Modern Greek

Prerequisite for entry

For complete beginners or those who have had only very little contact with the language.

Aims and objectives

• to enable students function at a basic level (in all four skills, i.e. listening, speaking, reading and writing) in Modern Greek;
• to enhance the students' skills for learning the Greek language;
• to increase awareness of aspects of Greek culture within a European / global context.

A communicative method of teaching / learning is fostered, although aspects of grammar are covered as well.  Students are aided to reflect on their learning skills and experiential / autonomous learning is encouraged, including the use of interactive ICT material.

Course content

Main topics/themes to be covered

• the Greek Alphabet: how to use it for reading and writing
• greetings, introductions and socialising in a formal or informal context
• personal details:  telling where you come from, where you live, your profession
• basic information about Greece: main cities and islands
• countries and languages
• basic classroom, home and office vocabulary / understanding and giving instructions
• the family - talking about and introducing family and friends
• numbers / counting / phone numbers

Linguistic structures and phonetics

• sounds and pronunciation (phonemes, combinations of letters etc…)
• basic intonation patterns
• basic spelling
• affirmative, negative and interrogative forms
• verbs: the verb είμαι  / present tense and simple imperative / active verbs  
• definite and indefinite articles
• nouns: genders / nominative and accusative case / introduction to the plural
• personal and possessive pronouns

Learning resources

Books

• Course Book: ΚΛΙΚ στα ελληνικά A1 / klik sta Ellinika  A1 (by M.Karakirgiou and V. Panagiotidou, Centre of the Greek Language  Publishers, Thessaloniki 2015). ISBN 978-9607779649

Other references

• Greek for you Α0/Ελληνικά για εσάς A0 (by E. Georgantzi, E. Radopoulou, NEOHEL Publishers, Athens 2015).
• Greek for you Α1/Ελληνικά για εσάς A1 (by E. Georgantzi, E. Radopoulou et al, NEOHEL Publishers, Athens 2015).
• Greek Now 1 + 1, by Dimitra Dimitra and Marineta Papahimona, Nostos Publishers, Athens 2002, Athens 2002 (textbook, exercise book and audio-tapes
• Greek, A Comprehensive Grammar of the Modern Language, by David Holton et al., Routledge, London 1999
• The 100 Word Exercise book, by Ioanna Psalti, g-and-w publishing, England 2000
• Learning Modern Greek, by Smaro Vogiatzidou, University Studio Press Publishers, Thessaloniki 2002 (textbook, exercise book, book for oral practice and audio-tapes)
• Greek is a game, by Fani Balsamaki et al., Aristotelion University of Thessaloniki Publishers, Thessaloniki 2003 (variety of activities)
• Learn Greek, Eurotalk, 1998 (CD-ROM)
• World Talk Greek, Eurotalk Interactive, 1999 (CD-ROM)

Websites

• Filoglossia 1, Institute for Language and Speech Processing

In addition, there is a range of language learning materials for self-study in the Self-Access Centre (SAC).

Prerequisite for entry

Completion of Level 1, or equivalent experience. This course is not suitable for complete beginners.

Aims and objectives

• to enable students develop their basic skills (i.e. listening, speaking, reading and writing) in Modern Greek in a variety of everyday situations;
• to increase awareness of aspects of Greek culture within a European / global context.

A communicative method of teaching / learning is fostered, although aspects of grammar are covered as well.  Students are aided to reflect on their learning skills and experiential / autonomous learning is encouraged, including the use of interactive ICT material.

Course content

Main topics/themes to be covered

• further practice on greetings, introductions and socialising in a formal or informal context
• further practice on classroom, home and office vocabulary / understanding and giving instructions
• money and shopping / enquiring about prices
• food and drink
• expressing likes, dislikes and feelings about activities and people
• expressing opinions
• nationalities
• exchanging information about someone’s age
• time and days

Linguistic structures and phonetics

• verbs: present tense and simple imperative / active and reflexive verbs  
• definite and indefinite articles
• nouns: genders / nominative and accusative case / introduction to the plural
• adjectives (genders / concord with nouns)
• pronouns:  demonstrative, interrogative etc…
• adverbs and prepositions

Learning resources

Books

• Course Book: ΚΛΙΚ στα ελληνικά A1 / klik sta Ellinika  A1 (by M.Karakirgiou and V. Panagiotidou, Centre of the Greek Language  Publishers, Thessaloniki 2015). ISBN 978-9607779649

