Best Ellis & Yiuli Podcasts (2024)

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2.16 | Renting a car 21:40

1h ago21:40

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In 2 dialogues we're going to show you how to rent a car in Greek. Next time you are in Greece, you will be able to do it in Greek! You will learn the following vocabulary: - αυτοκίνητο / αμάξι - νοικιάζω - το ενοίκιο - τυχερός / τυχερή / τυχερό - το δίπλωμα - υπογράφω - το έγγραφο Support the Show. If you want to maximize your Greek learning with …

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2.15 | Hotels and Reservations 20:27

3h ago20:27

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We all book hotels online nowadays, but having an episode about this is still useful. We’ll give you some tips about booking hotels in Greece, and we have two dialogues to teach you how to make a reservation and check in. Useful Vocabulary το ξενοδοχείο η κράτηση το δωμάτιο κλείνω το άτομο ο άνθρωπος ο κόσμος κάνω check in το διαβατήριο το κλειδί I…

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2.14 | Vacation in Greece 25:07

14d ago25:07

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Let's find out some cultural differences that Ellis experiences in Greece! We will take you on a vacation to Greece with Ellis and her Greek friends. We a sure a lot of you are going to relate to some of the cultural differences! Vocabulary you learn: η παραλία η θάλασσα κολυμπάω κάνω μπάνιο το παγωτό το ηλιοβασίλεμα κάνω ντους κοιμάμαι πάω για ύπν…

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2.13 | Buying a ticket 19:59

24d ago19:59

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Today's lesson is "how to buy a ticket." While it's true that many things can be purchased online, some tickets, such as those for museums and archaeological sites, need to be bought on-site. Useful Vocabulary το εισιτήριο το τρένο το λεωφορείο το πλοίο το αεροπλάνο απλός,-ή,-ό η επιστροφή η είσοδος Support the Show. If you want to maximize your Gr…

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2.12 | The weather 19:41

24d ago19:41

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How Greeks perceive weather might be different from the way you perceive it! In this episode you're going to find out some cultural differences, and we will teach you how to talk about the weather in Greek. You'll learn the following words: ο καιρός πως είναι ο καιρός? Τι καιρό κάνει σήμερα; κάνει κρύο κάνει ζέστη κάνει ήλιο έχει αερα / φυσάει βρέχ…

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2.11 | Prepositions of place 19:22

1M ago19:22

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In today's episode, we're introducing prepositions of place. You've probably encountered these words before—like "under," "on top of," "next to," and "in front of." Typically, they're taught using buildings as examples, but we take a different approach 🐈 Vocabulary κοντά μακριά μέσα έξω δίπλα πάνω κάτω μπροστά πίσω Support the Show. If you want to …

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2.10 | Rehearsal quiz + story 19:42

2M ago19:42

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In this episode we are going to rehearse everything we've learned in the previous episodes. We will also end this episode with a story in Greek that Ellis is going to read to you Support the Show. If you want to maximize your Greek learning with our podcast, you can find the whole transcript of season 1 on our website. This is your all-in-one guide…

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2.09 | Agreeing and Disagreeing 19:51

2M ago19:51

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In today's episode, we will learn how to agree and disagree correctly with affirmative and negative statements. But first, let's go over the verb "μου αρέσει" μου αρέσει σου αρέσει της/του/ αρέσει μας αρέσει σας αρέσει τους αρέσει Useful phrases: κι εγώ κι εμένα ούτε εγώ ούτε εμένα εγώ όχι εμένα όχι If you want to maximize your Greek learning with …

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2.08 | Subjunctive 20:35

2M ago20:35

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Don't let the title intimidate you, this is the episode in which a lot of things are going to make sense! The subjunctive tense in Greek is one that Ellis was extremely happy with. A lot of the questions she had before got answered with this tense. As always, we will try to teach it to you in a simple way. We'll make a lot of example sentences, and…

