On January 6th, Greeks celebrate “Ta phota” or “Theofania” or “Epiphania”, which stands for the Baptism of Christ in the Jordan River. It is a very important Greek celebration and it is the last one of the 12-day celebration period, which starts on Christmas.
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 […]
Do you like Greek music? Σας αρέσει η ελληνική μουσική; Maybe this is not an easy question to answer, since there are so many different genres of Greek songs and music. Ίσως να μην είναι τόσο εύκολο να απαντήσετε σε αυτή την ερώτηση, αφού υπάρχουν πολλά είδη ελληνικής μουσικής. You might like one particular genre, […]
If you are looking for a contemporary Greek movie, then Worlds Apart is a movie we can recommend. Watching films in Greek is a fun way to spend an evening at home and improve your Greek listening skills at the same time. At Omilo, we often organise film nights during the 1- and 2-week Greek […]
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. […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
The Town of Livadia Located in Central Greece, about 130 kilometres northwest of Athens, Livadia (Λιβαδειά) is a charming town where history, nature, and everyday Greek life come together. Built around the picturesque Krya Springs and the river Erkyna, visitors can stroll beneath centuries-old plane trees, discover traces of its ancient past, and enjoy a […]
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.
