Greek Course on Lefkada island | 2-Week Group Lessons

A Greek course on Lefkada island is ideal for those who want to learn and especially speak Greek, while also enjoying a beautiful holiday in Greece, near the most amazing Greek beaches and a beautiful natural setting, the island of Lefkada is the perfect choice! Our interactive methods of teaching are made to satisfy communication needs for every level: during your  classes you can fully focus on improving your Greek language skills in small groups, and during the afternoons/evenings you can put the theory into practice.

Of course, learning Greek is also about getting to know the Greek culture and communicating with the locals. Therefor we propose several optional afternoon /evening activities, which are a perfect way to practice speaking Greek and learn more about the “real Greece”. Furthermore, the impressive natural beauty of Lefkada island offers many possibilities for relaxing walks and excursions.

About the course

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On the indicated arrival day, the Omilo team will welcome you at 19.00 in the Lefkada School, situated at the Agatha Pension in the village of Agios Nikitas, 10km north of the town of Lefkas. You will be introduced to the teachers and other participants and the program will be explained as well as all the options for activities or excursions. At around 20.00 all students are invited to a tavern meal in a local Greek tavern in Agios Nikitas, which is included in the course price. It is the perfect moment to get to know the other participants, talk to the teachers, taste Greek food and start communicating in Greek.

The following Monday your Greek classes will begin. On the first day of the course, students will be asked to take a quick placement test so that they can be put in the right class. The course materials will be given out during the course and are included in the price.

For the first week, you will have 6 days of classes: on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. On the first Thursday and 2nd Monday you will have no classes; thus, you will have an opportunity to explore the island, relax on the beach, learn your Greek vocabulary or participate in one of the activities on offer. During the second week you have four days of classes: on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

In addition to the intensive Greek lessons in the morning, various social and cultural activities during the afternoons (free of charge) are organized, during which you can also practice your Greek communication skills.

Useful information

Please also check the Course Terms and Conditions

What is included

• 10 teaching days
• Course materials
• One tavern meal (arrival day)
• Two Greek dance classes
• Guided hike to Milos Beach
• 2 x Lecture/game related to Greek culture or music
• Greek movie night
• The possibility of going (at an extra charge) on an additional excursion on Thursday.(free day)
  This will be discussed at the welcome meeting.

( ! Fees do not include: accommodation and extra meals, travel insurance, cancellation insurance,
travel tickets (boat, plane…) If you wish, we will book accommodation for you at the Agatha Pension,
where classes are also held. Please visit our Accommodation page )

Group info

• Our courses are intended for adults of 26+ years of age, including seniors, of every nationality and language level.
• Courses are never canceled.
• MORNING CLASSES; (BEG2, INTERMEDIATE levels)
  Small groups, maximum 7 students per class/language level (average size per class = 5)
  4 hours/day when there are 3 to 7 students per language level
  3 hours/day when there are 2 students per language level
  2 hours/day when there is 1 student in a language level
  for the same course fee
• AFTERNOON CLASSES ; (BEG 1  and ADVANCED levels)  (average size per class = 2-3)
  small groups; maximum 4 students per class
  3 hours/day when there are 2-4 students per language level
  2 hours/day when there is 1 student in a language level

Language levels

• There are 6 language levels possible
• If you want to learn more about what each language level means, please visit the Language Level Page.
• When registering for a course, you are asked to indicate your level and give us some extra information about the materials you have used, how much instruction you have already had, etc. However, since all participants speak various languages, have used different course materials in their countries or have studied with different teaching methods, we will ask you to take a brief placement test on the first day of the course in order to be sure about your level and assign you to the appropriate class.

Daily schedule for Beginners 2, Intermediate levels

• The course starts with an info moment & welcome dinner on Sunday (indicated arrival day) at 7 pm.
• Lessons take place from Monday till the next Friday, between 10.00 and 14.00.
  There are no classes on the first Thursday and the 2nd Monday
• There will be a teaching break of 30 minutes every day
• At least 6 afternoon activities will be offered. Most of the activities are for 1 ½ to 3 hours.

Daily schedule for the Beginners 1 and Advanced  language level

• You follow the entire program and cultural activities as the other group participants.
• Classes take place between 15.00 – 18.00
• You will have 3 hours/daily in a class of maximum 4 students,
  (or 2 hours/day when you are alone in the level)
• 10 teaching days
• There will be a break of 20 minutes every day
• At least 6-afternoon activities are offered. Most of the activities last from 1½ to 3 hours.

Location & additional info

• The classes takes place at the Agatha Pension, at 200 meters from the beach of the village of Agios Nikitas,
  which is situated 10 km north of the capital, Lefkas.
• On the Google map below, you can zoom in in order to see where the school is located.
• For information about Lefkada, travel info, and much more, please visit our Lefkada page.
• If you wish, we will book accommodation for you at the Agatha Pension, where classes are also held.
  Please visit our Accommodation page

• What our students write or say!

