The 5 Best Greek Comedy Series to Learn Greek – Ideal for Erasmus+ or ESC Participants
Learning a language becomes a fun and engaging process when combined with the country’s everyday life and culture. For participants in Erasmus+ or ESC, who are coming to Greece to live and learn, watching Greek comedy series is an excellent way to improve their Greek. Through these series, you can familiarize yourself with the language used in daily conversations, learn new expressions, and discover Greek culture and lifestyle.
Here are 5 of the best Greek comedy series that will help you learn Greek in the most enjoyable way. Each series has its unique charm and style, and you’ll surely have hours of fun while simultaneously improving your language skills.
1. "Eftychismenoi Mazi" (2003-2005)
This comedy series is one of the most beloved television programs in Greece. It follows the everyday adventures of two families living next door to each other, who must deal with their common problems, always with humor and many comedic situations. The series uses everyday language and many Greek expressions that will help you understand daily life and culture.
2. "Stin Koulouri" (2014)
A comedy series based on the situations of a Greek family and life in Athens. It follows a young man trying to get by with the eccentric behavior of his parents and friends, always through hilarious situations. The language is simple and easy to understand, making it ideal for beginners and intermediate Greek learners.
3. "To Soi Sou" (2011-2019)
This series is one of the most popular Greek comedies on television. It follows the life of a family and the unbelievable situations that arise whenever they all gather together. The dialogues are full of everyday Greek phrases, and the characters are very diverse, making the series even more entertaining and educational.
4. "Min Archizeis Ti Mourmoura" (2011-present)
One of the most beloved Greek comedy series that has been running for a long time and continues to air. The series follows various couples and their daily conflicts and amusing mistakes, with humor and clever comments. The language is very close to everyday Greek and will help you understand how Greeks speak in their daily lives.
5. "I Polykatoikia" (2007-2008)
This series revolves around the comedic situations that arise in an apartment building and follows the relationships and contradictions between the tenants. It is filled with comedic twists and clever jokes, while the language is very understandable and uses many everyday phrases useful for learning the language.
Why Choose These Comedy Series?
Comedy series are excellent for language learning because, aside from the humor, they often include dialogues about daily life and situations that happen in every home or neighborhood. You can learn phrases and words that Greeks use in their everyday conversations while enjoying the comedic situations that unfold.
These series are not only about laughter but also provide insights into Greek culture, society, and language. Moreover, they offer a fun and enjoyable approach to language learning.
Happy watching and happy learning!
Andriani, OLS Community Manager – Greek
Learning a language becomes a fun and engaging process when combined with the country’s everyday life and culture. For participants in Erasmus+ or ESC, who are coming to Greece to live and learn, watching Greek comedy series is an excellent way to improve their Greek. Through these series, you can familiarize yourself with the language used in daily conversations, learn new expressions, and discover Greek culture and lifestyle.
Here are 5 of the best Greek comedy series that will help you learn Greek in the most enjoyable way. Each series has its unique charm and style, and you’ll surely have hours of fun while simultaneously improving your language skills.
1. "Eftychismenoi Mazi" (2003-2005)
This comedy series is one of the most beloved television programs in Greece. It follows the everyday adventures of two families living next door to each other, who must deal with their common problems, always with humor and many comedic situations. The series uses everyday language and many Greek expressions that will help you understand daily life and culture.
2. "Stin Koulouri" (2014)
A comedy series based on the situations of a Greek family and life in Athens. It follows a young man trying to get by with the eccentric behavior of his parents and friends, always through hilarious situations. The language is simple and easy to understand, making it ideal for beginners and intermediate Greek learners.
3. "To Soi Sou" (2011-2019)
This series is one of the most popular Greek comedies on television. It follows the life of a family and the unbelievable situations that arise whenever they all gather together. The dialogues are full of everyday Greek phrases, and the characters are very diverse, making the series even more entertaining and educational.
4. "Min Archizeis Ti Mourmoura" (2011-present)
One of the most beloved Greek comedy series that has been running for a long time and continues to air. The series follows various couples and their daily conflicts and amusing mistakes, with humor and clever comments. The language is very close to everyday Greek and will help you understand how Greeks speak in their daily lives.
5. "I Polykatoikia" (2007-2008)
This series revolves around the comedic situations that arise in an apartment building and follows the relationships and contradictions between the tenants. It is filled with comedic twists and clever jokes, while the language is very understandable and uses many everyday phrases useful for learning the language.
Why Choose These Comedy Series?
Comedy series are excellent for language learning because, aside from the humor, they often include dialogues about daily life and situations that happen in every home or neighborhood. You can learn phrases and words that Greeks use in their everyday conversations while enjoying the comedic situations that unfold.
These series are not only about laughter but also provide insights into Greek culture, society, and language. Moreover, they offer a fun and enjoyable approach to language learning.
Happy watching and happy learning!
Andriani, OLS Community Manager – Greek