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 B2 conversation course is intended for participants who have a command of Greek at B1 level.

In this course you will practise speaking skills. The following topics will be covered: education, economy, politics, culture and science. Attention will be paid to broadening your vocabulary and, where necessary, improving your grammar.

Having followed this course, you will be able to read and understand texts in newspapers and magazines. You will also be able to express yourself spontaneously and fluently in Greek.

Course material

• Ellinika C: Methodos ekmathisis tis ellilikis os xenis glossas (Ελληνικά Γ', Μέθοδος εκμάθησης της ελληνικής ως ξένης γλώσσας).
  Author: Simopoulos
  Publisher: Patakis
  ISBN: 9789601628172

The textbook Ellinika C used in this course consists of 15 chapters and corresponds to a complete level of the CEFR/ERK. The aim of this book is to guide you from level B1 to B2. The content is divided into two courses. After the Modern Greek B2 Conversation course you will reach level B2.1.

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.