Greek audio stories

Dear Greek learners,

Welcome to the listening Practice page of Oh My Sweet Greece – the perfect place for learners of Greek to enhance their language skills.

Each audio file features a short story designed to boost your listening comprehension and expand your vocabulary.

To make the most of the audio stories below, here are some helpful tips:

  1. Start by listening to the first audio file, which contains the complete story. Take notes as you go along to capture the key details.
  2. Next, play each subsequent audio file individually and try to write down what you hear. This step will help you focus on the nuances of the language.
  3. Use the “Script in Greek” button to check your notes and ensure accuracy. If you’re unsure about any part, click on the “English Translation” button to understand the meaning in English.

By following these steps, you’ll not only improve your listening skills but also gain a deeper understanding of the Greek language!

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Vocabulary: family members and relationships
Communication: how to present your family by sharing details about each member and the relationships between them

Vocabulary: shopping items
Grammar: accusative as an object 
Communication: how to ask buy at a souvenir shop, using phrases related to asking about the price and avaibility 

Vocabulary:  daily activities and routines
Grammar: present tense,  to describe habitual actions and routines 
Communication: how to describe your morning routine by using clear, chronological expressions 

Vocabulary: verbs of movement, means of transport
Grammar: present tense,  to talk about scheduled events
Communication: how to book a ticket, using phrases related to making reservations and inquiring about details

Vocabulary: give directions
Grammar: the verb “υπάρχει”
Communication: how to politely ask for directions

Grammar: plural forms of nouns, descriptive adjectives, 
agreement with plural nouns
Vocabulary: words and phrases related to the house, including types of rooms, furniture, and features
Communication: how to describe your house 

Grammar: adjectives in singular numberagreement with nouns
Vocabulary: descriptive adjectives
Communication: how to describe a place

Grammar: πολύς/πολλή΄/πολύ,  adjectives in plural numberagreement with plural nouns
Vocabulary: descriptive adjectives, verbs ending in  -ομαι
Communication: how to describe a place

Vocabulary: key travel-related words and phrases are used to describe transportation, landmarks, and activities.
Grammar: present tense to describe habitual activities during the trip and to express actions planned for the immediate future
Communication: how to write a postcard or an email providing updates about the trip in a friendly tone

Vocabulary: words related to health, as well as phrases for giving advice about feeling better
Grammar:  subjunctive mood, which is used to express wishes, suggestions, or hypothetical situations related to the man’s health
Communication: how to share your health symptoms, how to give advice

Vocabulary: cooking-related verbs, cooking ingredients and tools
Grammar: present tense to give instructions
Communication: how to share a recipe 

Vocabulary:cooking-related terms and ingredients
Grammar: present tense is used to give clear, direct instructions for preparing the dish
Communication:describe the steps of making a recipe by presenting them in a logical, sequential order

Vocabulary: vegetables, words related to the street market
Grammar: plural number

Grammar: simple future tense to describe actions and plans that will happen
Vocabulary: words related to travel, destinations, and experiences
Communication: how to share excitement and plans for the future

Grammar: past tense, to describe actions and experiences that happened during the trip
Vocabulary:  words related to travel, locations, and experiences 
Communication:how to describe a trip by sharing past experiences and the emotions felt during the journey

Grammar: past tense, to describe actions and experiences that happened during the trip
Vocabulary:  words related to travel, locations, and experiences 
Communication:how to describe a trip by sharing past experiences and the emotions felt during the journey

Grammar: past tense, which is used to describe the events and experiences that took place during the Christmas holidays.
Vocabulary: words related to Christmas 
Communication: how to share personal experiences by discussing what happened during the holidays

Grammar: adjective – noun agreement
Vocabulary:  words related to the tavern, food, and atmosphere
Communication: how to recommend a place by sharing specific details about what makes the tavern special

Grammar: subjunctive mood, which is used to express wishes, hopes, or suggestions regarding the goals she wants to achieve
Vocabulary: related to setting goals and aspirations
Communication: how to express goals and wishes

Grammar: past continuous tense, which is used to describe the events that took place during the Olympic Games
Vocabulary:  words related to travel, locations, and experiences 
Communication:how to describe a trip by sharing past experiences and the emotions felt during the journey