Great news from Alexander Greek School Athens! We are now offering a new way to learn Greek in Athens: Tachymatheia – Greek Fast: Learn to Read and Write Greek in 5 Hours. This beginner-friendly experience combines Greek language, practical phrases and a little taste of Greek culture in the heart of Athens.
And we are especially happy because we have already welcomed our first Tachymatheia student!
Our first student came to us from Madagascar. She joined us for her five-hour Greek lesson, but, as we had hoped, the experience became much more than a language class.
Learning Greek and sharing cultures
During the break, her teacher showed her how to make traditional Greek coffee. They prepared the coffee together and enjoyed it with some traditional biscuits.
There was also plenty of time for conversation and cultural exchange. We talked about Madagascar and Greece, and our student showed us videos of a volcanic eruption that she had witnessed very close to her.
We shared stories about Greece, everyday life and our different cultures. She also had the chance to taste a traditional grape spoon sweet, made with grapes from her teacher’s village in the Peloponnese.
These are the moments we love at our school: learning a language while also meeting people, exchanging stories and discovering different cultures.
Learn Greek in Athens in Just Five Hours
Tachymatheia is designed for complete beginners who want to learn Greek in Athens in a relaxed, friendly and practical way.
In five hours, students discover the basics of Greek and become familiar with:
- the Greek alphabet
- reading and writing Greek
- essential Greek words and everyday phrases
- correct pronunciation
- greetings and introductions
- useful Greek for travelling
- words you can recognise on menus, signs, addresses and products
- Greek words that have travelled into other European languages
- and even some popular Greek songs!
The course is designed to be practical and interactive. Students practise new words, repeat pronunciation and use simple Greek expressions that they can immediately use during their stay in Greece.
A Greek Lesson in the Heart of Athens
The experience takes place in our beautiful neoclassical school building in central Athens, just a two-minute walk from Victoria Metro Station and directly opposite Pedion tou Areos, one of Athens’ largest urban parks.
Students also enjoy a long refreshing break in our small garden, with coffee, refreshments and a snack.
The course includes all class materials, both physical and digital, as well as a recording of a basic lecture, a short Greek grammar guide and a small phrasebook with common Greek phrases.
The group is limited to 8 participants, so there is plenty of opportunity to practise and interact with the teacher.
From Greek Lessons to Greek Hospitality
Whether you are visiting Athens for a few days, planning a longer stay in Greece or simply curious about the Greek language, Tachymatheia is a fun way to begin.
By the end of the experience, students will have discovered the Greek alphabet, learned useful words and phrases, and gained the confidence to recognise and use some basic Greek during their time in Greece.
And, as our first student discovered, you may also leave with a little taste of Greek coffee, traditional sweets and Greek hospitality.
We are very happy to welcome our first Tachymatheia student — and we look forward to welcoming many more students from around the world!
Tachymatheia is now available on GetYourGuide. Check availability, choose your starting time and join us for five hours of Greek language, culture and conversation in the heart of Athens.
