Online Greek Language Courses

If I didn't have my own private lessons, probably I couldn't speak Greek as I wish. I started on my own, studying books and materials on the web, but then I realized it was time to get in touch with a mother tongue teacher to develop what I've learned till that time. You can have lessons whenever you prefer, agreeing with your teacher the schedule that best suits your lifestyle. You can read, listen radio or watch TV on your own every day, but the opportunity to speak with a mother tongue during the time of your lesson is something which makes you grow faster and better. My language lessons are my "cuddle" moments, the time in which I take care of me and of my hobbies.

Talking the language you are learning in small groups of people who are at your same level is something really exciting and helps to better develop your knowledge. You can compare your skills with the ones of the other participants, feeling motivated to perform always better. You can discuss of any possible theme, so that you are prepared to the real daily conversation you could afford in your life. You can prepare a little bit, studying the materials they send you before the lessons, or you can decide to manage it spontaneously when the lesson starts. No one is judging you, they are there just to share a nice conversation in a foreign language. Great way to spend our time at home being in touch with people from all over the world sharing the common language we are learning.

I never thought about learning Greek until I randomly listened to some Greek music that sparked my interest in the language. I tried on my own at first with not big results, then I decided to get into lessons. I am from Italy and we have an Hellenic community in almost every city, some of them also offer Modern Greek classes, but of course everything stopped with 2020 pandemic, so I started to search for online courses. I heard about Alexandria Institute thanks to a live interview on Instagram, hosted by a blogger I follow and with the President of the institute as a guest. Later on I went on their website and found they offer also online private lessons on skype, which for me is really perfect: I work full time and have a busy life, and I can schedule the lessons accordingly to my tasks, and reschedule if needed. The teacher I was assigned to is really nice and friendly and I felt immediately at ease with her. She adapts the pace accordingly to what I can do, she always makes sure I'm ok with the teaching program, asking periodically if I would like to change anything. I really like the way she makes the learning path more exciting, adding extra readings, listening exercises with songs (as I really love music), and nice conversations about our everyday life. I'm really happy to have her as teacher, and as my first Athenian friend! No need to say that I obviously recommend Alexandria Institute to any of you who would like to learn Greek, just check their website to learn about the different courses they offer. Their summer course in Paros is on my wishlist!

The on-line courses from the Alexandria Institute are really excellent. The teachers are all excellent and the classes are well structured and always well prepared. It has been great to meet people from all over the world - Estonia, Israel, US, Macedonia, Germany - all interested in learning Greek like me.The classes have opened my eyes to Greek culture as well as to the language. I have learned so much about the literature and the music and it has really enriched my life.