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Easy Greek Stories Podcast #36 – At the hairdresser!

Easy Greek Stories podcast -no.36

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 the same story, narrated at a normal Greek native speaking pace, as well as an extra vocabulary list at the end.

Every 2nd month one new Greek story. And it is free!
(Note: this podcast is not a Greek course and the episodes don’t follow a step-by-step grammar or difficulty sequence.)

Listen to story #36 on various Podcast channels listed below.

Story 36; Στο κομμωτήριο – At the hair dresser.

In this episode, Myrto reads a story about a foreigner going for a haircut in Greece, and experiencing something she did not expect!

Author story, Podcast script +  Notebook content & design ; Maya Andreadi
Video montage +  proofreading and grammar; Myrto Yfanti
Podcast narrator;  Myrto Yfanti
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Easy Greek Stories Podcast #35 – A life with… earthquakes!

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 the same story, narrated at a normal Greek native speaking pace, as well as an extra vocabulary list at the end.

Every 2nd month one new Greek story. And it is free!
(Note: this podcast is not a Greek course and the episodes don’t follow a step-by-step grammar or difficulty sequence.)

Listen to story #35 on various Podcast channels listed below.

Story 35;  Μια ζωή με… σεισμούς!  A life with… earthquakes!

In this episode, Eva reads a story about a mother with child experiencing an earthquake in Athens. 

Author story, Podcast script +  Notebook content & design ; Maya Andreadi
Podcast narrator;  Eva Christodoulou
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Learn the Greek verb “to sleep” in Greek + Video

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 (I am sorry/ I am sad),
θυμάμαι (I remember),
φοβάμαι (I am afraid/ scared),

and you can also find those verbs in our YouTube language videos list.

So those verbs actually belong to the “passive verb” category.

Not sure what the difference is between an active and passive verb?
Then click here for more explanations

Good news!
Only these 4 verbs belong to this B2 category, so  verbs ending on -άμαι .
The conjugation of those 4 verbs therefore is the same.

If you prefer to first watch and listen to the video, then click here

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A Greek Movie About Eftihia Papagianopoulou – The Greek Female Lyricist

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 understanding of Greek culture and enrich your vocabulary.

Click here to read the article in Greek

Who Was Eftihia Papagiannopoulou?

Eftihia Papagiannopoulou (1893–1972) was one of the most important female figures in the Greek music scene. She wrote lyrics for hundreds of laika and rebetika songs, many of which remain popular today and are still performed in tavernas, concerts, and festivals all over Greece.

She was born in Aydin, near Smyrna (modern-day Izmir) in Asia Minor, and fled to Greece after the destruction of Smyrna in 1922. Arriving in Athens with her two daughters, she would eventually become a beloved, though often underrecognized, figure in Greek music history.

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Greek Expressions; “See you!” and “We will see!”

The Greek Expressions for “See you” or “We will see” are used on a daily basis, but….
Don’t mix them up in Greek! 

Ever had that awkward moment when you confidently say something in Greek… and your Greek friend gives you that look?
Yeah — we’ve all been there.

Today’s Greek lesson is all about two tiny expressions that sound similar but mean totally different things.
They’re both super common, and if you’re visiting Greece, you’ll hear them all the time.

But warning: mixing them up is a classic Greek learner’s blooper! Let’s fix that today

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Easy Greek Stories Podcast #34 – Metsovo; Vlach Hospitality and Adventures

Easy Greek Stories podcast -no.34

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 the same story, narrated at a normal Greek native speaking pace, as well as an extra vocabulary list at the end.

Every 2nd month one new Greek story. And it is free!
(Note: this podcast is not a Greek course and the episodes don’t follow a step-by-step grammar or difficulty sequence.)

Listen to story #34 on various Podcast channels listed below.

Μέτσοβο: Βλάχικη φιλοξενία και περιπέτειες | Metsovo; Vlach hospitality and adventures. 

In this episode, Sophia reads a story about a winter holiday in Metsovo, going for skiing, and discovering the Vlach dialect. 

Author story, Podcast script +  Notebook content & design ; Maya Andreadi
Video montage +  proofreading and grammar; Myrto Yfanti
Podcast narrator;  Sophia Devetzi Read more

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Learn the Greek verb “I can” in past tenses + Video

Learn the Greek verb “I can”, I could…and start making sentences!

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 “μπορώ” is a verb of the B2 category,
just like
προσπαθώ,
αργώ,
οδηγώ
etc..

and you can also find those verbs in our YouTube language videos list.

For more information and grammar about those verbs, take a look at this ebook

Greek verbs B category

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The verb “to go”, along with useful phrases

Ready to learn the Greek verb “to go” and pick up some easy, everyday expressions along the way?

Greek might seem challenging at first, with its rich grammar, long words, tricky spelling, and an accent on every word with more than one syllable.
It also has a vast vocabulary and many idiomatic expressions.

But don’t worry!
There’s a bright side: Greek also has plenty of simple, practical things you can learn and start using right away.
So, let’s dive in and explore the verb “to go” and how to use it in daily conversations. Read more

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Easy Greek Stories Podcast #33 – Strays in Athens; three stories

Easy Greek Stories podcast –  About stray dogs in Athens

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 the same story, narrated at a normal Greek native speaking pace, as well as an extra vocabulary list at the end.

Every 2nd month one new Greek story. And it is free!
(Note: this podcast is not a Greek course and the episodes don’t follow a step-by-step grammar or difficulty sequence.)

Listen to story #33 on various Podcast channels listed below.

Αθήνα και αδέσποτα: Τρεις ιστορίες
Strays in Athens: three stories

In this episode, Myrto reads for you three stories about stray dogs in Athens, and their adventures

Author story, Podcast script +  Notebook content & design ; Maya Andreadi
Video montage +  proofreading and grammar; Myrto Yfanti
Podcast narrator;  Myrto Yfanti
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Greek Podcast Story – A Magical Greek Christmas

Do you want to improve your listening skills, while learning more about Greek culture?
Then here is a Greek Podcast story for you!

Μαγικά Χριστούγεννα: Από τη Σουηδία στο Ναύπλιο.

A Magical Christmas: From Sweden to Nafplion 

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