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Greek Courses in Athens
In-Person, Online or Hybrid

Discover the ideal way to learn Greek in Athens! Since 2015, the Bertamini Language Centre has been offering high-quality Greek lessons to foreign nationals – in-person, online, or hybrid – ensuring success in official examinations and excellent communication skills. We’re here to guide you every step of the way towards mastering the Greek language.

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Catch-Up Lessons

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Why Choose Greek Courses at the Bertamini Language Centre?

  • High success rates in certification exams – at all levels and for all ages.
  • Focus on the development of oral communication – you’ll start speaking Greek from the very first month.
  • A friendly and supportive environment, with an encouraging approach, personal connection, and continuous guidance.
  • A structured yet flexible curriculum – you’ll learn Greek at a pace that suits you.

Our Teaching Staff: Expertise & Passion

Our Greek teachers are highly proficient linguists with university degrees and extensive teaching experience in Greek as a foreign language. All instructors are required to participate in ongoing training programmes and seminars. With a passion for sharing the Greek language and a deep understanding of its culture, they ensure a dynamic and effective learning environment for every student, providing continuous guidance.

Experience & Success

Students from many countries trust us to learn Greek.

We use modern tools and apply experiential teaching methods.

We focus on the progress and success of each of our students, in Greece and abroad.

Pioneering Online Education

We have been offering online Greek lessons since 2015, fostering dynamic learning through the use of modern tools and technologies.

Official Greek Diplomas & Exam Preparation

We prepare you for the examinations of the Centre for the Greek Language (KEG) and other recognised bodies, significantly developing your communication skills, so you can speak with ease and confidence. With proven, effective methods and an emphasis on active use of the language, exam success is the natural outcome.

Personalised Teaching and Flexible Programme

We tailor the Greek course schedule to your needs, whether for work, travel or study, and we provide options for catch-up lessons. Our Centre’s unique approach is to listen and respond to the needs of each potential student individually, with supplementary teaching and catch-up lessons.

Why Learn Greek?

The Greek language is the root of Western civilisation and offers unique opportunities.

A language with thousands of years of history, identified with philosophy, science, literature, and art.

Forms the basis for numerous international scientific and medical terms.

Opens the way for a substantive understanding of the culture that shaped Western thought and creation.

Offers significant professional opportunities in many fields (tourism, shipping, history, archaeology, etc.).

At Bertamini, Greek is taught with modern methods, an experiential approach, and flexibility. Whether you want to travel, study, work, or simply get to know a different way of thinking and expression, Greek is a language you’ll love, opening up new paths and alternatives for your future!

Why Choose the Bertamini Language Centre for Your Preparation?

For English Speakers

For those whose mother tongue is English, The Bertamini Language School offers specialised lessons in Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Chinese, and Greek, tailored to the needs and level of English-speaking students

Private & Group Greek Lessons in Athens: In-Person & Online

Are you looking for private or group Greek lessons tailored to your needs?

At the Bertamini Language Centre, you learn Greek quickly and effectively, through specialised lessons designed specifically for you.

The Bertamini Language Centre offers private and group Greek lessons to foreign nationals residing and working in Greece.

We cater to:
• Foreign school students and university students
• Business professionals and employees
• Multinational companies and international organisations
• Embassy staff, diplomatic and military attachés
• Foreign correspondents and journalists, including those in foreign missions, employees and news agencies
• Foreign university professors living temporarily or permanently in Greece

Innovative Teaching Methods

At Bertamini, learning Greek is interactive & effective

Greek Courses for all levels

Greek Levels & Diplomas

Greek Lessons for Teenagers and Adults

Greek for Teenagers (Middle School and High School)
Greek lessons for teenagers are designed to cover the needs of school life while preparing students for their future. We focus on developing well-rounded language skills, enabling teenagers to communicate confidently on a variety of complex topics. We also provide targeted preparation for official KEG examinations, as well as support for school assignments and projects.

Greek for adults
We offer private or group lessons tailored to your needs.

Certifications

Certification & Greek Diplomas

At the Bertamini Language School, we effectively prepare you for Greek certification and the acquisition of official diplomas, in line with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). We collaborate with official bodies that issue certificates for the Greek Language, such as the Centre for the Greek Language (KEG), an official state body of the Ministry of Education.

Exams

Exams & Procedure (KEG)

The KEG diploma is an official Greek language proficiency certificate and is recognised by the Greek state and international bodies.

The Greek Language Certification Examinations of the Centre for the Greek Language (KEG) are held once a year, usually in May. Registration and submission of supporting documents are required for exam preparation.

Required Documents for KEG Exams (indicative):

    • Application form.
    • Photocopy of ID card or passport (valid).
    • Recent photograph
    • Proof of payment of examination fees.
      Information on exact examination fees and dates of conduct is announced by KEG and the Bertamini Language Centre each academic year.

