Greece Work & study

Study

Dance

The Dora Stratou Dance Company runs one-week courses for foreigners at its headquarters in Plaka during July and ­August.

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Language

If you are serious about learning the Greek language, an intensive course at the start of your stay is a good way to go about it. Most of the courses are based in Athens, but there are also special courses on the islands in summer.

Athens Centre (210 701 2268; www.athenscentre.gr; Arhimidous 48, Mets, Athens) is located in the suburb of Mets, and also runs courses on the island of Spetses in June and July. The three-week courses cost €1150, and involve 60 hours of classwork.

Hellenic Culture Centre (22750 61139/40; www.hcc.gr; May-Oct), in the village of Arethousa, 7km from Evdilos, offers courses in Greek language, culture and literature. All levels of language proficiency are catered for.

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Painting

Painting courses are becoming increasingly popular, and British tour operators offer a range of possibilities.

Simply Travel (020 8541 2200; www.simply-travel.com) runs two-week tours to western Crete, while Travelux (015 8076 4344; www.travelux.co.uk) offers a week in the wonderful Zagorohoria region of Epiros, followed by a week on the island of Lefkada. Another operator, Tapestry Holidays (020 8235 7800; www.tapestryholidays.com), specialises in tours to the Pelion Peninsula.

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