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2.07 | Going shopping 22:16

2M ago22:16

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In today's episode, we will learn some valuable verbs and phrases regarding shopping. Useful vocabulary αγοράζω πουλάω ακριβός φτηνός/ οικονομικός δοκιμάζω πληρώνω με μετρητά με κάρτα Useful phrases Πόσο κανει; Θέλεις βοήθεια; Θέλετε βοηθεια; Όχι, ευχαριστώ... Απλά κοιτάω. Support the Show. If you want to maximize your Greek learning with our podca…

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2.06 | Daily routine - words of frequency 23:31

2M ago23:31

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This episode is going to be a bit different! We are going to speak a lot of Greek. We'll ask each a lot of questions in Greek, while we teach you the words of frequency. We'll explain and analyse all the sentences together. Useful vocabulary: - πάντα - ποτέ - σχεδον ποτέ - σπάνια - καμιά φορά. μερικές φορές. - καθε μέρα - συχνά - φορές - συνήθως - …

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2.05 | Future tense - part 2 20:21

3M ago20:21

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In this episode we're going to teach you group B of the future tense. You will learn a lot of new verbs too, and we're going to create Greek sentences together! -ήσω μιλάω - θα μιλήσω ρωτάω - θα ρωτήσω απαντάω - θα απαντήσω οδηγώ - θα οδηγήσω προσπαθώ - θα προσπαθήσω ξυπνάω - θα ξυπνήσω τηλεφωνώ - θα τηλεφωνήσω -άσω πεινάω - θα πεινάσω διψάω - θα δ…

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2.04 | Future tense - part 1 20:31

3M ago20:31

20:31

In this episode we're going to teach you group A of the future tense. You will learn a lot of new verbs too, and we're going to create Greek sentences together! Useful vocabulary: - το μέλλον γυρίζω -> θα γυρίσω αρχίζω -> θα αρχίσω αγοράζω -> θα αροράσω πληρώνω -> θα πληρώσω κλείνω -> θα κλείσω μαγειρεύω -> θα μαγειρέψω δουλεύω -> θα δουλέψω πιστεύ…

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2.03 | Speaking Greek 19:24

3M ago19:24

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In today's episode, we will teach you useful vocabulary to help you confidently speak Greek. Useful Vocabulary: γρήγορα γρήγορος,-η, -ο αργά / σιγά αργός, -ή, -ό το λάθος διορθώνω εξασκώ παίρνει χρόνο πραγματικά Bonus: here's also the popular Greek song το λάθος Support the Show. If you want to maximize your Greek learning with our podcast, you can…

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2.02 | Surviving an online Greek lesson 21:24

3M ago21:24

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In today's episode, we're going to teach you some useful phrases when you are having an online lesson in Greek. We will teach you the following phrases: με ακούς; με βλέπεις; ναι, σε βλέπω ναι, σε ακούω οχι, δε σε βλέπω, δε σε ακούω δεν έχω καλή σύνδεση το μικρόφωνό σου είναι κλειστό η οθόνη κόλλησε Support the Show. If you want to maximize your Gr…

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2.01 | The influence of Greek 18:21

4M ago18:21

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We are finally back with our podcast! For the past few months, we have tried to find ways to make this experience even more student-friendly for all of you guys! we created ~ a website! Yes, that’s right! A brand new website where you can listen to the entire first season and all the new episodes we will release. www.unlockinggreekpotential.com ~ a…

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Bonus episode | Christmas 26:29

6M ago26:29

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Right before Christmas, we made one more episode to teach you festive words! You will learn the following words: τα Χριστούγεννα - Καλά Χριστούγεννα! η Πρωτοχρονιά / Καλή Πρωτοχρονιά! ο Άγιος Βασίλης το δώρο το δέντρο το στολίδι τα φωτάκια το αστέρι το δείπνο στολίζω αγοράζω μαγειρεύω φτιάχνω Greek Christmas Carols We wish you all καλά Χριστούγεννα…

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1.25 | An interesting story in Greek 15:10

