METHONI – Modern and Ancient Greek language courses
Methoni – Modern and Ancient Greek language and culture summer courses
AUGUST 2020
02/08/2020 – 15/08/2020 – cancelled
TYPE OF COURSE | DATES | TWO WEEKS | ONE WEEK |
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Modern and Ancient Greek Language and Culture | 02/08-15/08 | 590 € | 390 € |
ACCOMMODATION | DATES | SINGLE ROOM | DOUBLE ROOM |
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Hotel Castello Methoni | 02/08-15/08 | 60€ per night | 60€ per night |
Hotel Giota | 02/08-15/08 | 65€ per night | 65€ per night |
Beginners – Intermediate – Advanced Level
Special courses of Modern Greek Literature and Culture
Ancient Greek course
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 02, 2020. Arrival in Methoni and check in.
• Monday, August 03 – Friday, August 07 and Monday, August 10 – Friday, August 14, from 9:00 to 13:00: Lessons.
• Friday, August 14, 2020. Graduation with representatives of Alexandria Institute and Greek local authorities.
• Saturday, August 15, 2020. 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.
Hotel Castello Methoni is located in the center of Methoni. It offers single or double rooms without breakfast, they are equipped with air conditioning, telephone, fridge and TV.
Hotel Giota is located in the center of Methoni. It offers single or double rooms without breakfast. All rooms are simply furnished and equipped with air conditioning and TV .
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.
TWO WEEKS COURSE 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).
- The welcome drink or the dinner.
- The dinner at the end of the course.
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:
THE ONE WEEK COURSE 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).
- The welcome drink or the dinner.
SPECIAL OFFERS
For friends or couples who wish to attend the TWO WEEK COURSE there is a 10% discount off in the tuition fees. Group enrolments (3 or more participants) of the same level have a discount of 15%.
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.