The Greek Language Academy
- by XpatAthens
- Wednesday, 10 September 2025
All about Alexandros Boukouvalas: the Greek teacher who supports expats in Greece!
Alexandros Boukouvalas, a teacher from Larissa (Greece), is the founder of TheGreek Language Academy: one of the largest online communities for Greek learners, boasting over 100,000 followers across social platforms (@greek.language.academy). With a clear mission to share a global passion for the Greek language, this dynamic teacher is capturing hearts and headlines around the world.
ABOUT ALEX
Let’s rewind to where it all started. A decade ago, Alexandros set out to share his language, culture, and lifestyle with the world. Driven by the belief that learning new languages and embracing diverse cultures enriches lives, he began introducing English speakers to the wonders of Greece and the Greek language. In 2022, he launched the Greek Language Academy, offering students worldwide the chance to learn Greek through engaging, informal lessons shared on social media. Just a year later, in 2023, he debuted his first online course: an immediate and overwhelming success.
NEW LANGUAGE, NEW EXPERIENCES
Learning a new language, particularly the language of the country you moved to, is extremely important and enriching. For expats and internationals, knowing the local idiom in Greece can make a significant difference in their professional lives. Navigating bureaucracy, communicating and bonding with coworkers, reading and understanding legal documentation, and progressing professionally are good reasons to learn Greek.
This is not just a work-related topic. Greek becomes a valuable asset even for those who move to the Hellenic country to study and pursue academic excellence. Many degree programs, especially in public schools, involve some degree of Greek, which knowing can help to open doors and new opportunities, such as scholarships, and improve the quality of life on campus.
You are not a student or a professional, but you fit into the category of a digital nomadwho loves to travel and live life in Greece? Speaking the language can change your experience for the better. Chatting to locals, being independent when it comes to directions, and understanding deeply the culture and the humor of people is possible when knowing Greek.
THE PERFECT RESOURCE FOR YOUR GREEK
E-learning has rapidly become the go-to method for gaining new skills, offering flexibility, accessibility, and convenience. Recognizing this shift, Alexandros embraced short-form content by sharing daily videos, like reels and TikToks, to make Greek language learning both easy and enjoyable. His approach blends education with entertainment, allowing students to learn at their own pace, anytime and anywhere. In addition to daily content, he also created a series of in-depth MasterCourses. With a focus on accessibility and interactivity, Alexandros is redefining what it means to learn a language in the digital age, making Greek not just approachable but unforgettable.