Adult Programs

When do the lessons take place?

Lessons begin the second week of September and last for an academic year. Classes for beginners are scheduled on Mondays from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm (10 min break at 7:30 pm) or 1:40 minutes without break (To be determined in class).

Course Description

This class is targeted towards learners who have no or limited exposure to the Greek Language. Classes are taught in a mixture of Greek and English to assist students in the learning process. Students will familiarize themselves with basic structures of the Greek language and emphasis will be given on developing their ability to understand native spoken Greek and express themselves in basic situations.

Learners cannot expect to acquire native-like competence in Greek in one or two years. Learners can expect to be able to communicate in a simple way with native speakers of Greek,  even though they may make mistakes. The goal of this course is communicative competence, not grammatical perfection.  Classroom time  is devoted mainly to activities that will allow learners to practice their skills of understanding and interacting in Greek. If you feel that you need additional help with grammar you may contact your teacher outside the class.

What are the aims of the course?

• awareness of the writing process.
• accuracy and fluency in productive skills such as speaking and writing.
• productive skills such as reading skills and listening skills.

What will I learn?

• Understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at covering concrete needs.
• Communicate in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly, clearly, and is prepared to help.
• Improve all four skills (listening, reading, writing, and speaking) in the following areas:

Topics and communication:

Introducing myself and others, Basic personal information, Family life, Going shopping, Feelings, On the telephone, At the kiosk, Interview, Finding a house,  Reading advertisements, Wishes, Every day routine, Asking for information, Going out, Eating out, Asking / Giving Directions, Recipes.

Grammatical Items: The following grammar items are included in this course:

Present tense of the verb to be, Nouns, Personal Pronouns, Questions and Negatives, Participles, Articles, Negative sentences, Adjectives and Adverbs, Verbs endings,  Impersonal verbs, Expressing preferences (I would like....), Using double negative (Neither....nor), Commands, Future Form, Yes / No Questions and Wh-Questions, Commands, Adverbs of frequency, Prepositions, Future, Infinitive.

Vocabulary: The vocabulary in this course includes high frequency words commonly associated with:

Greetings, Professions,  Countries,  Feelings, Numbers, Prices, Areas of living, Family, Home / Address Furniture , Work, Age, Salary, Days of the week, Seasons / Weather, Shopping, Goods / Prices, Colors, Time, Money, Eating Out, Entertainment, Directions, Food.

What course books will be used?

What are the expectations of the school?

• Participate actively in all class activities, do their homework and discussions and follow their teacher's instructions.
• Submit assignments before or on the deadline set by the teacher. Exceptions to this policy will be considered on an individual basis.
• Attend every lesson on time.