Curriculum Vitae

Thomai Alexiou

Professor, School of English Language and Literature

Personal Information

- 2310997098
thalexiou@enl.auth.gr
Scopus ID55097996600
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8687-2103
Γνωστικό Αντικείμενο:
‘Η εκμάθηση της Αγγλικής ως δεύτερη/ξένη γλώσσα στην προσχολική και σχολική ηλικία’
Επιστημονική Ειδίκευση:
- Εκπαίδευση
- Κατάρτιση εκπαιδευτικών προσχολικής αγωγής
- Ξένες γλώσσες

Education

Προπτυχιακές Σπουδές

1997	ΒΑ Παιδαγωγικό Νηπιαγωγών Ιωαννίνων Greece

Μεταπτυχιακές Σπουδές

1999	MA Language Studies University of Kent and Chist Church Univeristy Great Britain

Διδακτορικό Δίπλωμα

2005	PhD Applied Language Studies Swansea University Great Britain

Course Work

Courses of Winter semester of 2025–26 academic year

	SCHOOL OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
Γλ3-455	DEVELOPING AND SELECTING TEACHING MATERIAL IN PRESCHOOL AND EARLY CHILDHOOD
Γλ3-457	PRACTICE IN TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND/ FOREIGN LANGUAGE Ι
Γλ3-459	PRACTICE IN TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND/ FOREIGN LANGUAGE ΙΙ

	POSTGRADUATE STUDIES PROGRAMME IN THEORETICAL AND APPLIED LINGUISTICS
ΕΔΞΓ 571	Teaching Foreign Languages to Young Learners

Courses of Spring semester of 2025–26 academic year

	SCHOOL OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
Γλ3-326	METHODOLOGY OF TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Γλ3-456	PRACTICE IN TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND/ FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Γλ3-457	PRACTICE IN TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND/ FOREIGN LANGUAGE Ι
Γλ3-459	PRACTICE IN TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND/ FOREIGN LANGUAGE ΙΙ
Γλ3-460	LANGUAGE COURSE DESIGN: MICRO-TEACHING

Theses Supervised

Student Theses within AUTh

In progress

Doctoral

EFL and preschool teachers' views and percertions regarding the introduction of English in preschool and its impact on children's learning outcomes
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Investigating L1 and L2 vocabulary acquisition in Greek primary schools
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Undergraduate

LEARNING WORDS AND CHUNKS FROM CARTOONS IN THE PRESCHOOL YEARS: EVIDENVE FROM "BEN AND HOLLY'S LITTLE KINGDOM"
PRELIMINARY FINDINGS ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF A SCREENING AND DIAGNOSTIC INSTRUMENT FOR LEARNING DIFFICULTIES IN PRIMARY SCHOOL LEARNERS: A CASE STUDY

2023–2024

Doctoral

No title

2022–2023

Doctoral

The Phenomenon Peppa Pig: A Preschool TV Programme that Promotes EFL Learning, Prosocial Behaviour, Multiculturalism and Gender Equality

Postgraduate

Production of digital material for the teaching/learning of foreign languages to very young learners

2020–2021

Postgraduate

Investigating students' and teachers' perceptions towards CLIL instruction in primary schools: A comparison between Greece and Spain
Devising Supplementary Materials for the 4th Grade of EFL Book

2019–2020

Postgraduate

EFL Vocabulary Acquisition through Digital Storytelling: The Case of the Little Prince
Linguistic analysis on Television series in EFL classroom: The one with "Friends" as a teaching resource material.
Linguistic analysis on "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" and its impact on EFL development
Measuring foreign language learning aptitude of intellectually gifted students with a newly devised test
Management of multicultural classes by foreign-language professors in elementary schools: needs, challenges, recommendations
The use of Technology and anxiety in SLA.
CLIL΄S impact on primary learners΄intercultural awareness and the use of technology.
Teaching and Learning English Online: A Research on Greek Online Teachers and Learners of EFL
Evaluation of Mobile Applications for Learners with Dyslexia in English as a Foreign Language (EFL)

Undergraduate

VOCABULARY ACQUISITION IN VERY YOUNG LEARNERS.

