Mikis Theodorakis (1925-2021), is one of the most important Greek composers known abroad. He has composed thousands of Greek songs, (mostly Laika and Entechno style), symphonic music, music for operas, ballet, and chamber music, etc.. To read more about his life and career, click here.
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 “Προσπαθώ” If you prefer to watch and […]
The “Easy Greek Stories” podcast – Episode 15 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 […]
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 […]
For many Greek language learners, Greek music is the reason why they started learning Greek. Music is a fun and interesting way to learn the language. You can listen at any time of the day and the lyrics can help you to expand your vocabulary, but also make you feel closer to Greece and the […]
From the FIX Brewery to the museum of Contemporary Art in Athens. You might wonder how that is possible. Let’s have a look at the history of the Fix beer, as well as its own building in center Athens!
The “Easy Greek Stories” podcast – Episode 14 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 […]
How to say “I see/ I watch” in Greek. Learn the present and future form of this verb Since it is very useful to be able to say “I see”, “I will see” or “I do not see it”, here below, we will explain the verb “βλέπω” in present and future tense If you prefer […]
Contemporary and popular Greek Sculptures can be found in many places in Greece. However, most visitors are usual more familiar with ancient Greek statues, but what about modern Greek art? Greece has many known artists and sculptors, also internationally known. Let’s discover more about the installations and sculptures by artists Varotsos and Zongolopoulos in Athens, […]
If you are looking for a contemporary Greek movie, then Worlds Apart is a movie we can recommend. Watching films in Greek is a fun way to spend an evening at home and improve your Greek listening skills at the same time. At Omilo, we often organise film nights during the 1- and 2-week Greek […]
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