Teacher Highlights, Difficult times, Things we are looking forward to, Greek Learning Tips and Summer Plans! All in one episode and the last on for season 3. Listen to Emily and Danai speak Greek and answer questions about everything that happened this year and what's coming next. This Podcast is for advanced learners. Find us on Youtube for the english translation! See you in Season 4!
In today's episode we will talk about the Imperative mood in Greek. Emily and Danai will first engage in a dialogue with suggestions of what to do in Thessaloniki and then explain the use of the Imperative mood. D: Emily, I want to visit Thessaloniki! What do you suggest I do there? E: Oh, perfect! You’ll have an amazing time! First of all, take a walk along the beach to see the White Tower up close and climb all the way to the top. The view is incredible! D: I already love this idea! Where else...
In today's episode you will learn essential health and sickness related phrases in Greek. Emily and Danai will first engage in a dialogue talking about Emily's flu and then give you some more phrases we use when feeling under the weather. D: Έμιλυ, πώς πήγε η επίσκεψη στον γιατρό; Τι σου είπε; / Emily, how did the doctor’s visit go? What did he say? E: Δεν έχω απλό κρυολόγημα τελικά… Ο γιατρός μου είπε ότι έχω γρίπη. / It turns out I don’t just have a simple cold… The doctor told me I have the f...
In today's episode you will learn essential shopping phrases in Greek. Emily will pretend to be the customer and Danae the person working at the clothing store. D: Καλημέρα σας, πώς μπορώ να σας βοηθήσω; / Good morning, how can I help you? E: Καλημέρα, ψάχνω για ένα βραδινό φόρεμα. Που τα έχετε; / Good morning, I'm looking for an evening dress. Where do you have them? D: Ναι βεβαίως, ελάτε μαζί μου… (pause) εδώ θα βρείτε τα βραδινά μας φορέματα. Σε τι χρώμα θέλετε; / Yes, of course, come with me...
In today's episode we will talk about the 1st of May in Greece. Emily will first engage in a conversation with Danae, about May 1st and then will explain the significance of this day for Greece. E:Δανάη, να σε ρωτήσω. Η Πρωτομαγιά είναι πράγματι μια ιδιαίτερη μέρα για την Ελλάδα; / Danae, can I ask you something? Is May Day really a special day in Greece? D:Σωστά! Η 1η Μαΐου ή Πρωτομαγιά, έχει διπλή σημασία στην Ελλάδα. Είναι η γιορτή της άνοιξης αλλά και ημέρα αφιερωμένη στα δικαιώματα των εργα...
In today's episode you will learn the simple past tense in Greek. Emily will first engage in a conversation with Danae, describing her day in Athens and then will explain how to use and form the simple past. D: Πώς πέρασες στην Αθήνα; / How was your time in Athens? E: Ήταν απίστευτη εμπειρία! Η Αθήνα έχει τόσα πολλά να δεις και να κάνεις! / It was an incredible experience! Athens has so much to see and do! D: Για πες! Τι έκανες όλη μέρα; / Tell me! What did you do all day? E: Το πρωί ξύπνησα νωρ...
In today's episode you will learn about Greek Orthodox Easter and how we celebrate it in Greece. Emily and Danae will first engage in a conversation about the celebrations and then will explain the importance of Easter in Greece and the different traditions. E: Danae, did you know that Easter is one of the biggest celebrations in Greece? D: Yes! I’ve heard that Easter in Greece is very special. What do you usually do? E: Every place has its own customs, but the main ones are common for everyone....
In today's episode you will learn about the interrogative pronouns ποιος/ποια/ποιο in Greek. Emily and Danae will first engage in a conversation making a list for gifts they need to buy and then explain the use of these pronouns and their cases. E: Λοιπόν Δανάη, έχουμε πολλά γενέθλια αυτόν τον καιρό και πρέπει να πάρουμε δώρα. / So, Danae, we have a lot of birthdays coming up and we need to get gifts. D: Κάτι έχω στο μυαλό μου. Ποιος έχει πρώτος; Ο Γιάννης ή Η Κατερίνα; / I have something in min...