6M ago15:10

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We are already in episode 25! Can you believe it? You've learned so many things this year: You can talk about yourself, your feelings, your job, and your interests. You can form questions and negative sentences, express likes and dislikes, and give your opinion. We are so proud of you! You deserve a vast BRAVO for your progress this year! This is o…

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1.24 | Expressing opinion 27:04

7M ago27:04

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In today's episode we will teach you how to express your opinion in Greek. You will learn the following phrases: νομίζω ότι / πιστεύω ότι συμφωνώ (ναι, φυσικά, καλή ιδέα! βέβαια. Γιατί όχι; Εχεις δίκιο!) διαφωνώ (όχι, μπα) δεν είμαι σίγουρη/ σίγουρος.. η κουβέντα η συμφωνία η διαφωνία η αλήθεια έχουμε μία μικρή διαφωνία η γνώμη προτιμώ Support the …

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1.23 | Expressing emotions 23:39

7M ago23:39

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Today's episode is devoted to emotions and feelings. We will learn helpful vocabulary to help you express your feelings in Greek. Also, here's a video in slow Greek from Yiuli's channel, which uses simple examples to help you comprehend the words. Vocabulary: ενθουσιασμένος / -η χαρούμενος/ -η λυπημένος / -η θλιβερός/ -ή θυμωμένος -η αγχωμένος / -η…

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1.22 | Describing someone 23:03

7M ago23:03

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In this episode you will learn words to describe someone. We will give you both words to describe someone physically and characteristically. You will also learn how to compare in Greek. you will learn the following words: ψηλός / -ή / ό κοντός/ -ή / ό μεγάλος/ -η / ο μικρός, -ή, -ό όμορφος, -η, -ο ευγενικός/ -ή / -ό φιλικός/ -ή / -ό έξυπνος / -ή / …

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1.21 | Asking for help 22:52

7M ago22:52

22:52

Useful words & phrases for this episode: η βοήθεια βοηθάω το ζώο/ τα ζώα χρειάζομαι ζητάω η χάρη ρωτάω η ερώτηση απαντάω η απάντηση έχω μια ερώτηση Μπορώ να σε ρωτήσω κάτι; (formal: Να σε ρωτήσω κάτι;) Μπορώ να σας ρωτήσω κάτι; (formal:Να σας ρωτήσω κάτι;) Μπορείς να με βοηθήσεις; Support the Show. If you want to maximize your Greek learning with o…

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1.20 | Making plans with friends 26:28

8M ago26:28

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In this episode you will learn how to make plans with your friends in Greek! We will teach you the following vocabulary: τι κάνεις αυτό το Σαββατοκύριακο; έχεις χρόνο το Σάββατο; έχεις χρόνο αύριο / απόψε; έχω ένα ραντεβού ελεύθερος, -η, -ο ελεύθερος χρόνος, έχω ελεύθερο χρόνο είσαι ελεύθερη / ελεύθερος; πάμε για ποτό / καφέ / μπάνιο / φαγητό / ψών…

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1.19 | Directions 26:09

8M ago26:09

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In today's episode, we will learn useful vocabulary and phrases so you can start asking and giving directions. Useful vocabulary: Πού ειναι… το σούπερ-μάρκετ/ το μουσείο/ το φαρμακείο/ το εστιατόριο/ το μπανιο/ η τουαλέτα/ το πάρκο/ το κέντρο/ ο σταθμός/ το τρένο/ η στάση; Είναι εδώ/ εκεί ευθεια/ δεξια/αριστερα κοντά /μακριά με τα πόδια Υπαρχει / Υ…

