Greek in a Week: Introduction to Greek Language and Culture (1 week in Thessaloniki)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Dates

2024: 11.11.2024 – 16.11.2024 | 16.12.2024 – 21.12.2024

2025: 10.03.2025 – 15.03.2025 | 12.05.2025 – 17.05.2025 | 22.09.2025 – 27.09.2025

2026: To be announced (Ask for dates)

Intro

The Greek language comes a long way; it has been used in the region (and beyond) for at least 34 centuries; Greek was a widely spoken lingua franca in the Mediterranean world and beyond during classical antiquity. The language is spoken by at least 13-15 million people nowadays in Greece, Cyprus, and Greek communities around the world. It is one of the official languages in the EU and a number of educational systems across Europe have included it in their curricula.

Greek is an interesting, even charming language. Learning it involves learning the history and culture of Greece, too.

Greek is like no other language. There are many words that have been lent to other languages as well as those that have been borrowed, but the actual structure and ‘texture’ of the Greek language is unique. Every word has its own story to tell. It is true that Greek includes words that cannot be translated in any other language ‘filotimo’, ‘palikari’ are two of the most commonly used as an example of such. Greek people also speak fast, they speak loud, they get angry, and their language can be temperamental, too… Knowing when and what to intonate to get your message can be the cause of confusion.

Our Greek in a Week course has been designed for beginners who would like to embark on a trip to one of the most ancient languages in the world; the language of Homer, Sophocles, Plato … Let us help you grasp the grammar and syntax of an intriguing language while special attention is also paid to speaking skills.

Course Schedule

This course runs Monday to Friday and includes language tuition as well as cultural activities that tie in well with the morning programme.

Course Follow-up

Attendees will receive handouts and self-evaluation forms as well as feedback forms on the course itself. Social networking will be set up to maintain contact after the end of the course and continue any discussions begun during the course.

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Destination:

Thessaloniki – the heart of northern Greece. Thessaloniki is the second largest city in Greece, considered the co-capital of the country. It’s the place the heart of Northern Greece beats since antiquity. It served as an economical and commercial centre for many years and has rapidly developed, mostly because of its geographical location.

A stroll around the city instantly reveals its rich history. The Old Town, the Castle of Heptapyrgio, the Rotunda, the emblematic White Tower built during the Ottoman rule are just a few of the city’s famous monuments that will please every culture and history enthusiast.

Nowadays it is considered a business hub for the Balkans as it hosts several conferences and major exhibitions including the Thessaloniki International Fair. In 2021 it was acknowledged as the first Greek city to join the UNESCO Network of Gastronomy.

Thessaloniki is the city people love to visit for its culture, cuisine, and hospitality.