ESL teacher Maria Flouraki: Get to know me
My name is Maria Flouraki and I am a teacher of English as a second language residing in Greece, where I teach and run a Foreign Language Centre.
English has always been my passion ever since I started being taught the language as a young child. Naturally, this was the field of studies I chose later on. I studied at the Kapodistrian University of Athens in the English department and my long journey as an ESL teacher began when I got my Bachelor’s degree. Being a life long learner and inquisitive by nature I never stopped seeking self-improvement. Therefore, I have attended various short courses, seminars, and webinars, always trying to keep abreast of the times. This has been an ongoing and enriching process for me throughout the years which helps me keep broadening my horizons.
My experience
I have over twenty-five years of experience in teaching young children and teenagers as well as adults from beginner level to proficiency level ( C2 ) and preparing them for internationally recognized exams such as Cambridge exams, Michigan, PTE, TOEIC, and others according to their needs. Admittedly, this process has proved very rewarding for both parties. Seeing my students grow, become fluent users of English, and reach their goals gives me infinite pleasure and happiness and is a primary reason why I love being a teacher and still think it is one of the best professions in the world.
» Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life» – Confucious
In the past few years, I have developed a keen interest in online education and I have taken up relevant courses to get training on how to do so successfully maintaining the quality standards I can offer my face-to-face students and it has been an amazing learning experience for me.
Therefore at present we’re offering courses both offline and online to cater for our students’ needs respectively.
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”- Benjamin Franklin
More about me
Apart from teaching I have a lot of other interests and pastimes. I love cooking and creating tasty dishes and desserts whenever I find the time, constantly experimenting with ingredients and recipes. I also enjoy sports and swimming is my favorite activity in summers, while I love aerobics and pilates in winters. Reading a good book, watching films, or listening to music are among my favorite free-time activities as well and of course, I always love spending time with my family and friends.