March 30, 2025 | Royal Olympic Hotel, Athens
The Foreign Languages Forum – Athens 2025 is set to bring together language educators, experts, and industry leaders for a day of insightful discussions, professional development, and networking opportunities. As one of the most anticipated ELT events of the year, the Athens Forum will feature cutting-edge plenary sessions, hands-on workshops, and a comprehensive book exhibition, offering valuable resources and strategies for modern language teaching.
From AI-driven education and exam success strategies to inclusive teaching methodologies and professional growth, this year's event will explore the evolving landscape of language learnin
Why Attend?
✔️ Gain insights from renowned ELT professionals
✔️ Discover innovative teaching approaches & classroom strategies
✔️ Explore the latest materials & technology at the Book Exhibition
✔️ Connect with fellow educators and industry experts
Stay tuned for the full programme release and registration details!
Who is speaking
Stephen-John Taylor
Seminar and Webinar Presenter
Dimitris Primalis
Teacher Trainer, Microsoft Innovative Educator Fellow, Head of FL Dept at Evropaiko Protypo
Katherine Reilly
Author & Teacher Trainer
Panoraia Rea Balali
EFL Educator, Teacher Coordinator, Educational Content Creator
Dr Ilias A. Vasileiou
Marketing Manager, Western Greece, Peloponnese, Burlington Books
Dimitrios N. Ziogas
CEO / Founder butterfly publishing
Maria Diavati
Academic Consultant, MacMillan Education Greece
Katerina Mantadaki
Senior ELT Educational Consultant
Anne Leventeris
Seminar Department Manager, Burlington Books
Dr Panagiota Bourtsoukli
FLS Owner
Natassa Manitsa
Academic Consultant, MacMillan Education Greece
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Plenary Sessions
Boosting Scores in Language Exams:The Role Played by Vocabulary
When it comes to grading language exams, just how far does vocabulary contribute towards the final score? And does topic-specific vocabulary —e.g. “file,” “download,” or “application” in a technology-themed question—give candidates an extra edge?
This session explores these very issues. We’ll look at how examiners balance lexical choice with other factors such as coherence, grammar, and overall clarity. Drawing on real-world examples and research, we’ll unpack whether using the “right” words for a given topic significantly impacts grades, or if it’s just one piece of a bigger puzzle.
We’ll also discuss practical tips for teachers to help students build a strong, topic-specific vocabulary base while keeping their writing natural and engaging. By the end of this session, educators and examiners will have a clearer picture of how to evaluate writing fairly and, using the latest technology, better support learners preparing for success in their exams.
Written Language Production in the Form of a Game: The Example of the Educational Playbox
This presentation explores the innovative approach of integrating game elements into written language production through the Educational Playbox. The Playbox serves as an engaging educational tool designed to enhance students’ creative writing skills and motivation. By combining educational principles with playful interaction, it transforms the process of writing into a game-like experience.
Through specific examples, we will highlight how the Educational Playbox supports learners in developing narrative structures, expanding vocabulary, and fostering collaboration. The presentation will also address the pedagogical benefits of this method, emphasizing its capacity to create a positive learning environment that encourages active participation and enjoyment in written language activities.
AI In Action! Engage learners with practical activities
Who says that ChatGPT and AI in education are good only for cheating? Generative AI offers innovative opportunities to revolutionize language learning. Instead of viewing technology as a threat, educators can strategically harness students' digital creativity to enhance language acquisition. By integrating AI tools selectively, teachers can design engaging activities that develop linguistic skills, stimulate critical and creative thinking, and boost learners' confidence in using English. The workshop features tools, activities, and techniques that teachers can use with their students. A hands on session designed by a teacher for frontline teachers.
Breaking Down Walls: Supporting EFL Students with Diverse Learning Needs
This presentation explores the innovative approach of integrating game elements into written language production through the Educational Playbox. The Playbox serves as an engaging educational tool designed to enhance students’ creative writing skills and motivation. By combining educational principles with playful interaction, it transforms the process of writing into a game-like experience. Through specific examples, we will highlight how the Educational Playbox supports learners in developing narrative structures, expanding vocabulary, and fostering collaboration. The presentation will also address the pedagogical benefits of this method, emphasizing its capacity to create a positive learning environment that encourages active participation and enjoyment in written language activities.
Professional Presentations
4 Minds B2, C1/C2: Life Skills, Creativity, and Communication for the Real World
4 Minds is an engaging new English course for B2 and C1/C2 levels that brings language to life through current, real-world topics and authentic videos. With a focus on 21st-century skills, students develop the competencies they need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. STEAM activities, life skills, mediation, and digital literacy foster creativity, effective communication, and independent learning. Designed to prepare learners for all major language exams at B2 and C1/C2 levels, 4 Minds offers comprehensive practice to build confidence and ensure success.
