Type of course

The course can be taught in-person or online. Go to ‘Timetable & Registration' to see whether the course is offered as a traditional classroom and/or online course.

It is not possible to switch between courses once the course has started.

Course description

The Modern Greek 5 course is intended for participants who already have a command of Greek at A2 level. From the start, communication in the lessons will be entirely in Greek. The following topics will be covered: social media, living, travelling, shopping, food, the weather and the environment. Vocabulary will feature strongly, but attention will also be paid to grammar. Using Greek texts, we will look closely at the past tense. All the relevant skills will be covered: speaking, writing, reading and listening. Attention will also be paid to the cultural context of Greece and Cyprus.

After completing this course, you will be able to understand sentences and common expressions, from clear standard texts on familiar matters regularly encountered in everyday life. You will be able to produce simple running text on topics that are familiar or of a personal nature.

The course makes use of the digital learning environment Brightspace. Within this learning environment you will find the homework and additional learning materials. Course participants are expected to prepare the lessons at home (approximately three hours per lesson).

The course is concluded with a test. A certificate is awarded if the test is completed successfully and the participant has attended 80% of the lessons. If you will be absent for more lessons, please contact your teacher or  talencentrum@hum.leidenuniv.nl.

Course material

• Ellinika B: Methodos ekmathisis tis ellilikis os xenis glossas (Ελληνικά Β', Μέθοδος εκμάθησης της ελληνικής ως ξένης γλώσσας). Chapter 1 through 10.
  Author: Simopoulos
  Publisher: Patakis
  ISBN: 9789601628165

The textbook Ellinika B used in this course consists of 20 chapters and corresponds to a complete level of the CEFR/ERK. The aim of this book is to guide you from level A2 to B1. The content is divided into two courses. After the Modern Greek 5 course you will reach level B1.1 and after following Modern Greek 6 level B1.2 (B1).

The course material is not included in the registration fee. Course participants are required to purchase course materials themselves.

Target group and admission requirements

The course is intended for adults with a higher education, including both Leiden University students and staff members and other interested parties with no relation to the University.

The course is open to persons aged 17 and older who have completed a secondary school education.

Other information

• The maximum number of participants for an online course is 16 and for a classroom course is 18.
• The course load is 56 hours. On request a Course Load Declaration Form can be issued. The student should enquire with their department whether course participation can be converted into credits.
• The holiday periods can be found in the Academic Language Centre's academic calendar.
• If classes are cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, they will be added on to the end of the course. Please take into account courses may end later than scheduled.
• The course level is indicated with the help of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.