Greek Language Courses In Spetses
AZ Spetses

We currently offer a great Greek language program in the Island of Spetses. AZ Spetses Greek language school is a branch of the Greek language school in Athens. This particular Greek language program is a very popular summer course. Study and learn Greek for 3 weeks at a well run Greek language school on a beautiful Greek island.

The Greek language program on the Island of Spetses is a 3 week program. Each week students will study and learn Greek in small group classes. During the 3 week Greek language program you will receive 60 hours of intensive Greek language instruction.

The Greek language program is based on a comprehensive, integrated approach to learning modern Greek, with syllabi created to teach Greek to adults of all nationalities, using textbooks especially developed by the Greek language school. The classes emphasize spoken Greek, but include instruction in reading and writing. Greek classes are small, with an average of 8-12 participants in each course. The instructors are Greek language specialists with experience of teaching modern Greek as a second language to adults. They are all Greek nationals who speak English and several other languages.

In addition to intensive Greek language instruction, the program includes several evenings of Greek dance, barbecue dinners with Greek food, wine and music, video evenings, and other activities in which all students can participate.

Course Levels

Immersion I is a beginners course, Immersion II and III are first and second intermediate classes, Immersion IV is the advanced intermediate class, and level V is the advanced proficiency course. All Greek language courses consist of sixty hours of instruction. Participants should register for the level which they feel is appropriate. Final class allocations and course placements will be done on the first day of class on Spetses. A detailed syllabus for each level is available upon request from the Greek language school.

Accommodation

Most participants stay in housing arranged through the Greek language school in several neighboring villas, in single or double rooms with private bathrooms and kitchenettes. Fees are inclusive of a basic buffet breakfast. Housing is all in one area, in a quiet location, a few minutes walk from the classrooms and the sea. Double occupancy fees are available only if another student wishes to share a room. Rooms are allocated in the order in which applications are received. It is not obligatory to use the Greek language school's housing; participants can make their own arrangements if they wish to do so.

Location

The island of Spetses is located in the Saronic gulf about 60 miles from Athens. It can be reached by hydrofoil ( about 2 1/2 hours) which departs frequently from Zea Marina in Piraeus. A ferry boat departs daily at 8.00a.m. from Akti Tselepi in Piraeus ( about 5 hours).

Spetses can be reached by car via Corinth and Porto Heli. Cars are not permitted on Spetses but water taxis are available to and from Porto Heli and Costa. Local transport on the island is by horse carriage or bus.

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