The people behind

Unlock English

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Hi, we’re Chris and Andriana

We’re qualified teachers with over 25 years of combined experience.

Chris is a UK primary teacher and school leader, with 15 years of experience teaching and leading in English schools.

Andriana is a Greek teacher and linguist, with over 10 years of experience teaching both English and Greek.

Together, we bring both sides of the learning experience:

  • native-level English teaching

  • a deep understanding of Greek learners

Our approach is simple

We focus on speaking from the start.

We don’t overload learners with explanations.
We don’t focus on learning more and more content.

Instead, we help learners:

  • use the English they already know

  • build confidence through real conversation

  • improve through consistent, guided practice

Why we started this

Over the years, we kept seeing the same pattern.

Learners studied English for years.
They learned vocabulary.
They understood grammar.

But when it came to speaking…
they lacked confidence.

Not because they didn’t know enough —
but because they hadn’t had the chance to use what they knew.

That’s what led us to create Unlock English.

What makes Unlock English different

Speaking comes first
Learners speak in every session — not just listen or complete exercises

Small groups
More time to speak, more personalised support

Confidence before perfection
We focus on building natural communication, not perfect grammar

Experienced teachers. A simple idea.


Helping learners feel confident using the English they already have.

What we want for our learners

We want English to feel natural.

Not something you study —
something you use.

Whether it’s:

  • everyday conversations

  • work situations

  • travel

  • or school

Our goal is simple: 👉 help you feel confident speaking English in real life.