In today's episode you will learn different phrases about the weather in Greek. Emily and Danae will first engage in a conversation talking about a day trip and then explain some expressions and vocabulary we use in Greek, when talking about the weather. E: Επιτέλους ήρθε η άνοιξη και ανοίγει ο καιρός! / Spring is finally here, and the weather is warming up! D: Ναι! Τις τελευταίες μέρες έχει πάρα πολύ ήλιο και κάνει πολλή ζέστη! / Yes! These past few days have been really sunny and very warm! E:...
In today's episode you will learn how to use the future continuous tense in Greek. Emily and Danae will first engage in a conversation talking about Emily’s new Pilates routine, and schedule and then help you gain a better understanding of how to use this tense in everyday situations. E: Δανάη! Έχω τέλεια νέα! / Danae! I have great news! D: Για πες! / Tell me! E: Λοιπόν, βρήκα ένα τέλειο στούντιο για πιλάτες και ξεκινάω από αύριο. / So, I found a perfect Pilates studio, and I’m starting tomorrow...
In today's episode you will learn new travel vocabulary in Greek. Emily and Danae will first engage in a conversation talking about their travel itinerary and then will give you more clarity on related travel vocabulary. E: Λοιπόν Δανάη, ήρθε η ώρα να οργανωθούμε για το ταξίδι μας στην Ελλάδα. / So, Danae, it's time to get organized for our trip to Greece. D: Σωστά! Πλησιάζει η ώρα! Θύμισέ μου, τι ώρα είναι η πτήση μας; / Right! It's getting close! Remind me, what time is our flight? E: Πετάμε τ...
In today's episode you will learn how to use the time when speaking in Greek. Emily and Danae will first engage in a conversation talking about their busy day and then will give you some more clarity on how we use morning, afternoon, evening and night. E: Είμαι πολύ κουρασμένη σήμερα. Έχω ξυπνήσει από τις 6:00 το πρωί και δεν έκατσα καθόλου. / I'm very tired today. I woke up at 6:00 in the morning and haven’t rested at all. D: Γιατί ξύπνησες τόσο νωρίς; / Why did you wake up so early? Ε: Έπρεπε ...
In today's episode you will learn how to introduce yourself in Greek. Emily and Danae will first engage in a conversation talking about themselves and then will give you some more ways to introduce yourself, when meeting someone for the first time E: Γεια σου, είμαι η Έμιλυ. Εσένα πώς σε λένε; / Hi, I’m Emily. What’s your name? D: Το όνομά μου είναι Δανάη Σιάυλου. Ποιο είναι το επίθετό σου; / My name is Danae Sialou. What’s your last name? E: Το επίθετό μου είναι Ιντζεκώστα. Τι δουλειά κάνεις; /...
In today's episode you will learn about our Greek Language retreat in Nafpaktos, Greece. Emily and Danae will first engage in a conversation talking about their summer plans and then will give you some more information about this retreat and how to attend. E: Δανάη! Το καλοκαίρι πλησιάζει και δεν έχουμε κανονίσει τίποτα ακόμα! Εσύ τι θα κάνεις φέτος το καλοκαίρι; / Danae! Summer is approaching, and we haven’t planned anything yet! What are you doing this summer? D: Εγώ θα πάω στην Ελλάδα. Έχω κλ...
In today's episode you will learn about the Greek carnival season and Clean Monday! Emily and Danae will first engage in a conversation organising Tsiknopempti's grill and then will explain various traditions regarding the period before the Lent. E: Εμ Δανάη, πλησιάζουν οι Απόκριες και πρέπει να οργανωθούμε! Τι λες να κάνουμε την Τσικνοπέμπτη; / Well, Danai, Carnival is approaching and we need to get organised! What do you think we should do on Tsiknopempti? D: Σκεφτόμουν, όπως κάθε χρόνο, να μα...
