Speak Greek café movement hopes to save the Greek language, one conversation at a time

EUGÉNIE TENEZAKIS - One Man’s Quest to Document a Language That Won’t Be Tamed - The Elephant

The streets of Nairobi’s Central Business District are heavy with the smell of tear gas. It is July 11, 2024, and the youth are protesting against corruption and poor governance, the tail end of the largest non-partisan, tribeless mobilisation in Kenyan history. It has been a couple of days of demonstrations and the crowd is weary and fearful of the police. Arbitrary arrests and abductions have become a daily reality for protesters and activists…

Speak Greek café movement hopes to save the Greek language, one conversation at a time

The “Speak Greek in March” initiative aims to foster a vibrant community for Greek language learners and enthusiasts through both online and in-person conversation cafés. This month featured a virtual meeting and an in-person gathering at Olympia in Oakleigh, providing valuable opportunities for connection and language practice. Building on this start, gatherings will continue in April and beyond, held on the last Wednesday of each month (online…