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Modern Greek Level 3
(Common European Framework Level A2)
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 2+
Aims and Objectives
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To enable student 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.
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 describing an area
Festivals and traditions / Easter in Greece
Communicating by phone
Expressing a wish
Recalling actions from the past
Planning for the future
Weather and climate / months and seasons
Socialising / arranging to go out / going out for a drink
Linguistic Structures
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Verbs: present and future tenses / simple imperative / simple past / simple subjunctive
Nouns: genders / singular and plural / nominative and accusative cases
Adjectives
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Diminutive
Pronouns: personal etc…
Adverbs showing frequency and place
Learning Resources
Books
The course is based on Επικοινωνήστε Ελληνικά / Communicate in Greek 1 and 2 (by
Cleanthis Arvanitakis and Froso Arvanitaki, Deltos Publishers, Athens, the latest edition). An
exercise book and a CD accompany the textbooks.
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) or Ξενοδοχείο Ατλαντίς
Παρακαλώ /Hotel Atlantis Please (by Neni Kolethra, Deltos Publishers, Athens 2001)
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)
In addition there is a wide range of language learning materials for self-study in the SelfAccess Centre.
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