Certified English and Spanish teacher
Mary Stratigou
My name is Mary Stratigou, and I am the founder of Speak&Habla, an online learning center dedicated to personalized teaching of the English and Spanish language.
As a language teacher certified by prestigious universities such as Cambridge, Michigan, Lancashire and Instituto Cervantes, I have devoted my life to helping students and professionals achieve their language goals.
I have always been passionate about languages! I speak six languages (English, Greek, Spanish, French, Turkish and Catalan), and thanks to my experience as both a student and a teacher, I know that learning foreign languages should be a motivating, useful and personalized process.
My professional background
More than 16 years teaching English and Spanish to adults and professionals
With over 16 years of experience in language teaching, I have worked in academies, companies and international organizations, helping hundreds of students improve their communication in English and Spanish.
My career as a teacher began by giving classes to professionals who needed to advance in their careers and achieve specific goals. That stage allowed me to develop a practical, results-oriented methodology, which I now apply in all my classes.
My passion for education and languages led me to make a dream come true: founding Speak&Habla, an online center that combines innovation, closeness and academic excellence. A space where learning English or Spanish is much more than studying grammar: it is about gaining confidence, broadening horizons and opening up to the world.
Our unique language teaching methodology: a transformative experience
At Speak&Habla, we believe that learning a language shouldn’t be a heavy challenge, but a fun, practical and enriching experience. That’s why we have developed our own methodology, based on dynamic activities, audiovisual resources and interactive exercises that make every class enjoyable and effective.
Each lesson is tailored to the student’s level, needs and personal goals, whether it is improving English fluency for professional purposes or learning Spanish from scratch for everyday communication. Our approach focuses on the real transformation each person wants to achieve through learning.
Speaking skills are central to our methodology. Every class is designed so that students speak with confidence and develop the fluency needed to express themselves clearly and naturally, progressing in a consistent and sustainable way. This practical focus ensures that each student can communicate confidently in any situation, from everyday life to professional contexts.
To stay at the forefront, we participate in training and seminars, allowing us to enrich our classes with new tools and pedagogical approaches.
“Speak&Habla’s innovative method is based on interactive classes with fun activities specially designed and tailored to your level and profile.”