In today's episode you will learn how we use the expressions I like/don't like and prefer in Greek! Emily and Danae will first engage in a conversation talking about ordering some food and will explain how to use μου αρέσει/μου αρέσουν in various persons and the verb προτιμώ. E: Πείνασα! / I'm hungry! D: Κι εγώ! Μήπως να παραγγείλουμε τίποτα; / Me too! Should we order something? E: Ναι, αμέ. Τι λες για κινέζικο; / Yeah, sure. What do you think about Chinese food? D: Καλύτερα όχι. Δεν μου αρέσει ...
In today's episode you will learn various words that sound the same but have a different a meaning and spelling in Greek! Emily and Danae will first engage in a conversation talking about a small accident at a walk to the park and will analyse the spelling and meaning of these words. E: Καλά! Δεν θα πιστέψεις τι έγινε το Σάββατο. / Well! You won’t believe what happened on Saturday. D: Τι έγινε; / What happened? E: Πήγα την ανιψιά μου στις κούνιες και μου βγήκε πάλι ο ώμος. / I took my niece to t...
In today's episode you will learn how to describe your day in Greek! Emily and Danae will first engage in a conversation talking about what they did in their day and will explain the correct use of the prepositions στον/στη/στο. Ε: Γεια σου Δανάη! Τι κάνεις; / Hi Danae! How are you? D: Καλά είμαι. Εσύ; / I’m good. And you? E: Πολύ καλά κι εγώ: Λίγο κουρασμένη βέβαια. / I’m doing great too, but a bit tired. D: Γιατί είσαι κουρασμένη; / Why are you tired? E: Είχα μία πολύ γεμάτη μέρα σήμερα. / I h...
In today's episode you will expand your vocabulary and learn different ways to ask or give directions in Greek! Emily and Danai will first engage in a conversation talking about how to get to the white towel and they will explain some basic phrases and words. E: Εμ…Συγγνώμη; / Um... Excuse me? D: Παρακαλώ! / Yes, how can I help you? E: Θέλω να πάω στον λευκό πύργο, αλλά χάθηκα. Προς ποια κατεύθυνση πρέπει να πάω; / I want to go to the White Tower, but I got lost. Which direction should I go? D: ...
In today's episode you will expand your vocabulary and learn different ways to say why something happened in Greek! Emily and Danai will first engage in a conversation talking about two accidents and will explain how to use the word "γιατί" and it's synonyms. E: Δανάη! Τι κάνεις εσύ εδώ; / Danae! What are you doing here? D: Είχα ένα μικρό ατύχημα με το αυτοκίνητο. /I had a small car accident. E: Σοβαρά; Τι έγινε; Χτύπησες; /Really? What happened? Did you get hurt? D: Οδηγούσα στη λεωφόρο και κον...
In today's episode you will practice how to set your New Year's Resolutions in Greek! Emily and Danai will first engage in a conversation talking about their resolutions and then they will explain how to use the word να + simple present or simple future. E: Καλημέρα Δανάη! Καλή χρονιά! / Good morning, Danai! Happy New Year! D: Καλή χρονιά Έμιλυ! Ευτυχισμένος ο καινούριος χρόνος! / Happy New Year, Emily! Wishing you a joyful new year! E: Πώς πέρασες την Πρωτοχρονιά; / How did you spend New Year's...
In today's episode you will practice how to say the time in Greek! Emily and Danai will first engage in a conversation talking about an appointment and time and then they will explain how we use the time in Greek. They will also give you some time to practice through examples! Read Transcript for the Greek dialogue and English Translation! D: Τι ώρα έχεις σήμερα ραντεβού; / What time is your appointment today? E: Για ποιο ραντεβού λές; / Which appointment are you talking about? D: Το ραντεβού στ...
In today's episode you will expand your Vocabulary in Greek! Emily and Danai will first engage in a conversation pretending to be roomates and then they will explain some of the keys phrases and vocabulary. Read Transcript for the Greek dialogue and English Translation! Ε: Καλημέρα Δανάη. Πως κοιμήθηκες χθες; / Good morning, Danai. How did you sleep last night? D: Καλημέραααα! Κοιμήθηκα πολύ καλά, εσύ; / Good moooorning! I slept really well, and you? E: Έτσι κι έτσι.. / So-so D: Ωχ! Γιατί; / Oh ...
