This document provides information about a Greek for Beginners class, including introductions from the teacher and an overview of what students will learn. The teacher, Barbara Gerakis, introduces herself and explains that she will conduct the class in both Finnish and English. She outlines class goals such as learning to introduce oneself and talk about hobbies in Greek. The document also lists materials needed, topics that will be covered in the class, expectations for students, and books that will be used.
3. Hello
Hi everyone, my name is Barbara Gerakis. I am a
certified TEFL English teacher and I teach Greek
Courses here at the Seinäjoen kansalaisopisto since
2012. I am of Greek Finn origin, billingual in Greek and
English, with a fair knowledge of Suomea. Born in
Athens, raised in America, Greece and Finland.
In this course, I will use both Finnish and English,
please understand that the Greek language is
constructed in a way that alot of the grammatical
notions and words are easier understood, if you have
basic understanding of English. There are alot of Greek
words that have no exact finnish translation, and other
words or phrases that lose their meaning in the
dictionary.
I will try to make the class as constructive as possible,
alternating between fun interactive clips and book
activities. Your contribution to the class is very
important and any questions are highly encouraged.
4. Hobbies in my spare time
üArchaeology, photography and food, travelling and
exploring cultures and places
üMusic: I play and write, guitar and piano
üStudies: I am currently studying pedagogy at the
University of Applied Science in Tampere.
5. In this class we will learn
• The Greek Alphabet and phonology
• Accents and punctuation
• Reading, writing and listening
• Some useful words and phrases for travellers
• Conversational and speaking practice
• Listening and group focused exercises
6. In this class you can expect
• Having practiced and using the language
• Some new vocabulary, expressions and
phrases.
• Error correction and feedback
• Knowledge about the Greek culture and way
of life
• A possible trip organised at the end of the
class *
7. Class Goals
• Saying your name in Greek
• Learning how to introduce yourself properly in
Greek and talking about hobbies.
• Writing and reading out clearly, your written
introduction paragraph
• Learning about Greek foods, holidays,
traveling info and talking about yourself
comfortably in Greek.
8. Books to be used
• Oriste, Nykykreikan alkeiskurssi (Finn Lectura)
• Ellinika A, methodos ekmathisis tis ellinikis os
xenis glossas (ekdosis patakis) (patakis.gr)
• A good Greek-English Dictionary as well as
Greek-Finnish Dictionary
Books can be ordered on line as well as, through
Suomalainen kirjakauppa
9. Welcome aboard to our beautiful
Greek language learning, journey
Please introduce your self to the class room and express
your expectations of this class and or, your interest in the Greek
course.
