Sunday, 22 March 2026 | Royal Olympic Hotel, Athens
Classrooms are changing. Students are changing. Parents’ expectations are changing.
And yet, we often don’t have the time to pause and rethink how everything connects.
The Foreign Languages Forum in Athens is designed exactly for that pause. We move from theory to practical sessions that link classroom practice to real outcomes.
FREE ENTRY – Registration Required
What You’ll Experience
A carefully curated programme of Featured and Professional presentations that move from early years to exam levels, from creativity to strategy.
You will hopefully leave with:
• Concrete ideas you can use the very next day
• New ways to strengthen speaking performance
• Fresh perspective on how coursebooks shape school identity
• Clearer understanding of how certifications connect to wider learning pathways
• Inspiration
Who the Forum Is For
FL Forum in Athens is addressed to:
• English language teachers (all levels)
• School owners and academic directors
• Teacher trainers and coordinators
• Educators interested in early literacy, adolescent learning, and teacher wellbeing
A Collective Reflection
What would you tell yourself if you could go back to your first year of teaching?
At FL Forum Athens 2026, all speakers will respond to one simple but powerful question: If I could speak to myself when I first started teaching… what would I say?
Each speaker will share:
• lessons learned
• moments that changed their perspective
• advice they wish they had received earlier
This collective reflection moves beyond methodology and focuses on experience, growth and the realities of the profession.
Because teaching is not only a skill.
It is a journey.
Who is speaking
Natassa Manitsa
English Educator, Teacher Trainer, Digital Marketing Specialist, Author, Founder of EduMarketing Agency, Co-founder of EdSkills Academy
Maria Mpaka
Private Schools Account Manager, Teacher Trainer, Academic Consultant, mm publications
Anne Leventeris
Senior Teacher Trainer,
Burlington Books
Katerina Mantadaki
Senior ELT Educational Consultant, Express Publishing
Nadia Theochari
nternational Business Development Manager/Educational ConsultanT
Hamilton House Publishers
Ioanna Scarligou
FLS Owner, Byron Foreign Language CentreHamilton House Publishers
Κλαίρη Σειραδάκη
Ψυχολoγος, Συμβουλευτικh Ψυχολoγος και Ψυχοθεραπεyτρια για οικογeνειες και ενhλικες
Dimitris Thanasoulas
Translator | Linguist | Author
Dr. Eugenia Papaioannou
EFL/ESL educator and co-founder of ‘Educational Dynamics’ Language Centre
Αγγελική Μαρίνου
FLS owner, BA in Translation and Interpretation, MA in Applied Linguistics, Author and Publisher
Dr Dimitris Maroulis
Teacher Trainer, FLS Owner
Maria Diavati
FLS Owner, Teacher Trainer, Author
Peggy Karagianni
DOS at Ellinoaggliki Agogi, FLS owner
Anastasia Moutsiali
FLS owner
Panoraia Balali
Teacher and Teacher Trainer
Βασίλης Τσονίδης
English language teacher, DoS, Co-owner Tsonidis Language Schools, MATERIALS WRITER, ELT HOUSE
Έφη Γλυμή
English LANGUAGE TEACHER, Specific Learning Difficulties Teacher, TEACHER TRAINER
Katherine Reilly
Teacher Trainer, Academic Lecturer, Author
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Panel Discussions
AI στo ELT: Εργαλείο, Όριο και Παιδαγωγική Ευθύνη
Το ερώτημα δεν είναι αν το AI είναι «καλό» ή «κακό».
Το ουσιαστικό ερώτημα είναι πώς, πότε και με ποια παιδαγωγική ευθύνη το εντάσσουμε στη διδασκαλία.
Στο πάνελ έχουμε δύο εκπαιδευτικούς με διαφορετικές οπτικές, που δεν βρίσκονται σε αντιπαράθεση, αλλά σε διάλογο. Κοινός τους στόχος είναι η ουσιαστική μάθηση και ο ρόλος του εκπαιδευτικού μέσα σε έναν κόσμο που αλλάζει.
Panelists:
Vasilis Tsonidis — English teacher, DoS, Co-owner Tsonidis Language Schools
Efi Glymi — Teacher of English, Teacher Educator, Special Needs Teacher
Moderator:
Katherine Reilly — Teacher Trainer, Academic Lecturer, Author
Language Certificates: Panic or Planning?
Language certificates inspire both panic and planning among learners, teachers, and institutions. This panel discussion examines why high-stakes certification provokes anxiety, how preparation cultures emerge, and what certificates actually measure. Drawing on classroom practice and policy debates, it offers strategies to shift from fear-driven compliance to purposeful, learner-centred planning with meaningful assessment outcomes across diverse educational contexts and stakeholder expectations.
Panelists:
Maria Diavati — FLS Owner, Teacher Trainer, Author
Peggy Karagianni — DOS at Ellinoaggliki Agogi, FLS Owner
Anastasia Moutsiali — FLS Owner
Moderator:
Panoraia Balali — Teacher & Teacher Trainer
Academic Presentations
Κλαίρη Σειραδάκη
ΕΦΗΒΕΙΑ & ΜΟΝΑΞΙΑ: Τι δε λένε ποτέ οι μαθητές;
Οι έφηβοι είναι διαρκώς μέσα σε ομάδες. Κι όμως, πολλοί βιώνουν έντονη μοναξιά χωρίς ποτέ να το πουν.
