Our Courses in 2017

Learn Modern Greek by attending our courses offered in 2017 and planned according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages *

Courses: Modern Greek A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 levels (Click each level to see the classes offered)
Term 1 (30 January - 30 March) – 9 Sessions x 2 hours
Term 2 (18 April - 29 June) – 10/11 Sessions x 2 hours
Term 3 (17 July - 21 September) – 10 Sessions x 2 hours
Term 4 (09 October - 14 December) – 10 Sessions x 2 hours
Venue: Level 2, Greek Centre for Contemporary Culture, 168 Lonsdale St., Melbourne (map)
Dates: See each class.
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm (A1, A2, B1, B2 levels) - 6:00-8:00 pm (C1level)

*In the document above summarised information about the levels of language knowledge is found on pages 24[33], 26-29[35-38], 58-62[67-71], 64-84[73-93], 86-87[95-96], 96[105], 110[119], 112[121], 114[123], 117-118[126-127], 122[131], 124-125[133-134], 129[138]). - Numbers in square brackets indicate the pages of the PDF version of the document.

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.

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

MG-A1.1

Replacement classes will be arranged with the students for Mon., March 13 (Labour Day) and Mon., June 12 (Queen’s Birthday).
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MG-A1.2

A replacement class will be arranged with the students for Mon., June 12 (Queen’s Birthday), and Tue., November 7 (Melbourne Cup Day).
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MG-A1.3

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MG-A1.4

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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.

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

MG-A2.1

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MG-A2.2

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MG-A2.3

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MG-A2.4

A replacement class will be arranged with the students for Mon., March 13 (Labour Day).

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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 7 stages to complete MG-B1 level (lower intermediate level) starting from the stage MG-B1.1 and ending with the stage MG-B1.7; each stage last one term (9-11 sessions X 2 hours).

MG-B1.1

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MG-B1.2

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MG-B1.3

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MG-B1.4

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MG-B1.5

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MG-B1.6

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MG-B1.7

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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.

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There are 6 stages to complete MG-B2 level (upper intermediate level) starting from the stage MG-B2.1 and ending with the stage MG-B2.6; each stage last one term (9-11 sessions X 2 hours).

In 2017 the following B2 classes will run:

MG-B2.1

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MG-B2.5

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5. C1 level 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.

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There are 6 stages to complete MG-C1 level (advanced level 1) starting from the stage MG-C1.1 and ending with the stage MG-C1.6; each stage lasts one term (9-11 sessions X 2 hours).

In 2017 the following C1 classes will run:

MG-C1.1

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MG-C1.2

MG-C1.3

A replacement class will be arranged with the students for Tue., November 7 (Melbourne Cup Day).
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Modern Greek Speaking Practice Class

Do you wish to practise your speaking skills in Modern Greek language?

Join our Modern Greek speaking practising class running on alternate Saturdays and Sundays.

Enrolment:

1. Enrol online OR
2. Download the forms (PDF 122KB)

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