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CHIOS ISLAND – Modern and Ancient Greek Language Summer Courses

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Chios – Modern and Ancient Greek  Language Summer Courses

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SEPTEMBER 2017

 FIRST PERIOD: 03/09/2017 – 16/09/2017

SECOND PERIOD: 17/09/2017 – 30/09/2017

Modern Greek language and Culture course

Ancient Greek course

Private courses of Greek language and Culture all year round

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This program is designed for students who want to make rapid progress in Modern Greek language and deepen their knowledge of Greece and its culture. It offers an intensive language course for beginner, intermediate and advanced level. The course is 40 hours, divided into 10 days, and includes grammar, reading, speaking, and writing. It also provides an insight into Greek culture and civilization. Special courses of Modern Greek Literature and Culture and of Ancient Greek are offered on request. Our Greek teachers are qualified, specialized and experienced in teaching Greek as a foreign language. Moreover the course is combined with lectures, outdoor activities and various tours helping students become more familiar with contemporary Greek culture.

This summer “We Learn Modern Greek” at Chios, Homer’s island. Together we will discover its ancient and medieval history, the Byzantine mosaics of Nea Moni and Genoese castles and mansions. We will discover the aroma of a special resin called masticha, the main ingredient of a variety of products such as chewing gum, liqueurs and chemicals, we will taste new dishes and we will enjoy crystal-clear beaches and the incomparable beauty of this unique island.

PROGRAM OF COURSES

The program will be held in Voulamandis house in Kampos (Chios) and classes are taking place from Monday to Friday, from 09:00 to 13:00. The weekend is dedicated to various cultural activities (optional). It is up to the Alexandria Institute to make changes in the schedule or the location of the lessons if necessary.

FIRST PERIOD

  •  Sunday, September 03, 2017. Arrival in Chios and check in.
  •  Monday, September 04 – Friday, September 08  and Monday, September 11 – Friday, September 15, from 9:00 to 13:00. Lessons in Genoese villa “Voulamandis House”.
  •  Friday, September 15, 2017. Graduation with representatives of Alexandria Institute and Greek local authorities.
  • Saturday, September 16, 2017. Check out and departure from Chios. 

SECOND PERIOD

  • Sunday, September 17, 2017. Arrival in Chios and check in.
  • Monday, September 18 – Friday, September 22 and Monday, September 25 – Friday, September 29, from 9:00 to 13:00. Lessons in Genoese villa “Voulamandis House”.
  • Friday, September 29, 2017. Graduation with representatives of Alexandria Institute and Greek local authorities.
  • Saturday, September 30, 2017. Check out and departure from Chios and see you next year!

 

 

TYPE OF COURSES – LEVELS

Alexandria Institute offers intensive courses of Modern Greek language and Culture for beginners, intermediate and advanced level students.

Beginners
At the end of the seminar, participants are expected to have acquired the skills to: Use everyday vocabulary as well as some basic phrases to communicate. Introduce themselves and be able to ask and answer questions about each others (e.g. where they live, people they know, things they own). Interact in a basic way, provided that the co-speaker uses a clear and slow speech.

Intermediate
(Modern Greek for those with a basic knowledge of the language.) At the end of the seminar, participants are expected to have acquired the skills to: Understand the main points of a clear standard input on common matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure etc. Deal with a variety of situations which are likely to arise while travelling in Greek-speaking countries. Produce a simple, consistent text on everyday topics or on personal interest. Describe events, experiences, dreams, hopes, ambitions. Provide arguments and explain own opinion and plans.

Advanced
(Modern Greek for students who have a solid knowledge of Greek.) At the end of the seminar, participants are expected to have acquired the skills to: Understand the main ideas of a complex text on both practical and abstract topics. Interact fluently and spontaneously with native speakers. Produce a clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects. Explain own point of view on complex issues (stating advantages and disadvantages on a variety of topics).

In addition to the general courses, the following special courses are offered:

Literature and Culture course
The aim of this course is to give a thorough insight into Modern Greek literature, history, art, traditions and other aspects of Greek culture. Good knowledge of the language (advanced level) and extended vocabulary is required.

Ancient Greek Language course
For ancient Greek language students who want to deepen their knowledge of the ancient Greek literature and/or ancient Greek grammar and morphology of the language

LOCATION

The program will be held at Voulamandis House (Voulamandis House, Kalvokoressi 117, 82100 Chios. http://www.chioshotel.gr/). Students are offered accommodation in this refurbished Genoese mansion. Voulamandis House is located in Kampos, in a 12-acre farm surrounded by orange and mandarin groves.

