BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//TESOL Greece - ECPv5.9.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:TESOL Greece X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://tesolgreece.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for TESOL Greece BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Athens BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:EEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:EET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:EEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:EET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20261129T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20261129T203000 DTSTAMP:20261115T014713 CREATED:20260804T150017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261113T085943Z UID:16304-1795971600-1795984200@tesolgreece.org SUMMARY:TESOL Greece Christmas Event 2026 DESCRIPTION:TG Christmas Event 2026 "Oh\, Christmas Teacher" \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Kindly Sponsored by \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentations \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Andromachi Fountouka\, with nearly 40 years of experience\, she serves as the Head of the English Department at Ionios School. Holding a Master’s in Child Psychology\, she blends advanced linguistic instruction with a deep understanding of student development\, dedication to academic excellence\, and a compassionate\, tailored approach to every child’s learning journey. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Andromachi fountouka \n \n \n \n \n “Christmas Tea; A Proper British Cuppa!” \n \n \n \n \n \n TBA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary:This presentation explores the Culture-in-Language Teaching framework\, a transdisciplinary approach that embeds culture directly into language acquisition. By prioritizing authentic language in context\, listening\, and targeted vocabulary\, the method drives deep\, intrinsic motivation. Ultimately\, it equips learners with essential intercultural competence\, transforming the language classroom into a space for historical and global connection. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n katerina balasi \n \n \n \n \n “Unmuted- From Silence to Authentic Expression“ \n \n \n \n \n \n TBA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary:Unmuted: From Silence to Authentic Expression invites teachers to look beyond language accuracy and consider what helps learners feel safe enough to speak\, share and be themselves in the classroom. Using authentic materials\, it explores simple ways to turn language practice into meaningful communication. At its heart\, the presentation is about creating space for students not only to learn English\, but to find confidence\, connection and their own voice through it.By the end of it\, teachers will leave with a ready-to-use Christmas lesson framework based on authentic material\, including ideas for meaningful speaking and reflection activities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Katerina Balasi is an English teacher with 26 years of experience and a partner in a foreign language institute since 2009. Her professional journey has been enriched by further studies in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and her training as a Mental Health Counsellor in the Person-Centred Approach\, currently completing my supervised practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Valia Gkotsi\, MA\, BA\, Cert.\, is an IB English Teacher and Examiner\, as well as a drama/theatre pedagogue. She has been teaching English and theatre for the last 20 years and she specializes in creativity\, critical thinking\, and collaboration in the language class. She has delivered many talks and workshops around the use of drama techniques in an EFL context. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Valia Gkotsi & Ioanna Georgakopoulou \n \n \n \n \n “What Makes the Christmas Spirit Truly Special?“ \n \n \n \n \n \n TBA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary: Christmas classes do not have to follow the same norm every year! We can have the opportunity to approach an alternative\, traditional Russian Christmas tale and explore this holiday season through a sociocultural lens. Through various drama conventions\, students may still be inspired and offered food for thought. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ioanna Georgakopoulou (BA in English Language and Literature- UOA\, Ma Drama in Education- University of Warwick\, UK)\, is the Head of the Academic Learning Centre in Metropolitan College\, an English teacher and a drama pedagogue. Language\, for her is a code through which people communicate using theatre and drama to transform the experience of learning a language into a personal journey by giving motives to students to approach it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: British Council\, Athens URL:https://tesolgreece.org/event/tesol-greece-christmas-event-2026/ LOCATION:British Council\, Athens\, 17\, Filikis Etairias Str.\, Athens\, Kolonaki\, 10673\, Greece END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270306 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270308 DTSTAMP:20261115T014713 CREATED:20260731T210357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T114603Z UID:16246-1804291200-1804463999@tesolgreece.org SUMMARY:48th TESOL Greece Annual International Convention DESCRIPTION:TG Christmas Event 2026 "Oh\, Christmas Teacher" \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Kindly Sponsored by \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presentations \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Andromachi Fountouka\, with nearly 40 years of experience\, she serves as the Head of the English Department at Ionios School. Holding a Master’s in Child Psychology\, she blends advanced linguistic instruction with a deep understanding of student development\, dedication to academic excellence\, and a compassionate\, tailored approach to every child’s learning journey. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Andromachi fountouka \n \n \n \n \n “Christmas Tea; A Proper British Cuppa!” \n \n \n \n \n \n TBA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary:This presentation explores the Culture-in-Language Teaching framework\, a transdisciplinary approach that embeds culture directly into language acquisition. By prioritizing authentic language in context\, listening\, and targeted vocabulary\, the method drives deep\, intrinsic motivation. Ultimately\, it equips learners with essential intercultural competence\, transforming the language classroom into a space for historical and global connection. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n katerina balasi \n \n \n \n \n “Unmuted- From Silence to Authentic Expression“ \n \n \n \n \n \n TBA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary:Unmuted: From Silence to Authentic Expression invites teachers to look beyond language accuracy and consider what helps learners feel safe enough to speak\, share and be themselves in the classroom. Using authentic materials\, it explores simple ways to turn language practice into meaningful communication. At its heart\, the presentation is about creating space for students not only to learn English\, but to find confidence\, connection and their own voice through it.By the end of it\, teachers will leave with a ready-to-use Christmas lesson framework based on authentic material\, including ideas for meaningful speaking and reflection activities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Katerina Balasi is an English teacher with 26 years of experience and a partner in a foreign language institute since 2009. Her professional journey has been enriched by further studies in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and her training as a Mental Health Counsellor in the Person-Centred Approach\, currently completing my supervised practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Valia Gkotsi\, MA\, BA\, Cert.\, is an IB English Teacher and Examiner\, as well as a drama/theatre pedagogue. She has been teaching English and theatre for the last 20 years and she specializes in creativity\, critical thinking\, and collaboration in the language class. She has delivered many talks and workshops around the use of drama techniques in an EFL context. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Valia Gkotsi & Ioanna Georgakopoulou \n \n \n \n \n “What Makes the Christmas Spirit Truly Special?“ \n \n \n \n \n \n TBA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Summary: Christmas classes do not have to follow the same norm every year! We can have the opportunity to approach an alternative\, traditional Russian Christmas tale and explore this holiday season through a sociocultural lens. Through various drama conventions\, students may still be inspired and offered food for thought. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ioanna Georgakopoulou (BA in English Language and Literature- UOA\, Ma Drama in Education- University of Warwick\, UK)\, is the Head of the Academic Learning Centre in Metropolitan College\, an English teacher and a drama pedagogue. Language\, for her is a code through which people communicate using theatre and drama to transform the experience of learning a language into a personal journey by giving motives to students to approach it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: British Council\, Athens URL:https://tesolgreece.org/event/48th-tesol-greece-annual-international-convention/ LOCATION:Kolonaki END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR