Learn Greek with Lions, Columns, and Amazing Arches
Ancient Greek architecture isn’t just beautiful it’s a fantastic way for kids to pick up new Greek words! Whether walking past a sculpture or seeing a grand archway, there’s always something to name and remember.
Why Architecture Inspires Language Learning
- Shapes and structures are easy to spot and describe
- Encourages visual memory of new words
- Makes language feel real and connected to space
Greek Words from Stones and Statues
- λέων (léon) – Lion
- κολόνα (kolóna) – Column
- αψίδα (apsída) – Arch
- πέτρα (pétra) – Stone
- είσοδος (eísodos) – Entrance
- σκαλιά (skalía) – Stairs
Try this phrase: Η είσοδος έχει δύο μεγάλες κολόνες. (The entrance has two big columns.)
Architecture Adventure Activities
“Design with Words”
Kids can draw a simple building and add lions, columns, and arches then label each part in Greek.
“Architecture Walk”
Go on a neighborhood walk (or virtual tour) to find columns or arches. Call out the Greek word together.
From Stones to Sentences
With Dinolingo, kids learn Greek through visual cues, repetition, and fun cultural themes including architecture!
Final Thoughts
Let Greek learning stand tall with arches, lions, and language. Every structure becomes a lesson and every word, a stepping stone.
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