It offers free on-site parking. The rooms, renovated in 2011, are bright, spacious and air-conditioned with big bathrooms, equipped with LCD TV, free Wi-Fi, a fridge and kettles to enjoy your coffee or tea on the balcony or in its beautiful garden. It is 6 km from the main town of Chios and 3 km from the sandy beach of Karfas. Products from the mansion’s organic farm are used daily for breakfast.

ATTRACTIONS:

 For many centuries, Chios’ strategic location had an important impact on the island’s history. Therefore in the different villages there are many remains from the various historical periods and the different conquerors. For further information visit: http://www.chiosonline.gr/sightseeing.asp

Chios tulipes copyright

Wild tulips in Chios. Oil painting by Mary Oikonomou.

 

USEFUL LINKS RELATING TO CHIOS

http://www.chiosonline.gr/default.asp

http://www.mosaic.gr/default.htm

http://www.giustiniani.info/chios.html

http://www.chiosnet.gr/tourism/default.htm

CREDITS

The course is organized by Alexandria Institute (Athens).

REGISTRATION

For registration or information about the Greek language and culture course at Chios, please fill in the registration form or contact welearngreek@gmail.com or +306972526788 (Greece). Please describe in detail your previous knowledge of Modern Greek language, both written and spoken, as well as whether you have any knowledge of Ancient Greek. Additionally you may also add any preferences and interests regarding history, music, dance or other aspects of Greek culture. Please also indicate the package and the type of course you desire (beginners, intermediate, advanced, Greek literature and culture, ancient Greek):

 1ST PERIOD CHIOS : COMPETE PACKAGE :     890 EURO

 2ND PERIOD CHIOS : COMPLETE PACKAGE:  890 EURO

 

COMPLETE PACKAGE in CHIOS includes:

• The course: 40 hours of lessons divided into 10 days with native teachers with experience in teaching Greek as a foreign language. That is 5 + 5 days of lessons with a break of 2 days dedicated to excursions and various cultural activities (optional).

• All teaching material (books, photocopies, CD).

• Accommodation for 13 nights in the Genoese Villa Voulamandis House with breakfast (air-conditioning, double room shared with another student, bath, shower, LCD TV, free Wi-Fi, fridge and kettles).

• A dinner at the end of the course in a typical Greek tavern or at Voulamandis House.

EXTRAS FOR SINGLE ROOMS AND FOR FRIENDS OR RELATIVES

If you wish to have your own room there is a supplementary charge. There is also an extra fee if you wish to share a double room with a friend or a relative who doesn’t want to attend the courses.

  • Single room   1st and 2nd period           + € 200
  • Double room 1st and 2nd period           + € 250

ONE WEEK COURSE

Those without the possibility of staying for 2 weeks in Greece can choose a 1 WEEK COURSE, being the first week of every 2-week intensive course (day 1 till day 7, check in Sunday, check out Sunday). Please indicate the one week package type you desire (beginners, intermediate, advanced).  The one week courses take place in the following dates:

1ST PERIOD CHIOS : ONE WEEK PACKAGE:   630 EURO.

 2ND PERIOD CHIOS : ONE WEEK PACKAGE:  630 EURO.

 

THE ONE WEEK PACKAGE includes:

• The course: 20 hours of lessons divided into 5 days with native teachers with experience in teaching Greek as a second language. After the 5 days of tuition there is one free day dedicated to various cultural activities and excursions (optional).

• All teaching material (books, photocopies, CD).

• Accommodation for 7 nights in the Genoese Villa Voulamandis House with breakfast (air-conditioning, single room, bath, shower, LCD TV, free Wi-Fi, fridge and kettles).

ONLY TUITION: For students who desire to attend the course without the accommodation the fee for the TWO WEEK COURSE is 550 EURO and for the ONE WEEK COURSE is 350 EURO.

ONE MONTH COURSE

It is possible for students to attend two periods in Chios and have an intensive Greek language course for one month.

ENROLMENT REQUIREMENTS

A minimum number of 4 participants per level and a maximum of 8 students per class is required. However, it is up to the Institute whether to run courses with a fewer number of students. If a class (level) has less than 4 students, the teaching hours will be reduced to 3 hours per day if there are 3 or 2 students, or to 2 hours per day (private lessons) if there is 1 student for the same course fee.

OFFERS

For friends or for couples who wish to attend the TWO WEEK COURSE there is a discount of 10% in the tuition fee. For students who wish to attend TWO PERIODS (ONE MONTH COURSE) there is a discount of 10% in the tuition fee. Group enrolments (3 or more participants) of the same level have a discount of 15%. Returning students have also a discount of 10% in the tuition fee.

