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Easy Greek Stories Podcast #35 – A life with… earthquakes!

Easy Greek Stories podcast -no.35

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.

Every 2nd month one new Greek story. And it is 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 #35 on various Podcast channels listed below.

Story 35;  Μια ζωή με… σεισμούς!  A life with… earthquakes!

In this episode, Eva reads a story about a mother with child experiencing an earthquake in Athens. 

Author story, Podcast script +  Notebook content & design ; Maya Andreadi
Podcast narrator;  Eva Christodoulou
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Learn the Greek verb “to sleep” in Greek + Video

How to say “I sleep”, I slept…or I will go to sleep,
in Greek?

Speaking Greek correctly, without knowing how to conjugate a verb, is impossible.
Every sentence has a verb, so one of the most important grammar aspects when you learn Greek, is ….learning verbs!

The verb Κοιμάμαι is conjugated like the verbs

λυπάμαι (I am sorry/ I am sad),
θυμάμαι (I remember),
φοβάμαι (I am afraid/ scared),

and you can also find those verbs in our YouTube language videos list.

So those verbs actually belong to the “passive verb” category.

Not sure what the difference is between an active and passive verb?
Then click here for more explanations

Good news!
Only these 4 verbs belong to this B2 category, so  verbs ending on -άμαι .
The conjugation of those 4 verbs therefore is the same.

If you prefer to first watch and listen to the video, then click here

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Greek Vocabulary With A Song By Rena Morfi

Learning Greek vocabulary through music is not only useful,  it’s also a lot of fun!
Below, you can enjoy a beautiful and popular Greek song by Rena Morfi, while reading along with the lyrics.

So turn up the volume, sing along (even if it’s just the chorus!), and let your Greek improve.
One song at a time!

Click here to read the article in Greek

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Greek Songs Which Became International Hits | Omilo

Greek songs that became international hits are more than you might imagine. In fact, many world-famous melodies were originally written by Greek composers. This is  something that few people realize today.

If you have visited Greece or followed our blog at Omilo, you already know that music plays a central role in Greek life. Greeks sing in moments of joy and celebration, but also in times of sorrow. Music is not just entertainment,  it is a way to express emotions, tell stories, and connect with others.

Greek music offers an incredible variety of styles. There are traditional folk songs, the soulful sounds of rebetiko, popular laika songs, artistic entexna music, as well as modern rock and pop. This rich musical heritage has not only shaped Greek culture, but has also influenced audiences far beyond the Greek borders.

Let’s discover some Greek songs and composers whose music traveled around the world and became international successes.

Read this article in Greek

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Greek Expressions; “See you!” and “We will see!”

The Greek Expressions for “See you” or “We will see” are used on a daily basis, but….
Don’t mix them up in Greek! 

Ever had that awkward moment when you confidently say something in Greek… and your Greek friend gives you that look?
Yeah — we’ve all been there.

Today’s Greek lesson is all about two tiny expressions that sound similar but mean totally different things.
They’re both super common, and if you’re visiting Greece, you’ll hear them all the time.

But warning: mixing them up is a classic Greek learner’s blooper! Let’s fix that today

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Easy Greek Stories Podcast #34 – Metsovo; Vlach Hospitality and Adventures

Easy Greek Stories podcast -no.34

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.

Every 2nd month one new Greek story. And it is 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 #34 on various Podcast channels listed below.

Μέτσοβο: Βλάχικη φιλοξενία και περιπέτειες | Metsovo; Vlach hospitality and adventures. 

In this episode, Sophia reads a story about a winter holiday in Metsovo, going for skiing, and discovering the Vlach dialect. 

Author story, Podcast script +  Notebook content & design ; Maya Andreadi
Video montage +  proofreading and grammar; Myrto Yfanti
Podcast narrator;  Sophia Devetzi Read more

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Learn the Greek verb “I can” in past tenses + Video

Learn the Greek verb “I can”, I could…and start making sentences!

Speaking Greek correctly, without knowing how to conjugate a verb, is impossible.
Every sentence has a verb, so one of the most important grammar aspects when you learn Greek, is ….learning verbs!

The verb “μπορώ” is a verb of the B2 category,
just like
προσπαθώ,
αργώ,
οδηγώ
etc..

and you can also find those verbs in our YouTube language videos list.

For more information and grammar about those verbs, take a look at this ebook

Greek verbs B category

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Tsipouro, Ouzo or Rakomelo? | Omilo

Tsipouro, ouzo and rakomelo are Greek traditional drinks.
One of the most common discussions among a group heading to a taverna is whether they prefer tsipouro or ouzo.
Both of these spirits are traditional Greek drinks with a long history and distinct flavors that pair well with appetizers and bring friends together at the table.

Click here to read the text in Greek, listen to the Audio, use the vocab list, and learn some grammar

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The verb “to go”, along with useful phrases

Ready to learn one of the most useful verbs in Greek?

πάω = I go

With just this one verb, you can already say many things in everyday situations. Read more

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Easy Greek Stories Podcast #33 – Strays in Athens; three stories

Easy Greek Stories podcast –  About stray dogs in Athens

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.

Every 2nd month one new Greek story. And it is 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 #33 on various Podcast channels listed below.

Αθήνα και αδέσποτα: Τρεις ιστορίες
Strays in Athens: three stories

In this episode, Myrto reads for you three stories about stray dogs in Athens, and their adventures

Author story, Podcast script +  Notebook content & design ; Maya Andreadi
Video montage +  proofreading and grammar; Myrto Yfanti
Podcast narrator;  Myrto Yfanti
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