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Would you like to learn to speak Greek? Not sure where to start? Want to have fun while learning? Look no further! Learn Greek in groups, private lessons, intensive courses - even telephone lessons!

I’ve many years of teaching experience and qualifications to back this up, so you can be sure you’re in safe hands whether you’re a complete beginner or a more advanced student! And don’t just take my word for it – see what just some of my learners have had to say. (link to below?)

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Read on for more about me and what I offer!

Karen Rich - Learn Greek

About me

I have always enjoyed languages and studied French and German at school and university. After spells in France, Germany and Israel (where I learned Hebrew) I spent six years teaching English as a Foreign Language in Thessaloniki, Greece. While I was there I fell in love with the Greek language and with the people. I became fluent in spoken and written Greek and immersed myself in the culture and customs of the people. I still spend some time every year in Greece to keep my knowledge and experience up to date.

About my learners

Today, I love sharing my knowledge of the Greek language and enthusiasm for all things Greek with other people, and doing this in a light-hearted way which is fun for all.  My learners are mainly people who want to learn Greek because:

- they visit or want to visit Greece or Cyprus for holidays

- they have visited Greece or Cyprus a number of times and want to improve their holiday experience

- they have family connections in the countries

- they have bought or are buying property there

About my experience

I also have plenty of experience of teaching Greek for professional purposes, for example I have run courses for Customs and Excise officers, and for tourist managers.

For over twenty years, I have taught Greek in many different places, mostly in the north-west of England but also further afield. Examples include:

About my reputation and awards

Over the years I have gained a reputation with learners and professional colleagues for effective teaching. I pride myself on my lively, communicative style and concentrate on building an excellent rapport with all my learners.

This successful approach has earned national recognition, and in the last few years I have been delighted to receive various teaching awards. For example in 2002 I was selected as one of the ‘outstanding tutors’ in the Institute of Adult and Continuing Education (NIACE) Adult Tutor awards, and in 2006 I won the prestigious ‘David Crystal Trophy’ awarded by the Chartered Institute of Linguists’ for ‘fostering the study of languages’. I was honoured to receive this award from Prince Michael of Kent at a ceremony in London.

Other things I have done

With the BBC

I have worked with the BBC to create the following Greek teaching materials. I was:

- co-author of the ‘Talk Greek’ course book for beginners

- script-writer and language consultant for the ‘Talk Greek’ BBC on-line course

- proof-reader of the language sections of the recently updated ‘Get By in Greek’ language and travel book

- author of the new audio-only course for beginners: ‘Quickstart Greek’.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/greek

Odysseus Unbound

I have been the official Greek interpreter for Lancashire Constabulary, Lancashire County Council Social Services and a number of professional bodies and private individuals. I am currently involved in doing translation work for Robert Bittlestone, the author of the exciting and highly respected book: ‘Odysseus Unbound: In Search of Homer’s Ithaca’.

http://www.odysseus-unbound.org