TRIPS AND TOURS – EXCURSIONS

Our teachers will be available to accompany and guide you in the most historical and characteristic places of the island. The cost per person is 20 € and a minimum of 4 persons is required. You can choose one or more of the following excursions:

EXCURSION 1: Visit the medieval village of Pirgi and Mavra Volia beach

EXCURSION 2: Nea Moni, Avgonima, Anavatos and Elinda beach.

EXCURSION 3: Volissos, Shrine of Aghia Markella, Aghio Gala, Managros beach.

EXCURSION 4: Medieval village of Mesta and Agia Dynami beach.

EXCURSION 5: Medieval village of Olympoi and Vroulidia beach.

EXCURSION 6: Daskalopetra (Homer’s stone), Moni Mirsinidiou, Chios town and castle

 

EXTRAS

SPECIAL PRICES FOR OUR STUDENTS (FOR EARLY BOOKING)

Rent a car / motorbike / bicycle
Rent a car 1st period € 25 / per day Rent a car 2nd period € 35 / per day Rent a car 3rd period € 25 / per day Rent a car 4th period € 25 / per day

Rent a motorbike 1st period € 10 / per day Rent a motorbike 2nd period € 15 / per day Rent a motorbike 3rd period € 10/ per day Rent a motorbike 4th period) € 10 / per day

Rent a bicycle 1st period € 8 / per day Rent a bicycle 2nd period € 10 / per day Rent a bicycle 3rd period € 8/ per day Rent a bicycle 4th period € 8 / per day

PAYMENT

Bank transfer to Alexandria Institute (Athens). Please contact us for bank details at welearngreek@gmail.com or +30 6972 526 788 or at +30 215 525 8787

DEADLINES :

Deadline for registration and payment TWO MONTHS before the beginning of the course.

REGISTRATION

For registration or information about the Greek language and culture course at Chios, please fill in the registration form or contact welearngreek@gmail.com or +306972526788 (Greece) or at ++30 215 525 8787

GETTING TO CHIOS – LOCATION

The program will be held at Voulamandis House (Voulamandis House, Kalvokoressi 117, 82100 Chios. http://www.chioshotel.gr/)


Προβολή μεγαλύτερου χάρτη

Getting to Chios is easy and cheap. Fly from major European cities to Thessaloniki with Ryanair (http://www.ryanair.com/en/flights-to-thessaloniki/) and with Astra Airlines from Thessaloniki to Chios (http://www.astra-airlines.gr/frontend/index.php?chlang=EN).

There are also daily flights from Athens (Olympic Air and Aegean Airlines) and charter flights from Amsterdam and Brussels (Thomas Cook and Transavia). You can also flight to Izmir (Turkey), take the shuttle from the airport to Cesme and then, the boat from Cesme to Chios.

In summer there’s at least one ferry daily from Piraeus. Chios is also connected with other Greek islands (Lesvos, Samos, Ikaria, Syros etc.). There are also daily boats from / to Cesme (Turkey).

FLIGHTS AND FERRIES TO CHIOS

Charter Flights http://www.thomascookairlines.com/ (Amsterdam, Brussels)

Thomas Cook Brussels – Chios – Mytilini – Brussels

Transavia Amsterdam – Chios – Mytilene – Amsterdam

Scheduled Flights Olympic Airlines (From/To: Athens – Lesvos – Samos – Rhodes – Thessaloniki) Connecting flights with all major European Cities www.olympicair.com

Aegean Airlines (From/To: Athens. Connecting flights with all major European Cities) http://www.aegeanair.com

Astra Airlines (to/from Thessaloniki and Athens) http://www.astra-airlines.gr/frontend/index.php?chlang=EN

Extra info at Athens International Airport (Schedules, Real time flight information) http://www.aia.gr

FERRIES Hellenic Seaways From/To: Piraeus – Mytilene (Piraeus – Chios) http://www.hellenicseaways.gr/

NEL Lines From/To: Piraeus – Mytilene – Lemnos – Thessaloniki – Kavala (Piraeus – Chios,) http://www.nel.gr/

Oinousses – Chios Lines From/To: Oinousses Daily

Agia Marini Lines From/to: Psara (Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun)

Sunrise Tours From/To: Cesme (Turkey) Daily, Departure from Chios island early in the morning and deparure from Cesme port in the afternoon. http://www.sunrisetours.gr/

Kanaris Tours From/To: Cesme (Turkey) Daily, Departure from Chios island early in the morning and departure from Cesme port in the afternoon. http://www.kanaristours.gr/

Erturk Lines From/To: Cesme (Turkey) Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Departure from Cesme port early in the morning and departure from Chios island in the afternoon

Extra Info about Ferries Timetables OpenSeas – FORTHcrs All ferry schedules, Online ticket reservations http://www.openseas.gr/

Greek Travel Pages All ferry schedules, Online ticket reservations http://www.gtp.gr/ For your tickets to/from Chios you can always consult a local travel agency or visit any of the above mentioned websites.

