An intensive Greek language course in Athens is ideal to improve your knowledge of the Greek language and practice to speak Greek, while discovering this fascinating capital of Greece at the same time. After completing an intensive program, you will feel much more self-confident when using the Greek language and will be motivated to start communicating in Greek. The morning classes focus on vocabulary, grammar and speaking exercises, while the afternoon activities are the perfect opportunity to put the theory into practice. Moreover, you get to see Athens from a local point of view.
Starting date | Ending date | Total hours | Levels | Price |
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TUESDAY 29/10/2024 | SUNDAY 03/11/2024 (Monday 28/10 is a National Holiday in Greece) | 18+4 | All (see schedule below) | €720,00 |
MONDAY 25/11/2024 .. | SATURDAY 30/11/2024 (FULLY BOOKED, except of Adv1 level) | 18+4 | All (see schedule below) | €720,00 |
TUESDAY 04/03/2025 | SUNDAY 09/03/2024 (Monday 03/03 is a National Holiday) | 18+4 | All (see schedule below) | €720,00 |
MONDAY 17/03/2025 | SATURDAY 22/03/2025 | 18+4 | All (see schedule below) | €720,00 |
SUNDAY 27/04/2025 | SATURDAY 03/05/2025 (Thursday May 1st is a national holiday and free day for all) | 18+4 | All (see schedule below) | €720,00 |
teaching schedule:
10.00 -13.00 classroom + 13.15-14.15 (lunch or lecture) for BEG2, INT1, INT2
OR
14.30 – 17.30 classroom + 13.15-14.15 (lunch or lecture) for BEG1, ADV1, ADV2
* for the exact programme of the 1-week courses in Athens, read the info below
How the course starts?
Students for the morning classes (depending on the level) are welcomed in the
Maroussi school (North Athens) on the indicated arrival date at 10.00.
Students for the afternoon classes (depending on the level) are welcomed at the school at 13.00.
You will be asked to take a brief placement test after your registration,
or on the first school-day, so that we can determine the level that is best for you.
At 13.15 on the first day , you are invited to enjoy a tavern lunch in Maroussi (included in the course price).
This way you will get to know the other participants and teachers and learn some more daily Greek vocabulary!
During the lunch we will also inform you about the afternoon activities and cultural program during the next days.
The course materials will be given to you by Omilo and are included in the price.
The Omilo teachers are qualified and very experienced,
and the small size of the groups (max. 5) enables them to consider the individual wishes and needs of the participants.
Omilo knows that having fun is an essential part of learning. It’s when you are happy and relaxed that you are most able to begin using what you have learned in class in a natural way. Therefore Omilo organizes, in addition to the intensive Greek classes in the morning, various social and cultural activities during the afternoons.
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(! Fees do not include : travel expenses, travel insurance, accommodation, extra meals, …).
There are 6 course days; Normally courses are scheduled from Monday till Saturday, but due to National Holidays, we needed to make some changes.
exceptions;
the 29th October and March 4th courses —->- from Tuesday till Sunday
the 28th April course goes from Monday till Sunday, (because May 1st is a national holiday, without lessons)
There are 6 days with lessons;
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Are you struggling to read the Greek alphabet? How would you feel when you could read a Greek menu-card, street names, placenames, the destination of a bus, etc…? When you know to read Greek, you also know exactly how every word is pronounced. You will probably already recognize a lot of the letters since most European languages use Greek letters in mathematics, science etc. And by the way, also the word “alphabet” comes from the first two Greek letters in the Greek Alphabet, “alpha” and “beta”. At Omilo, we offer 3 courses, to learn to read and write the Greek Alphabet, as well as learning your first sentences in Greek In this short course, you will learn how to write, read and pronounce the Modern Greek alphabet together with your teacher. (three times 1 hour) While practicing the alphabet, you will also learn easy daily vocabulary, small sentences and how to present yourself in Greek. On top of that, you will also receive the Alphabet eBook with videos, which you will have as a guide, any time, any place. After completing this course, you will feel more comfortable in Greece and take joy in learning and reading more words every day. Your holiday in Greece will be much more fun and interesting. So what are you waiting for?
