Today, we’re talking about some of the funniest and most unique place names in Greece. These aren’t actual city names, but rather creative words Greeks use to describe certain types of restaurants, clubs, and bars. Let’s check them out! Ρεμπετάδικο – “Rebetiko Tavern” A “ρεμπετάδικο” is a tavern where you can enjoy live rebetiko music—an […]
5 Useful Greek Expressions with “Βλέπω” and Their Meanings
Today, we’re going to explore some common Greek expressions with the verb “βλέπω.” These are everyday phrases that will help you sound like a native Greek speaker. Let’s get started! [Expression 1] Την είδα – “To have a high opinion of oneself” The first expression is την είδα, which means “to have a high opinion […]
How Greeks Really Use Καλά — It’s Not Just “Good”!
Hello everyone, I’m Thanasis and welcome back to Better Greek! Today, we’re exploring some cool Greek expressions with the word καλά! Whether you’re thanking someone, talking about success, or even telling someone to mind their own business, καλά has got you covered! Let’s get started! 1️⃣ Να ‘σαι καλά / Να ‘στε καλά – “You’re […]
5 GREEK SLANG YOU WON’T FIND IN TEXTBOOKS!
TRANSCRIPT Hello everyone, I’m Thanasis and welcome back to Better Greek! Ever wondered how Greeks spice up their language with some slang? Today, I’m going to show you 5 crazy Greek expressions that will leave you scratching your head (and maybe laughing too)! 5 Greek Slang You Won’t Find in Textbooks! Let’s get started! 1. […]
The 100 Most Useful Greek Verbs for Everyday Speaking
TRANSCRIPT Hello, I’m Thanasis and welcome back to Better Greek! In this video, we’ll go through the 100 most useful Greek verbs. I’ll say each verb in Greek, give you the pronunciation, and the English meaning. Don’t worry if it feels like a lot — just follow along, and we’ll make it fun! Let’s get […]
How to Describe People in Greek – Simple & Fun!
TRANSCRIPT Hello, I’m Thanasis and welcome back to Better Greek. If you’ve ever wanted to describe yourself or someone else in Greek — this is the lesson for you! Today we’re learning about appearances! What someone looks like — tall, short, blonde, handsome, the whole package. Let’s get started! 🚀 1. Appearance – Useful Vocabulary […]
5 Common Greek Phrases You’ll Hear Every Day!
TRANSCRIPT Hello, I’m Thanasis and welcome back to Better Greek. Today, we’ll see 5 expressions you’ll hear on a daily basis in Greece. These are super useful for sounding like a native speaker. Let’s get started! 1. “Τι λέει;” – How Do You Like It? 🗣️ Person 1: • Τι λέει η νέα ταινία; Καλή; […]
Talk Like a True Greek: 5 Must-Know Greek Slang
TRANSCRIPT Hello everyone, I’m Thanasis and welcome back to Better Greek. Want to sound like a real Greek? Today, we’re learning 5 super fun Greek slang expressions that Greeks use every day! 🚀 Let’s get started! 1️⃣ Βαράω μύγες – “Swatting flies” 🦟 In Greece, if you’re doing nothing, you’re not just being lazy… you’re […]
Home Edition: Greek Words You Should Know for Every Room!
TRANSCRIPT Hello everyone, I’m Thanasis and welcome back to Better Greek. Today, we’re walking through a typical Greek home. We’ll learn 25 essential Greek words for furniture and household items. Organized by room so they’re easier to remember! Let’s start the tour! 🏡 For the whole transcript become a member !
25 Greek Words for Clothes for Beginners!
TRANSCRIPT Hello everyone, I’m Thanasis and welcome back to Better Greek. Whether you’re learning Greek to travel, chat with your Yiayia, or simply impress your friends with your language skills — you’re totally in the right place! Today, we’re diving into something we all love… CLOTHES — but in GREEK! Here’s how it works: 🗣️ […]