 
Comments
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Our students about our Greek language courses
I recommend these programs as some of the best I have experienced
Patricia from USA, Greek language course Chios, July 2013
The Alexandria Institute program is a fantastic way to study Greek. It offers solid grammatical information interwoven with stories and songs that bring the language to life. Andreas’ knowledge of local Chios history and the larger span of Greek history is vast and he gives generously of his wisdom. Emmi offered us many insights into everyday life in Greece and introduced us to the words that make up the interactions we can expect to have with others as we live and travel in Greece. Together they demonstrate exceptional skills as highly trained teachers, able to adapt the lessons to meet the needs of each student. All of this was part of a schedule that took us out of the classroom into the beauty of Chios where we experienced the best the island has to offer. Swimming, delicious traditional food and visits to historic sites enriched the program. And best of all, everything was seasoned with laugher and merriment. As a professional teacher I recommend these programs as some of the best I have experienced and I hope to continue my studies with Alexandria Institute in the future!
Ευχαριστώ! Not only for the language course!
Jorie from Belgium. Chios Language Course, September 2012
Ευχαριστώ, Αντρέα! Not only for the language course, but also for the historical anecdotes, the cultural excursions, the mythological stories and the etymological digressions: είσαι πολυμαθής! Although we were sometimes driving you «τρελός» you stayed «σιγά σιγά»! Ιόρι
Having fun while improving my Greek
Tone from Norway, Chios language course, July 2013

Τα μαθήματα: λεπτομερειακά και αστεία.  Η Χίος: Όμορφη!  Το φαγητό: νόστιμο!

P.S.: My greek is far from perfect, but I am improving, and having fun while doing it!

A really good team of teachers who gave us two different views on the Greek language
Nathalie from Belgium, Chios language course, July 2013
I didn’t think that coming back for a second time and participate to the course in Chios again would be such a good idea! Chios is such a beautiful island with not so many tourists and nature is wild. The Modern Greek lessons, held in the morning, are suited to the students needs and understanding. Having two teachers, who made a really good team, gave us two different views on the Greek language. Andreas has a lot of knowledge on Ancient Greek, mythology and knows much on Chios and its history. Emmi gave us a little view on usual expressions of everyday life and we did have some cooking tips.And lets not forget about the traditional (and sometimes unexpected) food, a beautiful wild beaches and charming villages.
Ho condiviso e partecipato a qualcosa di grande: L’amore per la conoscenza
Patrick from Italy and Germany, Methoni Ancient Greek course 2013

Χαίρε! Non il caso mi ha portato qui ma qualcosa d’altro, che mi sta portando sulla via della realizzazione di me stesso. Qui ho condiviso e partecipato a qualcosa di grande, un comune sentire che unisce ed innalza l’Uomo alla sua più propria nobiltà. L’amore per la conoscenza. Che sia questa della nostra lingua, o cultura, o altro, è comunque alla base amore per la nostra stessa storia e la nostra esistenza. Qui si è aperto uno spiraglio di luce proveniente dal passato, ancora vivo. Raggi di luce che ci sorreggono e guidano nel buio di oggi: promessa di un futuro di luce. Grazie.

 

Un’immersione totale nella lingua
Gabriella from Switzerland, Chios language course 2013

Tornare una seconda volta a Chios, anche solo per una settimana, è stato bellissimo. Un’immersione totale nella lingua, abbinata alle visite a vari monasteri, spiagge stupende e paesaggi con viste mozzafiato, cosa dire di più? Σ΄ευχαριστώ πολύ για όλα: τα μαθήματα, το ωραίο φαγητό, την καλή παρέα, τις καταπληκτικές παραλίες, τις εκδρομές σε όλο το νησί. Είμαι πολύ ευχαριστημένη που ξαναήρθα στη Χίο. Δε γίνεται να ξεχνάω αυτή την εβδομάδα. Πέρασα πολύ καλά και έμαθα πολλές καινούριες λέξεις με σένα και με την Έμμη. Ευχαριστώ και τον Στράτο που με βοήθησε να κανονίσω την έκπληξη για τη διαμονή μου. Τι να σου πω; Χαίρομαι πολύ και σ΄ ευχαριστώ. Η Χίος είναι σαν το τραγούδι της FRANCE GALL  : Ella, elle l'a / Ce je n'sais quoi /Que d'autres n'ont pas/Qui nous met dans un drole d'tat:  “Η Χίος” έχει αυτό, κάτι που δεν το ξέρω, που οι άλλοι δεν έχουν...   και μου αλλάζει το κέφι μου παραξενά.... Γκαμπριέλλα, 20 Ιουλίου 2013.

