“Through these pages, my wish is to promote the teaching of my native language in Belgium and to support those who wish to learn or improve their knowledge of Greek. My aim is to guide students so that they can make progress and communicate quickly, through a practical and enjoyable approach.”

Who We Are

Grec Moderne is a private language school offering a variety of learning options for individuals and professionals who wish to learn Modern Greek. We are based in Liège, Belgium.

The school is an independent organisation. It is not affiliated with any government body and has no connection with any Greek community or organisation in Belgium or abroad.

Our goal and ambition is to provide you with high-quality, engaging lessons in our native language, Modern Greek, while also introducing you to Greek culture and civilisation through the language.

Our philosophy is to offer outstanding teaching that is adapted to your expectations and motivation, while above all responding to your passion and love for Greece.

Director & Founder

Aris Karatzas

Roles and responsibilities:

  • Teacher for private lessons, both in person and via video conferencing.
  • Teacher and coordinator for online group courses.
  • Manager of the website www.grec-moderne.be and the Grec Moderne Facebook page.
  • Coordinator of the other services offered by the school.
  • Teacher and supervisor for language immersion courses in Greece.

Background:

  • Historian, born on 1 August 1976 in Thessaloniki, Greece.
  • Moved to Belgium in 1980 and is based in Liège.
  • Master’s degree in Philosophy and Literature, specialising in History, from the University of Liège, graduating in 1999.
  • Specialised in Byzantine history, with a thesis entitled:
    “History of the Political, Diplomatic, Commercial and Cultural Relations Between Byzantium and the Republic of Venice.”
  • Modern Greek teacher and founder of Grec Moderne, established in 2008.
  • Fully bilingual and a native Greek speaker.