I think that each of us wanted, at some point, to learn a foreign language. Whether you thought about it at the beginning of the year or you have intended recently to do, this article can give you a little motivation to improve your general culture.
There are many foreign languages you can study. If Greek has caught your eye and you want to find out as much as possible about one of the oldest languages in Europe, here is the right place! The Greek language courses offered by us will not only help you learn a foreign language, but you will learn a lot about the culture and civilization of well-known people.
Read below some methods to study a foreign language in the most interesting way possible.
1. Read aloud
At first, you will learn simple, common words. This is why they are easy to forget because you can treat them easily. At the end of the Greek lesson, try to read aloud the words you learned. Focus and pay attention to their pronunciation, accuracy, and the speed with which you say them. You can confidently use our online courses even if you choose to study this language in particular. If any questions arise along the way, write them down and ask your teacher for the next course. He will surely be delighted with your interest and he will answer your questions!
2. Use applications
You are using applications on your phone. Try to choose the language you want to study – Greek – from their settings. This way, you will be surrounded by Greek expressions even when you are using the phone.
Also, another important tip is to write your daily lists – things to do, to buy – in Greek. This way you will use the most common expressions and words in a very simple way and they will be easier to remember.
3. Watch videos in Greek
We all use Youtube frequently, whether we listen to music or want to see a new recipe or find out how to take care of the new plant we bought. Try to look for all these things in Greek. This way you will not only learn new words, but you will also listen to their pronunciation.
Also, if you are a fan of the Instagram application, look for people who live in Greece. In addition to the magnificent landscapes captured in their pictures, the descriptions in Greek can help you remember certain words.
And if you use Netflix frequently, you can take advantage of the fact that the platform provides you with movies and series for which you can select the language of subtitles. Look for those movies and series that can be listened to in Greek.
4. Plan your next vacation in Greece
Once you discover some of the secrets of the Greek language, you will surely think that your next holiday destination will be… surprise – Greece! This way you will have the perfect opportunity to practice this language, to hear the native speakers, to communicate with them (and not only by signs). Prepare for the holidays by learning the words and expressions that will help you in different future situations – travel by plane, ways of transport, restaurants in the city, shopping, visiting tourist attractions. Not only will you feel good speaking their native language, but you will also impress the residents.
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5. Rely on specialists
Learning a foreign language on your own is a very ambitious project, especially when you know nothing about that language. You may like Greece and its culture very much, but the idea of studying its language may scare you.
Our courses will help you overcome these obstacles and enjoy your study. You will find out how easy it is to remember new words and their pronunciation, and the help and feedback of a specialist will give you more confidence.