Reading, writing or pronouncing Greek is not as difficult as it might seem.
However, if you prefer to learn together with a teacher, we are here to help you
You can take the alphabet course through:
Or purchase your multi-media eBook, and learn by yourself! CLICK HERE
Students | Price |
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1 person | € 90,00 |
2 persons | €60,00/person |
This course is possible at flexible times from mid September till June. The course is not offered when the Omilo teachers are teaching intensive courses out of Athens (two weeks in April (Greek Easter Holidays), and during the months of July, August ).
The course is divided in three lessons.
Lesson 1 (1 hour) –
the multi-media eBook with videos will be sent to you some days before your lesson starts
With your teacher you can then practice ;
Lesson 2 (1 hour)
Lesson 3 (1 hour)
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.
These are the steps to follow:
1.After registration for the Alphabet course we will email you the payment details and arrange the time and date for your first Skype lesson. We will ask for your Skype user ID and will add your Skype ID to our Skype contact list.
2. Before the start of your first lesson, the payment corresponding to your agreement should be transferred to the Omilo bank account
After payment, you will receive the multi-media Alphabet eBook.
3. On the scheduled day and time for your lessons, your teacher will call you on Skype. 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!
4.When your first lesson finishes, you can discuss the time and date for the next lesson directly with the teacher . If you are on a strict program with limited time, and need to schedule all lessons from advance, this is also possible by email.
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.
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Learners of Modern Greek have the opportunity to obtain official recognition of their level of Greek language competence by sitting for an examination that is held annually, all over the world, in May. If you are interested to obtain this Greek certificate, you can book tailor-made private lessons aimed at preparing you for the Certificate of Attainment in Modern Greek exam. Together with your teacher, you will work on the reading, writing, listening and speaking skills that are required for the chosen Greek exam level (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 or C2). Depending on your needs and requests, Omilo will organize a program that will prepare you within the given time.
Students | Levels | Price (At the Omilo school in Athens) |
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1 person | All | €45,00/hour |
2 persons* | All | €60,00/hour |
Lessons are offered at our school in Maroussi (North-Athens) between the end of September and mid-May. We can also arrange exam preparation through Skype lessons.
* Two persons in one course have to be at the same level
Location: Athens, Lefkada and Syros
The “Individual Language and Culture Courses“ are offered to those who wish to start or improve their knowledge of the Greek language, while also joining in on the various cultural activities together with the group participants. Instruction takes place between 15.00 and 18.00.
You can opt for a 1-week or 2-week package “Greek language and culture”.
Hours/time | Total hours/package | Price | |
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1 week | 2 | 10 (5 teaching days) | €700,00 |
2 weeks | 2 | 18 (9 teaching days) | €950,00 |
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.
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 .
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.
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Greek online lessons are like a Greek private lesson, but online, with a native Greek teacher of Omilo.
Lessons are planned to fit your Greek language-learning needs. They can include any part of Greek you need help with: grammar, writing, Greek vocabulary, and of course also Greek pronunciation and conversation.
Students | Levels | Price | For exam preparation |
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1 person | All | €38,00/hour | €45,00/hour |
2 persons together * | All | €50,00/hour | €55,00/hour |
3 persons ** (you form your own group) | All | €55,00 /hour (see info below) |
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Greek courses at Omilo focus on all aspects of language learning: speaking, listening, reading and writing. During the online lessons the teacher will guide you through both vocabulary and grammar, keeping a balance between theory and practice. However, if you take a private online course and you wish to concentrate on a certain aspect of the language, this is of course possible. During the free 30 min trial lesson, you can discuss your level, goals and expectations with the teacher, who will design a personalized program accordingly.
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.
