This programme is designed for people who want to make rapid progress in Modern Greek language and deepen their knowledge of Greece and its culture. It offers an intensive language course for beginner, intermediate and advanced level. The course is 35 hours, divided into 8 days, and includes grammar, reading, speaking, writing and 5 hours of Ancient Greek Language. It also provides excursions to the archaeological places and museums in Alimos and around , rest and swimming to wonderful beaches.
Some
information about Alimos
Alimos (Greek: Άλιμος) is a municipality in the southern part of the Athens agglomeration, Greece. The municipality comprises two settlements, the suburban seaside town of Kalamaki (Greek: Καλαμάκι), and the inland community of Trachones(Greek: Τράχωνες) (Ano Kalamaki, upper Kalamaki). Alimos had 41,720 inhabitants in the 2011 census.
PERIOD
OF THE PROGAMME:18/07/2015-26/07/2015
Our
Programme includes:
1. Transportation
.
2. Accomodation
for 8 nights.
3. Breakfast
and one meal each day of the programme.
4. 35 hours language tuition in modern greek language (20 hours of
attendance and 15 hours of language practice)and 5 hours of Ancient Greek language. Teaching
will be conducted in Greek by communicative (direct) method. Other
languages are used if necessary.
TYPE
OF COURSES – LEVELS
Beginners
At
the end of the lessons, participants are expected to have acquired
the skills to: Use everyday vocabulary as well as some basic phrases
to communicate. Introduce themselves and be able to ask and answer
questions about each others (e.g. where they live, people they know,
things they own). Interact in a basic way, provided that the
co-speaker uses a clear and slow speech.
Intermediate
(Modern
Greek for those with a basic knowledge of the language.) At the end
of the lessons, participants are expected to have acquired the skills
to: Understand the main points of a clear standard input on common
matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure etc. Deal with
a variety of situations which are likely to arise while travelling in
Greek-speaking countries. Produce a simple, consistent text on
everyday topics or on personal interest. Describe events,
experiences, dreams, hopes, ambitions. Provide arguments and explain
own opinion and plans.
Advanced
(Modern
Greek for students who have a solid knowledge of Greek.) At the end
of the lessons, participants are expected to have acquired the skills
to: Understand the main ideas of a complex text on both practical and
abstract topics. Interact fluently and spontaneously with native
speakers. Produce a clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects.
Explain own point of view on complex issues (stating advantages and
disadvantages on a variety of topics.
5. Educational material.
6. Excursions
to archeological places and museums
7. Entrance
fees to museums and archaeological sites.
8. Swimming to wonderful beaches.
On the last day of the programme there will be an Information Day , hosted by the Municipality of Alimos, in which lectures will be given by professors of Greek and other Universities on the subject of Thucydides
Certificate of attendance will be given to all participants.
Deadline for applications:
Please register your application before June 18th 2015, here
Participants who need visa (Eastern European countries, South Africa etc.) must apply as soon as possible to arrange officially for their invitation and to get their visa in time. Professors and students must have their University or school identity card for free entrance to the museums , the Acropolis and the Archaeological places. All participants should also have valid travel and health insurance for their stay in Greece.
Final informations about the programme , bus , metros, and the hotels will be sent by the end of June.
If you have any questions about the programme please send us an e-mail at learninggreekinalimos@gmail.com