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1.18 | Ordering Food 29:12

8M ago29:12

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Useful Vocabulary τρώω πίνω το φαγητό το εστιατόριο το τραπέζι το άτομο έτοιμος, -η, -ο ο κατάλογος περισσότερο το νερό το ψωμί ο λογαριασμός Useful phrases Μπορώ να φάω εδώ; Μπορώ να κάτσω εδώ; Μπορούμε να κάτσουμε εδώ; Έχετε τραπέζι για δύο άτομα; Έχετε τραπέζι για τέσσερα άτομα; Είστε έτοιμοι; Είσαι έτοιμος; Είσαι έτοιμη; Έχετε μενού στα αγγλικά…

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1.17 | Ordering drinks 28:19

8M ago28:19

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In this episode you will learn how to order drinks in Greek. Along with these new words, you will also learn about some cultural differences that Ellis noticed when she went to Greece to order a coffee. The words you will learn: ο καφές/ ελληνικός καφές/ καπουτσίνο/ φραπές/ φρέντο εσπρέσο το γαλα/ η ζάχαρη (σκέτος/ μέτριος/ γλυκός) το τσαι το μπουκ…

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1.16 | Rehearsal Episode 22:13

9M ago22:13

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This is a very interactive episode, where you will get the chance to test all of your knowledge so far! Yiuli is going to ask Ellis to translate sentences to Greek. As always, we have added a pause, so you have time to answer first as a listener. We'll end the episode with a whole story in Greek that Yiuli will read out loud. You'll be surprised ho…

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1.15 | plural in Greek ~ part 2 17:21

9M ago17:21

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In the previous episode, we discussed the plural in Greek. Let me quickly recap what we’ve learned in part one, and then we will move on to some new information. Revision Neutral words: το Σαββατοκύριακο - τα Σαββατοκύριακα το παιδί - τα παιδιά το μάθημα - τα μαθήματα Feminine words: η εβδομάδα - οι εβδομάδες Masculine words: o μήνας - οι μήνες ** …

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1.14 | plural in Greek ~ part 1 23:01

9M ago23:01

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In this episode we'll teach you everything you need to know about articles. How to know if they are masculine, feminine of neuter. How to make them plural. By the end of this episode you will know what rules to apply, when it comes to articles! Masculine singular Ο - δάσκαλος - μήνας - μαθητής Feminine singular Η - Kυριακή - εβδομάδα Neutral singul…

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1.13 | Family members 20:24

9M ago20:24

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In this episode, we will talk about family. In textbooks, family is one of the very first topics, but we thought we should cover some general vocabulary, such as asking questions or some basic verbs. Useful vocabulary ο αδελφός η αδελφή τα αδέλφια ο πατέρας / ο μπαμπάς η μητέρα / η μαμά οι γονείς (οι γονείς μου) το πατρικό σπίτι η μητρική γλώσσα ο …

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1.12 | Asking questions 21:23

10M ago21:23

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In today's episode, we are going over the question words in Greek: τι πού πόσος, πόση, πόσο πώς ποιος, ποια, ποιο πότε γιατί After that, we will answer the most commonly asked questions when you are learning Greek: Γιατί μαθαίνεις ελληνικά; Πόσο καιρό μαθαίνεις ελληνικά; You will learn how to answer them: μου αρέσει να μαθαίνω ξένες γλώσσες μένω στ…

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1.11 | Building your arsenal 28:20

10M ago28:20

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In this episode, we will build our vocabulary by learning time-related words. The learning part is divided into three sections. The first one is about numbers from 1-12. Even though learning numbers is generally the most boring part when it comes to Greek, you will discover some interesting facts about them. In the second one, we discussed about ti…

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1.10 | Forming sentences 24:29

10M ago24:29

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In this episode we are connecting the dots and we are going to make sentences! Now that you've learned some important verbs and nouns, we will teach you some adjectives, so that we can glue a sentence together. It's important to us that you understand how sentences are formed, and how the sentence structure works, so you can do this by yourself. Af…

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1.09 | Conjugating verbs ~ part 2 20:42

