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Modern Greek Language II (A1.2)

Neugriechisch II (A1.2)

Lecturers & Examiners: Agni Rassidakis Kastrinidis
Your course regristration is only valid with a simultaneous online registration at the "Language Center of UZH and ETH Zurich" ( ). Course fee: CHF 80.00
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:40:37

Abstract

This is Part II of the Modern Greek language course, running over four semesters. Modern Greek II covers level A1.2 of the Global European Framework and is designed for students who have already attended course I at the Sprachenzentrum Uni/ETH, or whose language proficiency ist equivalent to level A1.1.

Objective

Practice of oral communication and extensive vocabulary work (approx. 400 new words). Study of basic grammar (focus on plural of nouns and adjectives, genitive, passive verbs in the present tense, active verbs in simple past and future tense). Web-based activities in Greek. Develop and sustain interest and activities in Greek language and culture.

Content

Everyday situations and conversations. Writing letters with descriptive content. Talking about the past or making plans for the future. Reading simple texts, such as recipes, poems or short stories.

Resources

Literature

• The course book by D. Dimitra & M. Papacheimona, Ellinika tora 1+1 (Greek now 1+1), page 71 (unit 5), Athens 2002. This course book is used in both courses Greek 1 and 2 and can be bought at the beginning of the course in the ETH-Store at the Polyterasse. • Web-based activities to support and enhance classroom teaching will be accessible via Moodle, an electronic platform offered by LET of ETHZ ( http://moodle.let.ethz.ch/ ). • Additional course materials and handouts will be distributed in class.

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
Greek
Levels
DS
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Neugriechisch II (A1.2)
**Kurs vom Sprachenzentrum der UZH und der ETH Zürich** Mehr Infos unter:
  • Tue 16:15-18:00
  • Tue None-None
2 h weekly

Offered In

  • GESS Science in Perspective (Only the courses listed below will be recognized as "GESS Science in Perspective" courses. Further below you will find courses under the category "Type B courses Reflections about subject specific methods and content" as well as the language courses. During the Bachelor’s degree Students should acquire at least 6 ECTS and during the Master’s degree 2 ECTS. Students who already took a course within their main study program are NOT allowed to take the course again.)
    • Language Courses of the UZH and ETH Zurich (Please be advised that your online-registration at the language centre of UZH and ETH Zurich has to be simultaneous ( ) as otherwise your registration for the course will not be valid. There is a course fee of CHF 80.-. Except for: Greek Basic Courses, Heureka and Reading Course Latein. A maximum of three credits from language courses may be recognised. In addition, only advanced courses (level B2 upwards) in the European languages English, French, Italian and Spanish are recognised. German language courses are recognised from level C2 upwards.)