In today's episode we will learn about the days, months and seasons in Greek! Emily and Danai will first engage in a dialogue and then they will explain how we use the accusative and genitive case in Greek! Transcript for the Greek dialogue! D: Έλα Έμιλυ, τί μέρα είναι σήμερα; / Hi Emily, what day is today? E: Σήμερα είναι Πέμπτη! Γιατί ρωτάς; / Today is Thursday! Why do you ask? D: Α ναι σωστά! Θέλεις να πάμε για καφέ την Παρασκευή; / Oh, right! Do you want to go for coffee on Friday? E: Έχω κα...
In today's episode we will learn the difference between να + simple future and να + present tense! Emily and Danai will first engage in a dialogue and then they will explain the differences using examples in Greek! Transcript for the Greek dialogue! D: Αύριο φεύγεις για διακοπές; Are you leaving for vacation tomorrow? E: Ναι, άσε αύριο και δεν έχω ετοιμάσει τίποτα! Yes, I haven’t even packed anything yet! D: Ωχ, κατάλαβα. Τι πρέπει να κάνεις; Oh, I see. What do you need to do? E: Πρέπει να βάλω ...
Odysseas started learning Greek a few years ago and now he live in Greece and speaks Greek like a local. We met him through social media and he was become a good friend of ours! We love his videos and sense of humor! Listen to his interview and learn more about his journey in learning Greek, his favorite Greek food and Greek place! Find Odysseas on Instagram (@iamodysun) and Tik Tok (nihaohellas) *English translation coming soon* Practice your Greek more on our IG and Facebook page @greek_lang_e...
Transcript Below Practice your Greek more on our IG and Facebook page @greek_lang_experts and check out our website for our new Travel course! Π: Καλημέρα σας./ Good morning Ξ: Καλημέρα σας. Π: Θα ήθελα ένα δωμάτιο για τρεις διανυκτερεύσεις παρακαλώ. / I would like a room for three nights, please. Ξ: Βεβαίως. Θα χρειαστείτε μονόκλινο ή δίκλινο; / Of course. Will you need a single or a double room? Π: Μπορείτε να μου πείτε τι χρέωση έχει το καθένα; / Can you tell me the ch...
Transcript Below Practice your Greek more on our IG and Facebook page @greek_lang_experts and check out our website for our new group classes starting April 22nd! D: Γεια σου, Έμιλυ! Είμαι τόσο χαρούμενη για το ταξίδι μας στην Ελλάδα!/ Hi, Emily! I'm so excited about our trip to Greece! Ε: Κι εγώ, Δανάη! Έχεις ξεκινήσει να σχεδιάζεις το πρόγραμμά μας; / Me too, Danae! Have you started planning our itinerary? D: Όχι ακόμα, αλλά έχω ρίξει μια ματιά σε μερικά από τα μέρη που θ...
Transcript Below Practice your Greek more on our IG and Facebook page @greek_lang_experts and check out our website for our new group classes starting April 22nd! Ε: Έλα Δανάη μου, τι κάνεις; / Hello Danae, how are you? D: Γεια σου αγάπη, καλά! Θυμάσαι εκείνη τη νόστιμη συνταγή για παστίτσιο που μου έδωσες; / Hi love, I'm good! Do you remember that tasty recipe for pastitsio you gave me? Ε: Φυσικά! Χαίρομαι που σου άρεσε. Την δοκίμασες να την φτιάξεις μόνη σου;/ Of course! I'...
Transcript Below Practice your Greek more on our IG and Facebook page @greek_lang_experts and check out our website for our new group classes starting April 22nd! D: Γεια σου Έμιλυ μου, τι κανεις; Βρήκες ό,τι χρειαζόσουν;/ Hi Emily, how are you? Did you find what you needed? E: Αχ! Γεια σου Δανάη μου. Δεν σε κατάλαβα. Ναι, νομίζω πως ναι. Απλά παίρνω μερικά λαχανικά και μακαρόνια για σήμερα το βράδυ. / Oh! Hi Danae, I didn't understand you. Yes, I think so. I'm just getting s...
