Language is the road map of a culture. It tells you where its people come from and where they are going.
-Rita Mae Brown
GREEK LANGUAGE – CULTURE SCHOOL IN THESSALONIKI
Sure, learning Greek is not an easy endeavour. But that’s nothing to worry about. You just need a good reason to commit and good company. That’s us! Well…. We could be.
«Peek at Greek» is a Greek language and culture school in Thessaloniki. Highly educated teachers with rich experience and love for teaching combine our love of language with our love for every element of our history and culture.
We come, out of the limits of the standard class, we enjoy teaching Greek, while walking the streets of our country, learning its history and chatting with locals. We come into contact with the Greek heritage, nature, art and entertainment. We discover together the language that is hidden in our songs, movies, tales and recipes.
How about we have a quick chat so you can ask us anything you wish and we take it from there?
WE OFFER
GREEK DURING HOLIDAYS
Do you love holidays in Greece? Do you want to enjoy your trip to our country while getting to know every element of our history and culture? Do you want to acquire basic communication skills in Greek facilitating your daily life during your stay here? Are you looking for online lessons specially designed for conversational travelling purposes before you visit Greece?
ONLINE LESSONS
Our team offers you the possibility to learn Greek from the comfort of your home following a specific schedule designed fo
GREEK LANGUAGE COURSES
Our courses and our educational activities address to adults of all levels. Intensive individual…
LANGUAGE TEACHING SEMINARS
We offer training courses (live or online) regarding teaching Greek as a second/foreign language to teachers of the Greek language who live and work in Greece or abroad.
Our Activities
Markets, flavors and history of Thessaloniki…
Thessaloniki was always a multicultural, multiethnic and multilingual city with a lot of customs, religions, and recipes. For centuries, mainly Jews, Christians, Muslims, but also
Welcoming the autumn with an educational tour of the “Eksohes” district…
Which was the “Eksohes District”? Which is the history of the old city’s tram? What does “Depot” mean? Who were the Allattinis? What can a
The Byzantine past of Thessaloniki…
What do you know about the Byzantine Empire? Did you know that Thessaloniki was part of the Byzantine Empire for 1.100 years and became its
Merry Christmas with a traditional Greek meal!
Is there a better way to say goodbye 2019? What are the Greek Christmas customs? What do Greeks eat at Christmas and why? What are
A visit at the Teloglion Foundation of Art A.U.Th.
What do you know about the Greek Contemporary art? Have you ever played educational games inside a museum while learning history and a different part
Moussakas!
What’s this famous Mussakàs that everyone is talking about? What are the eating habits of the Greeks? Mussakàs is an eggplant and/or potato-based dish, often
Ano Poli…and Rebetiko!
The north of Thessaloniki lies the Upper or Old Town, the only part of the city that survived the big fire of 1917. The Upper
We learn Greek by dancing!
Greek dance is a very old tradition, mentioned by writers such as Plato, Aristotle, Plutarch and Lucian. There are different styles and variations from all
Walking through the history of Thessaloniki…
How many stories about this city can be told during a walk? Its busy streets are full of monuments that speak of emperors, gods and
Visiting Rotonda…
Visiting Rotonda it’s not just another cultural activity. It’s a journey through the multicultural past of the city. It’s always a chance to teach Greek.
Walking through the old markets of our city…
Thessaloniki was always a multicultural, multiethnic and multilingual city with a lot of customs, religions, and recipes. For centuries, mainly Jews, Christians, Muslims, but also
Learning Greek out of the standard class
Do you know what’s the most famous monument of Thessaloniki? Do you know that Thessaloniki has a history of about 2.000 years? What’s the White
Discovering the gastronomic culture of Greece!
We love to discover the gastronomic culture of Greece trying several tastes, smelling different herbs, learning new recipes! We learn the language that is hidden
A special tour full of surprises!
Do you want to get the inheritance your uncle left you? Of course you do! So, follow the route, go to the necessary monuments, find
A delightful daytrip of our school to Meteora!
The Greek word “metéoros” (μετέωρος) coming from “μετά” + “ἀείρω” (raise) means “raised up in the sky”, “the person or the thing that swings on
Happy Easter with a lot of dolmadakia!
We discovered the gastronomic wealth of Greece through an interactive cooking lesson along with a distinguished chef. One of the most interesting activities during a
A daytrip of our school to Kerkini lake!
A wonderful daytrip of our school to Kerkini lake, one of the 10 most valuable wetland habitats in Greece, ideal for nature observation of about
Our visit to the Yeni Camii
We enjoy teaching by walking the streets of our city, learning the history and chatting with the locals. Today we visited the impressive Yeni Camii
Walking through the history of the Jews of Thessaloniki
Walking through the history of the Jews of Thessaloniki.Walking through the history of Thessaloniki. We would like to thank Aγγελική Γαβριήλογλου for her valuable contribution.
Said About Us
I’m not sure how to succinctly say all of the wonderful things I would like to express about this language school and its teachers – but I am so grateful to have found them and to now consider them friends! Thank you Peek at Greek!
They clearly have a passion for linguistics, and don’t just teach you vocabulary but truly facilitate a deep understanding of the language and the country. They are intentional about connecting people and respecting the different traditions of Greece while also welcoming newcomers and honoring diversity and global perspectives.
The lessons were perfectly tailored to our wants, needs and level.