Modern Greek

The mission of Transfiguration Modern Greek Language School is to teach the Greek language and culture, tradition, history, and geography of Greece, mythology, observe religious and Greek national holidays, and participate in various activities at Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church (TGOC).

Καλώς ήρθατε!! Welcome!!

2026-2027 School Year

CONVERSATIONAL MODERN GREEK

Level: Beginner

Teacher: Spyros A. Kinnas
When: Thursdays, 6:45-8:15 pm
Where: Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church; 414 St Stephens School Rd S, Austin, TX 78746

First Day of Classes: Thursday, September 24, 2026 – FIRST 2 classes will be with no financial obligation (for those who wish to check if this class is for them)
Last Day of Classes: May 13, 2027

Please RSVP by sending an email to Spyros Kinnas if you plan on attending, no later than September 21, 2026

Who should take it: young adults + adults who wish to start learning or refresh their Greek

Level: Beginner – No textbook required

Price: $450 ($225 per semester) – Make check payable to Transfiguration Greek Language School with note: Conversational Modern Greek

What we will cover: Emphasis on understanding, speaking, and reading modern Greek, so that you feel comfortable in conversing in modern basic Greek on everyday situations (e.g. how to ask for directions, ask for someone’s name or interests, order in a restaurant, take the bus, taxi, plane, train or a boat…) especially if on vacation in Greece.

Style: Very informal, encouraging you to speak in Greek (…without Glossophobia!) and to be able to understand and speak with local Greeks, and/or to get you ready for the next time you visit Greece to impress yourself and your relatives and friends (there and here!)