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Modern Greek Courses for Adults for 2025

Our Courses in 2025

Learn Modern Greek by attending our courses offered in 2024 and planned according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages *

*In the document above summarised information about the levels of language knowledge is found on pages 24, 26-29, 58-62, 64-84, 86-87, 96, 110, 112, 114, 117-118, 122, 124-125, 129).

Courses: Modern Greek A1, A2, B1, B2, C levels (Click each level to see the classes offered)

Term 1 (28 January – 4 April) – 10 Sessions x 2 hours - Classes will not run on March 10 (Labour Day), and replacement classes will be arranged during the following school holidays.

Term 2 (22 April - 4 July) – 11 Sessions x 2 hours - Classes will not run on April 25 (ANZAC Day) and on June 9 (King’s Birthday), and replacement classes will be arranged during the following school holidays.

Term 3 (21 July – 19 September) – 9 Sessions x 2 hours

Term 4 (6 October – 12 December) – 10 Sessions x 2 hours - - Classes will not run on November 4 (Melbourne Cup), and replacement classes will be arranged during the following school holidays.

Venue: Online classes will be delivered via Microsoft teams or Skype - Face to face classes will be held at Greek Centre for Contemporary Culture, 168 Lonsdale St., Melbourne.

Dates: See each level below.

Time: See each level below.

1. A1 level courses preparing students to be able to:

  • understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type.
  • introduce themselves and others and ask and answer questions about personal details such as where they live, people they know and things they have.
  • interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

Read more on Common Reference Levels - self-assessment grid (pdf document 347KB)

There are 8 classes to complete MG-A1 level starting from the entry class MG-A1.1 for absolute beginners and ending with the class MG-A1.8; each class lasts one term (9-11 sessions X 2 hours)

2025 Modern Greek A1 level classes
Days/Commencement dates

Classes

Term 1

Term 2

Term 3

Term 4

MG-A1.1

W. 29/1**

 Th. 24/4**

M. 21/7**

  W. 8/10**

MG-A1.2

W. 29/1*

 W. 23/4** Th. 24/7** Mo. 6/10**

MG-A1.3

Tu. 28/1*

 W. 23/4*

W. 23/7**

 Th. 9/10**

MG-A1.4

--

 Tu. 22/4* W. 23/7* W. 8/10**

MG-A1.5

 Tu.28/1*

 -- Tu. 22/7* W. 8/10*

MG-A1.6

--

 Tu. 22/4* -- Tu. 7/10*

All A1 classes operate 6:30-8:30pm

# of Sessions

 10

 11  9   10

Tuition fees

$395

 $435

$355

$395

Book fees

*: $150 (Trip to Greece 1, Grigoris - $90 textbook and $60 workbook)

**: $150 (Greek for you, Neohel - $90 textbook and $60 workbook)

+ $20 postage, if students wish delivery by post.

Notes: For all A1 level classes there are both face to face and online (via Skype or Zoom) learning options; please email to  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  if you wish to participate online.

An additional half an hour speaking/conversation session may be offered prior to or after each class at the cost of $10 per session; students should discuss with their teachers about this option in the first class of the term. A minimum number of 4 students is required.

Jump to Enrolment (click here)

 

2. A2 level courses preparing students to be able to:

  • understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).
  • communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
  • describe in simple terms aspects of their background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Read more on Common Reference Levels - self-assessment grid (pdf document 347KB)

There are 5 classes to complete MG-A2 level starting from the class MG-A2.1 for students with a lower elementary knowledge and ending with the class MG-A2.8; each class lasts one term (9-11 sessions X 2 hours).

