The Hellenic American Union presents a way to learn Modern Greek, fast and easy, by following the activities in the everyday lives of a group of young people in Greece. Don't forget to listen for the voice of Xenophon, a funny character, who helps you understand better what you hear!
80. Maria and Eleni are using the Metro. Eleni doesn’t have a ticket but she decides to ride anyway. To her bad fortune, a ticket conductor starts checking tickets!
80. Maria and Eleni are using the Metro. Eleni doesn’t have a ticket but she decides to ride anyway. To her bad fortune, a ticket conductor starts checking tickets!
81. Talk to Native Podcast.
81. Talk to Native Podcast.
79. The friends talk about how changes in the climate (extreme temperatures, floods, hurricanes) affect our lives.
79. The friends talk about how changes in the climate (extreme temperatures, floods, hurricanes) affect our lives.
78. Maria has just bought an impressive but cheap pair of sunglasses and Yiorgos tells her how dangerous such sunglasses can be. The friends go on to talk about ways to protect from the sun in Greece.
78. Maria has just bought an impressive but cheap pair of sunglasses and Yiorgos tells her how dangerous such sunglasses can be. The friends go on to talk about ways to protect from the sun in Greece.
77. Yiorgos has just bought a new, sophisticated coffee-maker, but, when he tries to use it for the first time to make coffee for the others, it doesn’t work! Later, he goes to the shop to get a new one. Does he succeed?
77. Yiorgos has just bought a new, sophisticated coffee-maker, but, when he tries to use it for the first time to make coffee for the others, it doesn’t work! Later, he goes to the shop to get a new one. Does he succeed?
76. The friends have just found out about someone’s third break-in. This gives them the opportunity to talk about break-ins in general and to suggest measures (such as installing an alarm system) against them.
76. The friends have just found out about someone’s third break-in. This gives them the opportunity to talk about break-ins in general and to suggest measures (such as installing an alarm system) against them.
75. The friends talk about what each of them would do if they had time and money: Maria would travel; Eleni would take things as they came, and Yiorgos would help protect the environment.
75. The friends talk about what each of them would do if they had time and money: Maria would travel; Eleni would take things as they came, and Yiorgos would help protect the environment.
74. The friends talk about what each of them would do if they had time and money: Maria would travel; Eleni would take things as they came, and Yiorgos would help protect the environment.
74. The friends talk about what each of them would do if they had time and money: Maria would travel; Eleni would take things as they came, and Yiorgos would help protect the environment.
73. Eleni argues with her kids over their grades at school and lectures them about how important they are for their future profession.
73. Eleni argues with her kids over their grades at school and lectures them about how important they are for their future profession.
72. The friends talk about how everyone can improve their quality of life. They mention humor, mental balance, and a sense of optimism as key factors.
72. The friends talk about how everyone can improve their quality of life. They mention humor, mental balance, and a sense of optimism as key factors.
71. Maria isn’t feeling well and calls the office to ask for a sick leave.
71. Maria isn’t feeling well and calls the office to ask for a sick leave.
70. Eleni and her husband Vassilis decide to work less and spend more time with each other and their children. This gives the opportunity to the rest of the friends to talk about priorities in life.
70. Eleni and her husband Vassilis decide to work less and spend more time with each other and their children. This gives the opportunity to the rest of the friends to talk about priorities in life.
69. The friends talk about Karagkiozis, the traditional Greek shadow theater. They discuss its main character, its form, and its importance for Greek culture.
69. The friends talk about Karagkiozis, the traditional Greek shadow theater. They discuss its main character, its form, and its importance for Greek culture.
68. The friends talk about alternative forms of energy such as wind and solar energy and suggest ways to cut down on energy consumption.
68. The friends talk about alternative forms of energy such as wind and solar energy and suggest ways to cut down on energy consumption.
67. The friends talk about famous Greeks such as the Opera singer Maria Callas, and Nobel Prize winners Odysseus Elytis and Yiorgos Seferis.
67. The friends talk about famous Greeks such as the Opera singer Maria Callas, and Nobel Prize winners Odysseus Elytis and Yiorgos Seferis.
66. Eleni feels very tired due to the fast pace of her life. She opens up to the rest of the friends.
66. Eleni feels very tired due to the fast pace of her life. She opens up to the rest of the friends.
65. Yiorgos has just come back from an organized trip but isn’t at all satisfied. So, he goes to the travel office to complain about the changes in the schedule and the hotel he stayed at.
65. Yiorgos has just come back from an organized trip but isn’t at all satisfied. So, he goes to the travel office to complain about the changes in the schedule and the hotel he stayed at.
64. The friends talk about their childhood and school memories.
64. The friends talk about their childhood and school memories.
63. The friends talk about their star signs and whether star signs are important for people’s lives or not.
59. The friends talk about the various ways and benefits of recycling.
55. The friends go to Maria’s house to eat, when, suddenly, the lights go out. The problem is at the fuse box and Maria decides to call an electrician.
63. The friends talk about their star signs and whether star signs are important for people’s lives or not.
59. The friends talk about the various ways and benefits of recycling.
55. The friends go to Maria’s house to eat, when, suddenly, the lights go out. The problem is at the fuse box and Maria decides to call an electrician.
49.Eleni’s kids have arranged to go to a party but she disagrees. Her husband, Vassilis, thinks otherwise.
49.Eleni’s kids have arranged to go to a party but she disagrees. Her husband, Vassilis, thinks otherwise.
48.Yiorgos makes reservations for seats at the theater. Later, the friends go there to pick up their tickets.
48.Yiorgos makes reservations for seats at the theater. Later, the friends go there to pick up their tickets.
47.Yiorgos’ house has been broken into; the Police arrive to investigate.
47.Yiorgos’ house has been broken into; the Police arrive to investigate.
46. Maria and the rest of the flat owners’ in her building meet to discuss high utilities. Will they come to an agreement?
46. Maria and the rest of the flat owners’ in her building meet to discuss high utilities. Will they come to an agreement?
45. Maria finds out that she’s been overcharged by the Power Company and goes to Customer Service to see what’s happened.