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:
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Greek private lessons, or one-on-one teaching makes it possible for you to learn the Greek language at your own pace. Whatever your need—be it preparing for a specific goal, focusing entirely on developing your speaking skills, or having flexible hours—we can design just the right course for you. A private Greek course at Omilo offers you tailor-made lessons according to your needs, interests and preferences. Let us know how much time you have, what your Greek language level is, your expectations, your learning style and your budget, and we will be happy to discuss with you a program that will suit your needs. If you are looking for an intensive learning schedule, you can have a look at the packages below.
Location: Athens, at the school in Maroussi (North Athens, and 300 meters from the Maroussi metro station)
Hours: Minimum 5h
When: At any time from October till mid July, except for periods when 1-or 2 week intensive courses are taking place in or outside Athens.
To know the exact dates and times when your lessons can take place, please contact us. After you inform us about your availability, we will look at the teachers’ schedules and send you our proposal.
Students | Price |
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1 person | €38,00/hour* |
2 persons** | €50,00/hour |
* More options and reduced prices in the intensive packages below (option A and B).
** 2 persons in one course have to be at the same level.
Location: Athens, at the school in Maroussi (North Athens, and 300 meters from the Maroussi metro station).
When: Between October and mid July (*)
(* due to our intensive 1-and 2-week courses, we do not have always teachers available for extra intensive weeks of private lessons. Therefore, please communicate first with us, to see if your desired time period/schedule will be available)
The “Intensive Individual Courses“ are offered to those who wish to start or perfect their knowledge of the Greek language in a brief period with an immersion program. These courses cater to work or study requirements as well as to cultural or professional needs.
Lessons are offered per week but can start on any weekday (for example Monday till Friday, or Wednesday till Tuesday, etc.). There are no lessons on Sunday. Times for these lessons can be arranged as needed. From four lessons per day, you will have two teachers.
Included for all packages: your course materials, coffee or tea.
Hours/weekday | Total hours/week | Total price/week | |
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Option A | 3 | 15 | €530,00 (You save €40,00) |
Option B | 4 | 20 | €700,00 (You save €60,00) |
Location: Athens, Syros
The “Individual Language and Culture Courses“ are offered to those who wish to start or improve their knowledge of the Greek language, while also joining in on the various cultural activities together with the group participants. Instruction takes place between 15.00 and 18.00.
You can opt for a 1-week or 2-week package “Greek language and culture”.
Hours/time | Total hours/package | Price | |
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1 week | 2 | 10 (5 teaching days) | €650,00 |
2 weeks | 2 | 18 (9 teaching days) | €900,00 |
Included: your course materials, tavern meal on arrival day, cultural activities organized during the specific intensive group course.
The activities take place after 18.00, so you will always have the possibility to join the group.
For group course dates and info about the cultural activities, click below
These packages are always for one person, it is not possible to share these packages with two or more people.
During our 1- or 2-week intensive courses in Athens, Lefkada and Syros, extra private tuition, if desired, is possible for those following the group course in the morning .Tuition takes place between 15.00 and 18.00.
Due to the busy schedule of our teachers during intensive courses, it is not possible to take more than 2 hours of private lessons per day.
Students | Price |
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1 Student | €45,00/hour |
2 Students | Not Possible |
Greek courses at Omilo help students develop all four language skills: speaking, listening reading and writing. During the lessons, the teacher will guide you in acquiring and practicing both vocabulary and grammatical structures, keeping a balance between theory and practice. “Speaking the language” is in general something our teachers try to focus on, unless you prefer a different approach.
Apart from learning the Greek language quickly and effectively, with a private course you can choose the topics, vocabulary, or grammar that interest you the most in order to achieve any specific objectives you may have for personal use or in your profession. You can of course discuss your goals and expectations with the Omilo teacher, who will personalize a program for you accordingly.
For regular private lessons in Athens (usually 1 or 2 times/weekly)
For the packages – intensive weeks of private lessons (more than 6 hours per week)
Private lessons are available for all language levels. The teacher adapts the course according to the language needs of each student. By visiting our language levels page, you will get a better idea about the differences between one language level and another. If you do not know your exact level, you can ask us to send you a test by email.
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Contact
info@omilo.com
t: [+30] 210 61 22 896