Let's Talk Greek
Το podcast 'Let's Talk Greek' είναι μια εκπαιδευτική σειρά για όσους μαθαίνουν ελληνικά. Κάθε Πέμπτη, οι Emily και Danai παρουσιάζουν φυσικούς διαλόγους σε καθημερινά θέματα, βοηθώντας αρχάριους και προχωρημένους μαθητές να βελτιώσουν τις δεξιότητες ακρόασης. Το podcast δημιουργήθηκε από τους Greek Language Experts για να καλύψει την ανάγκη περισσότερης εξάσκησης στην ακρόαση.
Episodes
S4E17: Etymology: Compound words with -phobia
In this episode we look at compound words with the word -φοβία (-phobia) as their second component. The word φοβία comes from φόβος, which means fear. So, all the words we’ll see today describe having a fear of something, and that “something” is defined by the first part of each word.The first word we’ll look at is υψοφοβία, from the words ύψος meaning height and φοβία. So, υψοφοβία means the fear
S4E13: Etymology: The Greek Roots of Medical Professions
In this episode we're taking everyday professions and breaking the Greek words apart to see where they come from and what they literally mean. Because in Greek, words aren’t random.They’re built with intention, logic, and history.Nurse = νοσοκόμα. The Greek word νοσοκόμα comes from two parts: νόσος = disease, illness and κομέω / κομώ = to take care of, to tend. So νοσοκόμα literally means:👉 “t
S4E8: Our favorite Greek movie - Famous Greek movies
In this episode, Emily and Danai will be talking about their favorite Greek movies and other world famous Greek movies that would be interesting to watch. Either you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced level!E: Παρακαλώ; /Hello?D: Γειααα! /Hi!E: Γεια σου Δανάη μου. Τι κάνεις; /Hi Danai. How are you?D: Είμαι πολύ καλά! Εσύ; /I’m very well and you?E: Μια χαρά; Πώς και με πήρες τέτοια ώρα; /
S4E6: Shopping at the Greek farmers' market
In this episode, you will hear a dialogue at the λαϊκή αγορά and phrases we use while shopping. We also give you a bit of the background of how a Greek λαϊκή αγορά is.E: Γεια σας κυρία Δανάη! Τι θέλετε να πάρετε σήμερα; Έχω πολλά φρέσκα λαχανικά και πολύ νόστιμα φρούτα./ Hello, Mrs. Danae! What would you like to get today? I have a lot of fresh vegetables and very tasty fruits.D: Πρώτα πρώτα θέλω
S4E3: Etymology - The meaning of ευ- and δυσ- in Greek
In this episode we're starting our new series, Etymology. In this series we will explore the roots of different Greek words and discover which of these words also exist in English. In this first episode of the series, we're looking into words that start with the prefixes ευ- and δυσ-. What do these prefixes mean and what words do we have in English that start with them?Check out our Instag
S3E25: A natural conversation in Greek (Advanced)
Teacher Highlights, Difficult times, Things we are looking forward to, Greek Learning Tips and Summer Plans! All in one episode and the last on for season 3. Listen to Emily and Danai speak Greek and answer questions about everything that happened this year and what's coming next. This Podcast is for advanced learners. Find us on Youtube for the english translation! See you in Season 4!
S3E21: “1st of May in Greece”
In today's episode we will talk about the 1st of May in Greece. Emily will first engage in a conversation with Danae, about May 1st and then will explain the significance of this day for Greece.E:Δανάη, να σε ρωτήσω. Η Πρωτομαγιά είναι πράγματι μια ιδιαίτερη μέρα για την Ελλάδα; /Danae, can I ask you something? Is May Day really a special day in Greece?D:Σωστά! Η 1η Μαΐου ή Πρωτομαγιά, έχει διπλή
S3E17: “One day in Spring” Greek phrases about weather.
In today's episode you will learn different phrases about the weather in Greek. Emily and Danae will first engage in a conversation talking about a day trip and then explain some expressions and vocabulary we use in Greek, when talking about the weather.E: Επιτέλους ήρθε η άνοιξη και ανοίγει ο καιρός! / Spring is finally here, and the weather is warming up!D: Ναι! Τις τελευταίες μέρες έχει πάρα π
S3E13: "Let's introduce ourselves!" Meeting someone in Greek
In today's episode you will learn how to introduce yourself in Greek. Emily and Danae will first engage in a conversation talking about themselves and then will give you some more ways to introduce yourself, when meeting someone for the first timeE: Γεια σου, είμαι η Έμιλυ. Εσένα πώς σε λένε; / Hi, I’m Emily. What’s your name?D: Το όνομά μου είναι Δανάη Σιάυλου. Ποιο είναι το επίθετό σου; / My
S3E9: "An eventful walk to the park" Same sounds different meanings in Greek
In today's episode you will learn various words that sound the same but have a different a meaning and spelling in Greek! Emily and Danae will first engage in a conversation talking about a small accident at a walk to the park and will analyse the spelling and meaning of these words.
