Lessons

Γεια σας, αγαπητοί ακροατές. In this lesson, as in the last one, we are going to talk about adjectives. In the last lesson, you learned the names of six colors. I hope you remember them, but just to be sure, I’ll ask Ellie to repeat them for you. Continue reading “Greek by Radio Lesson 10 (Μάθημα δέκα)”

Γεια σας, αγαπητοί ακροατές. In the last lesson, you learned about the special use of έχει, meaning there is or there are. You learned also, some words of everyday use like τσάι, γάλα, καφέ, νερό. I have just been reminded of these words by Ellie, who has brought along her shopping basket. She’s apparently on her way home from the market. Continue reading “Greek by Radio Lesson 9 (Μάθημα εννέα)”

In today’s lesson, we shall try to teach you another use of έχω. This time, only the third person singular, έχει. Ο Πέτρος έχει ένα ρολόι means Peter has a watch, but Έχει ένα ρολόι στο τραπέζι means there’s a watch on the table. This is a very useful structure and very simple, too. The same form, έχει, is used for there is and there are. Listen.
Continue reading “Greek by Radio Lesson 8 (Μάθημα οκτώ)”

Αγαπητοί ακροατές, χαίρετε. Χαίρετε is a more formal, more polite form of greeting than Γεια σου. We say γεια σου ή γεια σας to friends, but we must use χαίρετε with people we are not very familiar with or with our superiors. A school boy, for example, must say χαίρετε to his teachers, not γεια σου. We use χαίρετε in daytime when we meet someone and when we depart. Continue reading “Greek by Radio Lesson 7 (Μάθημα επτά)”

Γεια σας, αγαπητοί ακροατές. Very early in the course of our lessons I introduced myself to you. I said then “Είμαι ο Νίκος Πετρίδης”. Allow me to re-introduce myself using different words this time. I shall say “My name is Nikos Petridis”. Continue reading “Greek by Radio Lesson 6 (Μάθημα έξι)”