Ho apprezzato quel buonumore di fondo che ha reso tutto più semplice
Cristina from Italy, Chios language course 2013

Mi sono imbattuta per caso nella pagina FB di Alexandria Institute e ho capito che era un segno. Per me il corso è durato solo una settimana ma è stato un passaggio fondamentale di riscoperta e ricostruzione della mia identità. Strano .. mi sento italiana al 100% eppure quando sono in Grecia sento di “appartenere” anche a questi posti, a questa cultura. Grecia & Magna Grecia .. forse non è poi così strano!! Il corso mi è piaciuto molto, ho apprezzato l’attenzione con cui sono stata seguita, la varietà delle attività proposte, dalle canzoni ai video al film, dalle ricostruzioni storiche ai giochi .. e soprattutto quel buonumore di fondo che ha reso tutto più semplice. Per non dire dei posti meravigliosi che abbiamo visitato nelle gite pomeridiane, paesini, chiese, monasteri e quelle spiagge bellissime semi deserte!! La lentezza dell’isola cambia la prospettiva da cui si guarda il mondo e questo vorrei che mi rimanesse dopo questa settimana, l’amore per la lingua e la cultura greca già ce l’ho! Sono stata bene a Χίος, mi mancherà! Continuerò a studiare e vi penserò dalla mia Sicilia che tanto ha in comune con questa terra meravigliosa! Ho già un programmino per l’anno prossimo .. e io non sono una che ama avere programmi perché poi li può cambiare! Grazie di tutto!! Un abbraccio grande..

A unique opportunity to study Greek in a non-conventional setting!
Alex from USA. Chios Language Course, September 2012
This is a unique opportunity to study Greek in a somewhat non-conventional setting. Here, in the location that classes were held, at Voulamandis House, you sleep, study, and get to know other in an orange grove! On most Greek islands, you are constantly surrounded by t-shirt sellers, donut vendors and the smell of souvlaki and sun-tan lotion. Here, you experience the countryside in Campos, a unique and romantic setting. The excursions with Andreas, our teacher, were fantastic. Be sure and go when these excursions are offered. Overall, this is an opportunity to enjoy a quieter island that has much to offer. Excellent beaches too.
The lessons are fun but there is so much more
Timur from Turkey, Chios language course, July 2013
I wanted to start by saying that I have been on many trips and a few language courses but none of them would ever hold a candle to the experience this camp gave me. I had an absolutely wonderful time! Yes the lessons are fun, but there is so much more that this camp offers. You go to beautiful beaches, eat great food, meet new people from all over the world, all while learning Greek at the same time. Truly, this is a wonderful experience to be here.
«Teach me and I’ll forget; Show me and I may not remember; Involve me and I’ll understand.»
Sonia from Italy, Chios Greek language course, September 2013
Δάσκαλέ μου. So thank you, I loved your lessons, you’ve been a fabulous guide that introduced me to a fabulous language and its immense culture. Ευχαριστώ for being so patient; and συγνώμη for being such a lazy, undisciplined and disruptive student. But remember: a teacher is measured by how much his/her student can talk. And on this solo trip of mine I did talk. And in GREEK!!! And I met wonderful people, their culture, their treasure. Keep in mind: «Teach me and I’ll forget; Show me and I may not remember; Involve me and I’ll understand.»

This is what a good teacher does... and you did it. Ευχαριστώ!

