Asynchronous ESL Course:
B1-B2 Level - Traditional Greek Music & Language
[Αγγλικά μέσα από την Παραδοσιακή Ελληνική Μουσική]
Course Level: Intermediate to Advanced English learners interested in exploring Greek music, culture, and language.
Objective: This 6-month course is designed to enhance your English language proficiency through the exploration of Traditional Greek Music. Throughout the course, you will learn about Greek music genres and cultural traditions while working on grammar, speaking, writing, and listening skills. The course integrates Greek music to make learning both meaningful and engaging.
🕒 Weekly Class Time:
Asynchronous Learning with bi-weekly Live Speaking Sessions
- Live Sessions: 1 hour, twice a month (you choose the schedule based on your availability via Calendly).
- Asynchronous Learning: Complete weekly lessons at your own pace, with a 2-hour workload per week.
Instructor: Christina Holt, MSc ( Native Speaker) | Office Hours: By appointment
📚 The course material will be accessible via Google Classroom (no need to purchase any books). You will have access to weekly readings, audio tracks of Greek music, and activities that focus on language learning through the cultural exploration of Greek Music.
🎓 Certification of Completion: At the end of the course, you’ll receive a certificate of completion to showcase your achievement.
📋 Detailed Topics Spreadsheet: A comprehensive breakdown of all the topics you’ve covered throughout the course.
🇺🇸 Language: All lessons will be conducted in English, with occasional explanations in Greek for cultural or linguistic context.
Note: This is a private 1:1 online course only, and group lessons are not available.
💰 Fee: €29.99 per month or purchase all 6 months upfront for €150 (discounted price)
Course Description
This 6-month asynchronous ESL course is designed for students at the B1-B2 level who wish to improve their English language skills through the lens of Traditional Greek Music.
Students will explore various genres of Greek music while developing vocabulary, grammar, listening, speaking, and writing skills. Throughout the course, students will also dive into the cultural significance of these musical styles and their psychological implications, offering a rich interdisciplinary approach to language learning.
Course Objectives
Expand English vocabulary with music-specific terms related to Greek musical instruments, genres, and cultural contexts.
Improve listening comprehension through analysis of Greek music and its historical significance.
Develop speaking skills to discuss Greek music, cultural topics, and psychological concepts.
Enhance writing skills by composing essays, reviews, and reports about different aspects of Greek music and culture.
Practice grammar through the use of tenses, modals, conditionals, and complex sentence structures in relation to music and psychological themes.
Deepen cultural understanding by exploring the historical and psychological impact of Greek music on society.
Interdisciplinary Approach
Integrates language learning with Greek music and psychological theory.
Fosters linguistic and cultural development while expanding critical thinking about the influence of music on psychological well-being and social change.
Course Structure
Duration: 6 months (Asynchronous with bi-weekly live sessions)
Weekly Time Commitment: Approximately 2 hours per week (asynchronous lessons)
Live Sessions: 1 hour, bi-weekly (focused on speaking practice and interactive discussions)
Materials: Access to readings, audio, and video content via Google Classroom
Completion: Final project and certificate upon successful completion
Curriculum Focus
Progressive Skill Development:
Vocabulary Building: Expanding music-related and psychological terminology.
Grammar Practice: Mastery of grammar structures (e.g., past tenses, present perfect, conditionals, modals, complex sentences).
Listening Skills: Analyzing Greek music to improve listening comprehension.
Speaking Skills: Engaging in live discussions and completing speaking tasks to improve fluency and confidence.
Writing Skills: Writing essays, reviews, and reports on Greek music and cultural topics.
Activities Include:
Discussions: Engage in discussions about Greek music and its impact on Greek culture, including psychological influences.
Presentations: Present a final project on a specific Greek music genre, artist, or cultural topic.
Written Assignments: Complete essays, reviews, and reflective assignments on music and cultural topics.
