Learn to speak Greek and embrace a rich cultural heritage with our Modern Greek language short courses online!
Have you always wanted to learn Greek but weren’t sure where to begin? This beginner-friendly course offers a calm, supportive introduction to Modern Greek and is designed for complete beginners — no prior experience required.
You’ll learn how to communicate in Modern Greek using simple vocabulary and basic sentence structures, while also developing skills in reading and writing. From the very beginning, you’ll be introduced to the Greek alphabet, pronunciation, and essential grammar, helping you build confidence step by step.
While Greek is often thought of as a challenging language, this course is designed to make learning accessible and enjoyable. With guidance from an experienced tutor and a welcoming learning environment, you’ll gain a strong foundation in the language while also deepening your understanding of Greek culture, history, and everyday customs.
This Modern Greek beginners course will be held online via Zoom.
By the end of this Modern Greek: Beginners Level 1 course, you should be able to:
- Recognise and use the sounds and letters of the Modern Greek alphabet
- Greet people and introduce yourself using simple phrases and questions
- Use basic Modern Greek grammar and sentence structures
- Take part in simple day-to-day interactions
- Demonstrate an introductory understanding of Greek culture, history, and customs
- Lean skills that could potentially support communication in a variety of settings, including community, travel, or workplace interactions.
What will be covered in this Modern Greek: Beginners Level 1 course?
- Greek alphabet
- Numbers and time
- Greetings
- Introducing yourself and others
- Asking simple questions
- Countries and nationalities
- Exchanging personal information
- Common everyday phrases
- Pronunciation
- Singular and plural forms
- Formal and informal language
- Articles
Who is this Modern Greek: Beginners Level 1 course for?
- Complete beginners with no prior experience learning Greek
- Learners interested in Greek culture, history, or heritage
- People planning travel to Greece or Greek-speaking communities
- Anyone curious about learning a new language in a supportive environment
- Individuals continuing study to help with career opportunities
Online via Zoom
- Zoom details will be emailed to you with your enrolment confirmation.
- Requirement: A device and stable internet connection.
What to bring to class
- Notebook and pen
- Textbook and workbook (see below)
Please purchase the Greek course textbook and the workbook, which is used for our Learn Modern Greek: Beginners Course and Learn Modern Greek: Level 2 Course.
Modern Greek (8th Ed)
ISBN: 9780932416025
We recommend purchasing your textbook after your Modern greek classes has been confirmed (usually within three working days of the proposed start). The textbook is not included in the enrolment fee.
Achievement Recognition
Upon successful completion of the course with at least 80% attendance, you will receive a Certificate of Attendance, recognising your participation and commitment to learning Modern Greek.
- Course delivery: Fully online through interactive virtual classrooms.
- Certificate: A certificate of completion will be provided to students who successfully finish the course.
- Enrol in 3 Modern Greek language courses and get automatically 15% off!
After completing this course, you may wish to continue with Modern Greek Course: Beginners Level 2, where you’ll build on your foundation and develop greater confidence using Greek in everyday situations.
Enrol in both Modern Greek Course: Beginners Level 1 and Beginners Level 2 to save 10% using the promo code GROUP10 at checkout. Please visit our discounts page for full details.
