Community language workshop: this workshop helps participants practice Greek, communicate better in daily life and feel more at ease living in Greece.
To meet this need, Afghan Community is organizing a community language workshop for Afghan adults and young people.
Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is designed for people who:
- have just arrived in Greece and only know a few words of Greek;
- have lived here for several months but don’t dare to speak in public;
- want to feel more independent in everyday situations (shops, transport, school, doctor).
The level is intentionally flexible: the goal is not to run a traditional school class, but to practice the language in a friendly, judgment-free environment.
What happens in a session?
A typical session lasts about 1 hour 30 minutes and combines several activities:
- short, simple dialogues (introducing yourself, asking for information, making an appointment);
- group role-plays (at the doctor’s, at the office, at the town hall);
- useful vocabulary for administrative procedures (papers, forms, appointments);
- open question time for participants.
The workshop is led by a member of Afghan Community with the help of volunteers or partners who specialize in teaching Greek as a foreign language.
Why is this workshop important?
Learning the local language, even a little, helps you:
- reduce stress and dependence on an interpreter;
- better understand your rights and obligations;
- communicate directly with public services, teachers or employers;
- feel more at ease on public transport, in shops and in your neighborhood.
It is also a place to meet other people, share experiences and build a stronger sense of belonging to Greek society.
How do I sign up?
If you would like to take part in this community language workshop:
- visit our Contact & Participation page to write to us or call us;
- tell us your name, your approximate level of Greek (beginner, false beginner, intermediate) and when you are available.
We will get back to you to offer a time slot and let you know about upcoming sessions.
Other useful language resources
In addition to the workshop, you can also check:
- UNHCR Help Greece – Education & languages: general information and links to educational programs
UNHCR Help Greece - Caritas Hellas – Social Integration Center: some centers offer language classes and educational activities
Caritas Hellas
The goal is simple: that every Afghan person in Greece can gain confidence, independence and dignity, one sentence at a time.
