Language exchange and hikes in Ikaria
Language exchanges German – Greek: July 7-13, 2024
Language exchanges Spanish – Greek: August 25-31, 2024
Improve the foreign language you are learning by walking the paths of Ikaria with native speakers!
What exactly will happen?
A small community (8 – 10 people) will be formed, half of whom will be native German or Spanish speakers learning Greek and the other half Greeks learning German or Spanish. It is a prerequisite that you can speak the foreign language, even with difficulty and many mistakes. The two groups will live together for a whole week in the guesthouse of Ikarian Center. Hikes and other activities will be organized (traditional dance lessons, cooking evenings, games and projects related to the two languages) in which both groups will participate together. Through these activities as well as the daily contact of the two groups, at breakfast, at lunch, at sea, etc., the participants will have the opportunity to get to know each other and communicate by trying to use each other’s language.
Cost
- Accommodation in a double room (you share your room with someone else participating in the exchange, preferably from the opposite language group): €340/person
- Private room (you have the whole room to yourself): 490€/person
The cost includes accommodation, breakfasts and simple meals from Monday to Friday, local transport, transport from ports and airports on Sundays, hiking and other activities. The cost does not include air or ferry tickets or insurance.
Accommodation
The guesthouse of the Center, which is located outside the settlements, in a wooded area, an ideal area for mountain walking will host both participants and activities. The distance from the sea, taverns, cafes, etc., is 30 minutes from the path. The guesthouse during the period of the language exchange will host only the members of the language exchange community that will be created. In the common areas of the guesthouse you can have a healthy socialization with the other members of the group. In addition, if you want to study the language you are learning, read, or just isolate yourself for a while admiring the view, you will find the place you need.
Reservation
You can make a pre-booking by filling out the form below
- Before 1 May 2024 for the May language exchange
- Befor 30 May 2024 for the August language exchange
As long as the minimum number of participants is reached by May 15, 2024, the activity will take place. If the minimum number of entries is not met, the activity will be cancelled. We will inform you about this by May 15 at the latest. Cancellation: No deposit is necessary for per-booking. A deposit is necessary after we’ll confirm that the language exchange will take place. After being notified that the activity will take place, no deposit refunds will be made if you cancel.
Will you give language lessons?
No, there will be no Spanish or Greek language lessons. However, activities (projects and language games) will be organized where you will have to speak Spanish or Greek and any mistakes you make while speaking will be corrected by the native speakers who will participate in the activity. If you are interested in Greek lessons, please see here
Do you do it for other languages?
If you are interested in a language exchange between Greek and any other language, please contact us.