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 the first year of Modern Greek.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
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- Course Code: LK240
- Dates: 24/09/24 - 03/12/24
- Time: 19:00 - 20:30
- Taught: Tue, Evening
- Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
- Location: Online
- Tutor: Maria Contos
Course Code: LK240
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Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
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What is the course about?
The course aims to revise and build on the basics covered in Modern Greek beginners or equivalent to 1 year of study. In particular, it aims to expand the students' vocabulary and grammar knowledge, so that learners can understand and produce accurate and appropriate language in a range of communicative occasions.
This is a live online course. You will need:
- Internet connection. The classes work best with Chrome.
- A computer with microphone and camera is best (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook), or a tablet/iPad/smart phone/iPhone if you don't have a computer.
- Earphones/headphones/speakers.
We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.
What will we cover?
Topics: Talking about daily routines, shopping for clothes and groceries, moving house, talking about and planning future events, instructions and invitations.
Grammar: revision of active verbs (present and simple future tense) and present tense of passive/reflexive verbs, revision of adjectives, revision of nouns.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Talk about present and future events with confidence
- Shop in a supermarket and in a shopping centre
- Describe your trips
- Make & refuse invitations
- Write short messages.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Students should have studied Modern Greek beginners for about one year recently or have an equivalent knowledge of the language.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Our courses are characterised by spoken interaction and communication. Typical activities include pair work, group work, role plays and games. A range of resources will be used to support your learning including presentations, hand-outs, and audio-visual material.
Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Coursebook: Klik sta Ellinika A1 available at the Hellenic Book Service https://www.hellenicbookservice.com 89 Fortess Road, London NW5 1AG Tel: +44 (0)20 7267 9499 or Bay Foreign Language Books, https://www.baylanguagebooks.co.uk/.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Modern Greek 2 lower: module 2.
Maria Contos has published many stories with mythical themes. She has also written and performed puppet shows and plays based on myths. She has adopted myths for television and theatre, teaches mythology and runs creative writing workshops. She also teaches languages.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
