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Greek Etymology – Why we chose the name “Omilo” ?

Greek etymology, is something we often use in our Greek lessons.
But this time, we will use it to explain you a bit more about why we chose the name “omilo” or ” ομιλώ”.
“Omilo Greek Language and Culture” was founded in 1996, so we are around for many years 🙂 Even longer than “google” ! 🙂

And …in case you were wondering…

“Omilo” or “ομιλώ¨,  actually is a verb and means “I speak”!

Because at Omilo, we really try to focus on “speaking Greek”!

If you already know some Greek, then you now might wonder: Why “omilo” (ομιλώ) and not “milao” (μιλάω)?
Well, both verbs mean “I speak”, but the latter is more used in the everyday Greek language, so you will hear it more.

Careful; when you pronounce “omilo”, make sure you stress the LAST O, since also there is the stress in the verb; ομιλώ

Click here to read this article in Greek and listen to the Greek audio

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Easy Greek Stories Podcast #7 – A Magical Christmas

The “Easy Greek Stories” podcast – Episode 7

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 also take a look at the Ultimate Greek Listening eBook

Already 40 stories, and they are free!
(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 #7 on various Podcast channels listed below.

Μαγικά Χριστούγεννα: Από τη Σουηδία στο Ναύπλιο.

A Magical Christmas: From Sweden to Nafplion 

This story is about the magical Christmas of  Amalia in the beautiful city of Nafplion.

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How to say “I forbid” and “it is forbidden” in Greek + Video

How to say “I forbid” or “it is forbidden”  in Greek?
Learn the active and passive form of this verb

THIS PART OF GRAMMAR MIGHT BE CONFUSING, AND NEEDS SOME PRACTICE.

But do not worry, siga-siga!

When you learn Greek, a difficult part in grammar is the use of active and passive verbs.
Most students get confused, since it is not something you learn in other European languages.

So here below, we will explain the verb “to forbid” in its active form, as well as  “it is forbidden” in the passive form.
If you prefer to watch and listen to the video first, then click here

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Easy Greek Stories Podcast Episode 6 – Will the party take place?

The “Easy Greek Stories” podcast – Episode 6

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 in Greek, then take a look at the Ultimate Greek Listening eBook

Already 40 stories, and they are free!
(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 #6 on various Podcast channels listed below.
Θα γίνει το πάρτι; Will the party take place?

This story is about Vassiliki and Manos who moved to a new house in Athens and will organize a party.

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Easy Greek Stories Podcast Episode 5 – An unusual honeymoon

The “Easy Greek Stories” podcast – Episode 5

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 in Greek,then also take a look at the Greek Listening eBook

Already 40 stories, and they are free!
(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 #5 on various Podcast channels listed below.

Ένα περίεργο γαμήλιο ταξίδι
An unusual honeymoon

This story is about Leonidas and Matina, who travel to Crete for their honeymoon, and want to walk the Samaria gorge.

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11 Greek Proverbs in 1 Song

11 Greek Proverbs in 1 Song will not help you only to memorize Greek proverbs, but also learn a lot about the Greek language and culture. The song we present you today is called “Proverbs”. It was written in 1987 by Melina Tanagri. So with this song, you will have “killed two birds with one stone” (m’ énan sbáro dyó trigónia), as Greeks say.

 

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Easy Greek Stories Podcast episode 4 – A nice excursion to Livadia

The “Easy Greek Stories” podcast – Episode 4

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 looking for more advanced materials, then take a look at The Ultimate Greek Listening eBook

Already 40 stories, and they are free!
(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 #4 on various Podcast channels listed below.
Μια ωραία εκδρομή στη Λιβαδειά – A nice excursion to Livadia

This story is about Fotis, who grew up in Livadia, then studied and worked in Rhodos, and after many years visits Livadia again..

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A Greek traditional song ; Vassiliki

A Greek traditional song , Vassiliki, is at the same time a traditional dance ; the zonaradikos.  
The ideal combination to learn some Greek vocabulary, learn about Greek music, while enjoying a Greek line dance.
By listening to the song, or watching the video of the dance, most likely many of our students who attended a Greek Language and Culture course in Nafplion, Lefkada or Syros, will recognize it 🙂
After the Greek lessons in the morning, a Greek dance lesson and learning a Greek song, is the ideal relaxation and entertainment for the afternoon!

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Easy Greek Stories Podcast episode 3 – In The bookstore | Omilo

The “Easy Greek Stories” podcast – Episode 3

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 looking for more advanced listening materials in Greek, then take a look at the Ultimate Greek Listening eBook

Already 40 stories, and they are free!
(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 #3 on various Podcast channels listed below.
Στο βιβλιοπωλείο – In the bookstore

This story is about visiting a bookstore in downtown Athens…

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Easy Greek Stories Podcast Episode 2 – What day is it today?

The “Easy Greek Stories” podcast – Episode 2

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 looking for more advanced listening audio files, then take a look at our Ultimate Greek Listening eBook

Already 40 stories, and they are free!
(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 #2 on various Podcast channels listed below.
Τι μέρα είναι σήμερα;  What day is it today?

This story is about Orestis, a university student in Thessaloniki, mixing up the days…

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