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Easy Greek Stories Podcast #21 – Stuck on a Greek island

Easy Greek Stories podcast –  Stuck on a Greek island
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 #21 on various Podcast channels listed below.

Story 21 ; Αποκλεισμένοι σε ένα νησί  |  Stuck on a Greek island

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Alkinoos Ioannidis: A Popular Greek Cypriot Composer and Singer

Alkinoos Ioannidis is a popular Greek Cypriot composer, singer and songwriter. He grew up in Cyprus but lives for many years in Greece.
Several Omilo students have been lucky to have seen him performing and singing in Athens, during their intensive Greek courses in Athens.

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Easy Greek Stories Podcast #20 – How does your life change when you retire?

Easy Greek Stories Podcast #20 – How does your life change when you retire?

If you are at an intermediate level in Greek, then you can 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.
Are you more advanced already? Then also check the Ultimate Listening eBook.


(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 #20 on various Podcast channels listed below.

Story 20 ; Πώς αλλάζει η ζωή σου όταν γίνεσαι συνταξιούχος;
How does your life change when you retire?

In this episode, Myrto and Sophia read for you a story about how Katerina’s life changes from a working mother, to a retiree, with a lot of free time, and…gossip!

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Greek grammar rules – when to write the την or τη?

Greek grammar rules – when to write the την or τη or δεν or δε ? It might be a bit complicated, without any reason.
In this article, we will explain to you when you should write the ” -ν” at the end of the articles ,
το(ν),  τ(ην), as well as with  δε(ν) and μη(ν)?

While learning Greek,  we suppose you have wondered what happens with the “-ν” at the end of the articles or in the words “δεν” and “μην”. Sometimes you see δεν, but you also see δε.. . etc.

Even if you have read the rules about when to write what, you still feel insecure or you can not remember what to write?

Well, in that case, do not worry! There is a solution ; Just put “-ν” everywhere!  So always write τον,  την, as well as  δεν and μην!
Easy!  😊

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Greek Verbs for Beginners – A, B1 and B2 Groups

Greek Verbs for beginners are usually the verbs belonging to the  A, B1 and B2 Groups. You will hear this terms regularly, when you start learning Greek grammar.
Because, let’s be honest, speaking Greek without knowing grammar or how to conjugate your verbs, is simply impossible!
A verb is a central element in a sentence because nearly every sentence requires a verb. And therefore it is of major importance to learn how to conjugate your verbs correctly in Greek,  if you want to be able to communicate in Greek.

Below an intro for Beginners starting to learn Greek, or a good repetition for those learning Greek with language apps, which do not explain the structure of Greek grammar.

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Easy Greek Stories Podcast #19 – Winter in Greece

Easy Greek Stories Podcast #19 – Winter in Greece

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 Easy Greek 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.
Are you more advanced already? Then also check the Ultimate Listening eBook.

Every 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 #19 on various Podcast channels listed below.

Story 19 ; Ο χειμώνας στην Ελλάδα είναι γεμάτος εκπλήξεις!
Winter in Greece, is full with surprises

In this episode, Myrto reads for you a story about how Florian experiences a winter with snow and cold in Athens, but nevertheless had a wonderful experience

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Easy Greek Stories Podcast #18 – What is in a Greek name?

The “Easy Greek Stories” podcast – Episode 18

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.

Are you more advanced already? Then also check the Ultimate Listening eBook.

(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 #18 on various Podcast channels listed below.

Story 18 ; Πώς είναι να έχεις ελληνικό όνομα;What Is In A Greek Name?

In this episode, Eva reads for you a story about how Greeks usually give names to their children, but times also change..


Podcast story script +  Notebook content & design ; Maya Andreadi
Podcast and Video montage + Notebook proofreading and grammar; Myrto Yfanti
Podcast narrators; Eva Christodoulou & Myrto Yfanti
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Greek Traditional Christmas Cookies – Melomakarona

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”.


Read this article in Greek and listen to the AUDIO

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Greek Song by Machairitsas, and Greek Vocabulary

A Greek song by Machairitsas is also ideal to learn Greek vocabulary.
Let’s enjoy beautiful Greek music,  while improving your Greek.
The song  “What do I ask for?” “Τι ζητάω;”, is a very known song, every Greek can sing along..
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Easy Greek Stories Podcast #17 – Greek dance with their arms

The “Easy Greek Stories” podcast – Episode 17

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.

(Note: this podcast is not a Greek course and the episodes don’t follow a step-by-step grammar or difficulty sequence.)

Are you more advanced already? Then also check the Ultimate Listening eBook.


Listen to story #17 on various Podcast channels listed below.

Story 17 ; Οι Έλληνες χορεύουν με τα χέρια τους!
Greeks dance with their arms!

In this episode, Myrto reads for you a story about two friends meeting on the island of Skiros, and going for Greek dancing on the village square.

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