Modern Greek beginners: module 1
Time: 19:35 - 21:05
Location: Keeley Street
Learn to speak Greek and develop your speaking and listening skills on this communicative course, which emphasises the practical use of the language. Suitable for complete beginners.
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- Course Code: LK111
- Dates: 23/09/24 - 02/12/24
- Time: 19:35 - 21:05
- Taught: Mon, Evening
- Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
- Location: Keeley Street
- Tutor: Yannis Papalexandris
Course Code: LK111
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Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
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What is the course about?
This course aims to give complete beginners their first exposure to the basic Greek, simple phrases and survival language and an introduction to the basic structure of the language.
What will we cover?
Topics: introductions, greetings (formal and informal), basic personal details, family, languages, nationalities, numbers up to 10.
Grammar: Introduction to the Greek alphabet, active verbs in present, nouns in nominative and accusative (singular), personal, pronouns, possessive pronouns.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- introduction to the Greek alphabet.
- read and write simple phrases in Greek.
- introduce yourself and talk about yourself.
- greet others formally and informally.
- ask for and give basic information about yourself (address, telephone number, family, profession, languages, nationalities)
- count from 1 to 10.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Suitable for complete beginners. Also suitable for students who have attended a short intensive course in Modern Greek or have a basic knowledge of the language but who would like to start again from the beginning, consolidate and progress rapidly.
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 respond to simple instructions and read course documents in English and be at ease with the use of number 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?
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 beginners: module 2.
Yannis Papalexandris was born and raised in Thessaloniki, Greeece. He studied Greek language, literature and linguistics at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He is interested in pedagogy, literature, history and politics. He enjoys traveling and learning about new cultures and traditions. Yannis spent 5 years in Amsterdam, The Netherlands and has lived in London for the last six years. He has worked for Citylit since September 2014.
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.
