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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)
2021 Modern Greek A1 level classes
Days/Commencement dates |
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Classes
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Term 1
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Term 2
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Term 3
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Term 4
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MG-A1.1
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M. 1/2
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Th. 22/4
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W. 14/7
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Th. 7/10
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MG-A1.2
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Th. 4/2
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M. 19/4
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Th. 15/7
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Th. 6/10
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MG-A1.3
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Tu. 2/2
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Th. 22/4
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M. 12/7
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Th. 7/10
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MG-A1.4
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-
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Tu. 20/4
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M. 4/10
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All A1 classes operate 6:30-8:30pm
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# of Sessions
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9
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10
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10
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11
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Tuition fees
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$288
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$320
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$320
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$352
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Book fees
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$140 ($85 textbook and $55 workbook) for: MG-A1.1(term 2), MG-A1.2(term 3), MG-A1.3(term 4)
$60 for: MG-A1.2(term 2+$20 companion notes), MG-A1.3(term 3), MG-A1.4(term 4)
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Notes: For all A1 level classes there are both face to face and online (via Skype or Zoom) learning options; please email to
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if you wish to participate online.
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.
Enrol (click here)
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).
2021 Modern Greek A2 level classes
Days/Commencement dates |
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Classes
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Term 1
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Term 2
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Term 3
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Term 4
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MG-A2.1
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M. 3/2
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-
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Tu. 13/7
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–
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MG-A2.2
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-
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W. 21/4
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-
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Tu. 5/10
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MG-A2.3
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-
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-
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W. 14/7
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-
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MG-A2.4
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Th. 4/2
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-
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-
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W. 6/10
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All A2 classes operate between 6:30-8:30pm
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# of Sessions
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9
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10
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10
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11
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Tuition fees
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$288
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$320
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$320
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$352
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Book fees
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$60 (for MG-A2.1 and MG-A2.2) + $15 postage, if students wish delivery by post.
$70 (for MG-A2.3 and MG-A2.4) + $15 postage, if students wish delivery by post.
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Notes: For all A2 level classes there are both face to face and online (via Skype or Zoom) learning options; please email to
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if you wish to participate online.
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.
Enrol (click here)
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.
Read more on Common Reference Levels - self-assessment grid (pdf document 347KB)
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).
2021 Modern Greek B1 level classes
Days/Commencement dates |
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Classes
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Term 1
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Term 2
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Term 3
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Term 4
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MG-B1.1
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F. 5/2
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Th. 22/4
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–
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–
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MG-B1.2
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Th. 4/2
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F. 23/4
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Th. 15/7
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–
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MG-B1.3
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Mo. 1/2
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Th. 22/4
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F. 14/7
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Th. 7/10
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MG-B1.4
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-
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M. 19/4
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Th. 15/7
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F. 6/10
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MG-B1.5
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W. 3/2
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–
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Mo. 12/7
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Th. 7/10
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| MG-B1.6 |
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W. 21/4 |
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Mo. 4/10 |
| MG-B1.7 |
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– |
– |
– |
| MG-B1.8 |
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– |
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All B1 classes operate between 6:30-8:30pm
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# of Sessions
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9
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10
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10
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11
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Tuition fees
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$288
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$320
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$320
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$352
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Book fees
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$70 for MG-B1.1-4 classes
$80 for MG-B1.5-8 classes
+ $15 postage, if students wish delivery by post.
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Notes: For all B1 level classes there are both face to face and online (via Skype or Zoom) learning options; please email to
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
if you wish to participate online.
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.
Enrol (click here)
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).
2021 Modern Greek B2 level classes
Days/Commencement dates |
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Classes
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Term 1
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Term 2
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Term 3
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Term 4
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MG-B2.1
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There are no B2 level classes in 2021
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MG-B2.2
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MG-B2.3
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MG-B2.4
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MG-B2.7
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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.
2021 Modern Greek C level (C1) classes
Days/Commencement dates |
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Classes
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Term 1
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Term 2
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Term 3
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Term 4
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MG-C1.3
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Tu. 2/2*
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–
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–
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–
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MG-C1.4
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Tu. 2/2**
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Tu. 20/4*
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–
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–
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MG-C1.5
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–
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Tu. 20/4**
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Tu. 13/7*
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–
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MG-C1.6
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–
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–
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Tu. 13/7**
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Tu. 5/10*
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MG-C1.7
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–
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–
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–
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Tu. 5/10**
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*These C1 classes operate between 4:00-6:00pm
** These C1 classes operate between 6:30-8:30pm
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# of Sessions
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9
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10
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10
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11
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Tuition fees
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$288
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$320
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$320
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$352
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Book fees
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MG-C1.3 classes $80
MG-C1.4-7 classes $120
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Notes:
For all C1 level classes there are both face to face and online (via Skype or Zoom) learning options; please email to
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
if you wish to participate online
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
Enrol (click here)
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)
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2021 Modern Greek Speaking(Conversation) classes
Days/Commencement dates
6:30-8:30pm on Thursdays
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Term 1
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Term 2
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Term 3
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Term 4
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Th. 4/2
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Th. 22/4
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Th. 15/7
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Th. 7/10
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Term 1
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Term 2
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Term 3
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Term 4
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# of Sessions
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9
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10
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10
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11
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Tuition fees
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$288
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$320
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$320
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$352
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Book fees
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(Study materials) $20
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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.
Enrolment:
Enrol online OR
Email us to arrange another way of enrolment
Info: 03 9662 2722 - Email:
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