2025 Modern Greek A2 level classes
Days/Commencement dates

Classes

Term 1

Term 2

Term 3

Term 4

MG-A2.1

–

 – Τu. 22/07 Tu. 7/10

MG-A2.2

–

–

 – Tu. 7/10

MG-A2.3

Tu. 28/1

–

 – –

MG-A2.4

–

Tu. 22/4

–

–

MG-A2.5

–

–

Tu. 22/7

–

MG-A2.6

–

–

–

Tu. 7/10

MG-A2.7

Th. 30/1

–

–

–
MG-A2.8 – Th. 24/4 – –

All A2 classes operate between 6:30-8:30pm

# of Sessions

10

11

9

10

Tuition fees

$395

$435

$355

$395

Book fees

$100 (Greek for you A2, Neohel) + $20 postage, if students wish delivery by post

Notes: For all A2 level classes there are both face to face and online (via Skype or Zoom) learning options; please email to  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  if you wish to participate online.

An additional half an hour speaking/conversation session may be offered prior to or after each class at the cost of $10 per session; students should discuss with their teachers about this option in the first class of the term. A minimum number of 4 students is required.

Jump to Enrolment (click here)

 

3. B1 level courses preparing students to be able to:

  • understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.
  • deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken.
  • produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.
  • describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

Read more on Common Reference Levels - self-assessment grid (pdf document 347KB)

There are 8 classes to complete MG-B1 level (lower intermediate level) starting from the class MG-B1.1 and ending with the class MG-B1.9; each class lasts one term (9-11 sessions X 2 hours).

2025 Modern Greek B1 level classes 
Days/Commencement dates

Classes

Term 1

Term 2

Term 3

Term 4

MG-B1.1

–

 – Th. 24/7 –

MG-B1.2

Th. 30/1

 – – Th. 9/10

MG-B1.3

–

 Th. 24/4 – –

MG-B1.4

–

 – – –

MG-B1.5

–

 – – –

All B1 classes operate between 6:30-8:30pm.

# of Sessions

10

11

   9

 10

Tuition fees

$395

$435

$355

$395

Book fees 

$125 (Ellinika gia sas B1) + $20 postage, if students wish delivery by post.


Notes: For all B1 level classes there are both face to face and online (via Skype or Zoom) learning options; please email to  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  if you wish to participate online.

An additional half an hour speaking/conversation session may be offered prior to or after each class at the cost of $10 per session; students should discuss with their teachers about this option in the first class of the term. A minimum number of 4 students is required.

Jump to Enrolment (click here)

 

4. B2 level courses preparing students to be able to:

  • understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation.
  • interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.
  • produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

Read more on Common Reference Levels - self-assessment grid (pdf document 347KB)

There are 8 classes to completeMG-B2 level (lower intermediate level) starting from the class MG-B2.1 and ending with the class MG-B2.8; each class lasts one term (9-11 sessions X 2 hours).

2025 Modern Greek B2 level classes 
Days/Commencement dates

Classes

Term 1

Term 2

Term 3

Term 4
MG-B2.1

M. 27/1
(Pub. Holiday)

 – – –

MG-B2.2

 – M. 21/4
(Pub. Holiday)		 – –

MG-B2.3

–

 – M. 21/7 –

MG-B2.4

–

 – – M. 6/10

MG-B2.5

Th. 30/1

 – – –

MG-B2.6

–

 Th. 24/4 – –

MG-B2.7

–

 – Th. 24/7 –

MG-B2.8

 – – – Th. 9/10

B2.1-term 1, B2.2-term 2, B2.3-term 3, B2.4-term 4 classes
operate 4.00-6.00 pm

The rest B2 levels operate 6.30-8.30pm

# of Sessions

10

11

   9

 10

Tuition fees

$395

$435

$355

$395

Book fees 

 $125 (Greek for you B1, Neohel) for B2.1,2,3,4
$100 (Trip to Greece 2, Grigoris) for the rest classes

+ $20 postage, if students wish delivery by post.

Notes: For all B2 level classes there are both face to face and online (via Skype or Zoom) learning options; please email to  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  if you wish to participate online.

An additional half an hour speaking/conversation session may be offered prior to or after each class at the cost of $10 per session; students should discuss with their teachers about this option in the first class of the term. A minimum number of 4 students is required.

