Speaking Greek – and sometimes a bit of English too – very quickly changes daily life in Greece: understanding a doctor, talking with a teacher, looking for a job, asking for a document from the administration.
To respond to this need, Afghan Community is organising 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 speak a few words of Greek
- have been living here for several months but don’t dare to speak in public
- want to feel more independent in everyday situations (shop, transport, school, doctor)
The level is intentionally flexible: the goal is not to follow a traditional school-style course, but to practice the language in a supportive environment, without judgment.
How does a session work?
A typical session lasts about 1 hour 30 minutes and mixes several activities:
- simple short 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 the Afghan Community, with support from volunteers or partners who specialise in teaching Greek as a foreign language.
Why is this workshop important?
Learning the local language, even a little, helps to:
- 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 neighbourhood
It is also a space to meet other people, share experiences and strengthen the feeling of belonging to Greek society.
How to register?
If you would like to take part in this community language workshop:
- check our “Contact & Participation” page to write to us or call us
- indicate your name, your approximate level of Greek (beginner, false beginner, intermediate) and your availability
We will get back to you to offer you a time slot and inform you about the next sessions.
Other useful language resources
In addition to the workshop, you can also consult:
- UNHCR Help Greece – Education & languages general information and links to educational programmes
UNHCR Help Greece - Caritas Hellas – Social Integration Center some centres offer language courses and educational activities
Caritas Hellas
The goal is simple: for every Afghan person in Greece to gain confidence, autonomy, and dignity, one sentence at a time.
