Our neighbourhood in Athens: Athens Bike Festival 2026 at Pedion tou Areos
Athens Bike Festival 2026 at Pedion tou Areos Every spring, Athens celebrates cycling with one of the most exciting outdoor events in the city. The Athens Bike Festival 2026 will take place on March 21–22 at Pedion tou Areos Park, bringing together cyclists, families, and visitors for a weekend full of energy. Now in […]
It’s happening in Athens: Van Gogh, the Immersive Experience
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience in Athens “Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” is one of the most impressive art exhibitions currently presented in Athens. This innovative exhibition combines art and technology, allowing visitors to explore the work of the famous Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh through a unique multisensory and interactive experience. The exhibition is […]
Understanding Greece: The tradition of “Martaki”
🌸 The Tradition of “Martaki” (Μαρτάκι) – Welcoming Spring in Greece As winter slowly gives way to warmer days and brighter skies, Greece welcomes the arrival of spring with one of its most charming and symbolic traditions: the Martaki (Μαρτάκι), also known as “Martis” (Μάρτης). On the 1st of March, children and adults across Greece […]
Life at school: Tsiknopempti – The Smoky Thursday Celebration
Tsiknopempti in Greece: The Smoky Thursday of Celebration If you walk through any Greek neighborhood in late winter and suddenly smell charcoal, grilled meat, and festive excitement in the air, you have probably arrived on Tsiknopempti (Τσικνοπέμπτη). Tsiknopempti—literally translated as “Smoky Thursday”—is one of the most beloved traditions of the Greek Carnival season, known as […]
Life at School: Chocolate Breaks, Students & Everyday Life in Athens
Life at school Athens is about more than lessons and textbooks. From the very first day, students experience Greek life through shared moments, relaxed breaks, and real conversations outside the classroom. With Valentine’s Day approaching, life at school Athens once again showed its warm and human side. Valentine’s Day and Life at School Athens In […]
It’s happening in Athens: “Dionysios Solomos on Language and Freedom”
Celebration of World Greek Language Day ANNOUNCEMENT & INVITATION You are warmly invited to attend the Celebration of World Greek Language Day, held under the auspices of the relevant institutions. Theme: “Dionysios Solomos on Language and Freedom” Date: Sunday, 8 February 2026 Time: 10:00 – 14:00 Venue: War Museum of Athens “Ioannis Kapodistrias” Amphitheatre […]
Invitation: Celebrating World Greek Language Day 2026
Invitation: Celebrating World Greek Language Day 2026 Everyone are warmly invited to attend a special cultural and educational event celebrating World Greek Language Day 2026, dedicated to the enduring legacy of Dionysios Solomos, the national poet of Greece. The event, titled “Dionysios Solomos: Language and Freedom,” will take place on Sunday, February 8, 2026, […]
Out of Class Activities in Athens: Learning Greek the Real Greek Way 🍽️🇬🇷
One of the most meaningful ways to experience out of class activities in Athens is outside the classroom — around a shared table, with good food, relaxed conversation, and real human connection. These out of class activities help our students practice Greek naturally while discovering everyday life in Athens. For our evening students, we recently […]
Understanding Greece: World Greek Language Day – UNESCO Recognition of the Greek Language
World Greek Language Day: UNESCO Recognizes the Global Importance of the Greek Language World Greek Language Day, celebrated every year on 9 February, highlights the historical depth, cultural richness, and worldwide influence of the Greek language. Officially proclaimed by UNESCO in 2025, the day recognizes Greek as one of the world’s oldest living languages […]
Glossary: Word tree (Ακροφοβία)
Etymology is especially important in the Greek language because it helps us understand not only the meaning of words, but also the way Greeks have thought and expressed ideas over centuries. Many Greek words are formed as compound words, created by combining two or more roots. Each part carries a clear meaning, so when they […]