Jump to Enrolment (click here)


5. C level (C1, C2) courses preparing students to be able to:

  • understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning.
  • express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions.
  • use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes.
  • produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.

Read more on Common Reference Levels - self-assessment grid (pdf document 347KB)

There are 12 classes to complete MG-C1 level (advanced level 1) starting from the class MG-C1.1 and ending with the class MG-C1.12 and 12 classes to complete MG-C2 level (advanced level 2) starting from the class MG-C2.1 and ending with the class MG-C2.12; each class lasts one term (9-11 sessions X 2 hours).


2025 Modern Greek C1 classes 
Days/Commencement dates

Classes

Term 1

Term 2

Term 3

Term 4

MG-C1.3

W. 29/1

–

–

–

MG-C1.4

–

W. 23/4

–

–

MG-C1.5

–

–

W. 23/7

–

MG-C1.6

–

–

–

W. 8/10

C1 classes operate from 6.30 to 8:30pm

# of Sessions

10

11

9

10

Tuition fees

$395

$435

$355

$395

Book fees 

$ 140 (Click on Greek, C1, Centre for the Greek language)

+ $20 postage, if students wish delivery by post

 

2025 Modern Greek C2 classes 
Days/Commencement dates

Classes

Term 1

Term 2

Term 3

Term 4

MG-C2.5

Mo. 27*/1
(Pub. Holiday)

–

–

–

MG-C2.6

–

Mo. 21*/4
(Pub. Holiday)

–

–

MG-C2.7

–

–

Mo. 21/7

–

MG-C2.8

–

–

–

Mo. 6/10

C2 classes operate between 6:30-8:30pm

# of Sessions

10

11

9

10

Tuition fees

$395

$435

$355

$395

Book fees 

$85 (Τα «καλώς κείμενα» για προχωρημένους, University studio press)
+ $20 postage, if students wish delivery by post

Notes:

For all C level classes there are both face to face and online (via Skype or Zoom) learning options; please email to  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  if you wish to participate online

An additional half an hour speaking/conversation session may be offered prior to or after each class at the cost of $10 per session; students should discuss with their teachers about this option in the first class of the term. A minimum number of 4 students is required

Jump to Enrolment (click here)

 

6. Modern Greek Speaking(Conversation) classes for students who want to practise and improve their speaking skills.

In 2025 we offer Speaking(Conversation) classes for levels A1, A2, B1, B2; these classes cater for students who already know basic Greek and are able to form simple sentences ( Common Reference Levels - self-assessment grid (pdf document 347KB)

Classes

Term 1

Term 2

Term 3

Term 4
 Conversation

Th. 6/2

Th. 24/4

Th. 24/7

Th. 9/10

# of Sessions

5

5

5

5

Tuition fees:

$150

$150

$150

$150

Time: 3.00-4.30pm


Specifically for Students enrolled in Modern Greek for Adults A level, and Modern Greek for Adults B level, we have created a separate line of Speaking classes:

MGA- Level A : Thursdays : 5.30 - 6.30 pm- Hybrid

MGA - Level B : Tuesdays OR Fridays: 5.30-6.30pm - ONLINE only

cost $19 / hour x term sessions for the equivalent course.

Enrol Here

 

7. 2025 Preparation classes for the Certification of Attainment in Greek - levels A1, A2, B1, B2

Classes

Term 1

Term 2

Term 3

Term 4

Level A1

F. 31/1

F. 25/4

F. 25/7

F. 10/10

Level A2

F. 31/1

F. 25/4

F. 25/7

F. 10/10

Level B1

Th. 30/1

 Th. 24/4 Th. 24/7 Th. 9/10
Level B2 W. 29/1 W. 23/4 W. 23/7 W. 8/10

Time: 6:30-8:30 pm for the A1-A2 level
Time: 4:55-6:25 pm for the B1 level
Time: 2:55-4:25 pm for the B2 level