E: Καλά! Δεν θα πιστέψεις τι έγινε το Σάββατο. / Well! You won’t believe what happened on Saturday.
D: Τι έγινε; /
S3E5: “New Year’s resolutions in Greek"
In today's episode you will practice how to set your New Year's Resolutions in Greek! Emily and Danai will first engage in a conversation talking about their resolutions and then they will explain how to use the word να + simple present or simple future.
E: Καλημέρα Δανάη! Καλή χρονιά! / Good morning, Danai! Happy New Year!
D: Καλή χρονιά Έμιλυ! Ευτυχισμένος ο καινούριος χρόνος! / Happy New Year
S3E3: Expand your Vocabulary in Greek
In today's episode you will expand your Vocabulary in Greek! Emily and Danai will first engage in a conversation pretending to be roomates and then they will explain some of the keys phrases and vocabulary.
Read Transcript for the Greek dialogue and English Translation!
Ε: Καλημέρα Δανάη. Πως κοιμήθηκες χθες; / Good morning, Danai. How did you sleep last night?
D: Καλημέραααα! Κοιμήθηκα πολύ καλ
S2E16: Interview with Odysseas in Greek
Odysseas started learning Greek a few years ago and now he live in Greece and speaks Greek like a local. We met him through social media and he was become a good friend of ours! We love his videos and sense of humor!
Listen to his interview and learn more about his journey in learning Greek, his favorite Greek food and Greek place!
Find Odysseas on Instagram (@iamodysun) and Tik Tok (nihaohella
S2E15: Booking a room at a hotel in Greece (Intermediate)
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Practice your Greek more on our IG and Facebook page @greek_lang_experts and check out our website for our new Travel course!
Π: Καλημέρα σας./ Good morning
Ξ: Καλημέρα σας.
Π: Θα ήθελα ένα δωμάτιο για τρεις διανυκτερεύσεις παρακαλώ. / I would like a room for three nights, please.
Ξ: Βεβαίως. Θα χρειαστείτε μονόκλινο ή δίκλινο; / Of course. Will you need a si
S2E14: Two friends and their trip to Greece (Beginner)
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D: Γεια σου, Έμιλυ! Είμαι τόσο χαρούμενη για το ταξίδι μας στην Ελλάδα!/ Hi, Emily! I'm so excited about our trip to Greece!
Ε: Κι εγώ, Δανάη! Έχεις ξεκινήσει να σχεδιάζεις το πρόγραμμά μας; / Me too, Danae! Have
S2E13: How to make pastitsio in Greek (Intermediate)
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Ε: Έλα Δανάη μου, τι κάνεις; / Hello Danae, how are you?
D: Γεια σου αγάπη, καλά! Θυμάσαι εκείνη τη νόστιμη συνταγή για παστίτσιο που μου έδωσες; / Hi love, I'm good! Do you remember that tasty recipe for pastitsio
S2E12: Meeting a friend at a grocery store in Greece (Intermediate)
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D: Γεια σου Έμιλυ μου, τι κανεις; Βρήκες ό,τι χρειαζόσουν;/ Hi Emily, how are you? Did you find what you needed?
E: Αχ! Γεια σου Δανάη μου. Δεν σε κατάλαβα. Ναι, νομίζω πως ναι. Απλά παίρνω μερικά λαχανικά και μακαρόνια
S2E11: At a farmers market in Greece (Beginner)
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E: Γεια σας κυρία Δανάη! Τι θέλετε να πάρετε σήμερα; Έχω πολλά φρέσκα λαχανικά και πολύ νόστιμα φρούτα./ Hello, Mrs. Danae! What would you like to get today? I have a lot of fresh vegetables and very tasty fruits.
D: Πρώ
S2E10: Calling my father late at night (Intermediate)
D: Ποιος.. Ποιος είναι; / Who? Who is it?
E: Γειά σου μπαμπά. Σε ξύπνησα; / Hi Dad. Did I wake you up?
D: Γιώργο! Και βέβαια με ξύπνησες! Είναι τρεις η ώρα το πρωί! Ένα λεπτό… από που τηλεφωνείς; Δεν πήγες στο δωμάτιο σου για να διαβάσεις; Δεν είσαι τώρα στο δωμάτιο σου; / George! Of course you woke me up! It’s three in the morning. One moment… where are you calling from? Didn’t you go to your ro
S2E9: A baptism in Greece (Beginner)
D: Πώς ήταν η βάφτιση του Αχιλλέα; / How was Achilleas’ baptism?