2018–2019

Postgraduate

The impact of cartoons on young learners' vocabulary acquisition: a case study on Ben and Holly
A Psycholinguistic Approach to Dyslexia Exploring Executive Functions in Dyslexia: A literature review
Piloting CLIL materials and investigating their effectiveness according to teachers' and students' standpoint: A case study of the 6th grade of the Experimental School of Evosmos
Investigating the Effectiveness of CLIL Teaching Materials in 5th Grade of the Experimental Primary School in Evosmos: A Case Study
Greek vocabulary learning by foreigners and the case of vocabulary learning by Russian students via Moodle.
CLIL: A comparative study among four European countries -Cyprus, Greece,Italy and Spain

Undergraduate

THE INFLUENCE OF SUPERHEROES AND VILLAINS IN THE MORAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN
MEASURING VOCABULARY ACQUISITION IN EFL YOUNG LEARNERS IN GREECE.
TOTAL PHYSICAL RESPONSE (TPR): A DESCRIPTIVE ANALYSIS OF THE METHOD, THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF USING THIS METHOD IN TEACHING ENGLISH TO YOUNG LEARNERS IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS.
THE EFFECT OF MUSIC ON LEXICAL ACQUISITION OF PRIMARY LEARNERS.

2017–2018

Undergraduate

DYSLEXIA AND ADAPTATION OF MATERIAL IN PRIMARY EFL LEARNERS.
VOCABULARY ACQUISITION THROUGH STORYTELLING FOR VERY YOUNG LEARNERS.
THE MULTICULTURAL CLASSROOM: A DESCRIPTIVE ANALYSIS OF THE CHALLENGES AND ADVANTAGES OF TEACHING ENGLISH TO REFUGEES IN SECONDARY EDUCATION.
EXPLORING THE LINGUISTIC PROFILE OF THE ENGLISH COURSEBOOKS IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS.
INVESTIGATING PRIMARY TEACHERS' PERCEPTIONS ON CLIL: A CASE STUDY IN GREECE
TEACHING ENGLISH IN A MULTICULTURAL ADULT CLASSROOM: CHALLENGES AND METHODS.
VOCABULARY MEASUREMENT IN L1 AND L2 IN THE PRIMARY GREEK CLASSROOMS.
ADAPTING EFL MATERIALS FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL LEARNERS WITH LEARNING DIFFICULTIES IN GREECE.
MNEMONIC DEVICES AND THE PLANNING OF TEACHING MATERIALS FOR SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION.
MEASURING VOCABULARY ACQUISITION IN THE FIRST TWO GRADES OF PRIMARY SCHOOL: A CASE STUDY.
MEASURING LEXICAL CHUNKS' AQCUISITION IN THE FIRST TWO GRADES OF PRIMARY SCHOOL: A CASE STUDY.
MEASURING VOCABULARY ACQUISITION IN THE PRIMARY SCHOOL CONTEXT.

Postgraduate

Traits and Qualities of the Interculturally Competent Teacher: Teacher's perspectives: Teacher's Perspectives

2016–2017

Undergraduate

GRADE 3 VS GRADE 4 GREEK STATE BOOK. COMPARISON AND TRANSITION ISSUES.
TYPES OF ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENT IN EDUCATION
GAMES AS A MEANS OF PROMOTING GROUPWORK IN TEACHING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
NON NATIVE MOTHER SPEAKING ENGLISH TO HER CHILD FROM INFANCY : A CASE STUDY IN GREECE
INVESTIGATING VOCABULARY LEARNING STRATEGIES AND MEANS OF INSTRUCTION IN THE CONTEXT OF GREEK PRIMARY EDUCATION
THE 5th GRADE'S ENGLISH COURSEBOOK: ANALYSIS, EVALUATION AND SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT

Postgraduate

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2014–2015

Postgraduate

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2012–2013

Postgraduate

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Unknown

Undergraduate

INVESTIGATING DIFFERENCES AND SIMILARITIES IN ELT BETWEEN PRESCHOOL AND PRIMARY LEVEL EDUCATION IN GREECE
Comparing educational systems in introducing English as a foreign language in preschool.
DEVELOPING PRESCHOOLERS' LEXIS AND VALUES THROUGH THE WORLD OF PICTUREBOOKS

Theses outside AUTh

Postgraduate Level

Επίβλεψη διπλωματικής εργασίας σε Μεταπτυχιακό επίπεδο 30 φοιτητών του ΕΑΠ από το 2006 ως σήμερα, Ελληνικό Ανοιχτό Πανεπιστήμιο.

