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Greek Language Courses

Study Modern Greek in ATHENS!

Learning Modern Greek as a foreign language

The Greek Bible College offers Modern Greek Language courses for those living and/or serving or working in a Greek-speaking context interested in learning Greek as a foreign language.

Goals:

To help students communicate with ease in Greek.
To create a safe community of learners who encourage one another to learn the language and culture.
To promote Greek culture as an integral part of deepening their connection with the people of Greece.
To inspire a love of language learning with the goal of spreading Christ’s message of salvation.
To equip students with linguistic and extralinguistic tools that will help them in their ministry settings.

Theses courses are for:

Individuals who have come to work in a Greek ministry setting.
Spouses of Greek citizens who are looking to enhance their communication skills.
Individuals who desire to immerse themselves in the Greek language and culture.
Students of Modern Greek who wish to take the examinations for the Certification of Attainment in Greek.

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Components

All courses consist of four components intertwined with each other:

Oral, listening and reading practice
Explanation of grammar and morphology
Introduction to and practice of ministry-oriented language
Introduction to and instruction in Greek culture

Content Disclaimer

The teaching of the Greek language at the Greek Bible College is consistent with the college’s Christian character. The Greek Bible College is a theological institution that aims to serve the evangelical churches in Greece. The Greek Language courses are open to students, notwithstanding religious or spiritual background. Our classes are completely focused on language learning, and our methods are tailored to the needs of our students. However, keeping in line with our college’s mission and purpose, our program incorporates biblical principles and elements such as an opening prayer, hymns and biblical stories relevant to the content of the course. Our desire is to create a welcoming learning environment while staying true to our values as a college.

Location:

Our classes are primarily held at the GrBC premises in Pikermi, Attica. Some of our classes are held in downtown Athens, near a metro station. Also, we offer classes in a virtual setting. The location and setting of the class are determined by the college’s administration. Nonetheless, students are encouraged to state their preference in their communication with us, as it will be taken into consideration. The location of each class is announced on the website prior to the commencement of the course.

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Language Acquisition Levels

We follow the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) for the evaluation of a student’s existing level and their placement in the respective classes:

If you cannot determine your current or target level, or if you need more detailed advice, please contact us at greek.language@grbc.gr .

For information regarding the upcoming courses, click here.

Applications: If you are interested in Modern Greek language courses, please contact us informing us of the level you wish to achieve (greek.language@grbc.gr). You can then proceed with the application, which is the same for all the programs of the College.

The Greek Language Program falls strictly under the International Student Program. Students of the International Student Program have the option to choose between the purely theological track and the language track for theological and ministerial purposes. The latter is titled “Greek Language Program” and is the focus of this page.