Greek Courses On The Island of Syros | 1-Week Group Lessons

For those who want to learn Greek or improve their Greek communication skills in combination with a fantastic cultural holiday, a one-week intensive course on the island of Syros is the perfect choice!
(there is also an option to join a 2-week course, which is even better for your Greek of course)

You will learn the basics of Greek or improve your Greek language skills at every level, with plenty of time left over for sightseeing, relaxing on the beach and exploring the island of Syros and its capital Hermoupolis.

Our interactive methods of teaching are made to satisfy communication needs for every level: during your classes you can fully focus on improving your Greek language skills, and in the afternoons / evenings you can put the theory into practice.
On Syros, you can easily practice your Greek with the locals.

Omilo also offers several free activities, during which you learn more about the “real Greece” and Greek culture.
The island of Syros is famous not only for its capital, Hermoupolis, but also for its rich history and the Aegean festival as well as other summer festivals and rebetiko music.

Of course, you can also relax on the beautiful beaches which are just seconds away from the course location.

Do not only take it from us! Click below to listen what our students, from various countries, say about their course.

Note; Omilo was founded in 1996 and organizes intensive summer courses on the island of Syros since 2005.
There are a lot of “testimonials” and it is impossible to show them all. However, if you are curious, and would like to have a better idea of what our students say during the last 5 years, then you can click here and find much more feedback on our YouTube channel.

About the course on Syros island

On the indicated arrival date (see above) of your course, the Omilo team will welcome you at 19.00 in the Syros School, situated at the Echo House in the village of Azolminos, 4km south of the port city of Hermoupolis.

You will be introduced to the teachers and other participants, and the program will be explained as well as all the options for the musical or theatre performances in Hermoupolis.
At around 20.00 all students are invited to enjoy a tavern meal in a local Greek tavern in Azolimnos; this is included in the course price. It is the perfect moment to get to know the other participants, talk to the teachers, taste Greek food and start communicating in Greek.

The following day your Greek classes begin. On the first day of the course, students will be asked to take a brief placement test which will help the team decide which class is best for you. The course materials will be given to you in class and are included in the price.

You will have six days of classes, ( Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and on Friday, Saturday, Sunday).
The last day of classes is on Sunday, finishing at 14.00. (The Beginners’ levels finish at 17.00)
On Thursday you will have no classes; thus, you will have an opportunity to explore the island, relax on the beach, study your Greek vocabulary or participate in one of the activities on offer.

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EXCEPTION; The August course starts on a Saturday, and ends on a Saturday!;
Lessons on  Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and  Thursday, Friday, Saturday ( Wednesday is a free day)
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Useful information

For the Terms and Conditions , click here

What is included

• 24 hours of classes, if your class has a minimum of 3 students (see below)
• 6 teaching days
• course materials
• One tavern meal (arrival day)
• One Greek dance class
• Guided walk in Hermoupolis
• Lecture/game related to Greek culture or music
•  In addition, you have the possibility of attending various concerts and performances (extra charge) during the Syros summer festivals, depending upon the dates of the course you have booked.

Group info

• These courses are intended for adults of 26+ years of age, including seniors, of every nationality and language level.
• 4 hours/day when there are 3 to 8 students per language level
• 3 hours/day when there are 2 students per language level
  2 hours/day when there is 1 student in a language level
  for the same course fee

Language levels

• There are six language levels possible (the average amount of language levels per course is between four and six)
• If you want to learn more about what each language level means, please visit the Language Level Page.
  When registering for a course, you are asked to indicate your level and give us some extra information about the materials you have used, how many courses you have already taken, etc. However, since the participants speak various languages, have used different course materials in their countries or have studied with different teaching methods, we will ask you to take a brief placement test on the first day of the course so that we can determine the class that is best suited to your needs.

Daily schedule

• Courses take place between 10:00 and 14:00 h for Beginners 2 till Advanced levels
  ( for Abs. Beginners and Beginners 1 levels; 15.00-18.00 h, see above)
• The last day of the course, classes finish at 14.00 or 18.00 (depending on level)
• There will be a break of 30 minutes every day
• At least 4 afternoon activities are offered. Most of the activities last from 2 to 4 hours.
• You will have six days of classes, on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and on Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
  The last day of classes is Sunday
• Thursday is a free day, so you have time to relax, go to the beach, or explore the island.

Location & additional info

• The course takes place at the Echo House, next to the beach in the village of Azolimnos,
  which is situated 4 km south of the capital city, Hermoupolis.
• On the Google map below you can zoom in in order to see where the school is located.
• For information about Syros, travel info, and much more, please visit our Syros Page.
• If you would like us to book accommodations for you, please visit our Accommodation Page.
• or click here for more TIPS RELATED TO ACCOMMODATION IN SYROS

About the course

After you take a placement test to determine your proficiency in the Greek language, the teacher will set up a personalized program to work on what is needed for the chosen Greek exam level. Usually this will be a mix of both vocabulary and grammar work. You will also be taken through various speaking and writing exercises designed to improve all your language skills. In addition, you will get the chance to work on previously administered written and oral exams and discuss them with your teacher.

