Lifelong Learning Languages Scheme of Work

Language: Modern Greek

Level: 1a
Book: Communicate in Greek for Beginners by Kleanthis and Frosso Arvanitakis,
Deltos Publishers

Week Topic (and unit in book)
Introductory Lesson
1 
Unit 1
Objectives and language functions Grammar and vocabulary
 The Greek Alphabet
Pronunciation
Greetings and Introductions
 Personal pronouns
Additional activities,
including making a Glossary
of Useful Words
(To be completed by the
Student)
Listening
Pair/group activity on greetings
and introductions

Listening
 Providing basic information about yourself  The verbs ‘to be’ and ‘to do’
2 Unit 2
 Expressing thanks  Numbers 0-10

 Nouns, cases and genders Listening

 Numbers 10-100
 Exchanging information abou country of  The definite and indefinite Activity on articles and cities
3 Unit 3 origin, place of stay using affirmative or articles
negative response  Type A verbs
 Names of some Greek
cities
 Numbers 100-1000 Listening
 Exchanging information about profession,  Possessives
4 Unit 4
address, telephone number  Names of different Group activity on professions
professions

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Listening

 Exchanging information about languages,  Type B verbs

5 Unit 5
family, marital status  Neuter nouns ending in -ι

In-class revision with

exercises, text reading and
6 Unit 6  Revision of Lessons 1-5  Revision of Lessons 1-5
group conversation

 The verb ‘to like’ Listening

 Exchanging information about prices  Masculine, feminine and
 Asking what something means and how neuter nouns with different
7 Unit 7
you would say/call something endings
 Expressing likes and dislikes  Using numbers and
currencies
 Adjectives wit different Listening
 Exchanginf information about nationality
genders and endings
8 Unit 8  Describing people and objects
 Using pronouns who and
 Asking about people and objects
what
 Expressing views and judgements  The use of Accusative Listening
9
Unit 9  Exchanging information about age  Type C verbs
Activity: role playing
 Words related to socialising
 Exchanging information about the time  Time prepositions Listening
 Days of the week and daily activities  Days of the week Video: “Bridegroom from
10 Unit 10  Divisions of the day London”
 Some more Type B and C Activity: Christmas Wishes
verbs

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