Learning the Greek Language and Culture

Scope

Greek language at level A1 of CERF, familiarization with Greek culture.

 ECVET points: 3.5

Target groups

Teachers and trainers in primary, secondary schools, vocational education schools and organizations, adult learning providers.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the training course, the participant is expected to:

• Acquire reading, listening, writing and speaking skills up to the level of A1 of CERF
• Know the Greek contemporary cuisine and lifestyle
• Visit some of the most important cultural heritage sites in Athens

Methodology

The language learning topics that will be covered consist of eight modules, each one with five units. Each module includes five videos – dialogues, grammar, an article from a newspaper and/or magazines, vocabulary, comprehension / grammar / vocabulary and communication exercises. The videos are based on dialogues with 2-3 speakers with face to face and phone dialogues. The videos present a variety of dialogues in informal as well as formal situations.
The course includes cultural outdoors activities, where the participants will have the chance to be familiarised with Greek civilization and the informal use of language.

Thematic units

Greek language modules:

• Social life and the family
• Shopping
• Travelling
• Leisure time
• Work life
• Health
• School
• Communication and means of communication

Cultural activities: walking tours in Athens and Piraeus, Greek cuisine, Greek music and dance, visits to archaeological sites and museums, visit to the beach during the summer.

Learning material

The learning material consists of presentations and support material in English language.

Cost

Tuition fee: 400 euro per person 

The cost includes the learning material and the certificates: Certificate of completion, Europass Certificate Supplement, Europass Mobility.

The cost can be funded by Erasmus+ programme KA1 mobility of staff.

Cultural activities (optional)

Includes:

1. a walking tour of Piraeus and welcome dinner,

Indicative menu: Cretan salad, zucchini fritters, sausage, cretan grilled cheese, cretan meat balls, pork slow roasted in the oven with sauce and herbs, served with mashed potatoes flavoured with mushroom truffle, traditional cretan pasta,  dessert, wine / raki

PRICE per person: 25 euros (beer or other drinks are not covered, except those mentioned above)

1. a guided tour of Athens, visit to Archaeological sites,

It includes: The Acropolis hill, Parthenon, the historical  area of Plaka & Monastiraki: 3 hours guided tour
COST: 150€ divided to the number of participants. No transport costs or entrance ticket to Acropolis Hill are included.

1. a common dinner in Athens,

Indicative menu: Feta wrapped with honey and sesame, greek salad, black eyed peas, octopus, calamari, cod croquettes, chicken strips, burger patties, orzotto with vegetables, wine and refreshments

PRICE per person: 30 euros (beer or other drinks are not covered, except those mentioned above)

The restaurants and menu may change depending on the availability and time of the year and the weather conditions.

The cost of local transportation and the entrance fees to sites and museums are not included.

Training sessions

Upon request

Further information

Lila Anthopoulou, tel: +30 2104286227, e-mail: lila@idec.gr