Administrative Work

Τμήματος
#	Από	Έως	Θέση Όργανο / Επιτροπή
5	2024		Head, Διευθύντρια Προγράμματος Μεταπτυχιακών Σπουδών
4	2023	2025	Head, Διευθύντρια Τομέα Θεωρητικής και Εφαρμοσμένης Γλωσσολογίας
1	2011	2013	Head, Resource Center της Βιβλιοθήκης της Αγγλικής
2	2010	2013	Member, Επιτροπής Φοιτητικών Ζητημάτων
3	2010	2013	Head, Συντονίστρια του προγράμματος ανταλλαγών Socrates-Erasmus του Τομέα Θεωρητικής και Εφαρμοσμένης Γλωσσολογίας

Ιδρύματος
#	Από	Έως	Θέση Όργανο / Επιτροπή
1	2011	2012	Member, Περιβάλλοντος
2	2011	2012	Member, Εθελοντισμού
3	2011	2012	Member, Φοιτητικών ζητημάτων
4	2011	2012	Member, Πολιτικής προστασίας

Άλλο
#	Από	Έως	Θέση Περιγραφή
2	2012	2016	Μέλος, Εξεταστικής Επιτροπής των μεταπτυχιακών προγραμμάτων υποτροφιών του Ιδρύματος Κρατικών Υποτροφιών για το ακαδημαϊκό έτο
1	2011	2023	Συντονίστρια, Προγράμματα Erasmus φοιτητών
3			Μέλος, Τριμελής Επιτροπή Αξιολόγησης υποψηφίων μελών ΣΕΠ στο μάθημα ‘Διδασκαλία Αγγλικών σε μικρά παιδιά’ στο Τμήμα Μετ

Research Projects

Coordinator
2025–2025	3rd International Conference on Early Language Learning and Multilingual Education in Early Childhood (ELLME25)
2024–2025	Convention: "17th International Conference of Applied Linguistics (ICAL17): New Trends in Language Teaching and Learning"
2021–2023	Introduction of English at pre-primary education
2021–2022	25th International Symposium on Theoretical and Applied Linguistics (ISTAL 25)
2018–2027	Postgraduate studies Programme in Theoretical and Applied Linguistics
2017–2019	Variation, Change and Translation: Early Modern Greek vs Early Modern English
2016–2019	Promoting CLIL implementation in Europe.
2014–2016	Dyslexia for teachers of English as a foreign Language
2013–2014	Child's special learning difficulty or specific teacher difficulty?

Participant
2021–2022	Teacher training in e-learning
2018–2019	Trainers education in ICT - 2nd level
2014–2021	Μaster Graduate Program "English Language and Literature"
2011–2026
2010–2015	Students' internship of the School of English
1998–2018	Καταθέσεις για πληρωμή μελών ΔΕΠ (3%) από Εθνικούς φορείς σε συγκεκριμένο λογ/σμό της Επιτροπής Ερευνών
1996–2026	Καταθέσεις για μέλη Δ.Ε.Π. από Εθνικούς Φορείς σε συγκεκριμένο λογαριασμό της Επιτροπής Ερευνών, με κράτηση 3%.
1996–2026	Πληρωμές μελών ΔΕΠ.

