❊ About Us
The people behind
Unlock English
Unlock English was founded by Chris and Andriana, two teachers who have seen first-hand how many Greek learners study English for years yet still don’t feel confident using it. From Andriana’s own experience of “having the words but not the courage,” to our nieces and nephews feeling frustrated after countless lessons, we kept seeing the same problem: students learn English in the classroom, but struggle to use it in real life. Unlock English exists to close that gap.
With our combined backgrounds in teaching, curriculum design, and online learning, we’ve built a supportive, small-group environment where confidence comes first. Our lessons focus on real communication—speaking, understanding, and using English naturally—so learners can finally unlock the language they’ve worked so hard to learn.
Our purpose is simple: to bridge the gap between classroom English and real-life English, helping Greek learners finally use the English they’ve been taught — confidently, accurately, and naturally.
Andriana – Co-Founder & English Teacher
Greek native, born and raised in Messolongi, with a deep understanding of the Greek education system and the challenges Greek learners face.
Qualified English teacher in Greece, with several years of experience teaching learners from primary through adult levels.
Holds a Master’s degree in Linguistics from the University of Leeds, specialising in how language is learned, understood, and used in real communication.
Has years of classroom experience in UK schools, bringing an international teaching perspective and high-quality instructional practice.
Combines professional expertise with her own experience of once “knowing the words but not having the confidence to use them,” giving her unique empathy for learners who feel shy or stuck.
Dedicated to helping Greek learners build real, everyday English they can use confidently beyond the classroom.
Chris – Co-Founder, Teacher & Curriculum Lead
English native with over 15 years of experience teaching in UK schools across primary and language education.
Former Assistant Headteacher, leading teaching teams, supporting staff development, and driving whole-school improvement.
Specialist in curriculum design, implementation, and clarity-focused teaching, ensuring learners make real, measurable progress.
Experienced in creating structured learning pathways for both English and KS2 Maths, with a strong focus on confidence-building and practical communication.
Brings extensive leadership, coaching, and classroom expertise to the Unlock English approach, ensuring high-quality teaching across all programmes.
Passionate about helping learners move beyond textbook knowledge and develop real-world skills they can use immediately.