In this episode we will talk about the prepositions in Greek, προθέσεις, and how we use them. You'll hear their various meanings and how that changes depending on context.D: Ισχύει το σινεμά που κλείσαμε για την Παρασκευή; /Are we still going to the movie we booked for Friday?E: Ναι, εννοείται! Με τ

In this episode we'll be looking at phrases and vocabulary you can use or see on an app, while booking a hotel room in Greece.D: Έλα τι κάνεις; Σε πήρα να κλείσουμε το ξενοδοχείο που λέγαμε για το τριήμερο στο βουνό. /Hey! How are you? I’m calling so we can book the hotel we were talking about for t

In this episode we'll be looking at the differences Imperfect and Simple Past have in Greek. We'll explain how and when we use them in everyday Greek conversations. Ε: Άντε πού είσαι; Σε έπαιρνα το σαββατοκύριακο αλλά δεν απαντούσες. /Hey, where have you been? I was calling you over the weekend but

In this episode we're taking everyday professions and breaking the Greek words apart to see where they come from and what they literally mean. Because in Greek, words aren’t random.They’re built with intention, logic, and history.Nurse = νοσοκόμα. The Greek word νοσοκόμα comes from two parts: νόσος

In this episode you'll hear us planning our New Year's Eve. We'll give you some related vocabulary and talk about various customs and traditions we have in Greece on that day.E: Τι λες να κάνουμε φέτος για Πρωτοχρονιά; /What do you think we should do this year for New Year’s Eve?D: Σκεφτόμουν να μαζ

In this Christmas themed episode, we'll talk about how we usually spend Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and the next one. We will also give you some related vocabulary so you can wish your friends and family Merry Christmas in Greek.D: Λοιπόν για να ανακεφαλαιώσουμε το πρόγραμμά μας για τα Χριστούγεννα

In this episode we will talk about holiday related vocabulary and the roots of these words. We will help you understand where they come from and how they got the meaning they have now."So first we’ll look at the word Χριστούγεννα = Christmas, which is derived from the words Χριστός = Christ και γένν

In this episode, Emily and Danai will give you weather and clothing related vocabulary. They will talk about how the weather is in Greece and show you ways to tell the weather in Greek.E: Πωπω, χειμώνιασε κιόλας!!/Wow, it’s already winter!D: Η αλήθεια είναι πως άλλαξε απότομα ο καιρός… Μόλις μπήκε ο

In this episode, Emily and Danai will be talking about their favorite Greek movies and other world famous Greek movies that would be interesting to watch. Either you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced level!E: Παρακαλώ; /Hello?D: Γειααα! /Hi!E: Γεια σου Δανάη μου. Τι κάνεις; /Hi Danai. How are

One more etymology episode is here and this time we're looking into the Greek privative prefix -a and it's meaning. How does one simple letter change the whole meaning of a word? What words do we use in English that trace their roots in Greek words with the privative prefix -a?Join our Second Biling

In this episode, you will hear a dialogue at the λαϊκή αγορά and phrases we use while shopping. We also give you a bit of the background of how a Greek λαϊκή αγορά is.E: Γεια σας κυρία Δανάη! Τι θέλετε να πάρετε σήμερα; Έχω πολλά φρέσκα λαχανικά και πολύ νόστιμα φρούτα./ Hello, Mrs. Danae! What woul

In this episode, Emily and Danai talk about making a hair change. They will use phrases that will help you at your next visit at the hair salon in Greece.D: Τι ωραία τα μαλλιά σου! Τι έκανες; /Your hair looks so nice! What did you do?E: Αχ σε ευχαριστώ! Τα έκοψα λίγο και τα έβαψα μαύρα. /Oh, thank y

In this episode, we talk about the 28th of October (28η Οκτωβρίου) in Greece. The 28th of October is a big Natioanl Holiday for our country, and today we will talk about how we honor that day every year!E: Να σου πω, εσείς είστε έτοιμοι για την 28η; /Tell me, are you all ready for the 28th?D: Σχεδόν

In this episode we're starting our new series, Etymology. In this series we will explore the roots of different Greek words and discover which of these words also exist in English. In this first episode of the series, we're looking into words that start with the prefixes ευ- and δυσ-. What do these

In this episode Emily and Danai are talking about Danai's wedding and about some Greek wedding traditions. Check out our Instagram @greek_lang_experts or visit our website for our upcoming⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Greek classes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!If you enjoyed this episode please rate our podcast

In today's episode we will talk about the "Back to school" period in September and how it looks like in Greece. We will also talk about some traditions and preparations for the new school year.E: Καλό μήνα! Επιστρέψατε από τις διακοπές; /Happy new month! Did you come back from vacation?D: Ναι! Ετοιμ

Teacher Highlights, Difficult times, Things we are looking forward to, Greek Learning Tips and Summer Plans! All in one episode and the last on for season 3. Listen to Emily and Danai speak Greek and answer questions about everything that happened this year and what's coming next. This Podcast is fo

In today's episode we will talk about the Imperative mood in Greek. Emily and Danai will first engage in a dialogue with suggestions of what to do in Thessaloniki and then explain the use of the Imperative mood.D: Emily, I want to visit Thessaloniki! What do you suggest I do there?E: Oh, perfect! Yo

In today's episode you will learn essential health and sickness related phrases in Greek. Emily and Danai will first engage in a dialogue talking about Emily's flu and then give you some more phrases we use when feeling under the weather.D: Έμιλυ, πώς πήγε η επίσκεψη στον γιατρό; Τι σου είπε; / Emil

In today's episode you will learn essential shopping phrases in Greek. Emily will pretend to be the customer and Danae the person working at the clothing store.D: Καλημέρα σας, πώς μπορώ να σας βοηθήσω; / Good morning, how can I help you?E: Καλημέρα, ψάχνω για ένα βραδινό φόρεμα. Που τα έχετε; / Goo

In today's episode we will talk about the 1st of May in Greece. Emily will first engage in a conversation with Danae, about May 1st and then will explain the significance of this day for Greece.E:Δανάη, να σε ρωτήσω. Η Πρωτομαγιά είναι πράγματι μια ιδιαίτερη μέρα για την Ελλάδα; /Danae, can I ask yo

In today's episode you will learn the simple past tense in Greek. Emily will first engage in a conversation with Danae, describing her day in Athens and then will explain how to use and form the simple past.D: Πώς πέρασες στην Αθήνα; / How was your time in Athens?E: Ήταν απίστευτη εμπειρία! Η Αθήνα

In today's episode you will learn about Greek Orthodox Easter and how we celebrate it in Greece. Emily and Danae will first engage in a conversation about the celebrations and then will explain the importance of Easter in Greece and the different traditions.E: Danae, did you know that Easter is one

In today's episode you will learn about the interrogative pronouns ποιος/ποια/ποιο in Greek. Emily and Danae will first engage in a conversation making a list for gifts they need to buy and then explain the use of these pronouns and their cases.E: Λοιπόν Δανάη, έχουμε πολλά γενέθλια αυτόν τον καιρό