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I’m reading Michael Ende’s book, «Η Μόμο» (translated to Greek from the original German). Although I’ve only read the first third of the book, so far I think it is great! I recommend it if you are at a B2+ reading level.
Here’s why:
- Thought provoking themes for an adult reader, although the book is written for children (ages 12+)
- Rich vocabulary and sentence structures
- Interesting Greek phrases
- Good story pacing and development
One note: There is one section that has a good bit of nautical vocabulary. I needed to look up lots of words to be able to fully understand that section, but it was well worth the effort.
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«Φτάσαμε» is my favorite program on ERTFLIX!
Jerome Kaluta, the travel show’s host, visits a wide array of locations in Greece. Planning your next trip to Greece? Perhaps there’s an episode on the place you hope to visit.
With three seasons, not only is it a great way to learn more about Greece, but also to practice listening to the Greek language.
Why is it great for Greek language learners? Lots of reasons! You can:
- Learn about Greek culture – art, crafts, music, food, festivals, local customs, traditions and more
- Learn about Greek geography. With the stunning videography, you get a real sense of the variety of Greece’s geographical regions
- Listen to real dialogues in Greek. The host, Jerome, talks to lots of different people in his travels. He has an easy manner of speaking that’s not too technical
- Use the English subtitles that are available
- Enjoy a great show!
Check it out today!
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Waiting is hard! Waiting for good things is hard. Waiting for bad things is hard. Waiting for the results of the Ελληνομάθεια to come out at the end of July can seem endless!!
Here’s a suggestion to take your mind off of waiting
Check out ERTFLIX.
ERTFLIX, available as website or app, has tons of Greek content to watch! Greek series, news, movies, cooking, kid’s content and more! It is a great place to find content to practice listening to the language.
Check it out!
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Getting ready for the Ελληνομάθεια? Here are some ideas for extra prep you can do before the exam
Take some practice tests
Follow the time limits for each section so you get a sense of the flow of the test- The Center for Greek Language has two full tests for each level
- You can also buy books with tests from 2015 – 2018 from the Center for Greek Language
Practice leveled reading and listening
Here are just a few suggestions of the many options that are available- The Center for Greek Language has two different collections of leveled texts
- NeoHel Publications has a playlist of A1 level texts for listening
- 1HLanguage Greek on YouTube has a variety of test prep videos and examples
- Learn Greek with GreekPod101.com on YouTube has playlists for both listening and reading (beginner and advanced)
- Podcast: Easy Greek Stories for Intermediate Learners from Omilo
- Greek listening B1 Level by Learn Greek by Ioanna on YouTube
Study vocab words and phrases
- Make paper flashcards and study them every day (choose words that you don’t know from whatever resource you are using to study)
- Try Anki flashcard maker
- Practice verb conjugation. Pay attention to irregular verbs
- Practice writing something everyday in pen. Writing in pen is required on the exam
- Practice editing your writing. Look for mistakes in spelling, subject – verb agreement, and grammar
What are your favorite test prep strategies or resources?
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Are you an intermediate or advanced learner of the Greek Language? Looking for interesting podcasts to listen to? I suggest moving from listening to podcasts made for Greek language learners to ones that are made for native Greek speakers.
Here’s what I’m listening to:
- Podcasts from LiFO. LiFO has a large selection of podcasts including topics of history, science, politics, true crime and more. One LiFO podcast I have listened to is «Άκου την επιστήμη» which presents fascinating interviews with a variety of scientists. My second favorite is «Ιστορία μιας πόλης» which presents different parts of the history of Athens.
- “Archaeostoryteller, με τον Θόδωρο Παπακώστα”. The podcast covers history, mythology and more. I find the podcast super interesting, but truth be told, I don’t always understand it all. I’ll either listen multiple times or slow down the playback speed on my podcast player. I’m happy hearing the flow of the language and getting the gist of the story.
Do you have a favorite podcast you are listening to? Please share! I’m always looking for more to listen to.
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Check out the resources at the website My E-Library! It has tons of resources at a variety of levels for both children and adults learning the Greek language. I highly recommend it!
Some of what you can find there:
- Games
- Workbook exercises (readings and questions, grammar exercises)
- Grammar books and dictionaries
- Free children’s books
- Grammar videos
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Yep, I have a favorite workbook series for Greek language exercises! My favorite books? The Ελληνικά Α, Ελληνικά Β and Ελληνικά Γ books (Εκδόσεις Πατάκη). Are you looking for a series of workbooks to help you improve your Greek or to prepare for the Greek language exam? I highly recommend these books!!
Here’s why I like the series:
- Great balance of reading, writing, listening, speaking and grammar exercises.
- Interesting writing and speaking exercises
- Excellent basis for Greek exam preparation
- Perfectly timed grammar topics – lots of times when I have a question about Greek grammar, somehow that topic appears in the next chapter
- Good book design – the illustrations don’t detract from the content
- Good paper texture – the texture of the paper is perfect for writing on
One tiny thing I don’t like about the books is the title Ελληνικά Γ. I find it confusing because the book is for B2 and not for the Γ level of tests.
If you’ve tried these books, what is your favorite part?
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I had a hard time knowing when to use «ότι» or «που» when I wanted to say “that.” Then I learned a few phrases like «χαίρομαι που» and «συγγνώμη που», but I still made tons of mistakes.
Then I found this video from Linguatree titled, “After this video, you won’t make this mistake again”. After 6 minutes, my problems with «που» and «ότι» were solved!
Thank you Linguatree!
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There’s a great tool for determining the readability level of a Greek text on the website of the Κέντρο Ελληνικής Γλώσσας. Enter part of a text and the tool will give you a graph of the text level.
It also gives a detailed analysis including:
- number of words
- number of easy words
- number of difficult words
- number of words with prefixes and suffixes
The tool is on the website of the Κέντρο Ελληνικής Γλώσσας:
https://www.greek-language.gr/certification/readability/index.html
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