Other references

• Greek for you Α0/Ελληνικά για εσάς A0 (by E. Georgantzi, E. Radopoulou, NEOHEL Publishers, Athens 2015).
• Greek for you Α1/Ελληνικά για εσάς A1 (by E. Georgantzi, E. Radopoulou et al, NEOHEL Publishers, Athens 2015).
• Greek Now 1 + 1, by Dimitra Dimitra and Marineta Papahimona, Nostos Publishers, Athens 2002, Athens 2002 (textbook, exercise book and audio-tapes
• Greek, A Comprehensive Grammar of the Modern Language, by David Holton et al., Routledge, London 1999
• The 100 Word Exercise book, by Ioanna Psalti, g-and-w publishing, England 2000
• Learning Modern Greek, by Smaro Vogiatzidou, University Studio Press Publishers, Thessaloniki 2002 (textbook, exercise book, book for oral practice and audio-tapes)
• Greek is a game, by Fani Balsamaki et al., Aristotelion University of Thessaloniki Publishers, Thessaloniki 2003 (variety of activities)
• Learn Greek, Eurotalk, 1998 (CD-ROM)
• World Talk Greek, Eurotalk Interactive, 1999 (CD-ROM)

Websites

• Filoglossia 1, Institute for Language and Speech Processing

In addition, there is a range of language learning materials for self-study in the Self-Access Centre (SAC).

Prerequisite for entry

Completion of Level 1+, or equivalent experience. 

Aims and objectives

• to enable students further develop their skills (in listening, speaking, reading and writing) in Modern Greek in a variety of everyday situations;
• to further develop awareness of aspects of Greek culture within a European / global context.

A communicative method of teaching / learning is fostered, although aspects of grammar are covered as well.  Students are aided to reflect on their learning skills and experiential / autonomous learning is encouraged, including the use of interactive ICT material.

Course content

Main topics/themes to be covered

• habitual actions and daily routine
• hobbies and spare time activities
• public places and shops: asking and giving directions
• counting: using ordinal numbers
• ordering and paying for a drink or a meal in a restaurant etc...
• going to the supermarket
• asking for a permission
• giving simple excuses

Linguistic structures and phonetics

• verbs: present tense and simple imperative / active, reflexive and passive verbs / introduction to the continuous subjunctive and the continuous future tense / the verb υπάρχει / there is
• nouns: genders / singular and plural / nominative and accusative cases
• adjectives (singular and plural / concord with nouns)
• pronouns:  demonstrative, interrogative etc...
• adverbs showing frequency and place

Learning resources

Books

• Course Book: ΚΛΙΚ στα ελληνικά A1 / klik sta Ellinika  A1 (by M.Karakirgiou and V. Panagiotidou, Centre of the Greek Language  Publishers, Thessaloniki 2015). ISBN 978-9607779649

Other references

• Greek for you Α0/Ελληνικά για εσάς A0 (by E. Georgantzi, E. Radopoulou, NEOHEL Publishers, Athens 2015).
• Greek for you Α1/Ελληνικά για εσάς A1 (by E. Georgantzi, E. Radopoulou et al, NEOHEL Publishers, Athens 2015).
• Greek, A Comprehensive Grammar of the Modern Language, by David Holton et al., Routledge, London 1999
• The 100 Word Exercise book, by Ioanna Psalti, g-and-w publishing, England 2000
• Akou na this, by Froso Arvanitaki and Lelia Panteloglou, Deltos Publishes, Athens 1998 (book and audio-tape)
• Στη χώρα του Αριστοτέλη / In the land of Aristotle, University Studio Press, Thessaloniki 1994 (videotapes)
• Learning Modern Greek, by Smaro Vogiatzidou, University Studio Press Publishers, Thessaloniki 2002 (textbook, exercise book, book for oral practice and audio-tapes)
• Greek is a game, by Fani Balsamaki et al., Aristotelion University of Thessaloniki Publishers, Thessaloniki 2003 (variety of activities)
• World Talk Greek, Eurotalk Interactive, 1999 (CD-ROM)

Websites

• Filoglossia 1 and 2, Institute for Language and Speech Processing

In addition, there is a range of language learning materials for self-study in the Self-Access Centre (SAC).

