Archive for 'Quizzes'
A Cuban in Greece: Listening Comprehension exercise Posted by Ourania on Mar 16, 2022
Γεια σας! Today we will take a break from the Greek culture and we will meet a man from Κούβα (Cuba) who lives permanently in Athens. The man will cook a Picadillo a la Habanera and he will also make a mojito. Watch the following video (10:03 minutes) of the show “Στην κουζίνα των μεταναστών”…
Reading Comprehension in Greek Posted by Ourania on Feb 21, 2022
In the last years many people in Greece have been showing interest in any kind of seminars. In this post, there is a reading comprehension exercise suitable for intermediate and upper-intermediate learners. Read the description of 5 different seminars and mark (Χ) on the table, the information we have. You must have 16 marks (the…
Listening Comprehension: The Village Coffee Shop Posted by Ourania on Feb 9, 2022
Usually Greek students find it difficult to practice listening comprehension. Most authentic resources contain video or audio files which are suitable for fluent speakers. In this post, there is an audio file and a listening comprehension activity, suitable for upper-intermediate students. It is a multiple choice exercise. First, read all the questions and then listen…
Quiz: The story of yusurum Posted by Ourania on Dec 7, 2021
One of the most famous Athens landmarks is Μοναστηράκι (Monastiraki). This area is known for the flea market and for street fair which takes place every Sunday at πλατεία Αβησσυνίας. The street fair is also known as γιουσουρούμ (yusurum). Γιουσουρούμ was a Jewish merchant who lived in Athens in the 19th century. In this post…
Ohi Day: 28 October 1940 Posted by Ourania on Oct 28, 2021
Γεια σας! Σήμερα οι Έλληνες γιορτάζουμε την 28η Οκτωβρίου, την ημέρα που η Ελλάδα είπε το “όχι” στους Ιταλούς. Τοday, we celebrate the day Greece refused to surrender to Italy (on the 28th of October, 1940). After the rejection, Greece was brought into the 2nd World War (Δεύτερος Παγκόσμιος Πόλεμος) In this post, there is…
Greek quiz inspired by the rain Posted by Ourania on Oct 15, 2021
Γεια σας από τη βροχερή Αθήνα! Hello from rainy Athens. Today we will do a grammar quiz, with phrases related to rain. The quiz is suitable for intermediate students. You will find the answer key on the next post. If you want me to check your answers, feel free to leave a comment. Καλή τύχη!…
Listening Comprehension in Greek: The Apartment Posted by Ourania on Aug 23, 2021
Sometimes students cannot find material suitable for listening comprehension. In this post, there is a listening comprehension exercise for intermediate students. First, read the statements (1-15) and look for the words you don’t know in the dictionary, if you need to. Listen to the audio file at least twice and state whether the sentences are…