MODERN GREEK

Why modern Greek?

Modern Greek is not among languages that are widely spoken in the world; yet, both the Greek and Turks have shared the same territory for a major part of history and it is possible to see traces of this long relation in many fields of daily life. In order to learn the Greek culture better, it is a must that one should learn the Greek language first.

As a result of Turkey and Greek forming better relations and trade relations’ gaining momentum, proficiency in the Greek language today enables Turkish people to communicate their Greek counterparts in Greek and form better relations.

Lessons

In TÖMER, all classrooms are furnished with a “U-type” seating system so that learners can communicate with the teacher as well as their peers comfortably. Each class features modern, electronic teaching equipment; in accordance with international language learning standards, each class can hold 5 to 16 learners. Language teachers at TÖMER are members of Ankara University. The medium of instruction is Greek, as a result of which learners are exposed to the foreign language itself from the very start. 

Courses for General Purposes

Greek courses consist of 12 levels: 6 basic levels, 4 intermediate levels, 2 advanced levels. In order to be successful at the final test given at the end of each term, learners need to prove proficient in each language skill tested (reading, listening, speaking, writing). If a learner fails to get a pass mark in any one of these skills, he or she is asked to take a second test for this skill only.

Coursebooks include Epikinoniste Ellinika I, II and III; there are also exercise books, listening and video material, and supplementary material designed by TÖMER Dutch Unit. In addition to all these, selected texts from various story books are studied and translation of current news items into Turkish is carried out.

Courses for Specific Purposes

Courses for specific purposes include test preparation classes and classes for translation-interpretation tests given by the Ministry of Culture for those who would like to become tourist guides. The course content includes grammar activities as well as test and translation techniques.

Speaking Classes

Upon demand, speaking courses are organised for learners currently attending TÖMER Greek courses free of charge.

Final Tests

Normal courses cover 40 class hours and intensive courses cover 48 class hours; at the end of each semester, learners sit for a final test that includes sections on four basic language skills. Grading criterion is presented below. If a learner fails to meet the pass mark required for a skill, a second test is given for the skill concerned only. Yet, learners who fail in more than one skill are asked to repeat the level.