Greek Language Courses - Level A1 - Basic Knowledge

Levels of Greek Proficiency

The levels of the Certificate of Greek Proficiency fully correspond to the levels described by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, so the levels are as follows:

• A1 - Elementary Knowledge
• A2 - Basic Knowledge
• B1 - Moderate Knowledge
• B2 - Good Knowledge
• C1 - Very Good Knowledge
• C2 - Excellent Knowledge

 

Teaching Objectives By Level

A1 - Elementary Knowledge

Level A1 is divided into two sub-categories: A1 for children aged 8-12 and A1 for teenagers and adults.  

A1 for children

In A1 for children, the interests and language needs of the candidates of this age demonstrate topics related to the child himself, his home and family, school, friends and classmates and other familiar persons, neighborhood, places and his ways of entertainment. Thus, the child learning the language tries to communicate using simple linguistic elements, which correspond to his wider circle. Simple words and phrases as well as everyday simple texts form the basis of this level. The goal, after the completion of the didactic level, is the understanding of both the spoken and the written word as well as their production. In oral speech comprehension, in general, the candidate should be able to follow slow oral speech, with pauses, to understand instructions, to answer simple questions. More specifically, as a listener, the candidate must be able to discern words, expressions and sentences that concern himself, his family and his immediate environment, his interests. The sounds are given in repetition so that they are easier to understand. In understanding written language the candidate must understand short texts, messages and cards, recognize everyday names, words and very basic phrases for everyday topics, understand simple descriptions or short instructions. The alphabet, uppercase or lowercase letters, everyday words or phrases, as well as reading a short story are some of the essential elements in understanding written language. In the production of written speech the candidate must be able to form short sentences with a simple structure and use the basic punctuation marks. Texts describing himself, his family and friends or describing a story or situation (eg greeting card) are some of the topics that may be asked. In the production of oral speech the candidate of this level must be able to introduce himself and use elementary expressions of greeting and farewell, to ask questions to others, to give direct and simply formulated answers, which correspond to the questions.  

A1 for teenagers and adults

The teenager / adult candidate for A1 will learn at this level to use everyday expressions and dialogues that will serve his needs, such as being able to introduce or recommend other people, to know where he lives or to know family members of. In understanding spoken language, the candidate at this level should be able to understand expressions and suggestions about his family, his interests and his profession. While the candidate after the completion of A1 will be able to understand announcements and simple dialogues, the reason should be clear, there should be pauses and repetitions. With the right methodology, the candidate will be able to understand the basic meaning of a topic even if there are gaps in grammar and vocabulary. In understanding written language, there are texts about a person's home, food, work, and various other daily interests. By reading a simple text, he will be able to understand the basic meanings, the unknown words through contexts and the general meaning through the whole process. At the end of each section, the candidate should follow the development of a short story or instructions, with the support of appropriate illustration. In the production of written language, it is taught the possibility of forming sentences that are simple and understandable, to write a card (mainly in a friendly style), to fill in its details in simple applications and to write simple notes and messages. In the production of oral speech, the candidate must be able to make recommendations and use elementary expressions of greeting and farewell, ask questions of others and respond to the answers, give direct and simple answers. The communication of the candidate of this level with his environment, depends to a large extent on the repetition and the rewording, speaking Greek at an elementary level.