Although the official language in Greece and Athens is Greek, English is also widely spoken, so you shouldn't experience any problems when visiting the city. English is very widely spoken in Greece, especially in the most touristy parts of the city.
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You'll have no problems. The only essential thing you need to know about Greek is that the word for yes sounds something like the English word no, and the word for no sounds something like the English O.K. I did it, no problems. don't worry, english and a smile is good enough.
Greek can be a slightly challenging language to learn. For English speakers, it's certainly going to be more difficult than languages like French, German and Spanish, but much easier than languages like Mandarin or Korean.
The largest and most southerly of the Greek islands, Crete offers an excellent year-round climate, making it one of Europe's most popular tourist destinations and also the biggest market for British buyers in Greece.
Many UK expats already call Crete their home. The northern part of the island with the most populated areas is the most popular for expats, but there are expats living throughout Crete. The cost of shopping in the local markets is very affordable, and consumer goods are competitively priced.
There is some basic information you need to know before you visit Santorini. The official language is Greek but the majority of people can hold proper conversations in English and are friendly and eager to help.
Both are awesome destinations with great beaches, friendly people, good food and interesting culture. Greece is cheaper but you'll most likely have to fly to Athens and take a ferry from there. Spain has more of a nightlife.
Both countries are very hot during summer, but Greece is some degrees hotter than Spain. The difference between the Spanish and Greek summer weather is that the months of July and August in Greece present some moderate wind.