Ruthless Teacher

28/08/2026

Hello everyone! It is the August full moon tonight, just a few days before the end of summer, so my initial idea was to post a poem relative to the moon and this season. However, I've been a bit fixated on Mary Oliver for the last few days so the choice was hard! Oliver was one of the best known American poets of the 20th century who focused on the quiet ways we find meaning in everyday life. "Wild geese" is her most renowned poem, a very moving piece of art in my opinion:

"You do not have to be good.
You do not have to walk on your knees
For a hundred miles through the desert, repenting.
You only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves.
Tell me about despair, yours, and I will tell you mine.
Meanwhile the world goes on.
Meanwhile the sun and the clear pebbles of the rain
are moving across the landscapes,
over the prairies and the deep trees,
the mountains and the rivers.
Meanwhile the wild geese, high in the clean blue air, are heading home again.
Whoever you are, no matter how lonely, the world offers itself to your imagination,
calls to you like the wild geese, harsh and exciting -over and over announcing your place in the family of things."

19/08/2026

Hello everyone! With summer slowly coming to an end, I thought I’d share a few moments from my beautiful summer trip to England.
After many months of planning and preparation, we finally had the opportunity to set out on a road trip through Yorkshire and enjoy the English countryside for the first time. Our journey started in Manchester, taking us through the spectacular Yorkshire Dales National Park, then on to the historic city of York, before reaching hauntingly beautiful Whitby on the east coast. From there, we made our way back through the North York Moors enjoying a unique journey by train.
I had read that Yorkshire is described as “God’s own country”, but seeing it for myself made me understand why. From the breathtaking countryside and dramatic landscapes to the charming villages and historic castles and abbeys, there seemed to be something special around every corner. And if you love literature and cinema, the region has even more to offer since it is rich in literary connections, with places associated with Bram Stoker, the Brontë sisters and Sylvia Plath, while its spectacular landscapes and historic buildings have also provided the setting for countless films and television productions, the most famous of which is Harry Potter.
It was one of those few experiences where reality exceeded all expectations! The scenery, the history, the atmosphere made our trip a truly memorable experience.
I hope you enjoyed your summer holidays as well!

14/07/2026

Hello everyone! The summer in Thessaloniki has been quite nice so far without much heat so the walks around the city still feel very pleasant. Just a short walk from my neighborhood in Ano Poli (Thessaloniki's historic Upper Town), there is a pedestrian promenade where you can stroll along the historic walls and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the entire city. The walls date back to the 4th century AD and are among the city's most iconic landmarks.
I hope you are having fun wherever you are spending your summer🌻🏖️

07/07/2026

Hello everyone! On my Junior page you can find a wide variety of free material for young learners of English. Alphabet activities, vocabulary sheets and games, Videos, Songs and many Colouring and Crafts pages to engage young students. Find the link in the comments below.

English and Greek language material. Art History and Creative Writing lessons. Fun free printables. Video tutorials.

01/07/2026

Happy July🌻🌞🏖️

24/06/2026

Hello everyone! On my Speaking page you can find a wide variety of free engaging activities to practice speaking with worksheets, games, useful phrases, striking photos and tongue twisters for all levels of students:
https://www.ruthlessteacher.com/educational-material/english-language/speaking/

17/06/2026

Καλημέρα Ελληνική! Στη σελίδα μου θα βρείτε ποικιλία από δωρεάν υλικό με παροιμίες για μαθητές Ελληνικών ως ξένης γλώσσας. Η συγκεκριμένη είναι αφιερωμένη σε όσους τρέχουν να καλύψουν το διάβασμα πριν τις εξετάσεις😊
https://www.ruthlessteacher.com/educational-material/greek-as-a-foreign-language/proverbs-idioms-quotes/proverbs/

12/06/2026

Hello everyone! On my page you can find a wide variety of free material for Vocabulary, either for printing or for online use, aimed at all levels of students:
https://www.ruthlessteacher.com/educational-material/english-language/vocabulary/

09/06/2026

Summer online lessons available!
Small groups and 1-on-1 sessions, Flexible scheduling throughout the summer😊

English and Greek language material. Art History and Creative Writing lessons. Fun free printables. Video tutorials.

05/06/2026

Hello everyone! The academic year is almost over and we are going to say goodbye to many of our students soon. There are so many suggestions for goodbye gifts, one idea could be to offer them bookmarks for the books they may read in the summer. You can find printable bookmarks with famous quotations in English on my page. You could even laminate them or add ribbons if you want to make them a bit more fancy! Totally free as always.
https://www.ruthlessteacher.com/educational-material/variety/bookmarks-3/english/