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How to say “I try”  in Greek.
Learn the present and future form of this verb, as well as the Imperative form.

Since it is very useful to be able to say “I try”, “I will try” or the imperative “TRY!”,  here below, we will explain the verb “Προσπαθώ
If you prefer to watch and listen to the video first, then click here and listen to teacher Eva

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The “Easy Greek Stories” podcast – Episode 15

If you are at an intermediate level in Greek, then boost your Greek listening skills with the Omilo Podcast.  It also helps you learn common everyday Greek vocabulary and life situations in Greece. In this podcast you can listen to every story first at a slow reading pace, followed by the same story, narrated at a normal Greek native speaking pace, as well as an extra vocabulary list at the end.

(Note: this podcast is not a Greek course and the episodes don’t follow a step-by-step grammar or difficulty sequence.)

If you are more advanced, then also take a look at the Ultimate Listening eBook

Listen to story #15 on various Podcast channels listed below.

Story 15 ; Μια γλώσσα είναι γεμάτη εκπλήξεις.  A language is full of surprises

In this episode, Myrto reads for you the story about a German girl finding a job in tourism on the island of Kos, while learning Greek and adjusting to working with Greeks

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Already several years have passed, without Mikis Theodorakis…

Mikis Theodorakis, the beloved and internationally known Greek composer,
whose music and political life are also well-known abroad, died on September 2nd, 2021. He was 96.

Theodorakis’ career, which started in his early years, produced a hugely varied body of work.
He has not only composed symphonic music, music for operas, ballet, chamber music, but of course a great number of Greek songs.

Apart from his musical career, he is also remembered by Greeks for his stubborn opposition to postwar regimes and dictatorships.

He will be never forgotten.

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For many Greek language learners, Greek music is the reason why they started learning Greek. Music is a fun and interesting way to learn the language. You can listen at any time of the day and the lyrics can help you to expand your vocabulary, but also make you feel closer to Greece and the Greek culture.
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The “Easy Greek Stories” podcast – Episode 14

If you are at an intermediate level in Greek, then boost your Greek listening skills with the Omilo Podcast.  It also helps you learn common everyday Greek vocabulary and life situations in Greece. In this podcast you can listen to every story first at a slow reading pace, followed by the same story, narrated at a normal Greek native speaking pace, as well as an extra vocabulary list at the end.
If you are already more advanced, then take a look at our Ultimate Listening eBook

(Note: this podcast is not a Greek course and the episodes don’t follow a step-by-step grammar or difficulty sequence.)

 

Listen to story #14 on various Podcast channels listed below.

Story 14 ; Αξέχαστη περιπέτεια στο βουνό Όλυμπος.
An unforgettable experience on Mount Olympus

In this episode, Eva reads for you the story about a group of friends planning to climb the Mount Olympus, but not taking into account the weather…

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How to say “I see/ I watch”  in Greek.
Learn the present and future form of this verb

Since it is very useful to be able to say “I see”, “I will see” or “I do not see it”, here below, we will explain the verb “βλέπω” in present and future tense
If you prefer to watch and listen to the video first, then click here and listen to teacher Terpsi

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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 language and culture courses – because learning does not have to stop in the classroom! Watching a movie under the stars, while sipping a glass of wine, definitely feels like holidaying in Greece!

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The “Easy Greek Stories” podcast – Episode 13

If you are at an intermediate level in Greek, then boost your Greek listening skills with the Omilo Podcast.  It also helps you learn common everyday Greek vocabulary and life situations in Greece. In this podcast you can listen to every story first at a slow reading pace, followed by the same story, narrated at a normal Greek native speaking pace, as well as an extra vocabulary list at the end.

If you are at a more advanced level in Greek, then check  The Ultimate Greek Listening eBook

(Note: this podcast is not a Greek course and the episodes don’t follow a step-by-step grammar or difficulty sequence.)

Listen to story #13 on various Podcast channels listed below.

Η Sophie περνάει τέλεια στη λαϊκή αγορά!
Sophie has a great time at the weekly market!

In this episode, Eva reads for you the story about Sophie from Switzerland, living in Athens, and going regularly for her groceries to the weekly market.

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Omilo students attending a Greek course on the island of Syros usually take the opportunity to taste the traditional sweets of the island: loukoumi and halvadopita.
In the capital of Syros island,  Hermoupolis , you can see many shops selling these delicacies; so enjoy those little sweets along with your Greek coffee, or as a small treat with a glass of water.

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The “Easy Greek Stories” podcast – Episode 12

If you are at an intermediate level in Greek, then boost your Greek listening skills with the Omilo Podcast.  It also helps you learn common everyday Greek vocabulary and life situations in Greece. In this podcast you can listen to every story first at a slow reading pace, followed by the same story, narrated at a normal Greek native speaking pace, as well as an extra vocabulary list at the end.

If you are at a more advanced level, then also check the Ultimate Listening eBook

(Note: this podcast is not a Greek course and the episodes don’t follow a step-by-step grammar or difficulty sequence.)

Listen to story #12 on various Podcast channels listed below.

Πώς άλλαξε η ζωή του Φάνη μέσα σε 12 ώρες.
How Fanis’ life changed within 12 hours

In this episode, Myrto reads for you the story about Fanis and Dylan on the island of Milos, and how Fanis’ life changed in one day.  (You can listen to it as a seperate podcast, or you can listen to it as a “continuation of podcast 11)

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