A Greek song by famous Greek singer Machairitsas is also ideal to learn Greek vocabulary. Let’s enjoy beautiful Greek music, while improving your Greek. But just in case you do not know him… Who is Machairitsas?
On the first day of the New Year, many Greek homes welcome the year ahead by breaking open a pomegranate for good luck. This beautiful ritual is believed to bring health, prosperity, and abundance to the household. It is also common in Greece to exchange pomegranates (ρόδι), often made of metal, glass, or ceramic, as […]
There are many Greek Christmas and New Year Traditions in Greece! Here below you will find more information about those traditions. In the meantime, in order to improve your listening skills, you can click on the button below, where you will find the translation in Greek as well as the Audio
Petros Markaris is an author that is really loved by many students learning Greek, and not only! He mostly uses daily language and his stories are related to contemporary Greece.
Pork with celery and lemon sauce is a delicious and typical Greek dish. Many Greek households prepare it throughout the winter months, but did you know it can also be a wonderful alternative for your Christmas table? Its refreshing lemon aroma and tender meat create a festive yet lighter option compared to the traditional roast. […]
When we think about the Month of December in Greece, we usually think of winter and celebrations. Let’s learn more about a typical Greek December Month.
Who is Dionysis Savvopoulos? Dionysis Savvopoulos is one of Greece’s most influential musicians, since he sings, writes lyrics and composes his own songs. Born in Thessaloniki in 1944, he became known for blending Greek folk music with rock and poetic lyrics, creating a unique sound that marked the cultural awakening of the 1960s and 1970s. […]
The Acropolis Museum might be the museum that most people know when they visit Athens, but the National Archaeological Museum of Athens is the largest archaeological museum in Greece and contains the richest collection of findings from Greek antiquity worldwide. Click below to read the article in Greek and listen to the audio
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. […]
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 […]