Non ELKE AUTh

Coordination

Ιανουάριος 2013-Ιανουάριος 2014Ειδική μαθησιακή δυσκολία παιδιού ή ιδιαίτερη δυσκολία εκπαιδευτικού;

Artistic Work

Συμμετοχές σε καλλιτεχνικές εκθέσεις / φεστιβάλ
2012-05-25	Παιδικό Φεστιβάλ 'Παραθινούπολη', ΟΜΕΠ και Δήμος Καλαμαριάς, Greece

Publications

(2024)

Conference Announcement

Karasimos Athanasios, Perifanou Maria, Alexiou Thomai . (2024) . Game On, Learn On: Elevating CLIL through Transformative Board Gaming . EATEL Summer School on Technology Enhanced Learning 2024 . Cabice Mare, Bologna - Italy

Book - Textbook

Alexiou Thomai (editor), Agathopoulou Eleni (editor), Dimitrakopoulou Maria (editor), Georgakopoulos Athanasios (editor), Topintzi Ioanna (Nina) (editor) . (2024) . Vol 25 (2024): Selected papers on theoretical and applied linguistics from 25th ISTAL, Thessaloniki 13-15 May, 2022 . Θεσσαλονίκη . Αριστοτέλειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλονίκης

(2023)

Book Chapter

Αλεξίου Θωμαή, Αγαθοπούλου Ελένη, Κακανά Δόμνα, Καρράς Ιωάννης, Ματθαιουδάκη Μαρίνα, Πεντέρη Ευθυμία, Σουγάρη Αρετή-Μαρία . (2023) . Το Ασύγχρονο Επιμορφωτικό Πρόγραμμα ΕΑΝ . Θεωρία, ‘Έρευνα και Πράξη σε σχέση με το καινοτόμο Πρόγραμμα ΕΑΝ: Το παιδαγωγικό και μεθοδολογικό πλαίσιο της ενσωμάτωσης της αγγλικής γλώσσας στο Νηπιαγωγείο . Επιμέλεια:Θωμαή Αλεξίου . Θεσσαλονίκη . ΔΙΣΙΓΜΑ . p.10-22

Book - Textbook

Αλεξίου Θωμαή (editor) . (2023) . ΕΑΝ: Το καινοτόμο πρόγραμμα της Ελλάδας για την εισαγωγή της αγγλικής γλώσσας στο Νηπιαγωγείο: Συλλογικός τόμος παρουσιάσεων από το τελικό συνέδριο ΕΑΝ (24-25 Σεπτέμβρη 2022)

(2022)

Book - Textbook

(2021)

Journal Article

Alexiou Thomai . (2021) . Measuring receptive vocabulary at early ages: Introducing Pic-lex . Research Papers in Language Teaching and Learning . vol.11 no.1 p.66-75
Alexiou Thomai, Stathopoulou M. . (2021) . The Pre-A1 Level in the Companion Volume of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages . Research Papers in Language Teaching and Learning . vol.11 no.1 p.11-29

Book Chapter

Alexiou Thomai, Mitits L., Milton J. . (2021) . The Language of the Home in Learning L2 Vocabulary . Situating Language Learning Strategy Use . Επιμέλεια:Zoe Gavriilidou and Lydia Mitits . Multilingual Matters . p.112-127

Book - Textbook

Alexiou Thomai, Grits D., et. al. . (2021) . Skylike B1 . Moscow . Skyeng
Alexiou Thomai (editor) . (2021) . Innovations and Trends in Early Foreign Language Context: Research papers in Language Teaching and Learning . Research papers in Language Teaching and Learning

(2020)

Book Chapter

Alexiou Thomai, Milton J. . (2020) . Pic-Lex: A new tool of measuring receptive vocabulary for very young learners. . Advancing English Language Education. . Επιμέλεια:Zoghbor, W. & Alexiou, T. . UAE . Zayed University Publishers
Alexiou Thomai . (2020) . Introducing EFL in preschools: Facts and Fictions . Advancing English Language Education. . [eds] Zoghbor, W. & Alexiou, T. . UAE
Milton J., Alexiou Thomai . (2020) . Vocabulary Size Assessment: Assessing the vocabulary needs of learners in relation to their CEFR goals. . Vocabulary in Curriculum Planning . Επιμέλεια:M. Dodigovic, M. P. Agustín-Llach
Serafeim M., Alexiou Thomai . (2020) . Investigating foreign language aptitude in intellectually gifted students. . Advancing English Language Education. . [eds] Zoghbor, W. & Alexiou, T. . UAE
Αλεξίου Θωμαή . (2020) . Η μέθοδος CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) και ο ρόλος των Ψηφιακών Τεχνολογίων στην Εκπαίδευση . Επιμόρφωση εκπαιδευτικών για την αξιοποίηση και εφαρμογή ψηφιακών τεχνολογιών στη διδακτική πράξη (Επιμόρφωση Β’ Επιπέδου Τ.Π.Ε.) . Αθήνα

