Learn How To Cook Greek Soutzoukakia!
Do you like Greek food? What about cooking a popular Greek dish yourself? Let’s learn how to cook Greek soutzoukakia ! Below the recipe for a tasty dish from Greece’s great culinary tradition?
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Ano Syros – A Journey through History and Culture
Visiting Ano Syros is like a journey through History and Culture. When you visit the island of Syros, do not miss the opportunity to go for a beautiful walk, and witness some traditional Cycladic architecture. Just a ten-minute taxi or bus ride to Ano Syros, from the capital and the port of the island, Hermoupolis. […]
How to make Greek frappe – the delicious ice-coffee
Do you know how to make Greek frappe? During warm and sunny days and especially in spring and summer, Greeks prefer to drink the cold coffee instead of the warm coffee. There are many versions, but the easiest to make yourself at home, is the « frappe » Also Omilo students usually love to drink frappe, and […]
Greek verbs “πίνω” and “πεινάω” – I drink and I am hungry!
The Greek verbs Greek verbs “πίνω” and “πεινώ” ( I drink and I am hungry) are verbs you hear on a daily basis, but might be a bit confusing for you. Those two verbs are conjugated differently, since they belong to different verb categories.
Greek Rebetiko Song – Vassilis Tsitsanis
A Greek Rebetiko song by Tsitsanis, brings us some decennia back in time, but stays also very contemporary. Greeks, whenever they were facing difficulties, which is still something happening very often, have found a way to overcome and even to celebrate! The following Rebetiko song, by known composer Vassilis Tsitsanis, is an example of how […]
Learn Greek wishes, for celebrations and social occasions
Learning Greek wishes for celebrations and social occasions is always fun. If you have ever participated in a Greek Easter celebration, wedding, baptism or name day party, you have definitely noticed that there are specific wishes to be used for every occasion. Our students practice those wishes very regularly, not only during a course in […]
Syros Island : Greek Culture, Greek music and learning Greek!
Since 2005 Omilo welcomes every summer many students from all over the world on the island of Syros. Our students have three things in common: they love Greek culture, they want to learn the Greek language and they want to explore the « real Greece ». For that reason, we chose to organize our summer courses in Syros.
Greek Proverbs in Everyday Conversations – with Videos & Audio | Omilo
How To Use Greek Proverbs in Everyday Conversations? Proverbs are popular sayings that provide nuggets of wisdom. Every culture and language has a collection of those. They illustrate how people within this culture think and are often influenced by its history. The Greek word for ‘proverbs’ is ‘οι παροιμίες’. Οι παροιμίες είναι σύντομες εκφράσεις που […]
Greek tradition: a bracelet for spring and the month of March!
If you like Greek traditions, then read more about the bracelet for the month of March; The « Marti bracelet » or just “Marti” is an ancient custom for the beginning of Spring. It is believed it dates back to ancient Greece and it is known all over the Balkans.
Yiannis Ritsos: The Life and Work of The Great Greek Poet
Yiannis Ritsos is one of the most famous and internationally acknowledged Greek poets, with many of his works having been translated and published in many languages. He worked tirelessly and his output was enormous; he has published more than one hundred poems and poetry collections as well as some novels, plays, articles, and translations. Today, […]