Study Duration

The required time to complete the Greek language study cycle is:

Teenage Departments

For younger students, learning proceeds at a slower pace, with an emphasis on play and interactive activities.

For Adults

The duration varies depending on the desired level and the intensity of the course.

Indicative Durations

If the student chooses to take summer or winter super-intensive courses, the study completion time is significantly accelerated. Generally, to communicate in Greek at a daily level, one needs approximately 6-12 months of study.

Flexible Courses

Our programmes are flexible and fully adaptable to each student’s needs, with accelaration options for faster progress. Lessons are available in regular or intensive format, online, in-person, and in hybrid model.

For Students: Erasmus, Internships & Studies in Greece

Get the ideal preparation to make the most of your experience in Greece — with confidence, ease, and excellent language skills.

Preparation for Erasmus & Erasmus Mundus

At the Bertamini Language Centre, we offer specialised courses for undergraduate & postgraduate students who wish to participate in Erasmus+ or Erasmus Mundus programmes and enhance their international profile.

Erasmus & Erasmus Mundus programmes provide excellent opportunities for students who wish to study or work in Greece.

Our programmes cover:

Business Greek: Specialised Courses for Professionals & Businesses

Discover Business Greek! We offer special programmes for professionals and businesses who wish to learn Greek for professional purposes.

How Can Business Greek Help You?

Business Greek will enhance your communication skills and improve your professional image in the Greek market. At the Bertamini Language Centre, we design personalised programmes tailored to your needs and goals.

Areas of Application – Where Will Business Greek Be Useful?

Business Greek courses cover many areas, such as:

  1. Tourism (Agencies, Hotels, Restaurants)
  2. Economics
  3. Medicine
  4. Pharmaceuticals
  5. Sales & Marketing
  6. Human Resources
  7. Logistics
  8. Accounting & Finance
  9. Information Technology
  10. Consulting
  11. Shipping

Business Greek Programmes for Professionals & Businesses

Prepare for success in your professional relationships and business negotiations with Greek-speaking clients and partners.

Customised Business Greek programmes are designed to meet the needs of private companies, entrepreneurs, travel agencies, hotel executives and public bodies that wish to train their staff or partners in the Greek language.

The in-person or distance learning programme includes lessons on:

  1. CV & Interview Preparation
  2. Professional Meetings
  3. Presentations
  4. Negotiations
  5. Telephone Communication
  6. Online Communication
  7. Business Reports
  8. Professional Travel
  9. Customer Service
  10. Commercial & Professional Correspondence
  11. Basic Banking Transactions
  12. Translation

The programme is based on a teaching method specifically designed for students of the Greek language for professional purposes. The duration and vocabulary are tailored to the students’ needs.

Structure & Duration of Business Greek Courses

Programme Duration

Upon successful completion of the programme, a certificate of attendance and a certificate of completion are provided

Goals of Business Greek Courses

Greek Translation & Interpreting Services

Are you looking for professional Greek translation and interpreting services? At the Bertamini Language Centre, we provide accurate and reliable solutions for professionals, businesses, and individuals.

We offer translations in language pairs such as:

With specialised translators and interpreters, we guarantee high quality & accuracy in:

Combined Language and Cultural Courses

At the Bertamini Language Centre, we offer combined Greek language and cultural courses, aiming to:

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    Frequently Ask Question

    What are the Greek language levels at Bertamini?

    We offer lessons for all levels, from Beginner (A1) to Proficient (C2), in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

    The time required depends on your learning pace and the intensity of the lessons. For everyday communication, approximately 6–12 months are typically needed. Intensive programmes can significantly speed up your progress.

    We offer a unique approach with two tutors per class (a Native Speaker and a Greek Linguist), personalised guidance, practical specialisation, and continuous progress monitoring.

    Yes, we have been providing online Greek lessons since 2015, utilising modern platforms and tools to ensure a dynamic and effective learning experience.

    Absolutely! We tailor the programme to your needs, with private lessons focused on your personal goals, also offering the option to make up for missed lessons.

    We prepare students for the official diplomas of the Centre for the Greek Language (KEG), which are recognised by the Greek state and international bodies.

    Yes, Bertamini offers specialised Greek lessons for undergraduate and postgraduate Erasmus+ or Erasmus Mundus students, as well as for those wishing to study at Greek universities.

    The Bertamini Foreign Language Centre offers Greek language lessons with instruction provided in English, Italian, Spanish, Russian, and Arabic.

    Yes, we have specialised Business Greek programmes for professionals and businesses. These enhance communication skills and improve professional image within the Greek market, tailored to the needs of each sector.

    Yes, upon completion of the Business Greek programme, a certificate of attendance and a certificate of completion are provided.