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 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.
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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!
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.
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
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. Weiterlesen
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?
What about listening to a Greek Christmas carol, and/or sing along?
On December 24th, if you are in Greece, do not be surprised when children ring your doorbell early in the morning!
Τhe children go from house to house, singing about the birth of Jesus Christ, while holding their small metal triangles.
Open them the door; it is believed to bring good luck into your home. And do not forget to give them some coins!
Θα θέλατε να ακούσετε τα ελληνικά χριστουγεννιάτικα κάλαντα ή να τα τραγουδήσετε κι εσείς μαζί;
Στις 24 Δεκεμβρίου, αν είστε στην Ελλάδα, μην ξαφνιαστείτε όταν νωρίς το πρωί τα παιδιά χτυπήσουν το κουδούνι της πόρτας σας!
Τα παιδιά πηγαίνουν από σπίτι σε σπίτι και τραγουδάνε για τη γέννηση του Ιησού Χριστού, κρατώντας τα μικρά μεταλλικά τους τρίγωνα.
Ανοίξτε τους την πόρτα. Θεωρείται πως φέρνουν τύχη στο σπίτι. Και μην ξεχάσετε να τους δώσετε μερικά κέρματα!
If you are not in Greece, but you would like to hear it, then watch the video below.
That way, you can listen to it as many times as you want 🙂
But before you sing along, let’s do a small Greek listening exercise first!
Listen to the song on the video, and fill out the missing words in the exercise, which you can find under the video!
H δασκάλα η Εύα, θα τραγουδήσει για εσάς ώστε να μπορέσετε να ακούσετε τα κάλαντα όσες φορές θέλετε!
Μπορείτε να τραγουδήσετε μαζί με την Εύα αλλά ας κάνουμε μία μικρή ακουστική άσκηση πρώτα!
Ακούστε το τραγούδι στο βίντεο και συμπληρώστε τις λέξεις που λείπουν στην άσκηση που βρίσκεται κάτω από το βίντεο!
The Greek alphabet is unique and special. It has survived thousands of years without significant changes.
From the times of Omiros and Platonas, in Byzantine and Kavafis, it ended up in our times with barely any changes to it.
The Omilo teachers are happy to help you learning this beautiful Greek Alphabet!
And by the way, it is much easier than it might look.
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Greek etymology, is something we often use in our Greek lessons.
But this time, we will use it to explain you a bit more about why we chose the name „omilo“ or “ ομιλώ“.
„Omilo Greek Language and Culture“ was founded in 1996, so we are around for many years 🙂 Even longer than „google“ ! 🙂
And …in case you were wondering…
“Omilo” or „ομιλώ¨, actually is a verb and means “I speak”!
Because at Omilo, we really try to focus on „speaking Greek“!
If you already know some Greek, then you now might wonder: Why “omilo“ (ομιλώ) and not “milao” (μιλάω)?
Well, both verbs mean „I speak“, but the latter is more used in the everyday Greek language, so you will hear it more.
Careful; when you pronounce „omilo“, make sure you stress the LAST O, since also there is the stress in the verb; ομιλώ
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