Modern Greek 2 lower: module 2
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
Course Code: LK203
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Duration: 10 sessions (over 10 weeks)
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What is the course about?
This course aims to revise and build on the basics covered at level 1 ( beginners) , expanding the students' vocabulary, their command of functional phrases and developing and understanding of more complex structures.
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?
Jobs and studying
Entertainment
Talking about Greek Easter
Greek recipes
Talking about your life story
Grammar:past tense, simple subjunctive , simple imperative , adverbs of frequency, revision of active verbs (present, past simple and future tenses).
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
Talk about your life past and present
Talk about your job and or studies
Talk about different kinds of Greek food and recipes
Discuss different forms of entertainment
Show an awareness of customs and traditions observed during the Greek Easter.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Level 2 course - Students should have completed one year of beginners Greek and Modern Greek 2 lower: module 1 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 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 2 lower: module 3. Please enrol as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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.
