Sunday, 15 March 2026 | Divani Palace Larissa
A one-day forum for language educators and school owners who want clarity, practical ideas, and real conversations.
FREE ENTRY – Registration Required
About the Forum
The Foreign Languages Forum (FL Forum) is a professional development event designed for English language educators, school owners, directors of studies, and education professionals.
The Larissa edition brings together experienced trainers, educational organisations, and leading publishers to explore current classroom challenges, effective teaching practices, and practical applications of teaching materials.
The Forum focuses on what works in real classrooms, offering content that is immediately relevant and applicable.
Who the Forum Is For
FL Forum Larissa 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
Who is speaking
Sara Hutton
Approved Jolly Phonics Trainer in Greece
Faye Sotiriou
Professional Accredited Empowering Coach, EFL Teacher, Trainer, Instructor
Natassa Manitsa
English Educator, Teacher Trainer, Digital Marketing Specialist, Author, Founder of EduMarketing Agency, Co-founder of EdSkills Academy
Sophia Goundi
Senior Teacher Trainer
Burlington Books
Nancy Pesmazoglou
ELT Educational Consultant
Express Publishing
Mark Osborne
Materials Developer, Express Publishing
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Academic Presentations
Faye Sotiriou
Press Reset: A Fresh Start for Educators
An interactive workshop addressing teacher burnout and professional fatigue. Participants explore practical strategies for managing stress, strengthening resilience, and reconnecting with purpose in their teaching role.
The session encourages reflection, shared experience, and sustainable professional growth.
Sara Hutton
Boosting Early English Literacy with Jolly Phonics
This presentation introduces Jolly Phonics, a multi-sensory approach to early English literacy. Through actions, songs, and stories, learners develop decoding skills, reading confidence, and phonological awareness in a structured and enjoyable way.
The session also highlights how the method supports diverse learners while remaining practical and teacher-friendly.
Faye Sotiriou
Behind the Desk: What Teens Don’t Say
This session explores the unspoken aspects of teenage behaviour in the classroom. Educators learn how to recognise non-verbal cues, understand underlying emotional challenges, and respond with confidence and empathy.
The focus is on creating supportive learning environments where adolescents feel seen and understood.
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: MM Publications
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
Thinking Proficiency is an exciting new course to engage students and get them thinking about contemporary issues. Covering all major Proficiency exams, it features Thinking Routines based on Harvard’s Project Zero, specially-made documentary videos, SEL discussion questions and extra writing lessons.
Speaker: Sophia Goundi, Senior Teacher Trainer, Burlington Books
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: Nancy Pesmazoglou, ELT Educational Consultant – Express Publishing
Express Publishing
Reading & Writing Skills (A1, A2 & B1): Using the very best in modern classroom practice
A fresh, stimulating approach to reading & writing skills and vocabulary development. Discover how learners explore topics through various text types and build up their confidence as they acquire the key skills needed to read and communicate clearly in written English.
Speaker: Mark Osborne, Materials Developer, Express Publishing
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