Useful information

Registration for the Examination

The examination for the Certificate of Attainment in Greek is organized by the Center for the Greek Language of the Aristotelian University of Greece by order of the Greek Ministry of Education and Religion. The examination takes place every year between May 10 and May 20. The examinations are both oral and written.

Successful candidates at each level will receive an official Certificate of Attainment in Modern Greek. The Certificate can be a valuable asset for those seeking employment with European or other International companies.

All information about this certificate, the levels, the examination centers, examination materials, etc. can be found at www.greeklanguage.gr .

Good to know

• Minimum hours to book per contract: 10
• 1 teaching hour = 55 minutes
• The hours of every contract should be completed within 6 months after the contract date (the months July & August are not counted as we do not offer private lessons in Athens during this period).
• In case you need to cancel a scheduled lesson, you must inform your teacher by email, at the latest 24 hours before the scheduled time. In case you cancel later than 24 hours before the lesson, this lesson will be charged.
• Course materials: after your placement test, the teacher will inform you as to which book/materials will be needed and whether or not it is necessary to buy a textbook. All recommended textbooks can be found either online or at almost any bookshop in Greece.
• Exam Preparation is also possible through Skype lessons between October and May 15 (with the exception of the Greek Easter holidays in April). The fee is € 40/hour.

Language levels

When you decide to prepare for the exams to obtain the Certificate of Attainment in Modern Greek, you will be asked to take a proficiency test. This way we will be able to determine your current level in Greek.

Location & additional info

• Private lessons in Athens take place at our Maroussi school (North Athens)
• On the Google map below you can zoom in in order to see where the school is located. If you want to find easy directions as to how to reach the school, please visit the Maroussi School Location Page.
• For information about Athens, travel info, and much more, please visit our Athens page.

Useful information

Free Trial Lesson

As an online lesson with Skype or Zoom might be something you have not tried before, we offer a free trial lesson of 30 minutes. During this time, you can get to know your teacher, define your language level and talk about your goals with regard to learning Greek. After this free lesson, you can decide if you would like to start online lessons and discuss possible teaching dates and times.

Good to know

• Minimum hours to book per contract: 10
• One teaching hour = 55 minutes
• The hours of every contract must be completed within six months after the contract date.
• In case you need to cancel a scheduled lesson, you must inform your teacher by email, at the latest 24 hours before the scheduled time. In case you cancel later than 24 hours before the lesson, this lesson will be charged.

• If you are late for your lesson, the teacher will wait for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes the teacher will not stay online anymore, and your lesson will be charged.

How do Skype or Zoom lessons work?

Skype is software that enables conversations all over the world. Individuals and businesses use Skype on their PCs and devices to make free video and voice calls. Skype is free to download and easy to use. You can get Skype from the official Skype website.
Zoom is equivalent software for online lessons and meetings. You do not need to download it, but you will get an invitation link from you teacher by email.

Whether you would like to take a trial lesson first or you have already made an agreement with Omilo during one of your previous courses in Greece, these are the steps to follow:

1. After receiving your email or registration form, we will arrange a free 30-minute Skype lesson with your teacher. The free trial lesson is very casual. You don’t need to prepare for anything. The purpose is for the teacher and student to get to knowyour language level and  a little more about each other. It is a very relaxed online session. You will discuss:
   – your learning needs and goals
   – course content and materials
   – available teaching times
   – any questions you may haveHow to join the free trial lesson?
   
   By email we will arrange the time and date of the free trial online lesson. In case of Skype, we will ask for your Skype user ID and will add your Skype ID to our Skype contact list. On the scheduled day and time, your teacher will call you on Skype and you will be added to the Skype conversation. Make sure that your microphone and video are connected. Please login in to your Skype account 10 minutes before your lessons and stay online until your teacher contacts you.
   Enjoy your lesson!
2. If you have a good feeling about the trial lesson and you would like to start online lessons, you can discuss the time and date for the next lesson directly with the teacher and send us the online registration form as soon as possible. If you need extra time to think about signing up for online lessons, you can write us an email and send the registration form later on.
3. After receiving the online registration form, we will send you the confirmation letter and payment details.
4. Before the start of your first lesson, the payment corresponding to your agreement should be transferred to the bank account . (Omilo will ask you to pay for a minimum of 10 hours per agreement.)
5. Any necessary changes to subsequent teaching times can be discussed directly with your teacher.
6. Please note that you need a high-speed Internet connection. However, if the connection fails and you cannot connect again within the following 5 minutes, we will arrange another day to complete the lesson.