Learn a Greek verb and useful grammar; 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
The Greek verb for “I see/ I watch” – Learn the present and future form of this verb
Because this is a very useful verb used on a daily basis, here below we will explain the verb “βλέπω”
If you prefer to watch and listen to the video first, then click here and listen to teacher Terpsi
Since it is very useful to be able to say “I know”, “I know it” or “I do not know”, here below, we will explain the verb “ξέρω” in present and future tense
If you prefer to watch and listen to the video first, then click here and listen to teacher Terpsi
The Greek “Happy Fools’ Day” on April 1st is traditionally established as the day that we fool the others or tell jokes. On April 1st, you can also use the Greek wish “Καλή Πρωταπριλιά !” (Kali protaprilia) = Happy Fools’ Day!
The only difference is that in Greek you actually say “Happy First of April”!
One of those verbs you hear a lot in Greek songs, or you need when you fall in love with a Greek person, is the verb “αγαπάω” = I love
It is a verb that we use in many everyday phrases. Below you will find some important expressions and the grammar on how to use and conjugate this verb. Let’s have a look!
With the Omilo Greek Diary you can listen to the Dialogue About Teaching Greek To Foreigners
Listen to Conversations and true stories in Greek, while learning a little bit of Omilo history! : )
With the extra Greek-English transcript and parallel text, which you can find under the video, you can also build your vocabulary
Introduction
Omilo was founded in 1996 and the very first Omilo Greek Language and Culture Courses took place in the village of Nea Makri, Attiki, between 1997 and 2006
Marina Braila started teaching for Omilo in 1998 till of today. Listen here to her story and impressions
With the Omilo Greek Diary you can listen to the Dialogue About Teaching the first Greek course in Nea Makri, 1997
Listen to Conversations and true stories in Greek, while learning a little bit of Omilo history! : )
With the extra Greek-English transcript and parallel text, which you can find under the video, you can also build your vocabulary
Introduction
Omilo was founded in 1996 by Maya and Dimitris Andreadis, and the very first Omilo Greek Language and Culture Course took place in the village of Nea Makri, Attiki, in July 1997.
Sophia was the first teacher at Omilo, and was teaching several courses during 1997 and 1998.
Click here to listen to the first podcast episode, a dialogue between Dimitris and Sophia
Listen to the Greek text, improve your listening skills, while learning more about Saffron.
Saffron is a delicious spice coming from the Krokos (crocus) flower, is growing in Greece and known since ancient times! Saffron is being used in many different ways: for its flavor in the kitchen, for its color in cosmetics and paint, for its healing properties in the pharmaceutical sector. Cleopatra saw the value of using saffron in cosmetics, in the Old Testament, it was mentioned because of its essence and Aeschylus described it as a way to dye fabric.
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When you start learning Greek, one of the verbs you will use often is “μιλάω” (“milao”), which means “to speak or to talk”.
For example, the following sentences might be very useful to know, when you travel in Greece:
“δεν μιλάω καλά ελληνικά” = “I do not speak Greek well”.
“μιλάτε αγγλικά;” = Do you speak English?
We selected 10 important Greek Proverbs for you, which are used very regularly in the Greek language. Every culture and language has a collection of wise sayings that gives advice about how to live your life. These are the so-called proverbs.
In Greek, they are called: οι παροιμίες.
Of course, when you start learning Greek, proverbs are difficult to memorize, and it is easier to start learning the Everyday Greek Wishes and very common Greek expressions first. Therefore, you are welcome to click here and download our free eBook + English translation and Audio.
However, apart from the basic and daily vocabulary, it’s fun to know some common Greek proverbs because you will hear them frequently.
Learning Greek proverbs can also help you to understand more about Greek culture or the way people think in Greece!
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