E: Αχ, πάρα πολύ ωραία! Περάσαμε τέλεια! / Ah it was amazing! We had a lot of fun.
D: Στολίσατε την εκκλησία και την κολυμπήθρα; / Did you decorate the church and the baptistery?
E: Δεν στολίσαμε την εκκλησία, ούτε την κολυμπήθρα γιατί δεν μας άφησαν. Στολίσαμε όμως το εξοχικό μας που έγινε το πάρτυ μετά την βάφτιση. / No we didn’t d
S2E8: The weather in Greek (Intermediate)
D: Παρακαλώ; / Hello?
E: Έλα Δανάη, η Εμιλυ είμαι. Τι κανεις; / Hello Danai, Emily here, how are you?
D: Καλα Εμιλυ μου, εσυ; / I am good Emily, and you?
E: Πολύ καλά! Άκουσα στις ειδήσεις ότι είχατε πολύ άσχημο καιρό εκεί στο Illinois με πολύ χαμηλές θερμοκρασίες και χιόνι. / Very good! I heard on the news that you had bad weather in Illinois with low temperatures and snow.
D: Αχ άσε… έχει τώρα δ
S2E7: Talking about our routine in Greek (Beginners)
D: Εμπρός;/ Hello?
E: Γειά σου Δανάη μου εγώ είμαι η Έμιλυ / Hey Danai, it’s me Emily.
D: Εμιλύ μου, τι κάνεις; / Emily, how are you?
E: Όλα καλά. Εσύ πως είσαι; / Everything good, how are you?
D: Καλά… δηλαδή είμαι πολύ στεναχωρημένη. / Good.. I mean I am a little sad.
E: Γιατί αγάπη μου τι έγινε; / Why my love what happened?
D: Ε Δεν μπορώ άλλο. Κάθε μέρα κάνω τα ίδια πράγματα. Σηκώνομαι πολύ νω
S2E6: Coffee with a friend in Greek (Intermediate)
E: Παρακαλώ; / Hello?
D: Γεια σου Εμιλυ, η Δανάη είμαι! Τι κάνεις; / Hi Emily, Danai here! How are you?
E: Αχ, γεια σου Δανάη μου! Καλά είμαι,εσύ; / Oh hi Danai! I am good, you?
D: Πολύ καλα! Έχεις χρόνο το απόγευμα για καφέ; / Very good! Do you have time this evening for a coffee?
E: Ναι, αμέ! Τί ώρα λες; / Yes, sure! What time?
D: Κατά τις 6 είναι καλά; / Around 6, is it good?
E: Τέλεια! Στη γνω
S2E5: How to buy a ticket at a theater in Greece (Beginners)
E: Καλησπέρα σας! / Good evening
D: Γεια σας! Πως μπορώ να σας εξυπηρετήσω; / Hello, how can I help you?
E: Μπορείτε να μου πείτε η παράσταση «Όρνιθες» ποιες μέρες παίζει και τι ώρες; / Can you please tell me what are the days and times for the play “Ornithes”?
D: Βεβαίως! Η παράσταση παίζεται κάθε Τετάρτη στις 6 το απόγευμα, Πέμπτη στις 6 και μισή, Παρασκευή στις 7 το απόγευμα και το Σάββατο έχει
S2E4: In a taxi in Greece (Intermediate)
E: Είναι των φώτων αύριο! (said the taxi driver) It’s the Epiphany tomorrow!
D: Ναι… Των φώτων … Πώς πάει; Yeah the Epiphany… How’s it going?
E: Πώς να πάει; Κάτι γίνεται αυτές τις μέρες… Δηλαδή, όχι μεγάλα πράγματα. How can it go? There is some movement these days… not too much!
D: Όχι ε; Δεν έχει πολλή δουλειά. Not a lot right? It’s not too busy.
E: Όχι βέβαια! Πολλά ταξί. Δεν βλέπετε πόσα βγή
S2E3: Favorite movie in Greek (Beginner)
E: Παρακαλώ; Hello?
D: Γειααα! Hi!
E: Γεια σου Δανάη μου. Τι κάνεις; Hi Danai. How are you?
D: Είμαι πολύ καλά! Εσύ; I’m very well and you?
E: Μια χαρά κι εγώ. Θέλεις κάτι; All good. Did you want something?