Η ομιλία αυτή έχει διαδραστικό χαρακτήρα. Οι συμμετέχοντες καλούνται να μοιραστούν στιγμές όπου ένιωσαν πως «κάτι δεν πάει καλά» με έναν μαθητή, αλλά έμεινε ανείπωτο.
Στόχος δεν είναι να δοθούν έτοιμες απαντήσεις. Στόχος είναι να καλλιεργηθεί παρατηρητικότητα, ενσυναίσθηση και ουσιαστική παρουσία.
Γιατί πολλές φορές αυτό που χρειάζεται ένας έφηβος δεν είναι συμβουλή.
Dimitris Thanasoulas
I Teach; I Don’t Fall Apart
Teaching under sustained professional pressure leaves traces. This experiential workshop focuses on realistic, immediately applicable strategies to strengthen psychological resilience in demanding educational environments.
Participants will:
• identify personal stress patterns and early signs of exhaustion
• practise grounding and breathing micro-techniques
• explore assertive yet compassionate boundary-setting
• reframe self-critical internal dialogue
This is not about idealised self-care. It is about practical tools that can be used the next working day.
Dr. Eugenia Papaioannou
The Teacher as Architect of Student Engagement
Student engagement does not happen by accident. It is intentionally designed. Dr. Eugenia Papaioannou approaches engagement through three interconnected lenses:
• The historical evolution of teaching identities and their impact on student behaviour
• Interactive exploration of pedagogical interventions that genuinely increase participation
• Equity and inclusivity, challenging the assumption of the “disinterested student”
The focus shifts from correcting behaviour to designing motivating, structured environments where boredom simply cannot thrive.
Concrete strategies. Clear thinking. Immediate applicability.
Dr. Dimitris Maroulis
Teacher-Centred or Student-Centred? What Works in Real Classrooms
This session moves beyond theoretical debate and focuses on classroom reality.
Dr. Dimitris Maroulis compares teacher-centred and student-centred approaches through practical examples, examining:
• lesson control and structure
• levels of student participation
• classroom management dynamics
• age-specific application
Rather than choosing one model over the other, the session explores how thoughtful integration of both approaches leads to stronger engagement and deeper understanding.
Balanced. Practical. Context-aware.
Professional Presentations
EdSkills Academy: Shaping Smarter Learning Paths
EdSkills Academy presents an integrated educational ecosystem that connects internationally recognised English language certifications with creative communication pathways and targeted professional development. Its academic portfolio includes Trinity College London and TOEFL, alongside the Trinity Pathway, where Drama, Music, and Communication support authentic language use. The session also introduces educator training in ISO standards – IB, PYP, MYP, Emotional Intelligence and AI in Education and Neurolanguage Coaching (ICF-accredited), inviting participants to explore practical, future-ready learning solutions.
Speaker: Natassa Manitsa – English Educator, Teacher Trainer, Digital Marketing Specialist, Author, Founder of EduMarketing Agency, Co-founder of EdSkills Academy
MM Publications
Cool Team: Learn, Play, Succeed Together
Welcome to an English series that turns every lesson into an exciting journey. With fresh, innovative methods, students explore, experiment, and grow with confidence. Activities encourage risk-taking, where mistakes are part of the fun, helping learners build real skills, confidence, and a lasting love for English.
Speaker: Maria Mpaka
Burlington Books
Here Comes Buzz! Follow Buzz on his thrilling adventures as he tries to stop Silva from turning their beautiful world grey. Burlington’s new junior course is buzzing with amazing features: social emotional learning activities, stunning documentary videos, inspirational handcrafted projects and much more to give students the very best start to learning English.
Burlington Books
Join In 3 – Bridging C Class to B1 (25’)
The transition from lower levels to B1 is often where momentum is lost.
Join In 3 focuses on strengthening collaboration, structured thinking and communicative confidence while maintaining pace and relevance for today’s learners.
Speaker: Anne Leventeris
Express Publishing
From Pages to Projects: How Coursebooks and Classroom Practices Build School Reputation
Soft skills that show. Projects. Debates. STEAM. Values. Smart fun. Lessons students and parents remember. In today’s competitive educational landscape, what happens in the classroom matters more than ever.
Discover ready-to-use teaching ideas, already embedded in our coursebooks, that work wonders with your students and turn everyday lessons into a competitive advantage. Teaching that shapes students and helps your school stand out is the only marketing plan you need.
Speaker: Katerina Mantadaki
Hamilton House Publishers
English With Bamboo – Just for You!
Structure and joy do not cancel each other out.
English With Bamboo combines storytelling, rhythm and movement with clear progression, helping young learners build language naturally and confidently.
Speaker: Nadia Theochari
QLS
Viewpoints: From Quiet to Confident
Many teenagers understand more than they can express. Viewpoints offers a structured approach to developing speaking confidence — with practical tools that strengthen fluency, collaboration and exam readiness without artificial scripting.
Speaker: Ioanna Scarligou
Exhibitors