Book - Textbook

Alexiou Thomai, Anastasiadou A. . (2020) . Early Foreign Language Education . Ελληνικό Ανοιχτό Πανεπιστήμιο
Alexiou Thomai, Grits D., et. al. . (2020) . Skylike A2 . Moscow . Skyeng
Antoniou F., Alexiou Thomai . (2020) . Learning difficulties in Teaching English as a Foreign/International Language . Ελληνικό Ανοιχτό Πανεπιστήμιο
Zoghbor W. (editor), Alexiou Thomai (editor) . (2020) . Advancing ELT Education. Dubai, UAE: Zayed University publications . Zayed University Publications

(2019)

Journal Article

Alexiou Thomai, Mattheoudakis Marina, Saratsli Dionysia, Vagenas Alexandros . (2019) . Words don't come easy: Linguistic analysis of vocabulary in Magic Books . Journal of Applied Linguistics . vol.32 p.25-41

Book Chapter

Alexiou Thomai, Roghani S., Milton J. . (2019) . Assessing the Vocabulary Knowledge of Preschool Language Learners . Integrating Assessment into Early Language Learning and Teaching Practice . Επιμέλεια:Prosic-Sandovac, D. & Rixon, S. . Bristol . Multilingual Matters
Alexiou Thomai, Karasimos Athanasios . (2019) . Unlock! An Escape Adventure Game . More Recipes for the Wireless Classroom: Mobile Learning Activities . Επιμέλεια:Gitsaki, C. & Alexiou, T. . UAE . Alpha Publishing

Conference Proceedings Article

Alexiou Thomai, Kokla N. . (2019) . Teaching Cultural Elements and Pro-social Behaviour to Preschoolers through Peppa Pig . Conference Proceedings from the 4th International Conference for the Promotion of Educational Innovation . 4th International Conference for the Promotion of Educational Innovation . Λάρισα, Ελλάδα
Alexiou Thomai, Yfouli D. . (2019) . Charlie & Lola: An innovative way of promoting young learners’ EFL lexical development. . 4ο Διεθνές Συνέδριο για την Προώθηση της Εκπαιδευτικής Καινοτομίας : Πρακτικά Συνεδρίου . The 4th International Conference for the Promotion of Educational Innovation . Λάρισα - Ελλάδα
Kiose E., Alexiou Thomai, Iliopoulou Konstantina . (2019) . Sketching the profile of the interculturally competent teacher: Greek teachers’ beliefs and perceptions in intercultural Junior High Schools . Teaching in a globalized world. Proceedings of the Applied Linguistics and Language Teaching Conference (ALLT) 2018 . The Applied Linguistics and Language Teaching Conference (ALLT) 2018 . Dubai - UAE . Zayed University

Book - Textbook

Gitsaki C. (editor), Alexiou Thomai (editor) . (2019) . More Recipes for the Wireless Classroom: Mobile Learning Activities . Dubai . Alpha Publishing
Zoghbor W. (editor), Al Alami S. (editor), Alexiou Thomai (editor) . (2019) . Teaching in a globalized world: Proceedings of the Applied Linguistics and Language Teaching Conference (ALLT) 2018. . Dubai, UAE . Zayed University
Αλεξίου Θωμαή . (2019) . Οδηγός εκπαιδευτικού για τη διδασκαλία της ελληνικής ως δεύτερης γλώσσας σε παιδιά πρώιμης ηλικίας (4-6 ετών) . Θεσσαλονίκη . Κέντρο Ελληνικής Γλώσσας

(2018)

Journal Article

Alexiou Thomai, Kokla N. . (2018) . Cartoons that make a difference: A Linguistic Analysis of Peppa Pig . Journal of Linguistics and Education Research . vol.1 no.1 p.24-30
Mattheoudakis Marina, Alexiou Thomai, Ziaka I. . (2018) . The impact of CLIL instruction on content learning: evidence from the Greek context . International Journal of Innovation in Education . vol.5 no.2 p.92-109
Mitits L., Alexiou Thomai, Milton J. . (2018) . Does the language you speak at home affect the size of your L2 vocabulary? . The Language Learning Journal . vol.46 no.5

