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Modern Greek Level 2+
(Common European Framework Level A1)
Prerequisite for entry
Having completed level 2 or equivalent.
Term duration
10 x 2-hour classes.
Progression
After 20 hours students may progress to level 3
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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Further practice on shopping, e.g. for clothing etc…
Further practice on expressing likes, dislikes and preferences
Everyday activities, including going to the bank
Organising transport and travel
Eating in a taverna – Greek meals and drinks
Describing a holiday in the future
Describing a town
Living environment: accommodation and furniture
Booking a room in a hotel
Linguistic Structures
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Verbs: present and simple and continuous future tenses / simple subjunctive/ simple
imperative
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Nouns: genders / singular and plural / nominative and accusative cases
Adjectives showing number, origin and colour (singular and plural / concord with
nouns)
Pronouns: demonstrative, interrogative 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.
The students will also study the mystery story Ποιος είναι ο ΑΜ; / Who is AM? (by Cleanthis
Arvanitakis, Deltos Publishers, Athens 1998) or
Το Περίπτερο στην Αριστοτέλους / The Yellow Kiosk in Aristotelous (by Neni Kolethra, Deltos
Publishers, Athens 2011)
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
Greek A, a method of teaching Greek as a foreign language, by Eirini Pathiaki et al.
Patakis, Athens 2001
The 100 Word Exercise book, by Ioanna Psalti, g-and-w publishing, England 2000
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 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)
In addition there is a wide range of language learning materials for self-study in the SelfAccess Centre.
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