D: Ναι! Είμαστε με τον Διονύση και ψάχνουμε μια ταινία να δούμε. Εσένα ποια είναι η αγαπημένη σου; Yes! I’m with Dionisis and we’re looking for a movie to see. What’s your favorite movie?
E: χ
S2E2: Our Greek Christmas (Intermediate)
E: (Phone ringing) Έλα Δανάη, τι κάνεις; Τώρα θα σου έστελνα μήνυμα./ Hi Danai, how are you? I was just about to text you.
D: Αλήθεια; χαχα τι ωραία. Όλα καλά αγάπη. Ετοιμαζόμαστε σιγά σιγά για να περάσουμε τα Χριστούγεννα με την οικογένεια. Εσύ, πώς είσαι;/ Really? How nice! All good love. We’re getting ready to spend Christmas with the family. How are you?
E: Είμαι πολύ καλά! Απολαμβάνω τις διακ
S2E1: How did Greek Language Experts start?
Hello everyone and welcome to season 2 of Let's Talk Greek! After a successful first season, we wanted to start this season with something different! Since the beginning, our audience grew and we thought that it is important to know how we started our small Greek women owned business. Season 2 will be even better with more everyday Greek dialogues that you can practice any time! Enjoy!
For mo
Ep. 14 At the Car Rental Agency in Greek (Intermediate)
D:Γεια σας!Πώς μπορώ να σας βοηθήσω;E:Γεια σας. Θα θέλαμε να νοικιάσουμε ένα αυτοκίνητο./We would like to rent a car.D:Πολύ ευχαρίστως! Περάστε, καθίστε. Τι αυτοκίνητο θέλετε;/Come on, sit down. What car do you want?E:Θα θέλαμε κάτι μικρό αλλά να παίρνει και το παιδικό καρεκλάκι για τον γιο μας./We would like something small, but also one that can fit a child seat for our son.D:Εδώ έχουμε κάποιες
Ep. 13 Being Sick in Greek (Beginners)
In today's episode you will listen a dialogue where one is sick and the other one is a friend calling to check in.
D: Γεια σου Έμιλυ μου./Hello my Emily
E: Πω πω ακούγεσαι πολύ μπουκωμένη./Wow you sound very stuffy.
D: Ναι άσε/Yeah
E: Σε πονάει και ο λαιμός σου;/Does your throat hurt too?
D: Ευτυχώς όχι πια. Βοήθησε το τσάι με χαμομήλι και μέλι που μου είπες να πιω./Fortunately not anymore. T
Ep. 12 Visiting the Museum in Greek (Intermediate)
In today's episode you will listen three dialogues when visiting the museum.
E: Γεια σας, θα ήθελα ένα εισιτήριο παρακαλώ./Hello, I would like a ticket please.
D: Γεια σας! Πολύ ευχαρίστως, θα θέλατε κανονικό ή μειωμένο;/Hello! Of course, would you like a regular or a reduced ticket?
E: Όταν λέτε μειωμένο τι εννοείτε;/When you say reduced what do you mean?
D: Αν είστε φοιτήτρια και έχετε το π
Ep. 11 Ordering at a Restaurant in Greek (Beginners)
In today's episode you will listen a dialogue on how to order at a Restaurant between the waitress and the customer.
D: Γειά σας, πόσα άτομα;/Hello, how many people?
E: Καλησπέρα. Θα είμαστε 4 άτομα παρακαλώ/Good evening. There will be 4 of us please
D: Τέλεια, θέλετε μέσα ή έξω;/Great, do you want to sit inside or outside?
E: Μέσα παρακαλώ γιατί κάνει κρύο./Inside please because it's col
Ep.10 Shopping at the Mall in Greek (Intermediate)
In today's episode you will listen a dialogue at the Mall between the retail person and the customer.
E: Γεια σας! Μπορώ να σας βοηθήσω;/Hello! Can I help you?
D: Γεια σας. Ναι, θα ήθελα να κάνω ένα δώρο στη μαμά μου αλλά ακόμα δεν ξέρω τι./Hello. Yes, I would like to give my mom a present but I still don't know what.
E: Θέλετε κάτι σε ρούχα, παπούτσια, τσάντα ή κάποιο άλλο αξεσουάρ;/Do y
Ep.9 Shopping at the Grocery Store in Greek (Beginners)
In today's episode you will listen a dialogue that takes place at the Grocery Store.
E: Γεια σας./Hello.
D: Καλημέρα σας! Πώς μπορώ να σας βοηθήσω;/Good morning! How may I help you?
