Spend your summer in Crete and immerse yourself in the language and culture. Organized by the Department of Philology, the Intensive Summer Course offers three levels with 80 teaching hours each, combining clear grammar with lively, hands-on practice.
The course provides a rich and comprehensive learning experience tailored to each stage of proficiency.
General Information
- The course will be held in campus, at the Gallos University Campus in Rethymno.
- Dates: The course will begin on Monday 5th July 2027. Finishing day: Friday 30th July 2027.
- Number of students per class / level: minimum 8
- Registration starts on Monday 19th October 2026.
- Tuition fees: 450 euros are to be paid to the University bank account.
Tuition fees cannot be refunded. - The course covers 80 teaching hours per level: Monday to Friday, for four hours per day,
09.30-13.30. - Students will be given the teaching material for free.
- Students will be awarded a certificate, after a (successful) final examination.
Contact moderngreek@phl.uoc.gr to check availability, register accordingly (in order to decide
which level to join check the course description on the next page), and get detailed information
about payment.
Course Levels
Level 1 (Beginners, A1-A2) Level 1 is intended for students with little or no previous knowledge of Modern Greek, introducing them to the language within its cultural context. The course is mainly communicative, encouraging oral interaction in everyday situations. At the same time, it highlights the fundamentals of the Modern Greek grammar (explained in English). Students are introduced to aspects of the Greek culture on several occasions.
Level 2 (Intermediate, B1-B2) Level 2 is intended for students with knowledge of Modern Greek at a basic level, aiming to develop further their speaking and writing skills. The course completes the basic grammar of Modern Greek and presents a wide range of cultural-communicative settings as well as a variety of text types on several topics. Students are constantly encouraged to get involved in the process of learning (writing projects, role playing based on relevant scenarios).
Level 3 (Advanced, C1-C2) Level 3 is intended for students who have completed the intermediate level, aiming to bring their skills to the level of proficiency. On the basis of a variety of mostly authentic texts and settings as well as a wide range of in-class activities students become aware of the differences among formal and informal style and have the opportunity to advance their vocabulary and grammar skills.
