Our Courses in 2021

Learn Modern Greek by attending our courses offered in 2021 and planned according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages *

*In the document above summarised information about the levels of language knowledge is found on pages 24, 26-29, 58-62, 64-84, 86-87, 96, 110, 112, 114, 117-118, 122, 124-125, 129).

Courses: Modern Greek A1, A2, B1, B2, C levels (Click each level to see the classes offered)

Term 1 (1 February - 1 April) – 9 Sessions x 2 hours - Classes may run on March 8 (Labour Day), if students wish; otherwise, they will arrange replacement classes with their teachers.
Term 2 (19 April - 25 June) – 10 Sessions x 2 hours - Classes may run on June 14 (Queen's Birthday), if students wish; otherwise, they will arrange replacement classes with their teachers.
Term 3 (12 July - 17 September) – 10 Sessions x 2 hours
Term 4 (04 October - 17 December) – 11 Sessions x 2 hours - - Classes may run on November 2 (Melbourne Cup), if students wish; otherwise, they will arrange replacement classes with their teachers.
Venue: Online classes will be delivered via Zoom or Skype - Face to face classes will be held at Greek Centre for Contemporary Culture, 168 Lonsdale St., Melbourne (map)
Dates: See each level below.
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm (A1, A2, B1 levels) - For C1 levels see below

1. A1 level courses preparing students to be able to:

• understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type.
• introduce themselves and others and ask and answer questions about personal details such as where they live, people they know and things they have.
• interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

Read more on Common Reference Levels - self-assessment grid (pdf document 347KB)

There are 4 classes to complete MG-A1 level starting from the entry class MG-A1.1 for absolute beginners and ending with the class MG-A1.4; each class lasts one term (9-11 sessions X 2 hours)

Notes: As regards the MG-A1.1 classes in all 4 terms as well as the classes: MG-A1.2 in terms 2, 3, and 4, MG- A1.3 in terms 3 and 4, and MG-A1.4 in term 4 there are both face to face and online (via Skype or Zoom) learning options.

Please register for a free online lesson on the Greek letters and sounds on Thursday 28/01/2021 at 6:00 pm by emailing to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; a link will be sent to you to join the lesson.

The classes: MG-A1.2(term1), MG-A1.3(term 2), MG-A1.4(term 4), MG-A1.3(term 1), MG-A1.4(term2) are offered only online via Skype or Zoom.

An additional half an hour speaking/conversation session may be offered prior to or after each class at the cost of $72 per term; students should discuss with their teachers about this option in the first class of the term. A minimum number of 4 students is required.

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2. A2 level courses preparing students to be able to:

• understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).
• communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
• describe in simple terms aspects of their background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Read more on Common Reference Levels - self-assessment grid (pdf document 347KB)

There are 4 classes to complete MG-A2 level starting from the class MG-A2.1 for students with a lower elementary knowledge and ending with the class MG-A2.4; each class lasts one term (9-11 sessions X 2 hours).

Notes: As regards the classes MG-A2.1(term 1), MG-A2.2 (term 2), MG-A2.3(term 3), and MG-A2.4 (term 4) there are both face to face and online (via Skype or Zoom) learning options.

The class MG-A2.4(term 1) is a face to face class.

The classes: MG-A2.1(term3), MG-A2.2(term 4), and MG-A2.1(term 4) are offered only online via Skype or Zoom.

An additional half an hour speaking/conversation session may be offered prior to or after each class at the cost of $72 per term; students should discuss with their teachers about this option in the first class of the term. A minimum number of 4 students is required.

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3. B1 level courses preparing students to be able to:

• understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.
• deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken.
• produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.
• describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

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There are 8 classes to complete MG-B1 level (lower intermediate level) starting from the class MG-B1.1 and ending with the class MG-B1.8; each class lasts one term (9-11 sessions X 2 hours).

Notes: The classes MG-B1.1(term 1), MG-B1.2(term 2), MG-B1.3(term 3), MG-B1.4(term 4), MG-B1.1(term 2), MG-B1.2(term 3), MG-B1.3(term 4) are face to face classes.

The classes MG-B1.2(term 1), MG-B1.3(term 2), MG-B1.4(term 3), MG-B1.5(term 4), MG-B1.3(term 1), MG-B1.4(term 2), MG-B1.5(term 3), MG-B1.6(term 4), and MG-B1.5(term 1), MG-B1.6(term 2), MG-B1.7(term 3), MG-B1.8(term 4) are offered only online via Skype or Zoom.

An additional half an hour speaking/conversation session may be offered prior to or after each class at the cost of $72 per term; students should discuss with their teachers about this option in the first class of the term. A minimum number of 4 students is required.

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4. B2 level courses preparing students to be able to:

• understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation.
• interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.
• produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

Read more on Common Reference Levels - self-assessment grid (pdf document 347KB)

There are 7 classes to completeMG-B2 level (lower intermediate level) starting from the class MG-B2.1 and ending with the class MG-B2.7; each class lasts one term (9-11 sessions X 2 hours).

5. C level (C1, C2) courses preparing students to be able to:

• understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning.
• express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions.
• use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes.
• produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.

Read more on Common Reference Levels - self-assessment grid (pdf document 347KB)

There are 11 classes to complete MG-C1 level (advanced level 1) starting from the class MG-C1.1 and ending with the class MG-C1.11 and 12 classes to complete MG-C2 level (advanced level 2) starting from the class MG-C2.1 and ending with the class MG-C2.12; each class lasts one term (9-11 sessions X 2 hours).

In 2021 we only offer C1 Level classes.

Notes:

All C1 level classes are offered online via Skype or Zoom.

An additional half an hour speaking/conversation session may be offered prior to or after each class at the cost of $72 per term; students should discuss with their teachers about this option in the first class of the term. A minimum number of 4 students is required

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6. Modern Greek Speaking(Conversation) classes for students who want to practise and improve their speaking skills.

In 2021 we may offer Speaking(Conversation) classes-level B1-B2 on Thursdays, 6:30 - 8:30pm: these classes cater for students who consider themselves above A2 level or are between levels B1 and B2 ( Common Reference Levels - self-assessment grid (pdf document 347KB)

Note: Modern Greek Speaking(Conversation) classes will start as face to face classes; after the first class students may discuss with their teacher if they wish to continue online.

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