Prerequisite for entry

Completion of Level 2, or equivalent experience. 

Aims and objectives

• to enable students further develop their skills (in listening, speaking, reading and writing) in Modern Greek in a variety of everyday situations;
• to further develop awareness of aspects of Greek culture within a European / global context.

A communicative method of teaching / learning is fostered, although aspects of grammar are covered as well.  Students are aided to reflect on their learning skills and experiential / autonomous learning is encouraged, including the use of interactive ICT material.

Course content

Main topics/themes to be covered

• further practice on shopping, e.g. for clothing etc…
• further practice on expressing likes, dislikes and preferences
• everyday activities, including going to the bank
• organising transport and travel
• eating in a taverna –  Greek meals and drinks
• describing a holiday in the future
• describing a town
• living environment: accommodation and furniture
• booking a room in a hotel

Linguistic structures and phonetics

• verbs: present and simple and continuous future tenses / simple imperative
• nouns: genders / singular and plural / nominative and accusative cases
• adjectives showing number, origin and colour(singular and plural / concord with nouns)
• pronouns:  demonstrative, interrogative etc…
• adverbs showing frequency and place

Learning resources

Books

• ΚΛΙΚ στα ελληνικά A1 / klik sta Ellinika  A1 (by M.Karakirgiou and V. Panagiotidou, Centre of the Greek Language  Publishers, Thessaloniki 2015). ISBN 978-9607779649
• ΚΛΙΚ στα ελληνικά A2 / klik sta Ellinika A2 (by M.Karakirgiou and V. Panagiotidou, Centre of the Greek Language  Publishers, Thessaloniki 2015). ISBN 978-9607779656
• Ποιος είναι ο ΑΜ; / Who is AM? (by Cleanthis Arvanitakis, Deltos Publishers, Athens 1998). ISBN 978-9607914088

Other references

• Greek for you Α1/Ελληνικά για εσάς A1 (by E. Georgantzi, E. Radopoulou et al, NEOHEL Publishers, Athens 2015).
• Greek Now 1 + 1, by Dimitra Dimitra and Marineta Papahimona, Nostos Publishers, Athens 2002 (textbook, exercise book and audio-tape)
• Greek, A Comprehensive Grammar of the Modern Language, by David Holton et al., Routledge, London 1999
• The 100 Word Exercise book, by Ioanna Psalti, g-and-w publishing, England 2000
• Akou na this, by Froso Arvanitaki and Lelia Panteloglou, Deltos Publishes, Athens 1998 (book and audio-tape)
• Learning Modern Greek, by Smaro Vogiatzidou, University Studio Press Publishers, Thessaloniki 2002 (textbook, exercise book, book for oral practice and audio-tapes)
• Greek is a game, by Fani Balsamaki et al., Aristotelion University of Thessaloniki Publishers, Thessaloniki 2003 (variety of activities)
• World Talk Greek, Eurotalk Interactive, 1999 (CD-ROM)

Websites

• Filoglossia 1 and 2, Institute for Language and Speech Processing

In addition, there is a range of language learning materials for self-study in the Self-Access Centre (SAC).

Prerequisite for entry

Completion of Level 2+, or equivalent experience. 

Aims and objectives

• to enable student further develop their skills (in listening, speaking, reading and writing) in Modern Greek in a variety of everyday situations;
• to further develop awareness of aspects of Greek culture within a European / global context.

A communicative method of teaching / learning is fostered, although aspects of grammar are covered as well.  Students are aided to reflect on their learning skills and experiential / autonomous learning is encouraged, including the use of interactive ICT material.

Course content

Main topics/themes to be covered

• further practice on describing an area
• festivals and traditions / Easter in Greece
• communicating by phone
• expressing a wish
• recalling actions from the past
• planning for the future
• weather and climate / months and seasons
• socialising / arranging to go out / going out for a drink

Linguistic structures and phonetics

• verbs: present and future tenses / simple imperative / simple past / simple subjunctive
• nouns: genders / singular and plural / nominative and accusative cases
• adjectives
• pronouns:  personal etc…
• adverbs showing frequency and place

Learning resources

Books

• ΚΛΙΚ στα ελληνικά A2 / klik sta Ellinika A2 (by M.Karakirgiou and V. Panagiotidou, Centre of the Greek Language  Publishers, Thessaloniki 2015). ISBN 978-9607779656
• Ποιος είναι ο ΑΜ; / Who is AM? (by Cleanthis Arvanitakis, Deltos Publishers, Athens 1998). ISBN 978-9607914088

