Greek Language

Greek that becomes part of a child’s life.

We want children to use Greek with confidence — with parents and grandparents, in Greece, through books, and in ordinary conversation.

Language first, but never language alone

Children growing up abroad often have uneven Greek: they may understand more than they speak, know family words but not read confidently, or speak naturally while lacking formal vocabulary.

Our teaching begins with the child’s actual Greek, not simply their age. We then build speaking, listening, reading and writing around meaningful topics and real family use.

  • Conversation and comprehension
  • Reading and pronunciation
  • Vocabulary in context
  • Writing at the right pace
  • Stories and shared reading
  • Confidence using Greek naturally
Detail from the Gyzis painting used as the visual theme of Greek School
Free learning

Short, accessible practice between human lessons.

A

Daily Greek

Short activities built around useful language: family, food, home, travel, numbers, colours and common expressions.

B

Guided AI practice

Carefully bounded AI-assisted exercises can give children additional speaking, listening and vocabulary practice without replacing the teacher.

C

Reading together

Real Greek children’s books help vocabulary, pronunciation and cultural knowledge grow together rather than in separate compartments.

Progression

A simple path from understanding to expression.

Understand

Build listening comprehension and the vocabulary the child needs in family life.

Speak

Move from one-word answers to phrases, sentences, retelling and spontaneous conversation.

Read

Develop familiarity with the Greek alphabet, sound patterns, shared reading and age-appropriate books.

Write

Introduce spelling, sentence formation and written expression without allowing worksheets to dominate the lesson.