Book - Textbook

Alexiou Thomai (editor), Gavriilidou Z., Milton J. . (2018) . Special Issue: Language Learning Strategies: Language Learning Journal . UK . Routledge Taylor &Francis Group

(2017)

Journal Article

Mattheoudakis Marina, Alexiou Thomai . (2017) . Sketching the profile of the CLIL instructor in Greece. . Research Papers in Language Teaching and Learning . vol.8 no.1 p.100-124
Tsali A., Alexiou Thomai . (2017) . Dyslexia and reading through coloured background in Greek primary EFL learning . Journal of Applied Linguistics . vol.31 p.84-107

Conference Proceedings Article

Alexiou Thomai, Chondrogianni M. . (2017) . Bringing innovation to the primary EFL classroom: Total Physical Response with Twister and Wii-fit . 3ο Διεθνές Συνέδριο για την Προώθηση της Εκπαιδευτικής Καινοτομίας : Πρακτικά Συνεδρίου . 3ου Διεθνούς Συνεδρίου για την Προώθηση της Εκπαιδευτικής Καινοτομίας . Λάρισα

Book - Textbook

Kilby L., Beare N., Calderbank R., Alexiou Thomai . (2017) . Bridge to Success: Grade 1 EFL book . Cambridge University Press

(2016)

Journal Article

Tsali A., Alexiou Thomai . (2016) . Dyslexia and reading through coloured background in Greek primary EFL learning. . Journal of Applied Linguistics (JAL) . vol.31 p.84-107

Book Chapter

Alexiou Thomai . (2016) . Gender research in EFL classrooms –or: Are girls better language learners? . Gender and Language Learning: Research and Practice . (eds) Daniela Elsner and Viviane Lohe

Conference Proceedings Article

Kambakis-Vougiouklis Penelope, Mamoukari Persephone, Agathopoulou Eleni, Alexiou Thomai . (2016) . Oral application of SILL questionnaire using the bar for frequency and evaluation of strategy use by Muslim pupils in Thrace . Selected Papers of the 21st International Symposium on Theoretical and Applied Linguistics . 21st International Symposium on Theoretical and Applied Linguistics . Επιμέλεια:Marina Mattheoudakis, Katerina Nicolaidis . Thessaloniki - Greece . Thessaloniki . Prothiki Open Access Journals, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Book - Textbook

Nijakowska J., Kormos J., Hanušová S., Jaroszewicz B., Kálmos B., Sarkadi A., Smith A.M., Szymańska-Czaplak E., Vojtkova N., Alexiou Thomai, Babuder M.K., Mattheoudakis M., Pižorn K. . (2016) . Dystefl 2 Dyslexia for Teachers of English as a Foreign Language

(2015)

Book Chapter

Agathopoulou Eleni, Alexiou Thomai, Joycey Edgar, Kazamia Vasileia, Sougari Areti-Maria . (2015) . Activities for mainstream primary schools: Language learning strategy instruction . Foreign language learning strategy instruction: A teacher’s guide . Επιμέλεια:Angeliki Psaltou-Joycey . Καβάλα
Alexiou Thomai, Mattheoudakis Marina . (2015) . A paradigm shift in EFL material development for young learners: Instilling pedagogy in teaching practice . Children learning English: From research to practice . Επιμέλεια:C. Giannikas, L. McLauglin, N. Deutsch & G. Fanning . Reading, UK . Garnet publishers Ltd.
Alexiou Thomai . (2015) . Vocabulary uptake from Peppa pig: a case study of preschool EFL learners in Greece . Current Issues in Second/foreign Language Teaching and Teacher Development: Research and Practice . Επιμέλεια:Christina Gitsaki and Thomai Alexiou
Mattheoudakis Marina, Alexiou Thomai . (2015) . Young learners’ Learning Styles in Magic Book I and Magic Book II: Mission Accomplished? . Humanising Language Teaching, Current Issues in the Psychology of Language Learning and Teaching . Επιμέλεια:C. Gkonou & M. Daubney
Αλεξίου Θωμαή . (2015) . Σειρές κινουμένων σχεδίων και “Πέππα το γουρουνάκι”: ένας κρυμμένος θησαυρός στη γλωσσική εκμάθηση. . Γλωσσική εκμάθηση και διδασκαλία σε πολυπολιτισμικά περιβάλλοντα . Επιμέλεια:Μαρίνα Τζακώστα . Αθήνα