# of Sessions

10

11

9

10

Tuition fees
for Level A
(2hrs)

$395

$435

$355

$395

Tuition fees
for Level B
(1.5hrs)

$300

$330

$270

$300

Book fees A1-A2

Pes to Ellinika A1-A2 (ΠΕΣ ΤΟ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ Α1-Α2),
$85 for level A1-A2

$85 - Examination topics for the certification of attainment in Greek A1-A2 2015-2018, Centre for the Greek language

Book fees B1

$120 - Click on Greek B1, Centre for the Greek Language

$85 - Examination topics for the certification of attainment in Greek B1-B2 2015-2018, Centre for the Greek language

Book fees B2

$125- Click on Greek B2, Centre for the Greek Language

$85 - Examination topics for the certification of attainment in Greek B1-B2 2015-2018, Centre for the Greek language 


Note: 

For all Preparation classes for the Certification of Attainment in Greek, there are both face to face and online (via Skype or Microsoft Teams) learning options; please express your interest by emailing to  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

A minimum number of 4 students is required.

 

8. Modern Greek classes during daytime hours (10 am- 4 pm)

If you wish to study Greek during daytime hours (10 am- 4 pm) or if you want to get prepared for the examinations for the Certification of Attainment in Greek (https://www.greek-language.gr/certification/node/cert_en.html) classes may be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Venue: Online classes will be delivered via Zoom or Skype - Face to face classes will be held at Greek Centre for Contemporary Culture, 168 Lonsdale St., Melbourne

Fees: $395 for 10 classes X 2 hours or $590 for 10 classes X 3 hours + book fees according to your level.

To express you interest please email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . A teacher will contact you to discuss further details (placement assessment, schedule, books etc.).

 

9. Intensive Courses! - NEW COURSE

Looking to learn Greek quickly and effectively?
Whether you're preparing for travel, reconnecting with your roots, or taking on a new challenge, our Intensive 20-Week Greek Language Course is your perfect solution!

Why to choose this course?
  • Fast-Track Learning: Intensive curriculum designed to accelerate your progress.
  • Conversational Focus: Speak Greek confidently in real-life situations.
  • Comprehensive Training: Grammar, vocabulary, reading, and listening skills.
  • Cultural Connection: Discover Greek traditions, etiquette, and parts of history as you learn.
  • Small groups of students: Time to each student for individual practice
Course Details:
  • Duration: 20 weeks
  • Schedule: Monday, 5.30-8.30pm
  • Mode: Hybrid  ( In-person or Online)
  • Level: Beginner to Intermediate (no prior knowledge required).
  • Cost: $ 19/hour
By the end of this course, you'll be ready to:
  • Engage in everyday conversations.
  • Navigate Greek-speaking environments with confidence.
  • Read and write basic Greek with ease.

Provided in 2 terms:

Level A 2 :

term 1 : starting 21 July 2025
term 2 : starting 6 October 2025


10. Cultural Classes - Dancing -- NEW COURSE!:

Dates : every second Saturday (Term 4 dates: 11/10, 25/10, 08/11, 22/11 and 6/12)

Time : 1pm-2.30pm

Location : The Greek Centre, M level.

Cost: $65 for the 5 sessions

Description of the course:

" Όταν χορεύεις, γράφεις στη γη αυτά που θέλει να πει η ψυχή σου"

Join us for Traditional Greek Dance Classes and discover the joy, rhythm, and spirit of Greece! Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, our friendly and welcoming classes offer a fun way to connect with Greek culture, stay active, and meet new people who share the same passion with you. Learn popular dances from different regions of Greece and feel the heartbeat of tradition through every step. Opa!

 

Enrolment:

Click here for the Online Enrolment Form OR

Email us to arrange another way of enrolment

Info: 03 9662 2722 - Email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

*Classes will not run οn Public Holidays, and replacement classes will be arranged during the following school holidays.
 
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