Greek Language Course in Athens – 1 week

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.

About the Greek Language course in Athens

Discover more with this video!

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.

Click here or on the photo below and listen to what our students say (from different countries)

Useful information

What is included

• 18 hours of Greek lessons in the classroom (per level)
  + 4 hours extra conversation/listening ;
• 1 tavern meal  with teacher on the first course day (lunch)
• 2 extra tavern meals with teacher –> conversation practice
• 2 lectures (in Greek and English) related to Greece and Greek culture –> listening
• Course materials
• Guided walk in Athens
• A visit to museum or concert (if available during your course. Entrance ticket not included)
• Coffee and tea during the breaks

(! Fees do not include : travel expenses, travel insurance, accommodation, extra meals, …).

Group info

• Courses are intended for adults of 26+ as well as seniors of every nationality and language level.
• Small classes, maximum of 5 students per class/language level
  (average size per class = 3)
• 3 hours/day when there are 2 to 5 students per language level
  2 hours/day when there is 1 student per language level (for the same course fee)
• Meals, lectures and cultural activities are for everybody

Language levels

• During this one-week Greek course, there are 3 language levels in the morning and 3 in the afternoon
• 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 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 before arriving in Greece (or on the first day of the course) in order to be sure about your level and assign you to the appropriate class.

Daily schedule

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;
March 4th course —->- from Tuesday till Sunday (March 3rd is national holiday)
April 28th course goes from Sunday till Saturday, (because Thursday May 1st is a national holiday, without lessons)

There are 6 days with lessons;

• 10.00 -13.00 (class lessons) + 13.15-14.15 (lunch or lecture)  for BEG2, INT1, INT2 levels
  AND
  14.30 – 17.30 (class lessons)  + 13.15-14.15 (lunch or lecture)  for BEG1, ADV1, ADV2 levels
• On 4 days, there will be  an organized lunch, museum visit or lecture about Greek culture (included)
• The last day of the course is Saturday (or Sunday), with ONLY classes.
• The course ends on Saturday (or Sunday) at 13.00 or at 17.30 (depending on the level)
• Group lessons are 50 minutes. There will be a break of 30 minutes every day.

Location & additional info

• The one-week Greek course takes 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 on how to reach the school, please visit the Marousi School Location Page.
• For information about Athens, travel info, and much more, please visit our Athens page.
• If you would like us to book accommodation  in Athens, then click on the links below for more tips.Where to stay in Centre Athens?Where to stay on North Athens, or close to the Omilo school?

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.