Panos

Over the many years I’ve been teaching Greek to children growing up in London, I`ve consistently seen the same thing. Of course, as a parent, you want your child to become good at writing and reading.

But at the same time, many parents worry about something deeper.

In a city where English dominates everyday life (school, friends, playdates, birthday parties, extracurricular activities, etc.), children naturally gravitate towards English. So, from the child’s point of view, why should they go through the effort of expressing themselves in Greek if they feel most comfortable doing it in English?

In such an environment, a child is at high risk of losing interest or finding reasons to skip their next weekly Greek lesson. Aside from the struggle of keeping up with the demands of learning Greek, you may have hired a tutor who approaches lessons in a way that makes Greek feel like another school obligation.

Sometimes, a tutor may have little understanding of the specific challenges involved in teaching children who are growing up between two cultures. Over time, this can unintentionally make Greek feel more like pressure than connection.

Of course, it’s not always the tutor’s fault. But in my experience, the way Greek is introduced to a child can potentially shape how they feel about the language later on. A child associating Greek with stress or pressure is probably a parent’s worst-case scenario.

Over the years, I realised that a big part of my job is helping children enjoy learning Greek while continuing to make steady progress over time.

My teaching philosophy is that building a relationship with the child comes first. I try to create lessons that feel safe, structured, and are connected to the child’s interests. I use games and activities rather than making the lesson feel overly formal.

In my experience, children learn best when they feel comfortable, understood, and under no pressure. Collaboration with parents is equally important.

The best proof that this approach works is the number of students who stay with me for many years.

The best example is Elias, who started lessons with me when he was 6 years old. Today he is 14. As I’m typing this, I’m helping him prepare for the Γ;1 Ellinomatheia exams. Over the years, he has already passed A1, A2, B1, and B2.

After all this time, he still keeps going.

And honestly, I could mention several more examples like this.

Alongside my teaching experience, I have a background in Greek philology, Special Needs Education from Greek universities and Cognitive Neuroscience with degrees from universities in Greece and University College London (UCL).

If you are looking for a tutor who can build a consistent and long-term relationship with your child, I would be very happy to hear from you.

Panos

Availability: Monday to Friday: morning, afternoon, and selected evenings availability.

Weekend availability also, particularly Saturday afternoons and Sunday evenings.

Willing to travel: 8 miles

Experience: 10+ years of experience

DBS Check: Yes

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