Modern Greek: a journey for beginners in summer
- Course Code: LBK119
- Dates: 29/07/24 - 02/08/24
- Time: 10:30 - 13:30
- Taught: Mon-Fri, Daytime
- Duration: 5 sessions
- Location: Keeley Street
- Tutor: Maria Contos
Course Code: LBK119
Duration: 5 sessions
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What is the course about?
This course aims to give complete beginners their first exposure to the basic Greek alphabet, simple phrases and survival language and an introduction to the basic structure of the language.
What will we cover?
Introductions, greetings, basic personal details, family, numbers, at the restaurant, directions.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
-be able to recognise simple words in Greek
-introduce yourself and talk about yourself
- greet others formally and informally
-ask for and give basic information about yourself
- count 1 to 100
- getting by at the restaurant
- shopping for food
- basic directions.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Beginners course - No previous knowledge of Greek required.
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?
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?
Based on the tutor's own materials.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Modern Greek beginners: module 1 in September. Please enrol as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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.