Express Digiplus: AI-Powered Learning for a Smarter, Adaptive Classroom
Discover how AI-powered tools can transform language classrooms by creating personalised learning paths. This session will showcase the impact of an adaptive AI platform on student engagement, performance, and skill development. Embrace AI for a more dynamic and responsive learning experience!
Metaskills and a Content-based Syllabus shape the future of Education.
This session will explore how Content-based learning becomes the most powerful tool for fostering metaskill mastery in students. We will discuss the theoretical foundations of metaskills and their relevance in contemporary education. We will also focus on how prioritizing content can explicitly promote the development of critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Together, we will examine how a Content-based curriculum can cultivate self-aware, reflective, and strategic learners who are prepared to excel in the challenges of the 21st century.
Come on Everybody…. Join In
Encourage your students to learn, think and create together with Join In 1 for A Class and Join In 2 for B Class. Join In combines adventure stories with a wealth of real-world information and is packed with engaging and challenging activities that will develop critical and creative thinking as well as enhance all four major skills.
Why just teach when you can Inspire?
Inspire!B1, B1+ and B2 use an innovative combination of print and digital materials to bring learning to life and life to learning. Inspire! includes up-to-date topics that teens can relate to and develops key 21st century competencies, while preparing students for all B2 exams.
Fly to ... Exam: Cultivating skills, not just scores
The "Fly to ... Exam" series is designed with a dual focus: to ensure students not only excel in their exams but also develop a deep, functional understanding of the English language. This presentation will explore how our books move beyond traditional test preparation by
emphasizing comprehensive skill development and practical language use.
Ensuring Quality Teaching in FLS
Quality in education is a dynamic, ongoing process that requires teachers and Foreign Language Schools (FLS) to commit to high standards. Accreditation frameworks like EAQUALS and QLS help institutions align with global excellence by ensuring effective academic programmes and continuous improvement. These standards guide institutions toward fostering quality teaching and learning environments.
Join the Cool Team! – New Junior Series
Meet Toby and his awesome friends as they take you on epic adventures in an English-speaking world!
Give your students the perfect mix of learning and fun—because mastering a language should always be cool!
Developing student (and teacher) responsibility in the age of generative AI
The debate about the uses and misuses of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has been divisive in English language teaching with some teachers championing AI’s integration and others suspicious that it may deskill our learners. This session argues that we need to embrace gen AI and that this is best done if both teachers and learners have a clear understanding of what is generally considered to be principled AI use. It then proposes interventions for when students misuse AI in order to gain an unfair advantage in their work.
Big Hearts, Bright Minds: Nurturing Global Citizens Through SEL (Social & Emotional Learning)
Language learning is more than just acquiring words; it’s about developing confidence, empathy, and a sense of connection with the world. This session explores how Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) supports learners of all ages in becoming thoughtful, responsible global citizens. Through engaging stories, interactive activities, and meaningful discussions, we’ll examine how fostering self-awareness, collaboration, and kindness enhances both communication and social responsibility. Join us to discover how SEL creates a foundation for lifelong learning, effective communication, and a more compassionate world - one heartfelt lesson at a time!
Metaskills and a Content-based Syllabus shape the future of Education.
This session will explore how Content-based learning becomes the most powerful tool for fostering metaskill mastery in students. We will discuss the theoretical foundations of metaskills and their relevance in contemporary education. We will also focus on how prioritizing content can explicitly promote the development of critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Together, we will examine how a Content-based curriculum can cultivate self-aware, reflective, and strategic learners who are prepared to excel in the challenges of the 21st century.
Using Artificial Intelligence to address learner errors.
While we have hopefully moved on from the tyranny of the red pen, debates continue about the place of error correction in the English language classroom. What are errors and how do they differ from mistakes? Does it matter? Should we aim to eradicate them, or in fact encourage them? And how can generative artificial intelligence help us to make principled use of error correction? This session tackles these questions and suggests solutions.
Sustainabliss: International Days and Sustainable Goals aligned
This presentation explores the infusion of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into educational frameworks and the alignment of these goals with International Days. Emphasising the transformative potential of education, the discussion will focus on how integrating SDGs into curricula can foster a holistic and sustainable worldview among students. By aligning educational activities with international days such as World Environment Day, International Day of Education and International Day of Peace, the aim is to create meaningful, context-driven learning experiences that promote global citizenship and environmental awareness.
ΔΕΠ-Υ (Διαταραχή Ελλειμματικής Προσοχής / Υπερκινητικότητα) and the English classroom
Σε μία ιδανική τάξη, όλοι οι μαθητές είναι καθισμένοι στα θρανία τους και παρακολουθούν με μεγάλη προσήλωση το μάθημα και τον δάσκαλό τους. Στην πραγματικότητα όμως, πολλοί μαθητές παρουσιάζουν δυσκολίες συγκέντρωσης, εμποδίζοντας την ομαλή διεξαγωγή του μαθήματος και ενοχλώντας τους συμμαθητές τους. Με ποιούς τρόπους μπορούμε να βοηθήσουμε τους μαθητές μας;
Exhibitors
