Out of Class Activities: A Chania Cultural Experience 🇬🇷
Our recent Chania cultural experience took our students on a fascinating journey through the history, architecture and traditions of this beautiful Cretan city. We started our walk at Koum Kapi and continued towards the Old Harbour and the Folklore Museum. Along the way, our students discovered some of the most important sights in Chania. They […]
Out of Class Activities: A Greek Food Experience at OXO NOU 🇬🇷🍽️
A Greek food experience in Athens is one of the best ways to discover Greek culture beyond the classroom. Yesterday, our students enjoyed a wonderful dinner at OXO NOU, a traditional Cretan restaurant, where delicious food, Greek traditions and great company came together around the table. What made the evening particularly special was the wonderful […]
Glossary: Word tree (Κρεοπωλείο)
This is a very fun and interesting game – exercise! Many words in the Greek language are combined words (σύνθετες λέξεις) and by breaking them to smaller pieces help us in the meaning and etymology of the word as well as in the creation of new words from their smaller pieces. For example, we […]
Out of class activities: Discovering Greek History in Thessaloniki
Out of Class Activities: Discovering Greek History in Thessaloniki Experiencing History in Thessaloniki: Our School’s Visit to the Castles and Yedi Kule Learning Greek goes beyond the classroom! Our students recently enjoyed a fascinating cultural walk through Thessaloniki’s Byzantine Walls and the historic Yedi Kule (Heptapyrgion) fortress. Situated at the highest point of Ano Poli, […]
Out of class activity: The Avenue of Heroes – Pedion tou Areos
Pedion tou Areos: Strolling Along Athens’ Avenue of Heroes Athens is often associated with the Acropolis and the Ancient Agora, but one of the city’s most fascinating historical walks can be found in Pedion tou Areos (Field of Mars). Just a short walk from Victoria Metro Station, this beautiful urban park combines lush greenery […]
Life at school: A Farewell drink with François
A Long Farewell Drink ☕🍷 One Drink? Not in Greece! The Greek way of having a drink is very different from what many visitors expect. In Greece, one drink is rarely just one drink. It is an opportunity to talk, exchange ideas, and enjoy good company for hours. That is exactly what happened when our […]
Out of Class Activities: Greek Cinema Afternoon with Όλα είναι Δρόμος
Our Greek movie afternoon is one of the most popular out-of-class activities at Alexander Greek School. It allows students to improve their listening skills while discovering the richness of Greek culture through cinema. This week, we enjoyed a special screening of Όλα είναι Δρόμος (Everything Is a Road), one of the most memorable films of […]
Out of Class Activities: Greek Dance Lessons with Our Student Beata and Her Family
Learning Greek is much more than studying a language. It is also about discovering the traditions, music, and culture that make Greece so unique. Recently, our Polish student Beata enjoyed one of our most popular out-of-class activities. She attended a Greek dance lesson together with her niece and her aunt. It was a wonderful family […]
Out of class activities: Laiki agora in Kallidromiou street
Discovering the Greek Laïki Agora: A Visit to Kallidromiou Street Kallidromiou Street Kallidromiou Laiki Agora is one of the most famous open-air markets in Athens. It is located in the lively neighborhood of Exarcheia. Every Saturday, the market fills with local farmers, fresh produce, and traditional Greek products. It is also one of the best […]
Proud of our student: From Mexico to Athens: Laura’s Greek Journey
A Journey of Love, Learning, and Discovery A Student with a Passion for Greece Our Greek language student from Mexico spent three unforgettable months in Athens, combining intensive Greek lessons with cultural experiences and travel across Greece. Her inspiring journey shows how language learning can become a lifelong passion. Her love for Greece began long […]