Chara Kourlessi

I live in Athens, Greece. I hold a B.A. in English Language and Literature and an M.A. in Applied Linguistics from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). I am a certified trainer of adults and holder of Unicert professional certificate in the module "Learning Difficulties and Foreign Language Education". I have successfully completed various educational courses offered by Greek and foreign universities whereas my research interests involve school psychology, the use of new technologies in foreign language teaching and material design. My vivid imagination and creativity led me to the fourth annual “Create Your Own Board Game” competition, held by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (U.S. Department of State), where my submission won first place in the "most useful language practice” category among hundreds of entries from 25 different countries. In my leisure time, I engage in creative writing. Many of my short stories have been awarded and published in collective volumes whereas I also write books for children. In fact, I've written three children's books so far and one of them has been included in the list of recommended books for children of "Live Without Bullying" platform (Greek Social Action and Innovation Centre). In 2023 and 2024, I participated in the writing of European Commission's annual digital books on adult education. As a screenwriter, I aim to tell meaningful stories that teach valuable lessons, raising people's sensitivity and motivating them to make the world a better place to live in!

As long as I respire, I aspire to inspire!