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Yorgos
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Teaches
Greek
Native
Speaks
English
Spanish
Russian
French
Italian
Chinese (Mandarin)
Dutch
Swedish
Multilingual teacher & language-content creator, who listens to too much music.
Teaches
Greek
Native
Speaks
English
Spanish
Russian
French
Italian
Chinese (Mandarin)
Dutch
Swedish
Multilingual teacher & language-content creator, who listens to too much music.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
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From GreeceLiving in Aberdeen, United Kingdom (17:03 UTC+00:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Sep 23, 2019InterestsGamingFilms & TV SeriesArtMusicWriting
I greatly enjoy breaking words down and explaining how my language works: I really need to get a life.
I teach through context, exposing students to stories *very* early on, while sneakily increasing the amount of Greek spoken in class.
My students are encouraged to produce their own texts and utterances once they are able to read, and get trained to need me less and less. I like linguistic comparisons, capitalising on languages a learner speaks, and explaining Greek through familiar structures.
My YouTube language channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/DifficultGreek
My website, with Greek-language resources:
https://www.difficultgreek.com
My books:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTWXVZMTMe as a Teacher
I've been teaching Greek for 7 years now, and I'm very proud of my students' fast progress and solid understanding of the language. I've learnt and taught several languages to people from many linguistic backgrounds, which enables me to tailor your classes based on your mother tongue and command of other languages.
¡Me encantaría enseñarte en español, te espero!
Мне было бы очень весело учить вас по-русски, я вас жду!
Links to my graded readers for beginners (A1-A2):
Amazon (paperback & ebook):
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTWXVZMT
Kobo:
https://www.kobo.com/gb/en/series/greek-short-stories-for-beginners-a1-a2
Apple Books:
https://books.apple.com/us/author/george-karampalis/id1761049826My lessons & teaching style
I like deconstructing Modern Greek patterns through a cross-linguistic prism. I exclusively use my own material, and a method shaped through comprehensible input, word formation, context, and etymology.
Content themes circumvent popular clichés and stereotypes about Greece, while the language is relevant and featured the way native speakers use it in real life. Use of exercises is minimal; instead, I encourage writing and speaking, after considerable exposure to oral and written input. Students get to look at Greek structures in different contexts, including various forms of art and entertainment.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Teaching English as a Foreign Language - TEFL Org - 2019188-hour Level 5 TEFL Course
Certificate verified
Education
2020 - 2021
Master's - LinguisticsPlease note that Yorgos and Georgios are the same name in Greek.
2016 - 2021
Bachelor’s - Language & LinguisticsThis is an ongoing degree. As I have not completed it yet, I am attaching a recent email I received confirming my course selection for my final year. The italki confirmation email is also visible on the left. Please note that Yorgos and Georgios in Greek are the same name, in case my full name on the email confuses you.
In case you request an official proof of student status letter from my uni, I am more than happy to provide one.
I hope this paragraph will not be posted on my profile.
Work Experience
2017 - 2022
Greek Language TeacherManaging small adult classes, often employing grecophone media such as songs and short films.
Organised a shift from textbooks to customised content, after noticing that textbook language did not correspond to real-life situations.
Directed the transition from on-site to online lessons during the pandemic, teaching all classes and designing every level's curriculum. Introduced conversational lessons that accommodated different levels, including complete beginners.
2014 - 2016
English TutorTutoring Greek pre-teens at A2-B1, guiding them through etymology, context and essay writing. Observing what Greek speakers struggled with when learning English, granted me a solid understanding of my native language.
In my current path as a Greek teacher, this has enabled me to mitigate two common challenges in teaching one's own mother tongue: comprehending intuitively-learnt structures, and seeing them through a non-native perspective.
2021 - 2022
Language-content creatorDifficult Greek is a project that deconstructs the Modern Greek language, answering questions you didn’t know you had, and enabling you to seek further.
YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/DifficultGreek
Website:
https://www.difficultgreek.com/
Featuring:
♦ Short stories in Greek, across levels
♦ Articles that break down language features
♦ Song translations with language comments
♦ Subtitled short films, documentaries, other visual material
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2,274
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
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Greek Lessons
Trial Lesson
145 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Understanding Greek Structures
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,264 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
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Speaking Practice
A1 - C2Conversation396 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 15% off
Pre-2025
A1 - C2Language Essentials186 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 15% off
Ξέρεις εσύ...
A1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
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179 Reviews
Ganna
57 Greek lessons
Teacher’s pick
What I really love about these lessons is that there is no book involved. It's a lot about me asking thousands of questions and Yorgos being ready with as many sources of good tailored material that answer my questions and help me remember words and structures. Memes are a golden addition!
His background in Italian language and Ancient Greek allow him to explain to me things from a different etymological perspective, adding so much richness to the lexicon I learn. He never judges and he positively reinforces all the progress you make, encouraging you to have conversations and make mistakes in order to grow. Bravo!
Mar 19, 2022
Cosmo Murray
106 Greek lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ο Γιώργος είναι ένας πολύ καλός δάσκαλος. Είναι υπομονετικός και έξυπνος, και ξέρει πολύ από η γλώσσα ελληνική. Δουλεύει πολύ από τα μαθήματα για να προετοιμάζει. Ευχαριστώ Υιωργο !
Jan 19, 2020
Matt
46 Greek lessons
Teacher’s pick
Another great session with Yorgos! Yorgos' passion for linguistics and knowledge of various languages has helped immensely when breaking down and explaining various parts of the greek language. Very easy to talk to - I can recommend fully!
Oct 23, 2019
CooperLois
17 Greek lessons
Yorgos is just the Best. EVER. That’s all I have to say.
Feb 6, 2025
CooperLois
17 Greek lessons
This was the best lesson yet with Yorgos… I think I keep saying that, but honestly, these hours spent learning with Yorgos? Just hugely powerful for my learning. On a human level, this is a splendid person. I am lucky to have found him.
Jan 23, 2025
CooperLois
17 Greek lessons
Best class ever… I’m thinking I may have turned a corner and am speaking more, thanks to Yorgos. He explained a key concept that I truly understood. Before, I really hadn’t gotten it. Understanding that was the key to loosening me up and helping me speak more easily. Ευχαριστώ πάρα πολύ, Γιώργο μου! 😊 🎉 🎈 🎊
Jan 17, 2025
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