When you start learning Greek, one of the verbs you will use often is “μιλάω” (“milao”), which means “to speak or to talk”. For example, the following sentences might be very useful to know, when you travel in Greece: “δεν μιλάω καλά ελληνικά” = “I do not speak Greek well”. “μιλάτε αγγλικά;” = Do you […]
« Énan moussaká, parakaló » This is how Omilo students attending Greek courses in Greece order one of their favorite Greek dishes. When you visit Greece, you will definitely enjoy Greek cuisine and Greek food culture. Moussakas is the symbol of Greek cuisine, a dish you can find in most taverns in any season. Learn its history and […]
It is nearly Christmas and preparations have begun. We decorate our house, and we buy or make sweets. During the Christmas Holiday Season, there are two kinds of cookies you can buy or taste all over Greece: melomakarona and kourabiedes. Maybe you would like to bake those delicious cookies yourself, and get into a Greek […]
Every summer since 2005, Omilo organizes Greek Language and Culture Courses on Syros, one of the Cyclades Islands. Located close to each other, their beautiful landscapes, bright Aegean sun, clean blue waters and cosmopolitan vibes make them an ideal summer destination. To top this off, the local cuisine of Cyclades is very versatile and delicious. […]
On May 2nd, 2020, we wrote an update email, on how Omilo is dealing with the corona crisis, as well as the situation in Greece. We also suggested to our students, from all over the world, to write their “story”, on how they deal with the corona months, at home. We are happy many students […]
Watching TV can be a relaxing as well as fun way to practise your listening skills and learn new vocabulary. This is why we would like to introduce you to a popular Greek comedy series called Στο Παρά 5 (Sto Para Pente; =at five minutes to… which in Greek also means “in the nick of […]
One of your main purposes while learning Greek is to understand Greeks or to be able to communicate in Greek. The verb ‘to understand’ in Greek might seem a long word, but it’s one of the first verbs you will learn in order to specify your degree of comprehension or to declare if you understand […]
Who could imagine in March 2020, that the whole world would go to « lockdown » due to the Corona Covid-19 virus, and when traveling many times a « quarantine » is requested? All this belonged to history, most of us thought… or the younger generation probably never heard of the word « quarantine » before. S0 let’s see how the […]
What does it mean to have a Greek mother or a Greek mother-in-law? In the video below you might get an idea 😊 Listen to which Greek expressions she uses, and learn the everyday Greek language! (on the cup you see on the photo above, it writes: When you say to your mother « I am […]
Have you ever attended a Greek wedding or have you heard a Greek wedding song? As probably in every country, every wedding is different; you can find various wedding customs, traditions, and songs, depending on the family and its roots and/or beliefs.
