FAQs Modern Greek

All Modern Greek courses are taught in German. This means that the course program, materials, grammar explanations, and assessments are in German.

If you wish to attend a Modern Greek course, you will need A2-level German. You may ask questions in English.

You can attend Modern Greek III-IV if you are able to understand your lecturer’s instructions. If you are unsure, please contact your lecturer.

Modern Greek I and III run in fall semesters. Modern Greek II and IV run in spring semesters.

No, at present we only offer courses during the semester.

In principle, yes. Please contact your lecturer well in advance. They will ask you about your prior knowledge and will suggest which course you might like to take.

If you prior knowledge is slightly below the requirements of one of our courses, you can catch up by studying the language autonomously. If you meet the requirements of the course before the course begins, you can attend the course. If your language skills don’t match any of the courses we offer, your lecturer will suggest other ways to improve your Modern Greek skills.

In principle, yes. Please contact your lecturer well in advance. They will ask you about your prior knowledge and will suggest which course you might like to take.

If you prior knowledge is slightly below the requirements of one of our courses, you can catch up by studying the language autonomously. If you meet the requirements of the course before the course begins, you can attend the course. If your language skills don’t match any of the courses we offer, your lecturer will suggest other ways to improve your Modern Greek skills.

No. Modern Greek 1 A 1.1 is designed for complete beginners. We recommend that you work on your skills independently, using the same materials that are used by the Language Center. Materials are available at the Self-Access Center. A language meet-up run by the Self-Access Center would also be helpful. Please contact the lecturer to find out if your language skills are adequate to attend the beginner course.

No. Our courses are performance based, and we award ECTS points for successfully completed course work. If you wish to brush up your language skills, we recommend that you do so at the Self-Access Center.

Follow your teacher’s recommendations. You will find more information on our website about how our courses progress. The services and events offered by our Self-Access Center will also help you to improve and practice your language skills.

Many Greek universities offer language courses for students during semester breaks. If you are interested in such a course, contact your lecturer.

No. For didactic reasons, we aim for classes that are as homogeneous as possible. Native language learners have different needs from non-native learners, and we are unable to address these different needs in our courses. Please contact the Self-Access Center for assistance with autonomous learning.

However, depending on your skills, you might be able to take a higher-level course (III or IV). Please contact the lecturer for advice.

For the first two semesters (Modern Greek I and II), you will be at level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Modern Greek III and IV are at level A2.

As all course materials are only available on the Moodle/LET platform, you must have access to the platform. You can register for access to Moodle with a  Swiss edu-ID . Your lecturer can help you gain access.

 

If you have other questions, please consult the general FAQs that relate to all Language Center courses and services.