Quizzes: Assess understanding of vocabulary, grammar, and music genres.
Live Speaking Sessions: Participate in bi-weekly live sessions for interactive speaking practice.
Critical Thinking Emphasis:
Analyzing Greek Music Genres: Understand the cultural and psychological importance of various music styles.
Engaging with Historical Contexts: Study how Greek music has shaped and been shaped by historical events and social movements.
Discussing Psychological Concepts: Explore how music influences emotions, behaviors, and social change in both Greek and global contexts.
Exploration of Language and Greek Music:
Investigate how Greek music serves as both a linguistic tool and a medium for psychological expression.
Study the interplay between language and music, gaining insights into human behavior and cultural identity in an English-speaking context.
This course offers a unique opportunity to enhance your English proficiency while exploring the rich traditions of Greek music and understanding its psychological significance.
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Course Overview
Focus: History & importance of traditional Greek music
Grammar: Present Simple vs. Present Continuous
Listening: Identify Greek musical instruments in songs
Speaking: Describe a traditional Greek instrument
Writing: Write a short article about Greek music’s cultural role
Quiz: Vocabulary & grammar
Focus: Origins of Greek folk and Rebetiko music
Grammar: Past Simple vs. Past Continuous
Listening: Analyze the themes of old Rebetiko songs
Speaking: Share a story about a music-related event
Writing: Write about the historical impact of Rebetiko
Quiz: Grammar & vocabulary test
Focus: Understanding and translating Greek song lyrics
Grammar: First & Second Conditional
Listening: Interpret the meaning behind Greek love songs
Speaking: Discuss the emotions expressed in songs
Writing: Write a letter inspired by a Greek song’s lyrics
Quiz: Conditionals & vocabulary test
Focus: Music’s influence on Greek society & politics
Grammar: Modal verbs (must, should, could, etc.)
Listening: Analyze political songs from Greece
Speaking: Debate the role of music in protests
Writing: Write an opinion essay on music & activism
Quiz: Modals & comprehension
Focus: Greek music festivals & their global impact
Grammar: Future tenses (will, going to, future perfect)
Listening: Discover modern Greek music styles
Speaking: Predict how Greek music will evolve
Writing: Plan an ideal Greek music festival
Quiz: Future tenses & vocabulary
Focus: Reviewing grammar, vocabulary, and cultural insights
Listening: Advanced comprehension exercises
Speaking: Present a project on a Greek artist, song, or genre
Writing: Reflective essay on what you learned
Final Test: Comprehensive review
Certificate of Completion 🎓
Additional Features:
✔ Live Speaking Practice Twice a Month 💬
✔ Personalized Feedback on Your Work ✍
✔ Flexible, Self-Paced Learning ⏳
Why Take This Course?
✅ Boost Your English Skills (B1-B2 Level)
✅ Learn Through Music—Making Learning Fun & Engaging
✅ Explore Greek Culture in a Unique Way
✅ Improve Your Grammar, Listening, Speaking & Writing
✅ Earn a Certificate to Showcase Your Achievement
🔹 Ασύγχρονη Μάθηση με ζωντανές συνεδρίες ομιλίας δύο φορές τον μήνα
🔹 Live Classes: 1 ώρα, 2 φορές τον μήνα (επιλέγετε το πρόγραμμα μέσω Calendly)
🔹 Ασύγχρονη Μάθηση
👩🏫 Διδάσκουσα: Χριστίνα Χολτ MSc ( Native Speaker)
✅ Πρόσβαση στο Google Classroom (χωρίς αγορά επιπλέον βιβλίων)
✅ Εβδομαδιαία ηχητικά αποσπάσματα από ελληνική μουσική
✅ Δραστηριότητες γλωσσικής ανάπτυξης μέσα από την πολιτιστική εξερεύνηση της ελληνικής μουσικής
✔ €29.99/μήνα
✔ ή €150 για 6 μήνες (με έκπτωση)