Greek in every Step: The Return of the Greek Flag to the Acropolis on 12 October 1944
Athens Liberated: The Return of the Greek Flag to the Acropolis on 12 October 1944 More than four years after Nazi Germany occupied Greece, Athens celebrated its liberation on 12 October 1944. The lowering of the swastika from the Acropolis and the raising of the Greek flag marked a historic moment of freedom, resistance and […]
Life at school: Invitation about the Return of Odysseus in Ithaca
TO FRIENDS OF ODYSSEUS You are invited to celebrate, together with our students, the return of the Homeric hero Odysseus to his real homeland of Ithaca — 3233 years after his legendary return. The celebrations will take place over two weeks, from October 19 to 31, 2026, beginning in Athens and continuing in Ithaca, where we will follow Odysseus’ […]
Glossary: Word tree (ΑΣΤΡΟΝΑΥΤΗΣ)
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 have […]
Out of class activity: Eat like a Greek in Exarcheia
Eating Like a Greek in Exarcheia: A Taste of Crete and Cultural Exchange What better way to experience Greek culture than around a table filled with delicious food, good conversation, and new friends? As part of our school’s cultural activities in Athens, we took four of our lovely students from Belgium, Italy, and Germany to […]
Life at school: Great News! Learn Greek in Athens with Tachymatheia
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 […]
Out of class activity: Museum of Modern Greek Culture in Athens
Museum of Modern Greek Culture Visit: Discovering Greek Heritage Our Museum of Modern Greek Culture visit in Athens was a wonderful educational experience for our students. It gave them the opportunity to step outside the classroom and discover Greek history, traditions, and everyday life through authentic objects, stories, and exhibits. Our Museum of Modern Greek Culture Visit […]
It’s happening in Athens: 54th Athens book festival
The Athens Book Festival Returns to Pedion tou Areos Books, ideas and culture in the heart of Athens From 4 to 20 September 2026, one of Athens’ most anticipated cultural events returns to Pedion tou Areos, transforming one of the city’s largest urban parks into a lively meeting place for readers, writers, publishers and culture […]
Life at School: Greek Language School Farewell Party for Christa
A Special Farewell for Christa After Six Months of Learning Greek in Athens At our Greek language school in Athens, every student becomes part of a larger international family. After six months of studying Greek with us, it was time to say goodbye to Christa from Switzerland — a vivid and unforgettable personality who brought […]
Proud of Our Students: Paola’s Artistic Journey in Crete 🎨🇬🇷
At Alexander Greek School in Chania, we are always proud to see how learning Greek can become part of a student’s personal journey. Today, we would like to share the story of Paola, a student from the Netherlands with a great passion for painting. Paola recently attended Greek language lessons at our school in Chania. […]
Sing in Greek: Αν θυμηθείς τ’όνειρό μου
ΤΡΑΓΟΥΔΑ ΣΤΑ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ SING IN GREEK Με τη βοήθεια της μουσικής και των τραγουδιών στα ελληνικά, μπορούμε να βελτιώσουμε την κατανόηση του προφορικού λόγου, να εμπλουτίσουμε το λεξιλόγιό μας, να παρατηρήσουμε γραμματικά φαινόμενα, καθώς φυσικά να μάθουμε για τα πολιτιστικά στοιχεία της ελληνικής μουσικής ιστορίας! With the help of music and songs in Greek, we […]