Teaching Method
What makes us special
Teaching kids
The reasons why children love learning Greek with us!
A brain-friendly way to learn Greek
We are all naturally inclined to learn and acquire new knowledge and skills. However, the human brain is traditionally challenged to learn a language via monotonous repetition of words, grammar roles or phrases.
This strategy activates only the left hemisphere of the brain which is most active in cognitive processing or analysis. The suggestopedia-driven syllabus utilizes simultaneously not only the left but also the right hemisphere of the brain (mostly associated with synthetic tasks and imagination).
Instead of the traditional methodology, the Glossonauts’ courses employ various forms of art like paintings, posters, photographs, songs and dance . All the artistic elements are combined with grammatical features promoting implicit learning. Improvisations, storytelling, role-playing games, or other forms of theatrical practices during the lessons support the students’ unconscious learning system, as well.
THE TEXTBOOK
Τhe textbook is more than a compilation of didactic dialogues. It is enriched with multi-modal texts such as photos of art and culture, music notes and links to music tracks, handwritten messages, maps, drawings, symbols, charts, advertisements, announcements, and other everyday utility texts. At the end of each chapter, there is a list of all the structures and vocabulary fields contained in it. The textbook is designed to facilitate the students’ comprehension and memorization in a subtle, implicit manner. The text is accompanied by a translation whereby equivalencies between syntactic, lexical, or morphological units in the two languages are underlined. Apart from that, the textbook is tailored-made based on the needs and profile of the specific target group of students.
Greek lessons homework-free
The more difficult the study material is, the more inappropriately we try to memorise it! Homework is thought to be one of the best ways to memorize and comprehend a new language. Glossonauts have a homework-free philosophy, where students are not forced to do a huge number of drills and exercises. This practice discourages young learners and deprives them of their precious free time. According to his/her age, each glossonaut – student works on small thematic projects (music, mythology, culture) throughout the course, without any imposed homework.
Teaching ADULTS
The 3 keys to our success are: Flexibility – Teacher-Student relationship – Community!
FLEXIBILITY
Having the experience of hundreds of hours teaching adults online we believe that flexibility is the key to success. Every adult learns differently, some prefer more grammar and logical structure, while others more communication and authentic resources. After a careful needs analysis your tutor will structure a tailored made program just for you!
Here are some of the most important goals of our adult students:
1. Communicate without stress in Greek
2. Authentic use of language
3. Passing the ellinomatheia exams
4. Business Greek
5. My partner is Greek, and I want to learn Greek fast!
6. Greek for tourists and Philhellenes
Either you have one of these goals or not, we are able to create the best program for you. Our priority is your schedule so don’t worry about the time difference or the day (we do lessons all the Week!).
The Teacher-Student relationship
Students are free to enjoy the learning process and express themselves creatively according to their personality. Love and freedom of choice are the two fundamental laws of learning according to the Glossonauts’ pedagogy. The teacher supports students like a mother supports her child while teaching them how to ride a bicycle.
Community
Glossonauts is among the oldest and most popular online communities of Greek learners worldwide. Our network of Greek learners is crucial for as that’s why we invest in our community. We constantly create events and content that inspires, educates and entertains thousands of Greek enthusiasts. Many of our community members visit us in Greece or we visit them in their countries! That is the essence of true communication and human relation. Here are some basic ways of interaction within the Glossonauts community: