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OPEN UP TO LANGUAGES
Our team of passionate and experienced language teachers are committed to creating a nurturing environment that stimulates curiosity, creativity, and cultural understanding. By immersing our students in dynamic language lessons and engaging activities, we aim to spark their enthusiasm and ignite a lifelong love for languages.
IRENE THEODORIDES
Founder/Language teacher
Hello!
I am Irene, hailing from two diverse cultures, French and Greek.
Upon completing my studies, I spent a fruitful two years in New York, USA, where I taught French to children. Following that, I embarked on an exciting journey in Milan, Italy, for over a decade, planning the advertising campaigns for one of the most prestigious luxury fashion brands in the world. During this period, I seized every opportunity to travel and explore more than 35 countries!
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I now live in Sydney, Australia, with my husband and our two young daughters. For several years, I have been teaching languages to individuals of different age groups. The experience has been incredibly fulfilling. It is my way of giving back and offering others the same opportunities that languages have granted me. Languages have opened doors and created meaningful connections in my life, and I'm excited to share that with others.
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Teaching and learning are not just rewarding but also bring immense joy. The prospect of witnessing others thrive and grow fills my heart with cheer!
I also have a passion for creating vibrant and interactive games, as shown in the picture above! :)
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Let's connect and embark on this journey together!
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Irene
Meet Team OLA
ILARIA
Italian
Teacher
Native language?
ITALIAN!
Other languages?
English, French (B2), Spanish (basic)
Why do you love teaching languages?
I love sharing my culture and language with other people.
Why are learning languages important?
Learning to speak another language provides the opportunity to connect with people of different culture and travelling the world. In this way, they have the chance to open their mind and become citizen of the world. It is also beneficial on the development of the brain, supporting memory and problem solving skills.
What is your best advice for learning a new language?
Don’t be afraid of making mistakes when speaking/reading or writing! Just try and have fun!
NATHALIA
Spanish Teacher
Native language?
SPANISH
Other languages?
English
Why do you love teaching languages?
I love to share my culture and language with other people.
Why are learning languages important?
Learning languages you can travel around the world, knowing other cultures, getting an open mind and it is probed that bilingual children can solve problems easier and faster than children who only speak one language.
What is your best advice for learning a new language?
You are in a learning process so there are not mistakes, there are opportunities to improve!
PAKHURI
French & Hindi Teacher
Native language?
HINDI!
Other languages?
English and French
Why do you love teaching languages?
Teaching languages allows me to work in a creative environment and I get the liberty to teach in a fun and dynamic manner.
Why are learning languages important?
Learning a language gives one the confidence to stand out, be more expressive and accepting of other cultures and habits.
What is your best advice for learning a new language?
Never be afraid of making mistakes.
JOY
Mandarin Teacher
Native language?
MANDARIN!
Other languages?
English
Why do you love teaching languages?
Teaching languages allows me to meet people from different cultural backgrounds and can help me think out of my own box.
Why are learning languages important?
Learning languages is fundamentally learning a different culture, a different way of thinking and improve our understanding towards each other especially when we live in a multicultural environment.
What is your best advice for learning a new language?
Making it fun, be bold to say it out loud, and keep repeating what you have learned.
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HARALD
German
Teacher
Native language?
GERMAN!
Other languages?
English
Why do you love teaching languages?
It's especially satisfying to teach children and I enjoy the challenge.
Why are learning languages important?
We are a global village. The more languages we speak, the better.
What is your best advice for learning a new language?
Start with the basics, and also read, even if you don't understand the words. It will start to make sense.
NADIA
Portuguese
Teacher
Native language?
PORTUGUESE!
Other languages?
English and Spanish. I am also learning Italian and French.
Why do you love teaching languages?
It is very rewarding seeing how kids are fast learners and empathetic to their multicultural peers. It connects me with my own culture and it brings back childhood memories. I, personally, love learning new languages and exchanging experiences with students. Raising a multilingual child nowadays is challenging, so I take it as an opportunity to strengthen the cultural connections.
Why are learning languages important?
Learning a new language is your lifelong passport to explore the world and new cultures. You can connect with people from anywhere and everywhere! It's a great social skill in addition to continuing stimulation of your brain, improving cognition, attention and neuroplasticity (ability of our brain to form and reorganise connections - rewire).
What is your best advice for learning a new language?
It's like baby steps: slow and small steps every day.
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Always look, listen and repeat it out loud. It's ok to be shy, but try saying it anyway. You may be surprised finding connections and similarities with your own language.
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Start with songs. We tend to memorise it easier.
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Choose one word every day to teach someone else (in your family or friends)!
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And most importantly, have fun!