OMILO Greek Language and Culture - P. Tsaldari 13

Can't speak highly enough of OMILO. I have been to many Greek language schools in Greece but there is no comparison. The teachers are non plus ultra, highly skilled, knowledgeable, endlessly patient and fun. Learning Greek is not easy but they make the process hugely enjoyable and you can choose between varied locations for taking your course. All levels are available from zero to advanced. And other (cultural) activities are organised with no pressure whatsoever to participate but, of course, we all do because they are wonderful. The learning curve is always vertical in the most delightful way!!

I just finished a two week course on the beautiful island of Syros, attending a Greek language course with Omilo. They are a very professional team of teachers and organizers who offer the perfect mix of Greek language instruction and culture. If you are in love with Greece and want to learn how to communicate in Greek with interesting fun people from all over the world who share your passion, this is your course. During class the teachers helped me to overcome my fear of speaking, and afterwards we enjoyed the beach and the sea, and had lots of excellent food in great company! I highly recommend this school!

As a Level1 / 2 Greek student I wanted to move on from basic grammar and find a way to get the hang of simply spoken Greek while being able to follow the words on paper to make sense of it all. The Lydia pack worked really well for me.

My OMILO experience was so much fun! In 2018 I took the one week course on Syros and learned so much and felt so inspired that I returned in 2019 and did the full two week course -- highly recommended! The teachers are thoroughly qualified, very patient, supportive, and adaptable, meeting you wherever you are in your Greek learning curve. The other students are a fascinating mix from all over the world, many of them returning year after year, which is the best possible testimonial about the quality of the OMILO program. As a teacher myself, I am a huge fan of good teaching. The four-hour per day instructional format with casual, optional activities on many evenings was perfect. You get an immersive, intensive brain-full of Greek in class, then practice your conversational skills while relaxing in a beachside taverna in the quiet village of Azolimnos. Or take an easy 10 minute bus ride into Hermoupoli, the charming regional capital, where you can stroll through marble-paved streets and chat in Greek with the locals. My slow, mistake-filled efforts were greeted by appreciative smiles, as waiters and shopkeepers became enthusiastic on-the-spot tutors, excited by my interest in learning their beautiful language. Everyone at OMILO, students, teachers, and staff, is extremely friendly, and I think that's because they're all just so happy to be there :)

Omilo Greek Language and Culture is just amazing! So lovely and competent teachers, I learnt a lot in the small classes (especially talking!) and I also liked the culture programs in the evenings very much! Syros Island is very beautiful and I had a very nice time with the other students. I definintely will take other classes with Omilo in the future!

I did a summer course in Syros last August and it helped me a lot in order to gain fluency (my Greek is at an intermediate/advanced level). Not only were the classes both fun (each and every teacher has a great sense of humour) and interesting (forget about the usual food/weather/weekend plans talks), but you could also feel the effort that they put into the evening activities! I believe that they are the best choice for any intermediate/advanced greek learner out there: just take a look at both their blog and their podcasts and see for yourself! Of course, this is also true for beginners: I wish I had them from the start...I would have reached my current level in half the time! I think that their classes are the perfect mix of new vocabulary/grammar/speaking activities as well as an invaluable way to learn more about Greek culture. I’m looking forward to next summer! Χαιρετίσματα από τη Μαδρίτη!

My experience of Omilo in Nafplion was one that I’ll always remember. The week was well organised and the Omilo team were extremely professional, the teaching was excellent and all the lessons were interesting and fun. From the very first lesson I was able to relax and with encouragement from my teachers my confidence increased daily. To participate in an Omilo course is to be involved in something quite special. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting everyone who attended and felt that my level of Greek had improved by the end of the week. I will definitely book another course and I look forward to returning to Nafplion soon, as it’s a beautiful city. Thank you to all of the Omilo team, Best wishes, Lisa, UK, Nafplion 2022

I recently purchased the Easy Greek Stories Podcast. I am an intermediate level student and these stories are just at the right level for me. I understand quite a bit of the text but they also challenge me to learn more. I listen to the podcast whilst looking at the Greek text. It really helps me with the pronunciation of words as well as expanding my vocabulary more. Another feature I really like is that the podcast narrates the whole story slowly first then repeats it at a faster pace. I highly recommend these podcasts and accompanying texts.