When is it?

“Be a Greek for a week” language retreat starts on the arrival day, with the welcoming dinner and ends with a group activity or lesson where we all enjoy and share our experience in Greece. To make this more clear for you, here are all the dates. Choose the time that fits you best and send me a message! I’ll be happy to help you!

Check the dates!

2025 –BE A GREEK FOR A WEEK
Greek language and culture full immersion courses in Greece! 😀
I’m really excited to announce the new dates for the Greek language retreats here in Pelio for 2025! Ναααααι!
Get ready! 😀

SEPTEMBER 
18/09-22/09 (arrival day 17/09)

Besides these dates (which are for the mini group language retreats) I’m available all year around, for private or mini group lessons, mostly online. So, send me a message with the dates that fit you best and let’s create your own customized course!

560€

“Be a Greek for a week” is a 5-day full language immersion retreat in Greece, specially designed for Greek language learners of all levels and lovers of Greek who want to visit Greece with a focus on learning the language. Who are excited to work and spend time with a native certified Greek language coach, who will customize their learning, respecting their specific language skills and needs.
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60€

Explore Volos with a local! History food tour!
Through the city’s urban landscape we will learn historical and cultural details of Volos, it’s recent past like the city’s connection with painter De Chirico, the industrial past and how Volos was once the second largest port of Greece. What happened in 1955 that changed completely the city and which is the link with Asia Minor, a bond that has defined modern Volos and it’s gastronomic identity.
Finally we will have a stop to taste “tsipouro” the local drink and learn the secret rules on how to order it like a true local!

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37€

The retreat is over and you have to go back home, but you want to continue practice in Greek! No worries! Just book your online course of modern Greek and enjoy your greek dose in winter time till summer and the next retreat back in Greece!
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17€

Greek conversation mini groups! (2-5 people max, from A2 level, 50-60min)
Improve your conversational skills, by getting speaking practice. Learn new vocabulary and funny colloquial phrases that will make you sound more Greek, as well as historical facts and cultural aspects of life in Greece.
You will meet and connect with other fellow language learners, share experiences and make new friends!
Overcome your fear of speaking Greek, get instant feedback from a native speaker and certified Greek language teacher while learning in a relaxed environment.
Become more confident when speaking Greek having a native speaker and experienced tutor by your side, encouraging and challenging you to speak correctly in Greek.
So, if you are at A2 level in Greek and want to practice speaking, then this is for you! 😀

Send me a dm and let’s meet up online!

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When you book your place at the “Be a Greek for a week” language retreat, you are getting:
    • A welcoming dinner on the day of the arrival, at a traditional Greek taverna. Let’s meet up and chat!
    • Greek language lessons in the morning (10:00-12:00) with a native, certified and experienced Greek language teacher. After the lesson you have the opportunity, both to practice with native speakers in real life situations what you have learned in class, participate in the cultural activities and workshops and lots of free time to enjoy yourself with your family and friends. After all, you are on holidays in Greece, right?
    • All secret language learning tips and tricks plus the motivation and inspiration you need to take your study to the next level once you are back home! Get access to a material based on my 17 years of experience in language teaching.
    • All the material for the lessons.
    • A walk in nature in mountain Peilio, the perfect way one can take in the magic of the mountain’s atmosphere and explore hidden gems of unique beauty.
    • A visit to the picturesque village of Lafkos plus an extra tavern meal with your teacher. Taste Greek food and have a chance to practice your conversation skills
    • Extra bonus!
      • Play with Greek! A theater drama workshop specially designed for adult learners of the Greek language. Practice your verbal and non verbal language skills while having fun!
  • Upon request (not included in the price)
    • A wine tasting experience of greek wines and spirits at a local winery!
    • Cooking with languages! A cooking lesson, on the last day of the retreat, preparing a traditional Greek recipe, and using the language, communicating with the fellow students-chefs, having fun, and sharing a fantastic home made meal together and exchanging experiences.
    • Visit at Trikeri and Agia Kyriaki, the southwest part of Pelio. A unique spot that seems like being on an island!
    • Exploring the sea caves of Northeast Pelio. A boat trip plus swimming in the most blue crystal waters!
During the evening activities and workshops your friends and family are all welcome to join in paying of course the equivalent fee! For the outdoor activities there may be a change of schedule, basically because we want to make sure that you enjoy and get the most out of your experience in Greece!
The price DOES NOT include airfare, bus or train tickets from other airports or cities to Volos, museum tickets, transport and accommodation. However we do suggest 2 places in Milina

1. Sea Front
You call or email Λία (Lee-a)
📱+30 694 5569692 WhatsApp and Viber
📧eftpapanikolaou@gmail.com

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2.Spiti Persephone 

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You contact Claar
📱 +306972441375
📧 spitipersephone@gmail.com

If you decide to move around independently of the rest of the group, we can give you advice about places to stay and transport options.

Cant wait to see you all! 😀

How big is the group?

In order to ensure individual attention, i make sure that classes are kept to a maximum of 5 students.
Mini groups work, stuffy classrooms don’t!

How do I book?

Ready to be a Greek for a week? Send me a message with the dates you would like and I’ll get in touch to discuss the details.

Payment

Now, you can easily pay online and book your place in the next retreat through PayPal

Cancellation

You were all set to “Be a Greek for a week”…and then something got in the way? If you do need to cancel we completely understand, after all things happen. However please be aware that we don’t offer refunds, and that’s because we have to pay the people who will be teaching and organising events for us whether you are there or not. But here’s what we can do: if there are places available we will try to transfer you to another course.