Level A1: ZEUS 2

This course is meticulously designed for students with zero prior knowledge of Greek or those who only know a few isolated words. By the end of Level A1, you will be able to handle basic everyday survival situations, navigate simple transactions, and confidently understand foundational grammar structures. This is The Fluency Momentum track, consisting of 2 classes per week.

MODULE 1: First Meetings, Greetings & Basic Grammar 

• Lesson 1: Introduction to Greetings & Informal Communication
  • Communicative Functions: Greeting friends and family, introducing oneself, asking for someone’s name informally.
  • Vocabulary: Basic greeting words (Γεια, Καλημέρα).
  • Grammar: First contact with Greek sounds, alphabet, and pronunciation.
• Lesson 2: Formal Greetings & Introductions
  • Communicative Functions: Greeting formally (using the polite plural form), asking for someone’s name and origin in a formal context.
  • Vocabulary: Greetings depending on the time of day (Καλησπέρα, Καληνύχτα).
  • Grammar: Introduction to Personal Pronouns (Nominative case – εγώ, εσύ…).
• Lesson 3: The Verb “To Be” & Numbers (0-10)
  • Communicative Functions: Saying “how you are doing” and asking others “how they are doing” formally and informally.
  • Vocabulary: Numbers 0 – 10.
  • Grammar: The verb “είμαι” (Present Tense), Vocative case for proper names.
• Lesson 4: Introducing Third Parties & Group Practice
  • Communicative Functions: Introducing someone to another person, managing simple introductory dialogues in a group.
  • Vocabulary: Expressions for introductions (Από εδώ ο/η…).
  • Grammar: Consolidation of personal pronouns and the verb “είμαι” through group exercises.
• Lesson 5: Origin, Residence & Identifying Gender
  • Communicative Functions: Asking for and giving basic information about origin and residence.
  • Vocabulary: Countries, cities, and the days of the week.
  • Grammar: Nouns: Nominative Singular & Gender identification (masculine, feminine, neuter).
• Lesson 6: The Phrases “I live in” / “I am from” & Numbers (11-100)
  • Communicative Functions: Specifying exactly where you live and where you are from.
  • Vocabulary: Numbers 11 – 100.
  • Grammar: Accusative case used with prepositions and the phrases “μένω σε” and “είμαι από”.
• Lesson 7: Occupations & Group A Verbs
  • Communicative Functions: Asking for and giving basic information about jobs and professions.
  • Vocabulary: Basic occupations, Adverbs of frequency (συχνά, σπάνια).
  • Grammar: Conjugation of Group A Verbs (Present Tense – e.g., κάνω, μένω, ακούω).
• Lesson 8: Numbers (101-199) & Module 1 Consolidation
  • Communicative Functions: Full conversational practice (Q&A about name, country, profession, days).
  • Vocabulary: Numbers 101 – 199.
  • Grammar: Review exercises on Nominative/Accusative singular.

MODULE 2: Work, Family & Nationalities

• Lesson 9: Workplaces & Personal Data
  • Communicative Functions: Asking for and giving information about work, phone numbers, and studies.
  • Vocabulary: Workplaces, Numbers 200 – 1,000.
  • Grammar: Using numbers in everyday scenarios (e.g., stating a phone number).
• Lesson 10: Family Status & Possessive Pronouns
  • Communicative Functions: Talking about one’s family and relationship/marital status.
  • Vocabulary: Family members and relatives.
  • Grammar: Possessive Pronouns (“μου / σου / του…”).
• Lesson 11: Nationalities & Languages
  • Communicative Functions: Asking for and giving information about nationalities and languages spoken.
  • Vocabulary: Nationalities and world languages.
  • Grammar: Connecting nationalities with the correct noun/adjective endings.
• Lesson 12: Group B1 Verbs
  • Communicative Functions: Expanding conversations regarding daily life and language skills.
  • Vocabulary: Expressions for language proficiency levels.
  • Grammar: Conjugation of Group B1 Verbs in Present Tense (e.g., μιλάω, αγαπάω).
• Lesson 13: Mid-Term Review 
  • Communicative Functions: Group-based communicative review exercises.
  • Vocabulary / Grammar: Review of all numbers (0-1,000) and verbs taught so far (είμαι, Group A, and Group B1).
• Lesson 14: Mid-Term Review 
  • Activity: Interactive role-play scenarios (At a conference, Meeting on the street, Job interview) to maximize fluency in the 5-6 learner setup.

