Modern Greek 2 lower: module 1

Improve your elementary Greek on this practical course. The emphasis is on listening and speaking, and on extending your reading and writing skills. Suitable if you have completed Modern Greek 1 or equivalent. Based on Communicate in Greek, book 1, Arvanitakis.

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Key course information

Dates
21/09/11 - 07/12/11

Day(s)
Wed

Duration
12 weeks

Time
18:00 - 19:30

Fees
Full fee: £112
Senior fee: £112
Concession: £37

Venue
EC - European College

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Course code
LK211

Availability
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Course outline

What is the course about?

The course aims to revise and build on the basics covered in stage 1, expanding the students vocabulary, their command of functional phrases and developing and understanding of more complex structures.

What topics will we cover?

Chapters 1-10, Communicate in Greek, Book One.
-Personal Details, discussing family events and celebrations, living in Athens, buying things in shops, using local currency, expressing preference, talking about different nationalities and professions, describing people and places, talking about daily routine, telling the time, describing timetables, correspondence skills, reading and responding to newspaper advertisements.
-Grammar: Revision of active verbs: present, past simple, future simple tenses, adjectives, revising nouns: nominative, accusative, genitive, present tense passive/reflexive verbs.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

-talk about present, past and future events with confidence
-express preference when shopping
-use local currency
-identify main public holidays and family celebrations in Greece
-tell the time when looking at timetables
-talk about daily routine
-write an informal letter/card
-reading newspaper advertisements and responding to them.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

Level 2 lower course - Students should have studied Modern Greek for about one year recently or have an equivalent knowledge of the language. For further details of the specific foreign language skills required for this level, please see the languages self-assessment chart, using the link at the top of this page. You can also find the chart at the start of the languages section in our course guide. You will also need to be able to understand basic spoken and written information in English (e.g. simple instructions, course documents) and be at ease with the use of numbers for daily activities (e.g. using money, telling the time etc).

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

The course is based on the communicative approach:

- active students’ interaction
- emphasis on speaking and listening skills
- pair and group work
- role plays
- use of realia, pictures and authentic material
- use of audio-visual techniques when appropriate

Please note, students are expected to participate in oral classroom activities and to do some homework as and when required.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Communicate in Greek, Book One.
Books are available at Hellenic Book Services, 91 Fortess Road, LONDON NW5 (020 7267 9499).

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Modern Greek 2 lower module 2. Please enrol as soon as possible as spaces cannot be guaranteed.

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Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2644

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Advice times

During term-time: Tuesday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30; Thursday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30;

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