80. Maria and Eleni are using the Metro. Eleni doesn’t have a ticket but she decides to ride anyway. To her bad fortune, a ticket conductor starts checking tickets!

Modern Greek Lesson 80. At the metro

Modern Greek Lesson 81. Practice Speaking with Native Certified Language Teachers

79. The friends talk about how changes in the climate (extreme temperatures, floods, hurricanes) affect our lives.

Modern Greek Lesson 79. Climate Change

78. Maria has just bought an impressive but cheap pair of sunglasses and Yiorgos tells her how dangerous such sunglasses can be. The friends go on to talk about ways to protect from the sun in Greece.

Modern Greek Lesson 78. Beware of the sun

77. Yiorgos has just bought a new, sophisticated coffee-maker, but, when he tries to use it for the first time to make coffee for the others, it doesn’t work! Later, he goes to the shop to get a new one. Does he succeed?

Modern Greek Lesson 77. More faulty products

76. The friends have just found out about someone’s third break-in. This gives them the opportunity to talk about break-ins in general and to suggest measures (such as installing an alarm system) against them.

Modern Greek Lesson 76. Break-ins

75. The friends talk about what each of them would do if they had time and money: Maria would travel; Eleni would take things as they came, and Yiorgos would help protect the environment.

Modern Greek Lesson 75. More superstitions

74. The friends talk about what each of them would do if they had time and money: Maria would travel; Eleni would take things as they came, and Yiorgos would help protect the environment.

Modern Greek Lesson 74. What would I do if…?

73. Eleni argues with her kids over their grades at school and lectures them about how important they are for their future profession.

Modern Greek Lesson 73. Arguing over grades/ Profession

72. The friends talk about how everyone can improve their quality of life. They mention humor, mental balance, and a sense of optimism as key factors.

Modern Greek Lesson 72. Quality of life

The Hellenic American Union presents a way to learn Modern Greek, fast and easy, by following the activities in the everyday lives of a group of young people in Greece.  Don't forget to listen for the voice of Xenophon, a funny character, who helps you understand better what you hear!

This is great for the intermediate to advanced level learner, but because there is no English in this, they are not lessons for the beginner. However, it can be useful still to any level learner if you use it for immersion. Hearing the sounds and music of the language will train your ears even if you don't understand what's being said.

Excellent resource but NOT for beginners.

As a greek american that could use some help with his greek this is a great tool.

So happy to see this

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63. The friends talk about their star signs and whether star signs are important for people’s lives or not.

Modern Greek Lesson 63. Star signs

71. Maria isn’t feeling well and calls the office to ask for a sick leave.

Modern Greek Lesson 71. Sick Leave

70. Eleni and her husband Vassilis decide to work less and spend more time with each other and their children. This gives the opportunity to the rest of the friends to talk about priorities in life.

Modern Greek Lesson 70. Preferences/Priorities

69. The friends talk about Karagkiozis, the traditional Greek shadow theater. They discuss its main character, its form, and its importance for Greek culture.

Modern Greek Lesson 69. Greek shadow theater(Karagkiozis)

68. The friends talk about alternative forms of energy such as wind and solar energy and suggest ways to cut down on energy consumption.

Modern Greek Lesson 68. Alternative forms of energy

67. The friends talk about famous Greeks such as the Opera singer Maria Callas, and Nobel Prize winners Odysseus Elytis and Yiorgos Seferis.

Modern Greek Lesson 67. Famous Greeks

66. Eleni feels very tired due to the fast pace of her life. She opens up to the rest of the friends.

Modern Greek Lesson 66. Modern way of life

65. Yiorgos has just come back from an organized trip but isn’t at all satisfied. So, he goes to the travel office to complain about the changes in the schedule and the hotel he stayed at.

Modern Greek Lesson 65. Travel Complaints

64. The friends talk about their childhood and school memories.

Modern Greek Lesson 64. Memories

50. Maria and Eleni go to a cosmetics store to buy makeup and facial products. Later, they go to a jeweller’s to buy a present.

Modern Greek Lesson 50. At the cosmetics store/ At the jeweler's 

60. Maria isn’t feeling well and the friends are worried about her. They convince her to see a doctor, and she takes a couple of tests. Will the results be alright?

Modern Greek Lesson 60. Feeling ill

61. Maria and Eleni visit a dietician for advice on how to lose the extra weight. This gives the excuse to the friends to talk about the so-called “Mediterranean” diet.

Modern Greek Lesson 61. At the dietician

62. Yiorgos is about to take a trip abroad but his passport has expired an has to get a new one issued. Later, he goes to the Authorities with all the necessary documents.

Modern Greek Lesson 62. Issuing a new passport

51. Eleni realizes that she hasn’t paid her subscription to the Road Assistance company. What does she do, later that day, when her car breaks down, and she needs their help?

Modern Greek Lesson 51. Road Assistance

52. Eleni decides to paint her house by herself, and this makes the friends talk about household chores.

Modern Greek Lesson 52. Household chores 

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