How To Ask For Something In Greek ? There are two verbs you can use! For any Greek language learner, memorizing verbs and learning to conjugate them correctly, is one of the first things you need, in order to make a correct Greek sentence. The two Greek verbs that many Beginners and even Intermediate students […]
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.
Greek songs which also became international hits, are more than you might think! However, few people today realize that some classic songs were actually written by Greek composers, When you regularly visit, you definitely have understood that music plays a very important role in the life of Greeks. In joy and sorrow, Greeks sing. And […]
The Great Chimera is a Greek Novel, which is worth it to discover, by reading it in Greek, or otherwise the translation in another language. This Greek novel is written by M. Karagatsis and is considered a modern Greek classic. It tells the story of a young French woman, Marian, who falls in love with […]
A crossword related to Greek Mythology is another way to learn Greek. Learning Greek is a hobby for life, so from time to time you have to find fun and new ways of learning to keep yourself motivated. So, if you reached an advanced level in the Greek language, you might also try a crosswords […]
When Greek cinema meets Greek literature the result is usually excellent. The movie ‘Little England’ , directed by Pantelis Voulgaris and based on the book by author Ioanna Karystiani, was released in December 2013.
Greek Fish Roe Salad – taramosalata, is a Greek appetizer/dip made from tarama; the salted roe (fish eggs) of cod or grey mullet mixed with olive oil, lemon juice, and a base of bread or potatoes.
Experiencing Orthodox and Catholic Easter the same year, is possible! Greek Orthodox Easter is celebrated by most Greeks, all over the world. But many people are also experiencing two different Easters in one family, depending on their cultural backgrounds.
How to travel to Syros island, from Athens or Mykonos? Because Omilo organizes Greek Language and Culture courses on the island of Syros during the summer months, this is a question many Omilo students are asking us frequently. First of all, if you looking for a 1- or 2-week course during summer, then click below […]
Kathara Deftera, or Clean Monday is an important day for Greeks. We celebrate the end of the Carnival and the beginning of fasting which leads to Easter (forty days later). The name comes from the adjective “katharos”=clean. This day is also called “Koulouma”.