Una esperienza “caleidoscopica”, un mosaico di emozioni e di saperi
Susanna from Italy, Chios language course, July 2013
Avete presente un’immagine in continuo movimento che riproduce altre immagini, che a loro volta danno vita a colori, parole, idee, informazioni ed impressioni sempre nuove? Sto parlando del corso di greco a Χίος, una esperienza “caleidoscopica”, un mosaico di emozioni e di saperi, ma anche un corso non-corso, divertente, informale, eppure profondo... E così, proprio come in un’Alessandria fuori dal tempo, ci siamo ritrovati a camminare - anche con la mente - tra aranceti e mandarini in quel di Κάμπος, ad ascoltare le sapienti parole di Andrea e le dettagliate lezioni di Emmi, due prof pieni di energia e di entusiasmo. E poi le canzoni, i film, le gite, l’ottima cucina... insomma, “[...] δεύτερη ζωή δεν έχει” e qui ce la siamo goduta tutta! Ευχαριστώ, Έμμη Ευχαριστώ, Ανδρέα, για όλα!   con affetto, Susanna
Εxcellent way of inspiring everybody
Jan Willem from Netherlands, Methoni language course, August 2013
Thank you very much for your open way of teaching, the excellent way of inspiring everybody with your knowledge and your humor, the “ουζάκια μαζί”, the beautiful spots you took us to, the magnificent food you provided and, of course, the... verbs ;) ! Ευχαριστώ πάρα, πάρα πολύ!!  
Humour is very important to live and to learn new things
Ana from Spain, Chios Greek language course, September 2013
First of all, I want to thank you very much for the very nice time I had in Chios. You are not only a very good teacher but also a very good host and Cicerone. You have shown us the most characteristic, typical and interesting things of the island, in a very attractive way moreover. About the lessons, I liked them a lot, I learned many new things that I didn’t know before and the use you make of music, jokes, mini videos, etc. is very useful and amazing. Humour is very important to live and to learn new things. Now I will continue with my lessons in Spain, but everything will be different since I will always remember you and your lessons, and these days in Chios while studying, speaking, reading Greek. I hope we will have the opportunity to meet in the future, I will look your web page regularly and if I can, maybe I will attend one of your courses next year.  Until then, thank you very much again. A great pleasure to have met you.
I thoroughly enjoyed the course! I would like to return next year.
Meg from Australia, Greek language course in Chios, September 2013
Thank you so much for your time and patience with my very inadequate Greek. I thoroughly enjoyed the course, and I have learned quite a lot even if it did not seem so to you! I would like to return next year when perhaps I will be able to keep up. I really appreciated our excursions around the island, with all the swimming, eating and drinking along with the culture. It was a pleasure to visit such beautiful places in such good company, and it was good to broaden my experience of Chios beyond my focus on Emporio. Voulamandis House is a wonderfully friendly and welcoming place to stay, and an ideal choice to hold the course. I will remember our classes in the courtyard under the vines.
Το πρόγραμμα ήταν πολύ ενδιαφέρον
Tatiana from Russia, advanced Greek language course at Nafplio 2013
Είναι η πρώτη φορά που παρακολουθώ τα μαθήματα Ελληνικών στην Ελλάδα. Φέτος είχα μια ευκαιρία να παρακολουθώ ένα πρόγραμμα εκμάθησης γλώσσας για προχωρημένο επίπεδο σε ένα πολύ ωραίο μέρος - στην πόλη του Ναυπλίου με καταπληκτικές παραλίες σε πολύ κοντινές αποστάσεις. Έτσι είχα τη δυνατότητα να μαθαίνω τα ελληνικά στην Ελλάδα καθώς και να επισκεφτώ τα αρχαιολογικά μέρη της περιοχής (Μυκήνες, Επίδαυρος). Το πρόγραμμα ήταν πολύ ενδιαφέρον και αποτελούνταν από μαθήματα ιστορίας, λογοτεχνίας, πολιτισμού της Ελλάδας, ιστορίας της ελληνικής γλώσσας. Έμαθα πολλά νέα πράγματα για την Ελλάδα και την κουλτούρα της. Τα μαθήματα πραγματοποιήθηκαν στη Βιβλιοθήκη " Ο Παλαμήδης" που διαθέτει καλή ατμοσφαίρα για τα μαθήματα. Ο Ανδρέας ο καθηγητής μας μίλησε για πολλά ενδιαφέροντα πράγματα (προέλευση ελληνικών λέξεων, φράσεις, αργκό, ενδιαφέροντα ιστορικά γεγονότα) και μέσα μόνο σε 2 βδομάδες μάθαμε πάρα πολλά πράγματα.  