Other references

• Greek for you Α1/Ελληνικά για εσάς A1 (by E. Georgantzi, E. Radopoulou et al, NEOHEL Publishers, Athens 2015).
• Greek Now 2 + 2, by Dimitra Dimitra and Marineta Papahimona, Nostos Publishers, Athens 2002 (textbook, exercise book and audio-tape)
• Greek, A Comprehensive Grammar of the Modern Language, by David Holton et al., Routledge, London 1999
• The 100 Word Exercise book, by Ioanna Psalti, g-and-w publishing, England 2000
• Akou na this, by Froso Arvanitaki and Lelia Panteloglou, Deltos Publishes, Athens 1998 (book and audio-tape)
• Learning Modern Greek, by Smaro Vogiatzidou, University Studio Press Publishers, Thessaloniki 2002 (textbook, exercise book, book for oral practice and audio-tapes)
• Greek is a game, by Fani Balsamaki et al., Aristotelion University of Thessaloniki Publishers, Thessaloniki 2003 (variety of activities)
• World Talk Greek, Eurotalk Interactive, 1999 (CD-ROM)

Websites

• Filoglossia 1, 2 and 3, Institute for Language and Speech Processing

In addition, there is a range of language learning materials for self-study in the Self-Access Centre (SAC).

Prerequisite for entry

Completion of Level 3, or equivalent experience. 

Aims and objectives

• to enable student further develop their skills (in listening, speaking, reading and writing) in Modern Greek in a variety of everyday situations;
• to further develop awareness of aspects of Greek culture within a European / global context.

A communicative method of teaching / learning is fostered, although aspects of grammar are covered as well.  Students are aided to reflect on their learning skills and experiential / autonomous learning is encouraged, including the use of interactive ICT material.

Course content

Main topics/themes to be covered

• weather and climate / months and seasons
• describing a person
• further practice on everyday activities, going to the post office, bank etc…
• writing notes, short messages etc...
• planning for the future
• further practice on describing a country: Greece nowadays etc...
• expressing agreement, disagreement etc...

Linguistic structures and phonetics

• verbs: present and future tenses / simple imperative / simple past / simple subjunctive
• nouns: diminutives, commonly used suffixes
• adjectives: three degrees of comparison
• conditional: factual
• pronouns: contrastive, universal etc...
• Syntactic structures: neither etc...

Learning resources

Books

• ΚΛΙΚ στα ελληνικά A2 / klik sta Ellinika A2 (by M.Karakirgiou and V. Panagiotidou, Centre of the Greek Language  Publishers, Thessaloniki 2015). ISBN 978-9607779656
• Ξενοδοχείο Ατλαντίς, παρακαλώ.  / Hotel Atlantis, please (by Neni Kolethra, Deltos Publishers, Athens 2001). ISBN 978-9607914149

Other references

• Greek for you Α1/Ελληνικά για εσάς A1 (by E. Georgantzi, E. Radopoulou et al, NEOHEL Publishers, Athens 2015).
• Greek Now 2 + 2, by Dimitra Dimitra and Marineta Papahimona, Nostos Publishers, Athens 2002 (textbook, exercise book and audio-tape)
• Greek, A Comprehensive Grammar of the Modern Language, by David Holton et al., Routledge, London 1999
• The 100 Word Exercise book, by Ioanna Psalti, g-and-w publishing, England 2000
• Akou na this, by Froso Arvanitaki and Lelia Panteloglou, Deltos Publishes, Athens 1998 (book and audio-tape)
• Learning Modern Greek, by Smaro Vogiatzidou, University Studio Press Publishers, Thessaloniki 2002 (textbook, exercise book, book for oral practice and audio-tapes)
• Greek is a game, by Fani Balsamaki et al., Aristotelion University of Thessaloniki Publishers, Thessaloniki 2003 (variety of activities)
• World Talk Greek, Eurotalk Interactive, 1999 (CD-ROM)

Websites

• Filoglossia 2 and 3, Institute for Language and Speech Processing

In addition, there is a range of language learning materials for self-study in the Self-Access Centre (SAC).

Prerequisite for entry

Completion of Level 3+, or equivalent experience. 

