Tag Archives: Greek dialogues
Two phone conversations in Greek Posted by Ourania on Oct 17, 2017
Γεια σας! In this post there are two phone conversations. Number 1 is about ordering pizza and number 2 is about making a doctor appointment. The dialogues are translated directly, because it is important to see the structure of the sentences in oral speech. You will find the recordings are at the end of each…
Souvlaki time: place your order! Posted by Ourania on May 31, 2017
Souvlaki (σουβλάκι) is a generic name for the most famous Greek street food. It could be pieces of pork or chicken cooked on sticks (καλαμάκι χοιρινό, καλαμάκι κοτόπουλο) or on vertical spits (γύρος) and eaten with grilled bread or wrapped in a flat bread called pita (πίτα). Traditionally, a pita can be filled with pork…
Greek Conversation: At a gas station Posted by Ourania on May 25, 2017
Most gas stations in Greece are not self-service. There is always an employee (βενζινάς) who fills the tank. They might also offer you a windshield washing free of charge. If you need to check the tire pressure, you have to do it yourself. If the employee does it for you, it would be good to…
Hotel Dialogue in Greek Posted by Ourania on Apr 25, 2017
Sometimes, while traveling, we visit places without having a reservation first. In this post, there is an example of a hotel conversation. Some phrases are translated literally. (Ρ) indicates the receptionist (ρεσεψιονίστ) and (Π) the customer (πελάτης). (Π) Γεια σας. Θα ήθελα ένα δωμάτιο για δύο βράδια, παρακαλώ. Δεν έχω κάνει κράτηση. Hello. I…
Greek dialogues: At the bakery Posted by Ourania on Jul 27, 2016
If you are hungry and want to eat something cheap, the right place for you is the bakery (φούρνος). Apart from bread and bread products, you can find different types if savory and sweet pies, such as cheese pie (τυρόπιτα), spinach pie (σπανακόπιτα), sausage pie (λουκανικόπιτα), apple pie (μηλόπιτα) and many more, sandwiches (σάντουιτς), sweets…
Greek for Librarians (part 2) Posted by Ourania on Aug 31, 2015
Hello! This is the another dialogue suitable for librarians. Intermediate and advanced students might find it useful too. Διάλογος 4: Phone Call Κάνω ένα τηλεφώνημα Librarian: Hello, Springfield Public Library, how may I help you? Βιβλιοθηκάριος: Δημοτική Βιβλιοθήκη Σπρίνγκφιλντ, λέγετε παρακαλώ. (Dimotiki vivliothiki Springfiled, legete parakalo) Patron: Hi. I was wondering if the library has…
Greek for Librarians (Part 1) Posted by Ourania on Aug 17, 2015
Greeks don’t read as they used to do in the past but there is still a great number of people who visit the libraries frequently. The libraries are usually municipal and anyone can get a card after filling in an application form and showing an ID. Usually, this is a free process. Readers have also…