Communication between the candidate and examiner Candidate 1/ Δεν σας άκουσα. I did not listen to you. 2/ Δεν άκουσα την ερώτησή σας. I did not listen to your question. 3/ Ποια ήταν η...
Useful phrases for oral Ellinomatheia exams
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The blog contains texts in English on a variety of interesting topics. We have selected topics related to everyday life, latest social and political news, customs and celebrations in Greece and worldwide. You can also find a list of Greek words on the topics. Furthermore, you can download exercises on some texts to complete.
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What are the four spring flowers most Greeks love?
What is your favorite spring flower? Paeony - Παιώνια It is a plant for our balcony and garden. Paeonia is a bush with white, rose, purple and yellow flowers. Its leaves are...
Reading Comprehension – Are you ready?
Improving your reading comprehinsion skills Reading the text on purpose and trying to understand all its meanings deeply is an effortful activity. Reading a text without any specific...
Greek Easter recipes
What do the Greeks eat on Easter Sunday? Lamb on the skewer, mageiritsa, patsas, kontosouvli and kokoretsi are the most traditional Easter food. Have you ever tasted any of these? Do...
Let’s learn vocabulary on Easter!
Vocabulary on Easter Το Πάσχα = Easter Η Λαμπρή = Easter Καλό Πάσχα = Happy Easter H Ανάσταση = Resurrection Καλή Ανάσταση = Happy Resurrection Sunday Η Παναγία = Virgin Mary Ο...
Lazarus Saturday – Why is this day so important?
What do the Orthodox celebrate on Lazarus Saturday? Lazarus Saturday is called “The little Pascha”. Lazarus Resurrection, took place on Saturday and is considered a precursor of...
Describing a picture – Are you ready?
How to describe a picture? - Helpful information Describing a picture is a challenging speaking task Describing a picture may seem an easy activity but it is not so effortless....
Manto Mavrogenous, the Greek heroine of the War of Independence
Manto Mavrogenous - Why so important? She was a woman with great goals and special skills for the Greek War of Independence. Her contribution to the Greek revolution was important....
Marathon race – Background and importance
Roots of the Marathon race The last half Marathon race took part in Athens March 9, 2025. Who was Pheidippides? The courier Pheidippides or Philippides made a historic run. It is...
