NSPL Lab – NEKTARIOS PAVLOU
Favierou 30, Aegina
Linguarum gratia! For the Love of Languages
Teaching English, French, Spanish and Greek
We love languages and the process of learning them, but above all, we cherish the diverse worlds we get to explore through organized and systematic study. We enjoy continuous education because we believe in lifelong learning—a perpetual journey through the infinite expanse of knowledge. At NSPLlab, education is akin to a championship, where our greatest “opponent” is ourselves.
Language is an organized system of communication intrinsic to human existence. From birth, it marks our lives. However, over time, it may weaken or fall silent, just as dozens of languages fade into oblivion when their speakers disappear.
“If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head.
If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.”
Nelson Mandela
«Αν μιλήσεις σε κάποιον σε γλώσσα που καταλαβαίνει, μιλάς στο μυαλό του.
Αν του μιλήσεις στην γλώσσα του, μιλάς στην καρδιά του.»
Νέλσον Μαντέλα
In today’s world, it seems inconceivable not to have a good command of at least two languages. Such knowledge expands our horizons and helps us meet the ever-growing demands of a rapidly evolving society. The modern need to learn foreign languages stems from the multitude of stimuli we encounter daily—from mass media to tourism, a cornerstone of Greece’s economy. The global music and entertainment industries increasingly permeate our lives, and the internet, along with alternative information sources, inundates us with foreign songs, movies, and books, making us more familiar with other languages. Not to mention our desire to explore as many corners of the world as possible.
Learning foreign languages has always been essential for professional integration and advancement. In both the public and private job markets, holding a language proficiency certificate is crucial, giving candidates a competitive edge. Today, however, a new need drives us to learn languages: the necessity to navigate new technology, from simple internet browsing to using specialized digital platforms. English terminology has firmly entered our everyday lives, and the younger generation has absorbed it as second nature.
The benefits of studying a foreign language are numerous and directly proportional to the time we dedicate to it. First, it deepens our understanding of our native language, as the human mind seeks commonalities or differences between languages to master the new and unfamiliar. This process trains and develops our minds.
If we consider that language can be divided into general and specialized domains, the purpose of learning a new language helps us select the most appropriate approach, defining how and how much time we invest to achieve our goal. The more conscious we are of these factors, the better equipped we are to handle challenges.
We don’t decide to learn a language just because “everyone else is doing it,” but to gain social, communicative, and professional benefits. We open our minds to different peoples and global cultures, independent of specific programs or academic years, while simultaneously enhancing our career paths.
English is the international language. French is the language of diplomacy and science. Both are fundamental to the European Union. Spanish is the official language in 20 countries. Together, these three languages are used worldwide, offering access to education at all levels and in diverse fields of study.
Tailored Learning Methods
Do we all learn in the same way? Certainly not. Each individual has a suitable method. At NSPLlab, for instance, we employ gamification, storytelling (and reverse storytelling), project-based lessons, and an array of high-quality audiovisual and other materials. These resources help familiarize our students with the extensive variety in pronunciation and vocabulary of the languages we teach—all within a vibrant, colorful, and engaging environment.
What We Offer
- Courses for students in kindergarten, primary school, middle school, and high school
- Courses for adults, including university students (specialized vocabulary), professionals, and those looking to refresh or regain fluency
- Preparation for recognized certifications, such as Cambridge, Michigan, LRN, TOEIC, BSB, DELF, DALF, DELE, and the Greek State Language Certificate
- Accelerated programs or private lessons tailored to individual needs
- Summer courses
- Flexible new classes starting throughout the year based on the needs of prospective students
Contact us, and together we’ll design a program that fits your requirements and goals.
Brief Biography
Nektarios Pavlou holds a degree in Modern Greek Studies from Paul Valéry University, Montpellier III, and in Spanish Philology from Rennes 2 University. With a specialization in “Modern Greek Language and Culture,” he earned a Master’s in Langues, Littératures et Cultures Étrangères et Régionales (Modern Greek Studies) and an M.A. in Applied Linguistics and TESOL from Hellenic American University.
Nektarios has extensive experience teaching foreign languages, participating in examinations for numerous certifications. He is a certified examiner for French language certifications by CIEP (French Ministry of Education) in 2012 and 2016.
Additionally, he holds advanced IT certifications, demonstrating excellent computer and internet skills. His broad interests have led him to attend various seminars, workshops, and conferences in Greece, France, and Australia, covering education, dyslexia, learning difficulties, psychology, foreign language teaching, culture, music, theater, art history, technology, research, translation, studying and working abroad, writing, literature, international relations, accounting, economics and management, marketing, fashion, gastronomy, the environment, wine and olive oil production (in collaboration with CNRS researchers, tasters and sommeliers), medicine, first aid, the navy, shipping, and more.
Since 2016, he has lived and worked on Aegina Island, teaching three foreign languages and successfully preparing dozens of candidates for all ASEP-approved certifications. Concurrently, his passion for literature, languages, and culture drives his ongoing research on the image of Greek culture in French and Spanish literature as he pursues a doctoral degree.