Aims and objectives

• to enable student further develop their skills (in listening, speaking, reading and writing) in Modern Greek in a variety of everyday situations;
• to further develop awareness of aspects of Greek culture within a European / global context.

A communicative method of teaching / learning is fostered, although aspects of grammar are covered as well.  Students are aided to reflect on their learning skills and experiential / autonomous learning is encouraged, including the use of interactive ICT material.

Course content

Main topics/themes to be covered

• further practice on exchanging information about family members, relatives etc…
• enquiring about lost items
• defining ownership
• further practice on shopping, e.g. cigarettes etc…
• describing actions of the past
• further practice on communicating with Civil Services  
• filling in an application form
• giving orders, commands
• further practice on socialising/going out/ accepting or declining a suggestion
• further practice on asking and giving directions
• Greek habits and customs: name day etc…
• Gathering information about specific events, dates, people etc...

Linguistic structures and phonetics

• verbs (regular, irregular): simple past/ simple imperative and subjunctive (affirmation and negation)  
• nouns: genitive case (singular/plural)
• articles: indefinite article (genitive case)
• adverbs: place etc…
• adjectives: quantifiers etc…
• pronouns: personal (emphatic and weak forms-how they act in a sentence in terms of syntax)/ interrogative etc…
• numerals: ordinal etc…

Learning resources

Books

• ΚΛΙΚ στα ελληνικά B1 / klik sta Ellinika B1 (by M.Karakirgiou and V. Panagiotidou, Centre of the Greek Language  Publishers, Thessaloniki 2015). ISBN 978-9607779625
• Έναν Αύγουστο στις Σπέτσες/ Spetses in August  (by Cleanthis Arvanitakis, Deltos Publishers, Athens 1999). ISBN 978-9607914118

Other references

• Greek for you Α2/Ελληνικά για εσάς A2 (by E. Georgantzi, E. Radopoulou et al, NEOHEL Publishers, Athens 2015).
• Greek Now 2 + 2, by Dimitra Dimitra and Marineta Papahimona, Nostos Publishers, Athens 2002 (textbook, exercise book and audio-tape)
• Greek, A Comprehensive Grammar of the Modern Language, by David Holton et al., Routledge, London 1999
• The 100 Word Exercise book, by Ioanna Psalti, g-and-w publishing, England 2000
• Akou na this, by Froso Arvanitaki and Lelia Panteloglou, Deltos Publishes, Athens 1998 (book and audio-tape)
• Learning Modern Greek, by Smaro Vogiatzidou, University Studio Press Publishers, Thessaloniki 2002 (textbook, exercise book, book for oral practice and audio-tapes)
• Greek is a game, by Fani Balsamaki et al., Aristotelion University of Thessaloniki Publishers, Thessaloniki 2003 (variety of activities)
• World Talk Greek, Eurotalk Interactive, 1999 (CD-ROM)

Websites

• Filoglossia 2, 3 and 4, Institute for Language and Speech Processing

In addition, there is a range of language learning materials for self-study in the Self-Access Centre (SAC).

Prerequisite for entry

Completion of Level 4, or equivalent experience. 

Aims and objectives

• to enable student further develop their skills (in listening, speaking, reading and writing) in Modern Greek in a variety of everyday situations;
• to further develop awareness of aspects of Greek culture within a European / global context.

A communicative method of teaching / learning is fostered, although aspects of grammar are covered as well.  Students are aided to reflect on their learning skills and experiential / autonomous learning is encouraged, including the use of interactive ICT material.

Course content

Main topics/themes to be covered

• further practice on exchanging information about family members, relatives etc…
• further practice on describing actions of the past
• giving orders, commands
• further practice on asking for and giving directions
• further practice on  Greek habits and customs: name day etc…
• gathering information about specific events, dates etc… (use of interrogative pronouns and determiners)
• describing everyday routine by using adverbs that specify time and frequency
• describing events by using adverbial clauses of purpose (final clauses)

Linguistic structures and phonetics

• verbs: present/simple future/ simple subjunctive/simple past  (reflexivity/reciprocity), deponent verbs
• articles: indefinite article (genitive case)
• nouns: genitive case (singular/plural)
• adjectives: genitive case singular and plural.
• adverbs: place etc…/adverbs formed from adjectives
• pronouns: personal (emphatic and weak forms- their role in a sentence)/ interrogative etc…
• numerals: cardinal, genitive case etc…
• embedded (subordinate) clauses: adverbial clauses of purpose (final clauses)

