Is it OK to speak English in Greece?

English is quite widely spoken in Greece, particularly among the younger generations and in popular tourist areas. Since English is taught as a second language at school, many Greeks have at least a basic level of understanding. Restaurants and hotels are the most common places you'll find English commonly spoken.



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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.

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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.

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The average cost of a trip to Greece for two ranges from $1000 for a budget stays to $3500 and up for a luxury stay of 7 days. For a budget trip, you could plan on spending about $150-$200 a day. You could have a very nice romantic Greek vacation for around $300 per day.

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Don't think that you need to learn some Greek before you get here. While a “hello” (yia sas) or “thank you” (efharisto) are welcome, most Athenians speak English. We often speak several other languages, too. Do be aware that Greeks love to talk.

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In the 2023 Expat Insider survey by InterNations, Greece was recognised as a country where settling and finding friends among locals is easy. Among the benefits of living in Greece, expats value its welcoming culture, mild climate and high quality of life.

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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.

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Lunch and beverages Main dish at a normally-priced restaurant: € 8 ( US$ 8.50) - € 13 ( US$ 13.80). Desserts: € 3.50 ( US$ 3.70) - € 5 ( US$ 5.30). Dinner for two in a restaurant: € 40 ( US$ 42.30) (without wine).

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How much money will you need for your trip to Greece? You should plan to spend around €155 ($164) per day on your vacation in Greece, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, €40 ($42) on meals for one day and €30 ($32) on local transportation.

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The official language spoken in Crete is in fact Greek, but you will find that many locals speak English – they are keen to make you feel at home, so why not do the same?

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Greece is the perfect country for a self drive holiday, the mainland and islands dotted with fascinating ancient sites, idyllic stretches of beach, and picturesque villages. Pull in for a delicious Mediterranean lunch at a local taverna or take a stroll round a family run producer of wine, olive oil or honey.

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The official language in Paris and the rest of France is French. Contrary to other counties, English isn't widely spoken. Although Parisians do not generally speak or like to speak English, tourists won't have any problems communicating in this language in most hotels, restaurants and shops.

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