METHONI – Modern and Ancient Greek language courses
Methoni – Modern and Ancient Greek language and culture summer courses
AUGUST 2018
05/08/2018- 18/08/2018
Beginners – Intermediate – Advanced Level
Special courses of Modern Greek Literature and Culture
Ancient Greek course
Greek language and culture private course during August
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This program is designed for those 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 under request. Our Greek teachers are qualified, specialized and experienced in teaching Greek as a foreign language. 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” in Methoni, in the South West Peloponnese. We will discover the fascinating small town of Methoni with the uncontaminated beaches, the impressive Venetian Castle and other important monuments, the gastronomy, nature, music and culture of one of the most beautiful places in Greece. Enjoy a cultural vacation of great value in this unique site treating yourself something special: learning the modern or ancient Greek language. From Methoni it will be possible to take one day trips to the island of Sapientza, Olympia, the temple of Apollo in Bassai, Nestor’s Palace, the Mycenaean tombs of Pylos, , the Ancient Messene and other fantastic destinations.
PROGRAM OF COURSES
The lessons will be held in the public school of Methoni and classes, 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.
• Sunday, August 05, 2018. Arrival in Methoni and check in.
• Monday, August 06 – Friday, August 10 and Monday, August 13 – Friday, August 17, from 9:00 to 13:00: Lessons.
• Friday, August 17, 2018. Graduation with representatives of Alexandria Institute and Greek local authorities.
• Saturday, August 18, 2018. Departure from Methoni and see you next year! It is possible to extent your studies for one or two weeks.
TYPE OF COURSES – LEVELS
Alexandria Institute offers intensive courses of Modern Greek language and Culture for beginners, intermediate and advanced level students.
In addition to the general courses, the following special courses are offered:
LOCATION
The program will be held at Methoni’s public school.
ATTRACTIONS:
Monuments
The prefecture of Messinia has been inhabited for thousands of years, therefore it is disseminated with a great variety of remains of different ages and classical, byzantine and modern witnesses. Monuments and cultural inheritance of Messinia, in combination with the beautiful landscape that surrounds them, create a magic atmosphere that captures even the most demanding visitor.
Beaches
Beaches close to Methoni and around the prefecture of Messinia are countless and satisfy every taste. White sand, big pebbles or steep rocks, all forms coexist side by side and make Messinia a haven for sea lovers. The magnificent Messinian Bay washes one side, while the other one lies on the turquoise Ionian waters.
Nature
Mountain or sea? Rocks or sand? Gorges or mountain tops? Messinia is a charismatic place, and reserves many surprises for those who decide to explore it. For further information visit: http://www.messinia-guide.gr/?lang=en&
CREDITS
The course is organized by Alexandria Institute (Athens) with the collaboration of Arethas Institute (Athens) for Mediterranean Cultural Heritage Projects. The course in Methoni was originally projected and organized from 2002 to 2012 by Meduproject s.r.L. and it’s director prof. Andrea Nanetti with the collaboration of Arethas Institute (Athens) for Mediterranean Cultural Heritage Projects and the Centre for History and Palaeography of the Cultural Foundation of the National Bank of Greece under the auspices of the Faculty of Preservation of Cultural Heritage of Bologna (Ravenna) and the Faculty of Arts, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”.
REGISTRATION AND COST
For registration or information about the Greek language and culture course in Methoni, please fill in the registration form or contact welearngreek@gmail.com or +30 6972526788 or at +30 215 525 8787 (Greece). Please also 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.
METHONI 05 August to 18 August 2018 – COMPLETE PACKAGE: 990 EURO
THE COMPLETE PACKAGE in METHONI includes:
• The course: 40 hours of lessons divided into 10 days taught by native teachers with experience in teaching Greek as a foreign/second 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 hotel Castello in the centre of Methoni (double room shared with another student with out breakfast, air-conditioning, telephone, fridge, view to the castle and the village, TV).
• A dinner at the end of the course in a typical Greek tavern.
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 05 August to 18 August 2018 + € 250
- Double room 05 August to 18 August 2018 + € 330
ONE WEEK COURSE
Those without the possibility of staying in Greece for 2 weeks 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 during the following dates:
METHONI 05 August to 12 August 2018 ONE WEEK PACKAGE: 830 EURO.
THE ONE WEEK PACKAGE includes:
• The course: 20 hours of lessons divided into 5 days taught by native teachers with experience in teaching Greek as a foreign/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 hotel Castello in the centre of Methoni (single room with air-conditioning, telephone, fridge, view to the castle and the village, TV, breakfast not included).
ONLY TUITION: For students who desire to attend the course without the accommodation offered above, the fee for the TWO WEEK COURSE is 590 EURO and for the ONE WEEK COURSE is 390 EURO.
PRIVATE LESSONS
Students who wish to continue their studies in Greek language and culture have the possibility to continue for one or two more weeks.
SPECIAL OFFERS
For friends or couples who wish to attend the TWO WEEK COURSE there is a 10% discount off 10% tuition fees. 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
Teachers are also available to organize dinners, small boat trips and excursions with the students (the costs of which is paid by the students). Our teachers will be available to accompany and guide you in the most historical and characteristic places in the area of Messinia. The minimum cost per person is 20 € and a minimum number of 5 persons is required. You can choose one or more of the following excursions.
EXCURSION 1: Ancient Messene, Temple of Apollo in Basai.
EXCURSION 2: Pylos, Gialova, Nestor’s Palace and Voidokilia beach.
EXCURSION 3: Finikounta, Tsampi beach and Koroni.
EXCURSION 4: Boat trip in the Navarino bay and visit in the historic island of Sfaktiria.
EXCURSION 5: Ancient Olympia.
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 for METHONI TWO MONTHS before the beginning of the lesson.
GETTING TO METHONI
The program will be held at Methoni’s public school.
Ferries from Bari or Ancona to Patras. Then by car or bus (Zaimi St. 2 & Othonos Amalias St. tel. +30.2610.623.886-8) to Methoni, about 210 km (via Pirgos – Kiparissia – Pylos)
By airplane to Athens and then by bus (Terminal A, Kifissou Str. 100)
or by taxi to Methoni (about 320 km
(via Corinto – Tripoli – Kalamata – Pylos)
By airplane to Kalamata and then by bus or taxi to Methoni, about 50 km (via Pylos).
For your trip to/from Methoni you can always consult a local travel agency