Learning resources

Books

• ΚΛΙΚ στα ελληνικά B1 / klik sta Ellinika B1 (by M.Karakirgiou and V. Panagiotidou, Centre of the Greek Language  Publishers, Thessaloniki 2015). ISBN 978-9607779625
• Έναν Αύγουστο στις Σπέτσες/ Spetses in August  (by Cleanthis Arvanitakis, Deltos Publishers, Athens 1999). ISBN 978-9607914118

Other references

• Greek for you Α2/Ελληνικά για εσάς A2 (by E. Georgantzi, E. Radopoulou et al, NEOHEL Publishers, Athens 2015).
• Greek for you B1 /Ελληνικά για εσάς  B1 (by E. Georgantzi, E. Radopoulou et al, NEOHEL Publishers, Athens 2019).
• Greek Now 2 + 2, by Dimitra Dimitra and Marineta Papahimona, Nostos Publishers, Athens 2002 (textbook, exercise book and audio-tape)
• Greek, A Comprehensive Grammar of the Modern Language, by David Holton et al., Routledge, London 1999
• The 100 Word Exercise book, by Ioanna Psalti, g-and-w publishing, England 2000
• Akou na this, by Froso Arvanitaki and Lelia Panteloglou, Deltos Publishes, Athens 1998 (book and audio-tape)
• Learning Modern Greek, by Smaro Vogiatzidou, University Studio Press Publishers, Thessaloniki 2002 (textbook, exercise book, book for oral practice and audio-tapes)
• Greek is a game, by Fani Balsamaki et al., Aristotelion University of Thessaloniki Publishers, Thessaloniki 2003 (variety of activities)
• Στη χώρα του Αριστοτέλη / In the land of Aristotle, University Studio Press, Thessaloniki 1994 (videotapes)
• World Talk Greek, Eurotalk Interactive, 1999 (CD-ROM)

Websites

• Filoglossia 2, 3 and 4, Institute for Language and Speech Processing

In addition, there is a range of language learning materials for self-study in the Self-Access Centre (SAC).

Prerequisite for entry

Completion of Level 4+, or equivalent experience. 

Aims and objectives

• to enable student further develop their skills (in listening, speaking, reading and writing) in Modern Greek in a variety of everyday situations;
• to further develop awareness of aspects of Greek culture within a European / global context.

A communicative method of teaching / learning is fostered, although aspects of grammar are covered as well.  Students are aided to reflect on their learning skills and experiential / autonomous learning is encouraged, including the use of interactive ICT material.

Course content

Main topics/themes to be covered

• further practice on likes and dislikes (present, past)
• further practice on recalling actions from the past (simple past, imperfect)
• further practice on asking for and giving directions
• civilisation, history, mythology etc ...
• educational system
• describing and writing recipes

Linguistic structures and phonetics

• verbs: simple imperative and the use of personal pronouns (direct, indirect object)/simple past/ imperfect/ active voice participle (present)   
• nouns: feminine /singular (-η) plural (-εις)   
• adjectives: quantifier (πολύς)
• pronouns: quantitative demonstrative etc…

Learning resources

Books

• ΚΛΙΚ στα ελληνικά Β2 / Κlik sta ellinika B2 (by M. Karakirgiou and V. Panagiotidou, Centre of the Greek Language Publishers, Thessaloniki 2016). ISBN 978-9607779618
• ΚΛΙΚ στα ελληνικά Γ (α’ μέρος) / Κlik sta ellinika Γ  (a’) part   (by M. Karakirgiou and V. Panagiotidou, Centre of the Greek Language Publishers, Thessaloniki 2013). ISBN 978-9607779830

Other references

• Greek, A Comprehensive Grammar of the Modern Language, by David Holton et al., Routledge, London 1999
• Μύθοι / Myths  (by Maria Aroni , Deltos Publishers, Athens 2002) or Ελληνική Μυθολογία, Τρωικός πόλεμος, Οδύσσεα/Greek mythology, Trojan war, Odyssey (by Dora Papaioannou, Deltos  Publishers, Athens, 2004) or Το μυστικό του κόκκινου σπιτιού /Τhe secret of the red house  (by Argiro Margariti , Deltos Publishers, Athens 1999).

