Final Exams 2016

Summer is coming! So it’s time we drew to a close; but this cannot be done without taking our final exams. Please, see below the exam timetable.

Τελικές Εξετάσεις Αγγλικών 2016

·        Proficiency: Δευτέρα 30/5 => 19:30-21:00

·        Δ’ τάξη (Lower): Τρίτη 31/5 => 19:00-21:00

·        Β’ τάξη: Τετάρτη 1/6 => 18:00- 19:30

·        Γ’ τάξη: Πέμπτη 2/6 => 18:00-20:00

Αποτελέσματα: Τρίτη 7/6 => 18:30-20:30

400 years after

 

Today it’s a day to commemorate the death of two celebrated authors who dramatically changed European literature. The Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes – mostly known for the adventures of Don Quixote-  died on April 22, 1616.  William Shakespeare, perhaps the greatest playwright in the English language, died on April 23, 1616. By the way, he is believed to have been born on April 23, 1564.

You can easily understand that it’s a great day to celebrate. As a result there are so many events you can watch and participate, learning a little bit more about the “Bard of Avon”, his world and his work. The British Council in partnership with the BBC present Shakespeare Day Live. You can visit the BBC website to see more details. On The Telegraph, Helena Horton tells us about 15 great William Shakespeare insults which are better than swearing; while Rob Brydon reveals popular Shakespeare phrases in everyday use. Finally, if you would like to "visit" the place where Shakespeare was born and educated, you should have a look at Shakespeare birthplace trust. You can discover things and join the celebrations that mark 400 years of Shakespeare's legacy.

     

                 

Spring 2016: English Language Exams

If you plan to take part in English language exams this spring, February is the right time to register for one of them. More specifically:

Below please find the dates, fees and registration periods for the upcoming Michigan University ECCE (B2) & ECPE (C2) exams administered in Greece under the auspices of the Hellenic American Union.

Examination	Date	Exam fees	Registration Period
ECCE	May 21, 2016	160 €	1/2/2016 – 29/2/2016
ECPE	May 22, 2016	180 €	1/2/2016 – 29/2/2016

You can register online, by post or in person. For more details, please visit the HAU site.

The MSU exams for CELC (B2) and CELP (C2) will be held at the same weekend.

·         MSU CELP written exams: May 21^st, 2016.

·         MSU CELC written exams: May 22^nd, 2016.

Depending on the test center, MSU oral exams will take place from May 14th to June 5th.

The examination fee for the MSU-CELC (level B2) remains at €145.
The examination fee for the MSU-CELP (level C2) remains at €160.

For more details on the registration procedure you can visit the Michigan State University webpage.

Talking about Grammar

 Either we like it or not, it is a fact that grammar is essential in communication (written or oral). Consider for example the following:

At the same time it is also true that even after years of learning it, grammar is just one of these things people still mess up.

If you are one of those who feel that they would like to brush up their fundamental grammar skills, why don’t you join the “Grammar and Punctuation” MOOC, offered free of charge by University of California, Irvine? Through video lectures, quizzes, and games, this course will help you to identify the correct verb tenses to use, as well as utilize commas and many different sentence types. This course is suitable for learners at B level (B1-B2), but it could also be used as a refresher, independently of your level in English.

If you are interested in getting more involved, you could also try Verb Tense tutorial or attempt grammar and vocabulary quizzes for ESL students. Don't forget to have a look at LearnEnglish: Grammar & Vocabulary.

Exploring English: Shakespeare

2016 marks the 400^th anniversary of Shakespeare's death. The British Council invites all learners of English language to join for events and activities celebrating Shakespeare’s work.

A new free online course  (MOOC) starts on January 11 2016. This six-week course looks at the life and works of William Shakespeare and takes you from his birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon to the Globe Theatre in London, from where he secured his central place in English literature. 
The course looks at five of Shakespeare’s plays with the help of actors and experts from around the world. They will explain and explore the universal themes Shakespeare addressed in his work. Also, the video tutor will guide you through the course and look at some of the words and expressions that Shakespeare introduced to the English language.

For more events and activities you can take a look at ShakespeareLives website.

Season's Greetings

Our warmest wishes for a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

May this holiday season sparkle and shine, may all of your wishes and dreams come true, and may you feel this happiness all year round!

Reminder: Classes stop on Tuesday 22^nd December. We resume our sessions on Monday 11^th January.

LS "Parnassos" - 150 years of history

The Literature Society “Parnassos” celebrates  150 years of continuous history, presence and active involvement  in cultural and social life of Athens. Through a series of events highlighting its legacy, LS “Parnassos” opens its doors to adults and children inviting them to enjoy a wide range of artistic, musical, literary and social happenings. For a detailed list of the events throughout November 2015, please have a look here or at LS "Parnassos" official site.

True to the dream of its founders we hope tha LS Parnassos along with its School will continue offering culture and affordable education in Greeek and Foreign languages for many years to come.