles.  Open […]