In addition, there is a range of language learning materials for self-study in the Self-Access Centre (SAC).

Prerequisite for entry

Completion of Level 5, or equivalent experience. 

Aims and objectives

• to enable student further develop their skills (in listening, speaking, reading and writing) in Modern Greek in a variety of everyday situations;
• to further develop awareness of aspects of Greek culture within a European / global context.

A communicative method of teaching / learning is fostered, although aspects of grammar are covered as well.  Students are aided to reflect on their learning skills and experiential / autonomous learning is encouraged, including the use of interactive ICT material.

Course content

Main topics/themes to be covered

• Descriptions on local festivals; institutions (e.g. marriage); ecology
• Exchange information on local festivals; institutions; ecology; express wishes
• Talk about local festivals; institutions; ecology;  with a good degree of accuracy
• Civilisation, history, mythology etc ...
• Vocabulary related to proverbs
• Write on topics related to local festivals; institutions; ecology;  write instruction manuals using specialised vocabulary; write extensive letters and invitations

Linguistic structures and phonetics

• Vocative case of nouns and adjectives (singular and plural)  
• Conjunctions  
• Adjectives –ης, -ης, -ες
• Passive voice of verbs in –όμαι and its use
• Pronouns: interrogatives and relatives (revision)

Learning resources

Books

• ΚΛΙΚ στα ελληνικά Γ (α’ μέρος) / Κlik sta ellinika Γ  (a’) part   (by M. Karakirgiou and V. Panagiotidou, Centre of the Greek Language Publishers, Thessaloniki 2013). ISBN 978-9607779830

Other references

• Greek, A Comprehensive Grammar of the Modern Language, by David Holton et al., Routledge, London 1999
• Μύθοι / Myths  (by Maria Aroni , Deltos Publishers, Athens 2002) or Ελληνική Μυθολογία, Τρωικός πόλεμος, Οδύσσεα/Greek mythology, Trojan war, Odyssey (by Dora Papaioannou, Deltos  Publishers, Athens, 2004) or Το μυστικό του κόκκινου σπιτιού /Τhe secret of the red house  (by Argiro Margariti , Deltos Publishers, Athens 1999).

In addition, there is a range of language learning materials for self-study in the Self-Access Centre (SAC).

Prerequisite for entry

Completion of Level 5+, or equivalent experience. 

Aims and objectives

• to enable student further develop their skills (in listening, speaking, reading and writing) in Modern Greek in a variety of everyday situations;
• to further develop awareness of aspects of Greek culture within a European / global context.

A communicative method of teaching / learning is fostered, although aspects of grammar are covered as well.  Students are aided to reflect on their learning skills and experiential / autonomous learning is encouraged, including the use of interactive ICT material.

Course content

Main topics/themes to be covered

• Exchange information on entertainment, business employment
• Talk about entertainment, business employment with a good degree of accuracy
• Civilisation, history, mythology etc ...
• Write on topics related to entertainment, listings for entertainment magazines; extensive lists of proposals, suggestions and instructions; write an extensive CV; complicated job application forms; job advertisements and descriptions; texts on business, application letters, employment  

Linguistic structures and phonetics

• Simple subjunctive
• Simple imperative passive voice  
• Conjunctions  
• Prepositions
• Neuter nouns in – ον and masculine nouns in -έας
• Passive voice of verbs in -ιέμαι, -ούμαι and its use

Learning resources

Books

• Επικοινωνήστε Ελληνικά / Communicate in Greek 3 (by Cleanthis Arvanitakis and Froso Arvanitaki, Deltos Publishers, Athens, the latest edition).  An exercise book and a CD accompany the textbook. ISBN 978-9607914415

Other references

• Greek, A Comprehensive Grammar of the Modern Language, by David Holton et al., Routledge, London 1999
• Μύθοι / Myths  (by Maria Aroni , Deltos Publishers, Athens 2002) or Ελληνική Μυθολογία, Τρωικός πόλεμος, Οδύσσεα/Greek mythology, Trojan war, Odyssey (by Dora Papaioannou, Deltos  Publishers, Athens, 2004) or Το μυστικό του κόκκινου σπιτιού /Τhe secret of the red house  (by Argiro Margariti , Deltos Publishers, Athens 1999).

In addition, there is a range of language learning materials for self-study in the Self-Access Centre (SAC).