Course overview
By studying Greek Level 1, you will be able to communicate in very basic everyday-life situations, including greetings, daily activities, finding your way, telling the time and date, making simple purchases, ordering a meal, etc, be able to understand very simple oral and written texts and ascertain specific information on simple topics and have developed an insight into Greek-speaking life, culture and society.
Student feedback: The teacher is excellent! She's very good at making language learning easy and fun and has been instrumental in creating a very supportive and friendly classroom. I've thoroughly enjoyed the experience! - (Greek Level 1 student)
What does this course cover?
Topics may typically include:
- Home
- Directions
- Hotels and accommodation
- Telephone language
- Greek Culture (Easter)
- At a restaurant
- Future plans
- Past events
Functions may typically include:
- Describing one’s house
- Asking and giving directions
- Booking a room at a hotel
- Asking for information about prices, facilities, services, etc.
- Making and cancelling appointments, reservations
- Describing past events
- Talking about a past event
- Ordering food in a restaurant
- Talking about future plans
Grammar may typically include:
- Simple Past of regular verbs
- Personal pronouns as objects
- Prepositions and conjunctions
- The simple future of regular verbs
- Some reflexive verbs in –άμαι
- Main groups of nouns in the three genders (singular-plural,genitive)
What will I achieve?
When Greek Level 1 is complete, you will achieve the equivalent of A1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), entry level of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).
*The above is an indication of content that may be covered over the duration of the course but it could vary depending on the level and progress of students in the class.