E: Θα ήθελα μισό κιλό ντομάτες, δύο αγγούρια, ένα κιλό πορτοκάλια, ένα ματσάκι μαϊντανό και ένα ματσάκι άνηθο./I would like half a kilo of tomatoes, two cucumbers, a kilo of oranges, a bunch of parsley and a bunch
Ep. 8 Booking a room at a hotel in Greek (Intermediate)
In today's episode you will listen a dialogue about booking a hotel room.
Ε:Καλημέρα σας, πώς μπορώ να βοηθήσω;/Good morning, how can I help you?
D:Καλημέρα!Θέλουμε να κάνουμε μία κράτηση για ένα δωμάτιο./Good morning! We want to make a reservation for a room.
E:Ναι φυσικά. Για πότε θέλετε και πόσα βράδια;/ es of course. When do you want the room and how many nights?
D:Θέλουμε να έρθουμε 15 Ιο
Ep.7 The weather like in New York, Greece & Chicago in Greek (Beginners)
In today's episode you will listen a dialogue between two friends about what the weather like in New York, Greece and Chicago.
Ε: {phone rings} ‘Ελα αγάπη! / Hey love!
D: Έλαααα, τι κάνεις; / Heeeyyy, how are you?
E: Όλα καλά, εσύ; / All good, you?
D: Και εγώ μια χαρά. / Me as well.
E: Τι καιρό κάνει εκεί στο Σικάγο; / What’s the weather like in Chicago?
D: Άσε, έχει λίγο κρύο αλλά την επόμεν
Ep.6 At the airport in Greek (Intermediate)
In today's episode you will listen a dialogue at the different parts of the airport, such as check in, security and boarding.E: Μμμ, πρέπει να βρω το check in της Aegean για να παραδώσω την αποσκευή μου και να πάρω το boarding pass μου.. Συγνώμη! Πού μπορώ να βρω το check in της Aegean; / I have to find Aegean's check in to check my luggage and get my boarding pass... Excume me! Where is A
Ep.5 How to ask for directions in Greek (Beginner)
In today's episode you will listen to a dialogue about how to ask for directions. Find the transcript below.
E: Καλησπέρα σας! Μήπως ξέρετε που είναι το κοντινότερο super market; / Good evening! Do you know where the nearest grocery store is?
D: Καλησπέρα σας! Όπως είστε θα συνεχίσετε ευθεία. Στο δεύτερο στενό θα στρίψετε αριστερά και μετά πάλι δεξία. Λέγεται Αστερίας και θα το δείτε στο δεξί
Ep.4 How to talk about your favorite trip in Greek (Intermediate)
In today's episode you will listen to a dialogue about our favorite trip. Find the transcript below.Ε: Τι κάνεις Δανάη μου; Τι νέα;/ How are you Danai? What’s up?D: Όλα καλά κορίτσι μου! Εσύ τί λέει; / Everything is good girl! What about you?E: Και εγώ τα ίδια! Άκουσα ότι πήγες ταξίδι!/ Same here. I heard you went on a trip.D: Ναι ναι πήγαμε ένα ταξιδάκι, η αλήθεια είναι, με τον άντρα μου./ Ye
Ep.3 What's your favorite place in Greece (Intermediate)
Today Emily and Danai are talking about their favorite place in Greece. This dialogue is for intermediate learners but everyone who wants to practice is encourage to listen to it. Below you will find the transcript and the translation. E: Γειά σου! / Hi!D: Γειάααα! Τί κάνεις; / Hey! How are you?E: Είμαι πολύ καλά. Εσύ; / I’m very well. You?D: Καλά, σ’ευχαριστώ! / I’m good, thank you!E: Ποιό είναι
Ep.2 How to talk about your favorite color in Greek (Beginners)
In today's episode we are talking about our favorite color. This episode is designed for beginners in learning the Greek Language. Check out the transcript below.
D: Καλημέρα Έμιλυ. Τι κάνεις;/ Good morning Emily/ How are you?
E: Είμαι καλά Δανάη μου, ευχαριστώ. Εσύ τι κάνεις;/ I am good Danai, thank you. How about you?
D: Όλα καλά και εγώ, είμαι λίγο κουρασμένη σήμερα. / I am good, just a little
Ep.1 How to introduce yourself in Greek (Beginners)
In this Podcast you will learn how to introduce yourself in Greek, talk about your family and provide personal information. You will also listen to a basic dialogue between Danai and Emily. Write down key phrases or memorize things that you think you will use soon.
Monologue
D: Γεια σας! Με λένε Δανάη και είμαι 29 χρονών. Γεννήθηκα και μεγάλωσα στην Ελλάδα και συγκεκριμένα στη Θεσσαλονίκη. Έχω μί
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