Summer holidays are the perfect opportunity to relax, recharge… and practise your Greek in fun and creative ways! Whether you're travelling to Greece, staying local, or enjoying a staycation, here are our top tips to help you keep your Greek language skills active and growing this summer:
1. Take Greek with you wherever you go!
Pack a Greek book, magazine, or download an eBook or audiobook in Greek. Even 10 minutes of reading a day can help you maintain vocabulary and sentence structure. Choose something light and fun, maybe a short story, travel guide, or even a Greek comic!
2. Listen to Greek music and podcasts
Put together a summer playlist of Greek songs you enjoy and try to follow along with the lyrics. Greek radio stations online or Greek language podcasts are also great for improving your listening skills while you’re on the go.
3. Keep a holiday diary in Greek
Start a simple summer journal where you write a few sentences a day in Greek. Describe what you did, what the weather was like, or what you ate. Don’t worry about grammar, just try to express yourself!
4. Use real-life opportunities
If you're lucky enough to visit Greece or Cyprus, speak Greek whenever you can! Greet people, order food in Greek, ask for directions, or even try bargaining at local markets. Every small interaction counts!
If you're not travelling, look for Greek cultural festivals, restaurants, or Greek Orthodox churches in your area. These are often great places to hear and practise Greek.
5. Play language games
Try online Greek games or flashcard apps like Quizlet. You can also play old-school games like “I spy” or “20 Questions” in Greek with a friend or tutor.
6. Stay social in Greek!
Switch your phone or social media settings to Greek for the summer. Follow Greek content creators on Instagram or TikTok and leave comments in Greek. You can also post your summer adventures using simple Greek captions.
7. Join an online Greek course or summer challenge
At Speak Greek, we offer a range of flexible online courses you can enjoy from your garden, local park, or holiday destination. Why not join a self-paced course or set a summer goal, like mastering 50 new words or completing a mini-course?
Bonus Tip: Start a Greek Instagram or TikTok diary
Record yourself saying one sentence a day in Greek about your mood, the weather, or something you did. This is a great way to track your progress, and you can even inspire other learners!
Final Thoughts
Summer is for fun—but that doesn’t mean your Greek needs to take a holiday! With just a little time each day, you can keep your skills fresh and even make surprising progress by September.
Καλή εξάσκηση και καλό καλοκαίρι! Happy practising and have a great summer!
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