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 […]
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 […]
It’s happening in Athens: Free entry to Museums
Free Entry to Museums and Archaeological Sites in Greece We would like to inform our school community about an important cultural opportunity in Greece. From this year, public museums and archaeological sites offer free entry on the first and the third Sunday of every month. As a result, everyone can enjoy Greek culture without paying […]
Out of Class Activities: Experiencing Greek Life Beyond the Classroom
Our evening Greek courses in Athens are designed for adults who live or work in the city and want to integrate into everyday Greek life. Learning Greek is not only about grammar and vocabulary, but also about understanding social habits, culture, and real communication — inside and outside the classroom. A recent example of this […]
Sing in Greek: Καλημέρα τι κάνεις;
«Καλημέρα τι κάνεις;» – Γιάννης Πάριος 1. Introduction Το «Καλημέρα τι κάνεις;» είναι ένα από τα πιο γνωστά και αγαπημένα τραγούδια της σύγχρονης ελληνικής ερωτικής μουσικής, ερμηνευμένο από τον Γιάννη Πάριο. Με απλή γλώσσα, ζεστή μελωδία και άμεσο συναίσθημα, το τραγούδι μιλά για τη νοσταλγία, την απουσία και την ανάγκη επικοινωνίας μετά από έναν χωρισμό. […]