A1 Greek | Self Paced
The course is designed for candidates of the Certificate of Attainment in Greek at level A1, who aim at better understanding and practicing grammar phenomena corresponding to this basic level.
Course Description
Our beginner-level asynchronous course is your exciting first step into the world of the Greek language! You’ll master the Greek alphabet, build a solid foundation in grammar, expand your vocabulary, and perfect your pronunciation. With a strong focus on practical language skills, you’ll quickly gain the confidence to start communicating in Greek. Plus, as your skills advance, you’ll be well-prepared to sit for the A1 Ellinomatheia exams, marking an important milestone in your Greek language journey!
Key Features
- Self-paced learning: Study at your own convenience and schedule. While you can progress at your own speed, we estimate that most learners will complete the material within 20-35 weeks, depending on their pace and learning style.
- Interactive lessons: Engage with engaging video tutorials, quizzes, and exercises.
- Native Greek speaker instructor: Benefit from authentic pronunciation and native insight to Greek.
- Foundation: Cover the basics in the most effective way so that you can gradually become more fluent in Greek.
What You'll Learn
- Greek Alphabet & Pronunciation: You’ll learn how to read, write, and pronounce the Greek alphabet, allowing you to recognize and sound out words correctly.
- Basic Grammar Rules: You’ll get introduced to essential grammar, including noun genders (masculine, feminine, neuter), singular and plural forms, and basic verb conjugations in the present tense.
- Essential Vocabulary: You’ll build a solid base of everyday words and phrases related to topics like greetings, introductions, numbers, days of the week, colors, food, family, and more.
- Simple Sentences & Communication: You’ll practice forming basic sentences and questions, enabling you to handle common situations such as introducing yourself, ordering food, asking for directions, and making simple requests.
- Listening: Through listening practice you’ll improve your ability to understand basic conversations in Greek.
- Speaking: You can repeatedly listen to and imitate the instructor in the videos, practicing pronunciation and rhythm. By mimicking the speaker, you can improve your fluency and accuracy.
This course is the perfect starting point for students who:
- Students Preparing for the A1 Ellinomatheia Exam: If someone has the goal of obtaining a recognized certification in Greek, this course is exactly what you need for the A1 level of the Ellinomatheia exam.
- Complete Beginners: Anyone with little to no prior knowledge of Greek would be a perfect fit for an A1 course. It provides a structured, foundational start for those interested in learning the language from scratch.
- Travelers: People planning to travel to Greece who want to learn basic Greek for practical situations (like ordering food, asking for directions, or greeting people) would benefit from this course.
- Heritage Learners: Individuals of Greek descent who may have grown up hearing Greek but never formally learned the language can use the A1 course to begin learning the grammar and structure in a more organized way.
- Language Enthusiasts: Those passionate about learning new languages and exploring Greek culture, history, and traditions can start their journey with this beginner course.
- Expats or Immigrants: People moving to Greece for work or personal reasons will find this course helpful in acquiring basic communication skills to integrate more easily into Greek society.