10M ago20:42

20:42

In today's episode, we will learn Group B and share some tips on acquiring new vocabulary. Verbs like μιλάω (to speak), ξυπνάω (to wake up), and ρωτάω (to ask) belong to the second group, and we conjugate them differently. Here's an example: μιλ- άω μιλ- άς μιλ- άει μιλ- άμε μιλ- άτε μιλ- άνε Homework: Create some simple sentences with the followin…

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1.08 | Conjugating verbs ~ part 1 18:56

10M ago18:56

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Today we are going to give you an introduction to verb conjugation. In this episode we will point out what to pay attention to and give you some useful tips to make this easy. We will conjugate the verbs of group A with you together. We also go over the personal pronouns in Greek: εγώ, εσύ, αυτός, αυτή, αυτό, εμείς, εσείς, αυτοί Below you can see a…

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1.07| Revision episode 14:15

11M ago14:15

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This episode is a small revision of what we've already learned together. Every beginner should master these ten important verbs: ειμαι, κάνω, μιλάω, καταλαβαίνω, μαθαίνω, ρωτάω, διαβάζω, ξυπνάω, δουλευω and πηγαινω If you can't recall all of them, no worries :) We know that it is tough to maintain all the new words and phrases. So, this episode is …

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1.06 | Talking about jobs 20:10

11M ago20:10

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In this episode you will learn how to talk about your job and ask someone what they do for living. You'll learn the following phrases: είμαι δασκάλα/ δάσκαλος είμαι μαθητής/ μαθήτρια τι δουλειά κάνεις; ειμαι νοσηλεύτρια / νοσηλευτής δουλεύω σε ένα γραφείο/ σε ένα κατάστημα δουλεύω από το σπίτι δε δουλευω Links mentioned: Video Yiuli: How to say "me…

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1.05 | Likes & Dislikes 20:41

11M ago20:41

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In today's episode we will learn how to express likes and dislikes in Greek. μου αρέσει μου αρέσει να διαβάζω μου αρέσει να κάνω γυμναστική μου αρέσει να πηγαίνω στο σινεμά (στον κινηματογράφο) η φωτογραφία ο κινηματογράφος γράφω σου αρέσει (να διαβάζεις) κι εμένα/ εμένα όχι δε μου αρέσει να καθαρίζω δε μου αρέσει να ξυπνάω νωρίς Ούτε κι εμένα. Use…

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1.04 | Greek survival phrases ~ part 2 16:34

11M ago16:34

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In today's episode, we learn more about the formal forms in Greek. You also learn the following phrases: συγγνώμη μιλάω λίγο ελληνικά τι σημαίνει αυτο; πώς λέτε ….. στα ελληνικά; να σε ρωτήσω κατι; φυσικά! Support the Show. If you want to maximize your Greek learning with our podcast, you can find the whole transcript of season 1 on our website. Th…

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1.03 | Greek Survival Phrases ~ part I 19:00

11M ago19:00

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In this episode, you'll learn the following phrases: ευχαριστώ παρακαλώ μαθαίνω ελληνικά Mιλάς αγγλικά; δεν καταλαβαίνω δεν πειράζει We also give you a few pronunciation tips and explain how questions are formed in Greek. Support the Show. If you want to maximize your Greek learning with our podcast, you can find the whole transcript of season 1 on…

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1.02 | Introducing yourself 20:39

11M ago20:39

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In this episode you will learn how to introduce yourself and say where you are from. We also teach you some important things you need to know about the Greek language. You'll learn the following phrases: Nαι / Όχι Γεια σου / γεια σας Τι κάνεις; / Πώς είσαι; Είμαι καλά / πολύ καλά. Πώς σε λένε; Είμαι η/ο …. Από πού είσαι; Είμαι από την….(Ολλανδία, Α…

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1.01 | Introduction 23:04

12M ago23:04

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Welcome to Unlocking Greek Potential! In this first episode we will introduce ourselves and tell you about the purpose of our podcast. We will also give some tips to learn Greek. In the next episode we will start to teach you the language Support the Show. If you want to maximize your Greek learning with our podcast, you can find the whole transcri…

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