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TESOL Course Corinth, Greece

TESOL Certification Course in Corinth, Greece

Greece is renowned for its hospitality that dates back to 3000 years; it’s an ancient civilization that offers exciting archeological sites and cultural events. The visitors are captivated by the sunny weather and sandy beaches, the beautiful countryside and the numerous lovely islands, the famous Mediterranean climate and unique food. Trip to Greece is a source of great fun for tourists all year round. Transportation is relatively easy since there are daily flights to foreign destinations and low cost charter flights during the summer months and holiday seasons.

Greece has all the amenities you’ll want for an enjoyable stay. Many charming restaurants, cafes and bars, several beaches and all the services you may need, such as banks, shops, public transportation. Cities like Corinth and Athens and are regular tourist spots.

While doing the onsite 120 hours TEFL course at Corinth you have the chance to visit all the local tourist spots and also head for Athens which is close by. You can even take a tram ride to the city. It will be great experience that you’ll hate to miss!

About Greece
Greece is situated at the most southeastern part of Europe, located between the 34° and 42° parallel N., with a meridian extent from 19° to 28° E. and borders the Aegean Sea, the Ionian Sea and the East Mediterranean Sea.

Greece is almost of ethereal beauty. The Greek civilization is the precursor of modern age and all who love the classics Greece is their haven. It is the birthplace of western civilization.

Greece is located in southeastern Europe and is encircled by Bulgaria, Albania, Turkey, and the earlier Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. The Balkan Peninsula, which constitutes Greece, is spotted with over a thousand of tiny islands, of which less than 200 are peopled. It is largely a mountainous country with a major portion of its landmass perched at over 1,500 m above sea level.

Perhaps Greece had the ancient most civilization in Europe. Greece's antiquity dates back to 3000 BC when the powerful Cycladic, Minoan and Mycenaean civilisations flourished here. The growth of powerful city-states, especially Athens and Sparta, between 800 and 500BC created the classical age of Athens which was the pinnacle of the Grecian civilization.

Under the leadership of Pericles, Athens ushered in an era of prosperity in all spheres. The Parthenon was created under the leadership and patronage of Pericles himself.

Democritus taught the concept of democracy. Sophocles wrote Oedipus Rex, and Socrates taught the intricacies of logic.
Later, Alexander's conquest of the city-states was followed by the Roman invasions that began in 205 BC.
Greece became a part of the Byzantine Empire in the 4th century AD. This was followed by the Crusades, and by AD 1500, Greece came under Turkish control.

The glorious history of Greece is reflected in the ruins and monuments that lie scattered all over the country. Although the capital Athens may seem a smog-filled city of high-rise flats, it has a special charm and grandeur.
The most popular tourist destinations are:

The Acropolis, the Parthenon, and the Theatre of Dionysus, the National Archaeological Museum is a treasure trove of antiquities.

The Cycladic Museum in Kolonaki District (up the hill from Vassilissis Sofias Street) has a very nice collection worth seeing.

The Plaka and Monastiraki districts, are very nice areas to stroll around with many souvenir shops .
The temple of Poseidon, also called Sounion, is a nice place to check out. It is a good 45 min- 1 hr drive from downtown Athens.

The southern peninsula, the Peloponnesos, is known both for its picturesque scenery and rich history, and is made up of numerous distinct regions (such as Lakonia and Mani) and each is distinct from the other.

Do not forget to visit Corinth and Mycenae; there are amazing remnants of the glorious past.

The islands of Greece such as Crete, Rhodes, and the Cyclades are also noted for their picturesque scenery and rich history.
Santorini is quite impressive, its capital Thira is at the edge of this large cliff, as half of the island sunk in some volcanic eruption thousands of years ago. The sunsets are mind-blowing.

The nice black sand Perissa beach is beautiful. Mykonos is also great fun, with over 20 sandy beaches and countless great bars to unwind till the wee hours. The sparkling white houses of Mykonos remain imprinted in one’s mind. One should visit the sacred island of Delos, birthplace of the god Apollo, which is a short boat ride from Mykonos.

Not to be missed are the small picturesque Ionian Islands.

In mainland Greece, you have the magnificent Meteora monasteries. The mountainous terrain of Greece is ideal for trekking, while Mt. Parnassus near Delphi offers opportunities for skiing.

In the north lies the region of Macedonia with Greece's second biggest city Thessaloniki, which is absolutely worth a visit. The city has more than 2300 years of history, it was founded by the king Cassander of Macedonia and was named after the sister of Alexander the Great. There are numerous monuments from the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman times. The archaeological museum displays various treasures from the ancient kingdom of Macedonia.

There is such a lot to see and explore in Greece. While doing the TEFL International course in Greece one must see at least the capital Athens and the relics and at least try and visit one or two nearby islands of Crete or Ionia.

Economy
Greece has a capitalist economy with the public sector accounting for about 40% of GDP and with per capita GDP 70% of the leading euro-zone economies. Tourism provides 15% of GDP. Immigrants make up nearly one-fifth of the work force, mainly in menial jobs.

Greece is a major beneficiary of EU aid, equal to about 3.3% of annual GDP. The Greek economy grew by about 4.0% in 2001 - 2003, largely because of an investment boom and infrastructure upgrades for the 2004 Athens Olympic Games. Despite strong growth, Greece has failed to meet the EU's Growth and Stability Pact budget deficit criteria of 3% of GDP since 2000; public debt, inflation, and unemployment are also above the euro zone average. The economy needs further restructuring, it must privatize several state enterprises, undertake pension and other reforms, as well as reducing bureaucratic inefficiencies.

Labor force: 4.5 million (2004 est.)
Unemployment rate: 10% (2004 est.)
Inflation rate (consumer prices): 2.9% (2004 est.)
Public debt: 112% of GDP (2004 est.)
Currency (code): euro (EUR)

On 1 January 1999, the European Monetary Union introduced the euro as a common currency to be used by financial institutions of member countries; on 1 January 2002, the euro became the sole currency for everyday transactions within the member countries which includes Greece.

Weather
The climate in Greece is typically Mediterranean climate with mild and rainy winters, relatively warm and dry summers and, generally, extended periods of sunshine throughout most of the year.

A great variety of climate subtypes, always within the Mediterranean climate frame, are encountered in several regions of Greece. This is due to the influence of topography (great mountain chains along the central part and other mountainous bodies) on the air masses coming from the moisture sources of the central Mediterranean Sea.

Thus the weather in Greece varies from the dry climate of Attiki (Athens’ greater area) and East Greece in general, to the wet climate of Northern and Western Greece.

The year can be broadly subdivided into two main seasons: The cold and rainy period lasting from mid-October until the end of March, and the warm and dry season lasting from April until September.

During the first period the coldest months are January and February, with, a mean minimum temperature ranging, on average, between 5 -10 degrees Celsius near the coasts.

The temperature fluctuates between 0 – 5 Celsius over the mainland, with lower values (generally below freezing) over the northern part of the country.

Long stretches of consecutive rainy days are infrequent in Greece, even during January and the first fortnight of February one can experience sunny days, known as ‘Halcyon days’ since ancient times.