Lifelong Learning Languages Scheme of Work
Language: Modern Greek
Level: 1a
Tutor: Dr Maria Palaska
Week
Topic (and unit in book)
Objectives and language functions
Grammar and vocabulary
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1
2
Introductory Lesson
Unit 1
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Greetings and Introductions
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The Greek Alphabet
Pronunciation
Personal pronouns
Unit 2
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Providing basic information about yourself
Expressing thanks
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The verbs ‘to be’ and ‘to do’
Numbers 0-10
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Nouns, cases and genders
Numbers 10-100
The definite and indefinite
articles
Type A verbs
Names of some Greek
cities
Numbers 100-1000
Possessives
Names of different
professions
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3
4
Unit 3
Unit 4
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Exchanging information abou country of
origin, place of stay using affirmative or
negative response
Exchanging information about profession,
address, telephone number
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Additional activities,
including making a Glossary
of Useful Words
(To be completed by the
Student)
Listening
Pair/group activity on greetings
and introductions
Listening
Listening
Activity on articles and cities
Listening
Group activity on professions
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Listening
5
6
7
8
9
Unit 5
Unit 6
Unit 7
Unit 8
Unit 9
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Revision of Lessons 1-5
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Exchanging information about prices
Asking what something means and how
you would say/call something
Expressing likes and dislikes
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Exchanginf information about nationality
Describing people and objects
Asking about people and objects
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Expressing views and judgements
Exchanging information about age
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10
Unit 10
Exchanging information about languages,
family, marital status
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Exchanging information about the time
Days of the week and daily activities
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Type B verbs
Neuter nouns ending in -ι
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Revision of Lessons 1-5
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The verb ‘to like’
Masculine, feminine and
neuter nouns with different
endings
Using numbers and
currencies
Adjectives wit different
genders and endings
Using pronouns who and
what
The use of Accusative
Type C verbs
Words related to socialising
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Time prepositions
Days of the week
Divisions of the day
Some more Type B and C
verbs
In-class revision with
exercises, text reading and
group conversation
Listening
Listening
Listening
Activity: role playing
Listening
Video: “Bridegroom from
London”
Activity: Christmas Wishes
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