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Modern Greek Level 2
(Common European Framework Level A1)
Prerequisite for entry
Completed level 1+ or the equivalent.
Term duration
10 x 2-hour classes.
Progression
After 20 hours students may progress to level 2+
Aims and Objectives
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To enable students further develop their skills (in listening, speaking, reading and
writing) in Modern Greek in a variety of everyday situations;
To further develop awareness of aspects of Greek culture within a European / global
context.
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A communicative method of teaching / learning is fostered, although aspects of grammar
are covered as well. Students are aided to reflect on their learning skills and experiential /
autonomous learning is encouraged, including the use of interactive ICT material.
Functions & Course Content
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Habitual actions and daily routine
Hobbies and spare time activities
Public places and shops: asking and giving directions
Counting: using ordinal numbers
Ordering and paying for a drink or a meal in a restaurant etc...
Going to the supermarket
Asking for a permission
Giving simple excuses
Linguistic Structures
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Verbs: present tense and simple imperative /simple future/ active, reflexive and
passive verbs / introduction to the continuous subjunctive and the continuous future
tense / the verb υπάρχει / there is
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Nouns: genders / singular and plural / nominative and accusative cases
Adjectives –ος/-η/-ο (singular and plural / concord with nouns)
Pronouns: demonstrative, interrogative, relative etc...
Adverbs showing frequency and place
Learning Resources
Book
The course is based on Επικοινωνήστε Ελληνικά 1 / Communicate in Greek 1 (by Cleanthis
Arvanitakis and Froso Arvanitaki, Deltos Publishers, Athens, the latest edition). An exercise
book and a CD accompany the textbook.
References
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Greek Now 1 + 1, by Dimitra Dimitra and Marineta Papahimona, Nostos Publishers,
Athens 2002, latest edition (textbook, exercise book and CD)
Greek, A Comprehensive Grammar of the Modern Language, by David Holton et al.,
Routledge, London 1999
The 100 Word Exercise book, by Ioanna Psalti, g-and-w publishing, England 2000
Greek A, a method of teaching Greek as a foreign language, by Eirini Pathiaki et al.
Patakis, 2009
Greek A, a method of teaching Greek as a foreign language, by Eirini Pathiaki et al.
Patakis, Athens 2001
Learning Modern Greek, by Smaro Vogiatzidou, University Studio Press Publishers,
Thessaloniki 2002 (textbook, exercise book, book for oral practice and audio-tapes)
Greek for immigrants, refugees and foreigns Level A, by Eleni Demiri et al., Metaigmio,
Athens 2002
Greek for immigrants, refugees and foreigns Level B, by Eleni Demiri et al., Metaigmio,
Athens 2002
Secrets spelling: lessons in Greek spelling, by Lelia Panteloglou, Deltos, Athens, 2009
Greek in the world search puzzle, by Sapfo Tloupa, University Studio, Press, Thessaloniki
2003
Greek is a game, by Fani Balsamaki et al., Aristotelion University of Thessaloniki
Publishers, Thessaloniki 2003 (variety of activities)
Greek in the world search puzzle, by Sapfo Tloupa, University Studio, Press, Thessaloniki
2003
You speak Greek, you just don’t know it, by Annie Stefanidou, Ministry of tourism,
Athens 2004
Στη χώρα του Αριστοτέλη / In the land of Aristotle, University Studio Press, Thessaloniki
1994 (videotapes)
Learn Greek, Eurotalk, 1998 (CD-ROM)
World Talk Greek, Eurotalk Interactive, 1999 (CD-ROM)
Filoglossia 1, Institute for Language and Speech Processing, 2001 (CD-ROM)
There is α range of learning resources, including video-tapes and interactive material,
available for self-study in the Self-Access Centre.
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