MODULE 3: Everyday Shopping & Describing the World 

• Lesson 15: At the Kiosk and the Bakery
  • Communicative Functions: Making basic purchases at a kiosk (περίπτερο) and a bakery (φούρνος).
  • Vocabulary: Kiosk and bakery products, Euro banknotes and coins.
  • Grammar: Definite and Indefinite Articles (Nominative and Accusative cases).
• Lesson 16: Ordering Coffee & Kilos/Grams
  • Communicative Functions: Going out for coffee and ordering, asking for specific quantities/weights.
  • Vocabulary: Coffees, beverages, snacks, Kilos and grams (1).
  • Grammar: Demonstrative Pronoun (“αυτός, -ή, -ό”).
• Lesson 17: The Verb “To Go” & Verb Tenses
  • Communicative Functions: Describing where you are going and what you are buying.
  • Vocabulary: Locations around town for shopping.
  • Grammar: The verb “πάω/πηγαίνω” in Past (Aorist) and Simple Future tenses (1st & 2nd person Singular).
• Lesson 18: Describing People & Adjectival Modifiers
  • Communicative Functions: Describing the physical appearance and character of people.
  • Vocabulary: Adjectives for describing people, Large numbers (1,000 – 3,000,000).
  • Grammar: Class E1 Adjectives (-ος, -η, -ο).
• Lesson 19: Describing Objects & Special Categories
  • Communicative Functions: Describing items and objects around us, comparing world currencies.
  • Vocabulary: Currencies of different countries.
  • Grammar: Class E2 Adjectives (-ος, -α, -ο), Adjective exceptions.
• Lesson 20: Pronouns, Relative Clauses & Tenses of “To Be”
  • Communicative Functions: Connecting sentences and specifying which object you want.
  • Vocabulary: Consolidation of descriptive vocabulary.
  • Grammar: Interrogative pronoun “ποιος, ποια, ποιο”, Relative pronoun “που”, The verb “είμαι” in Past (Aorist) and Simple Future tenses.

MODULE 4: Home, Appliances & Daily Routine

• Lesson 21: Electrical Appliances & Home Shopping
  • Communicative Functions: Shopping for the home (washing machine, refrigerator, cooker, etc.).
  • Vocabulary: Basic electrical appliances, furniture.
  • Grammar: Accusative Singular of Nouns & Uses of the Accusative case (after prepositions, as a Direct Object).
• Lesson 22: My Daily Routine (Part 1)
  • Communicative Functions: Describing your daily schedule, talking about things you do frequently/rarely.
  • Vocabulary: Adverbs of frequency, daily actions.
  • Grammar: Accusative Case of Adjectives & Adjective-Noun agreement.
• Lesson 23: Written Communication & Interrogative Pronouns
  • Communicative Functions: Writing an email or message to a friend sharing your news.
  • Vocabulary: Opening and closing phrases for letters/messages.
  • Grammar: Interrogative Pronoun in the Accusative case (“ποιον – ποια – ποιο”).
• Lesson 24: Group AB Verbs & The Verb “To Eat”
  • Communicative Functions: Discussing eating habits within the daily schedule.
  • Vocabulary: Meals and basic food items.
  • Grammar: Group AB Verbs, The verb “τρώω” in Past (Aorist) and Simple Future tenses (1st & 2nd person Singular).

MODULE 5: Commuting, Weather & Invitations

• Lesson 25: Public Transport & Directions
  • Communicative Functions: Giving and receiving directions for commuting via public transit.
  • Vocabulary: Means of Public Transport (metro, bus, etc.).
  • Grammar: Prepositions “με”, “σε”, “για”, “από”, “μέχρι/έως” & their basic uses.
• Lesson 26: Telling Time, Seasons & Weather
  • Communicative Functions: Asking for and telling the time, describing the weather and the seasons.
  • Vocabulary: Telling the time, Seasons & Months, The weather.
  • Grammar: Verbs of motion + preposition.
• Lesson 27: Writing an Invitation & Replying to a Party
  • Communicative Functions: Writing a party invitation and responding to one (written production).
  • Vocabulary: Expressions for invitations, celebrations.
  • Grammar: Interrogative Pronoun used with prepositions.
• Lesson 28: The Verbs “To See”, “To Leave” & Group B2
  • Communicative Functions: Describing your daily schedule during commutes (Part 2).
  • Vocabulary: Verbs of motion and activities.
  • Grammar: The verbs “βλέπω” and “φεύγω” in Past (Aorist) and Simple Future tenses (1st & 2nd person), Group B2 Verbs. Accusative of time.

MODULE 6: At the Supermarket & Final Review

• Lesson 29: At the Street Market and the Supermarket
  • Communicative Functions: Shopping at the street market (λαϊκή) and the supermarket, asking for prices.
  • Vocabulary: Fruits and vegetables, Supermarket products, Kilos and grams (2).
  • Grammar: Plural Number of Nouns (Nominative and Accusative cases), Numerals.
• Lesson 30: Quantitative Modifiers & The Verb “To Give”
  • Communicative Functions: Expressing quantities (much, a little, none) during shopping.
  • Vocabulary: Product packaging (box, bottle).
  • Grammar: Adjectives/Pronouns “πολύς”, “λίγος”, “αρκετός”, “κανένας” (in the Accusative case) and “καθόλου”. The verb “δίνω” in Past (Aorist) and Simple Future tenses.
• Lesson 31: Demonstrative Pronouns & Quantifiers
  • Communicative Functions: Distinguishing objects near or far from you in a shopping environment.
  • Vocabulary: Review of food and grocery vocabulary.
  • Grammar: Interrogative Pronoun “πόσος” (Accusative). Demonstrative Pronouns “αυτός” & “εκείνος” (Singular & Plural).
• Lesson 32: Final Milestone Course Review 
  • Activity: Comprehensive end-of-course review with exercises and spoken simulation scenarios (shopping, street directions, routine descriptions) to officially conclude Level A1.