Μi sono sentito a casa
Lorenzo from Italy, Methoni language course, August 2013
Frequentando le lezioni ho avuto modo di calarmi appieno in un mondo che sento mio più di ogni altro. Spero che questo universo ellenico fatto di parole e linguaggio, così meravigliosamente impalpabile ed empirico al tempo stesso possa anche per me in futuro costituire uno scopo di vita. Quanto alla Grecia, la grandezza di questa terra e di questo popolo non si può descrivere, ma si deve vivere:  Grazie di cuore. Lorenzo, 16 agosto 2013, Methoni    
Ήταν μια πολύ ωραία εβδομάδα για μένα!
Heleen from Netherlands, Chios language course, September 2013
Ήταν μια πολύ ωραία εβδομάδα για μένα! Τα μαθήματα μου άρεσαν πάρα πολύ και έμαθα  πολλά πράγματα. Για μένα να μιλώ είναι πιο δύσκολο, άλλα στα μαθημάτα έπρεπε να μιλήσουμε πολλές φορές! Έχεις μια μεγάλη αίσθηση του χιούμορ, σαν τους δύο γιους μου. Εκτός από τα μαθήματα οργάνωσες πολλές εκδρομές. Αυτή που έκανα μαζί σας ήταν πολυ ωραία. Δεν είχα δηλαδή αρκετή ενεργεία να πάμε μαζί άλλες εκδρομές. Χτες το βράδυ απολάμβανα το δείπνο στο Απόμερο με όλους μαζί! Ήταν ένα ωραίο τέλος μίας ωραίας εβδομάδας με νέους φίλους.  Ευχαριστώ πάρα πολυ και φιλάκια. Ελένη
Πέρασα πολύ καλά δυο εβδομάδες στην Χίο!
Aysel from Turkey, Chios language course, September 2013
Πέρασα πολύ καλά δυο εβδομάδες στην Χίο. Μιλήσαμε Ελληνικά, πήγαμε για ψώνια, τραγουδήσαμε Ελληνικά τραγούδια, είπαμε ανέκδοτα και γελάσαμε... Ευχαριστώ πολύ  
Μια μοναδική ευκαιρία για να εμβαθύνουμε τις γνώσεις μας στην γλώσσα και στον ελληνικό τρόπο ζωής
Sylvie from UK, Chios language course, September 2013
Ευχαριστώ για αυτές τις δύο καταπληκτικές εβδομάδες που περάσαμε όλοι μαζί στη Χίο. Ήταν μια μοναδική ευκαιρία όχι μόνο για να εμβαθύνουμε τις γνώσεις μας στην γλώσσα αλλά και για να εξοικειωθούμε με τον ελληνικό τρόπο ζωής... ουζάκι, ταβέρνες, νυχτερινές βόλτες, Αρκά!...Μιλήσαμε για πολλα ενδιαφέροντα πράγματα για την ιστορία της Χίου και της Ελλάδας, για την λογοτεχνία, την ετυμολογία των λέξεων... αλλά... δεν ήταν μόνο σοβαρό διάβασμα... είπαμε πολλά ανέκδοτα... αλλά το σημαντικό ηταν ότι μάθαμε πολλά και τα περάσαμε πολύ όμορφα...
Great consideration for the requirements of each member of the group
Noëlle from England, Greek language course in Chios, September 2013
I didn’t know what to expect from this linguistic course but I certainly have not been disappointed! You have organised everything so nicely. We learned, ate, drunk, sang, swam, walked and a lot more all in good spirits. As a language teacher myself I really enjoyed the well organised set up and the natural, friendly atmosphere. The well-planned yet so relaxing excursions immerged us not just in the beautiful sea but in the culture of this rich island of Chios.Thank you for sharing it all with us and be so patient! Ευχαριστώ πολυ.
Aπρόβλεπτα καλά!
Karin, from Belgium. Greek language course at Chios, September 2012
Μπήκα απρόβλεπτα στα μαθήματα… που ήταν και απρόβλεπτα καλά, πολύ καλός καθηγητής, πολύ καλοί και οι μαθητές, οι εκδρομές το απόγευμα, ο καθηγητής είναι και έμπειρος ξεναγός. Οι ταβέρνες το βράδυ,  συνολικά μια ωραία εμπειρία! ελπίζω ότι τα μαθήματα δια μέσου skype θα συνεχιστούν και το χειμώνα!
Έμαθα πολλά πράγματα και έκανα θαυμάσιες διακοπές!
Christian, from France. Greek language summer course at Chios, September 2012
Μ’ αρέσει να κάνω μαθήματα στην Ελλάδα κάθε δύο χρόνια. Φέτος ήθελα να πάω σε ένα καινούργιο μέρος της Ελλάδας. Δεν γνώριζατην Χίο. Αποφάσισα να βρω κάτι εκεί. Πρέπει να πω ότι η επιλογή μου ήταν πάρα πολύ ευτυχής, πέρα από τις ελπίδες μου.  Δουλεύαμε σ’ έναν ωραίο κήπο. Και μετά από μια μέρα ο δάσκαλος και όλοι οι συμμαθητές έγιναν φίλοι. Τα μαθήματα ήταν μόνο στα Ελληνικά. Κουβεντιάζαμε για την καθημερινή ζωή, τις παραδόσεις, τον πολιτισμό, την ιστορία. Ο δάσκαλος και οι άλλοι μαθητές με ρώτησαν να τους κάνω μια παρουσίαση της Φυσικής του CERN , και το προσπάθησα. Δεν είμαι σίγουρος ότι επέτυχα τον στόχο μου αλλά είμαι σίγουρος ότι έμαθα πολλές τεχνικές λέξεις. Κάθε απόγευμα ο δάσκαλος και οι μαθητές έκαναν εκδρομή στο νησί, έκαναν μπάνιο στη θάλασσα και φαγητό στις ταβέρνες. Είδαμε ωραία τοπία, βυζαντινές εκκλησίες, μουσεία… όλα στα ελληνικά, σχεδόν απολυτά. Θέλω να πω ότι έμαθα πολλά πράγματα και έκανα θαυμάσιες διακοπές
