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’ […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Sing in Greek: Τα καβουράκια
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 […]
Out of Class Activities: A Magical Escape to Pasha’s Gardens and Coffee with a View
earning Greek is about much more than grammar and vocabulary. Our Greek cultural activities in Thessaloniki allow students to discover the city’s history, hidden treasures and everyday life while practising the language in authentic settings. One of our latest adventures took us to the enchanting Pasha’s Gardens (Kipi tou Pasa), followed by a relaxing coffee […]
Out of Class Activities: Our Special Lunch at “Toixo Toixo” by the Castles
One of the best Greek language activities in Thessaloniki is sharing a traditional meal after exploring the city’s rich history. At Alexander, our out-of-class activities are designed to help students experience authentic Greek life while practising the language in real situations. This time, our students enjoyed a memorable lunch at the traditional tavern Toixo Toixo, […]