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Fygame! Greek Language Book – Off we go to learn Greek! + AUDIO

Fygame! Φύγαμε για ελληνικά!  The Story Behind Omilo’s Greek Language Book

How do you keep improving your Greek after returning home from an intensive language course in Greece?

This was a question we often heard from Omilo students,  and it eventually led to the creation of «Φύγαμε για ελληνικά!» (Fygame gia Ellinika – Off we go to learn Greek!), our language book for intermediate learners of Modern Greek.

Written by experienced Omilo teachers Marina Braila, Konstantinos Oikonomou and the late Dora Stoimenidou,
the book is the result of many years of teaching Greek to adult students from all over the world.

Today, Φύγαμε για ελληνικά! is used not only by Omilo students, but also by teachers and schools teaching Modern Greek in different countries.

And now we have made a new video to give you a closer look inside the book!
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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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Learn the Greek verb ‚to do | to make‘ and useful sentences

How to say “I do” in Greek and other useful sentences with this verb?

One of the most important verbs that you need to memorize when starting learning Greek is the verb “κάνω” = I do or I make

It is an easy verb that we use in many everyday phrases. Below you will find some important expressions and some useful tips on how to use this verb.

Let’s have a look!

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A Rebetiko Song and a Grammar exercise

It’s not always sunny… even in Greece, we have our rainy days!

And of course, no Greek moment is complete without music to match the mood.

For a day like this, listen to the beautiful rebetiko song «Πέφτουν της βροχής οι στάλες»
(“Raindrops are falling”),
composed by Vassilis Tsitsanis and sung by Sotiria Bellou.
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Winter in Greece

Winter in Greece is never boring, and for those who thought that Greece is only a summer country, you couldn’t be more wrong :-).
Due to its varied nature and culture, Greece has to offer something in any season!
In general, we had a  a sunny and warm end of the year,  but we expect any moment the winter to start…
Better be prepared, and get your warm cloths ready…or start planning your winter trip to Greece!

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Autumn in Greece

Autumn in Greece is full of surprises!
Even though summer is probably the most popular season in Greece, for Greeks and non-Greeks, also autumn and winter have much more to offer than you might think!
Since the Tourist Industry focuses on Greece as a typical country for summer holidays, not everyone knows that Greece is more than only beaches and sea.
Here an introduction to different aspects of the beautiful Greek autumn.

Read this article in Greek and listen to the Audio

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Greek Vocabulary With A Song By Rena Morfi

Learning Greek vocabulary through music is not only useful,  it’s also a lot of fun!
Below, you can enjoy a beautiful and popular Greek song by Rena Morfi, while reading along with the lyrics.

So turn up the volume, sing along (even if it’s just the chorus!), and let your Greek improve.
One song at a time!

Click here to read the article in Greek

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Greek Songs Which Became International Hits | Omilo

Greek songs that became international hits are more than you might imagine. In fact, many world-famous melodies were originally written by Greek composers. This is  something that few people realize today.

If you have visited Greece or followed our blog at Omilo, you already know that music plays a central role in Greek life. Greeks sing in moments of joy and celebration, but also in times of sorrow. Music is not just entertainment,  it is a way to express emotions, tell stories, and connect with others.

Greek music offers an incredible variety of styles. There are traditional folk songs, the soulful sounds of rebetiko, popular laika songs, artistic entexna music, as well as modern rock and pop. This rich musical heritage has not only shaped Greek culture, but has also influenced audiences far beyond the Greek borders.

Let’s discover some Greek songs and composers whose music traveled around the world and became international successes.

Read this article in Greek

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The verb „to go“, along with useful phrases

Ready to learn one of the most useful verbs in Greek?

πάω = I go

With just this one verb, you can already say many things in everyday situations. Weiterlesen

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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 lucky enough to get the coin in their slice is considered especially blessed in the coming year! So maybe a nice Greek tradition to also try it with your family and friends back home?

Click here to read the article in Greek and listen to the Audio

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