Daha ne duruyorsunuz…kaçırmayın bu fırsatı derim
ümit from Turkey, Chios Language Course July & September 2012
Turizmden fazla etkilenmemiş harika bir Yunan adası...İşini çok seven, çok başarılı ve sempatik bir öğretmen....ki 10 günde okumanın dışında yazmayı bile öğretti...Yunan kültür ve mitoloji bilgisi de cabası... Nefis koylar...tipik köyler... Daha ne duruyorsunuz...kaçırmayın bu fırsatı derim...
È stata prestata molta attenzione agli studenti!
Filippo from Italy. Chios Language Course, September 2012
Le lezioni sono state ben proposte e programmate. È stata prestata molta attenzione agli studenti. Il metodo è molto buono e la ricerca etimologica delle parole o delle espressioni Greche hanno trovato origine da elementi culturali, di letteratura, del mito di cio’ che ha caratterizzato la più grande svolta del pensiero occidentale. Per il resto, le escursioni sono state ben divise tra svago e visite in siti di interesse storico ed antropologico. Un periodo formativo per la lingua e per il relax. Andreas, il nostro insegnante, si è dimostrato all’altezza per il compito; è molto preparato e si percepisce l’amore che ha per questo lavoro.
Innumerevoli spunti, non solo linguistici ma di storia e cultura!
Clara from Italy. Methoni Language Course, August 2010 & 2012 and Chios September 2013
Vorrei scrivere in greco ma avrei bisogno di molto più tempo di quanto non abbia. Le tue lezioni mi hanno offerto innumerevoli spunti, non solo linguistici ma di storia, cultura e mi rimarrà sempre presente l’amore e la gioia che provi nel trasferire il tuo “sapere” ai tuoi studenti, anche fuori orario canonico. La tua capacità di intuire quando siamo stanchi e l’allegria e leggerezza dei tuoi “aneddoti” sono una qualità indiscussa e un ricordo che mi farà sempre bene. Il sorriso che mi sorgerà naturale con questi ricordi vorrà sempre dire “Grazie Andrea”
Tutto concorre a rendere questa vacanza-studio indimenticabile!
Gabriella from Switzerland, Chios Language Course, July 2012
L'esperienza della vacanza-studio a Chios è stata bellissima. Ho fatto grossi progressi nell'apprendimento della lingua greca, sia orale che nello scritto. E' stato interessante conoscere la storia dell'isola e della zona Kampos dove si trova l'agriturismo Voulamandis House. Ciò che mi ha molto colpito sull'isola sono i colori, i fiori e i profumi. L'ambiente particolare di Kampos, l'agrumeto, le mura della città, la gastronomia, le escursioni nei vari paesini : tutto concorre a rendere questa vacanza-studio indimenticabile.Ma vorrei soprattutto sottolineare l'accoglienza, la gentilezza e la disponibilità della gente del posto nonché la professionalità con cui sono preparate le lezioni. Sicuramente un'esperienza da ripetere! Grazie Andrea!
Grazie per tutto quello che mi hai insegnato!
Laura from Italy, Methoni & Chios Greek Language Summer Course 2012, Nafplio 2013
Πώς είναι ο δάσκαλος? Είναι πολύ καλλιεργημένος και δίνει κίνητρα! Ποιος είναι ο Αντρέας? Είναι ένας άνθρωπος καλόκαρδος, πλακατζής και αισιόδοξος! Finito l’esercizio sugli aggettivi  continuo nella lingua che tanto ami! Grazie Andrea per tutto quello che mi hai insegnato, per avermi fatto vedere  posti bellissimi (il tempio di Apollo), per le attenzioni che ci hai riservato con discrezione, grazie per le mangiate e le bevute che abbiamo fatto insieme e soprattutto grazie per le tante, belle risate che mi hai fatto fare!!! Al prossimo corso di Greco!
“Corsi di lingua greca” così non esistono da nessuna parte!
Piero from Italy, Methoni Language Course 2010 & 2012
Uno dei grandi piaceri della vita è incontrare giovani come te che con la loro passione vera nelle cose che fanno, insegnano sempre qualcosa anche a persone anziane come me. “Corsi di lingua greca” così non esistono da nessuna parte ed io mi sento felice ed orgoglioso di avere avuto la fortuna di parteciparvi. Grazie per il tempo che ci hai dedicato, per le cose che ci hai insegnato sulla tua terra! La Grecia, che tu ami, ha bisogno di giovani appassionati come te per rinascere agli antichi splendori. Piero
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