About
Language learning is a journey. Thank you for bringing me along to yours!
Γεια σας!
I'm Danae Florou, Greek Teacher & Speaking Coach.
I help you improve your speaking skills and build your confidence, so that you connect with the Greek people in your life and the language & culture of your heart.
I’ve been teaching the Greek language since 2003 and online since 2016 to committed learners who are either regular visitors in Greece or even live in the country, and to learners with Greek heritage or Greek partners.
Below you’ll find ways to learn with me:
- If you’re curious to check out my teaching approach without long-term commitment, start here: Every Friday, I send short & simple weekly audio & video lessons to my students in the Chats/Κουβέντες speaking program (check it out here). This is a monthly program you can join anytime. You can choose how long you’d like to commit, and it costs only $9/month.
- If you’re interested in focusing on your speaking with weekly classes and speaking activities, check out the Group Speaking Program and the 1-1 Greek Hub program.
- Tune in bi-weekly to the Greek at Heart Podcast and listen short ~15 minute chats in slower & simpler Greek for Intermediate students.
- Visit the Free library for blog articles in English or Greek, and don’t forget to sign up to Greek Notes, the weekly letters I’ve been sending since 2016 to Greek language enthusiasts. Inside Greek Notes, you’ll find offerings & discounts I don’t publish on the website.
✨ If you are curious to check out my teaching approach, improve your speaking weekly and get my unlimited support for any Greek speaking-related question you have, join Chats/Κουβέντες speaking program. You’ll receive short, simple & practical weekly lessons for the beginner*, intermediate, and advanced levels, plus my help with anything speaking-related! You can choose how long you’d like to commit and can cancel anytime. ✨
*beyond the complete beginner level
US$9.00
Every month
Improve your Greek in 10 minutes every week: Access the library with over 135+ video lessons (and counting!), listen to the dialogues, take the quizzes or practice with flashcards. Search the word, expression or grammar point you want, and start learning!
Follow on:
“The most important thing for me is that I actually started talking. You help me to believe in myself, your patience and kindness and positive feedback make me feel more confident.”
— Galina Troshina
“Δανάη is excellent in knowing your level as language learner, to meet you exactly where you are and to adapt her teaching to you in the most appropriate way.”
— Nille L.
From Strefi Hill to Lycabettus Hill, Athens downtown
A bit about my journey…
The years that followed my graduation from the Greek Language and Literature department at the University of Thrace in 2005, I lived in Greece, France and Canada - often back and forth.
I taught Greek to ages 1 - 86 in various settings, received the EUROLTA diploma (European Certificate in Language Teaching to Adults) and earned my MEd in Second Language Education from the University of Toronto.
And so it happens that I understand, first hand, how it’s one thing to love a language and another thing to speak and communicate in it.
“Μία διαφορετική γλώσσα είναι μία διαφορετική οπτική της ζωής.”
— Federico Fellini
Finding the way?
Living abroad for over 10 years in two different countries - France and Canada - often feels like a journey without a map.
Exciting and terrifying.
Both times, nothing had prepared me for the real, everyday speaking with locals:
From the chat about the weather to a deep conversation about politics.
From small talk when ordering a coffee to starting a casual discussion to get to know the other person.
Because it’s not only about how many words you get to remember or about how many grammar pages you get to complete.
It is also about finding the confidence to dive into the language with all your imperfections and being able to express yourself and make meaningful connections with others.
University, Toronto downtown
This is why understanding, support and encouragement are at the core of my teaching!
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When you learn with me, I help you:
Interested in learning with me? Do you have questions about how my programs & courses can help you with your learning?
Contact me below!
Aside from teaching Greek…
► I’m always a bit obsessed with the gorgeous, clear sunlight of Athens. Also with the sea. Of course.
► I never stop learning languages. Etymology is my “secret” indulgence. French is my “secret” obsession.
► I love a friendly, engaging discussion. I’m most happy when I can combine it with a good cup of coffee - or tea!
You're welcome here!
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