Book - Textbook

Gitsaki C. (editor), Alexiou Thomai . (2015) . Current issues in second/foreign language teaching and teacher development: Research and practice . Newcastle upon Tyne, UK . Cambridge Scholars Publishing.

(2014)

Journal Article

Mattheoudakis Marina, Alexiou Thomai . (2014) . Writing Magic Book 1 . PE@P Journal

Book Chapter

Mattheoudakis Marina, Chasioti Filio, Alexiou Thomai . (2014) . Once upon a time we brought content into the language classroom: the use of fairytales in primary education and their effect on foreign language development . Cross-curricular Approaches to Language Education . Επιμέλεια:Psaltou-Joycey, Angeliki, Agathopoulou, Eleni, Mattheoudakis, Marina . p.71-97
Mattheoudakis Marina, Alexiou Thomai, Laskaridou Chryssa . (2014) . To CLIL or not to CLIL?: the case of the 3rd Experimental Primary School in Evosmos . Major Trends in Theoretical and Applied Linguistics: Selected Papers from the 20th International Symposium from Theoretical and Applied Linguistics . Επιμέλεια:Lavidas, N., Alexiou, Th., Sougari, A. . τομ.3 p.215-233
Milton James, Alexiou Thomai, Mattheoudakis Marina . (2014) . Knowledge of spoken form . Dimensions of Vocabulary Knowledge . Επιμέλεια: Milton, J. and Fitzpatrick, T. . p.113-129
Psaltou-Joycey Angeliki, Mattheoudakis Marina, Alexiou Thomai . (2014) . Language learning strategies in CLIL and non-CLIL classes: Which strategies do young learners claim they use? . Cross-curricular Approaches to Language Education . Επιμέλεια:A. Psaltou-Joycey, E. Agathopoulou & M. Mattheoudakis
Psaltou-Tzoysy Angeliki, Mattheoudakis Marina, Alexiou Thomai . (2014) . Language learning strategies in CLIL and non-CLIL classes: which strategies do young learners claim they use? . Cross-curricular Approaches to Language Education . Επιμέλεια:Angeliki Psaltou-Joycey, Eleni Agathopoulou, Marina Mattheoudakis . p.305-322

Conference Proceedings Article

Alexiou Thomai, Nikaki D., Giannakaki M., Laftsidou M. . (2014) . Special child learning difficulty or specific teacher difficulty? . International Teacher Education Conference : Proceedings book . International Teacher Education Conference . Dubai - UAE
Alexiou Thomai, Vitoulis M. . (2014) . iGeneration issues: Tracing preschoolers English receptive and productive vocabulary through interactive media: Mission impossible? . Early Language Learning: Theory and Practice in 2014, 12th–14th June . Early Language Learning: Theory and Practice 2014 . Umea - Sweden

Conference Announcement

Psaltou-Joycey Angeliki, Sougari Areti-Maria, Agathopoulou Eleni, Alexiou Thomai . (2014) . Use of strategies by Greek young EFL learners: developmental, gender and instructional effects . International Conference on Early Language Learning: Theory and Practice . Umea University - Sweden

(2013)

Journal Article

Alexiou Thomai, Mattheoudakis Marina . (2013) . Introducing a foreign language at primary level: Benefits or lost opportunities? The case of Greece . Research Papers in Language Teaching and Learning . vol.4 no.1 p.99-119

Book Chapter

Milton J., Alexiou Thomai, Mattheoudakis Marina . (2013) . Knowledge of spoken form . Dimensions of vocabulary knowledge . (Eds.) Milton J., Fitzpatrick T. . Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan

Conference Announcement

Mattheoudakis Marina, Alexiou Thomai . (2013) . Rising from the crisis: changing is the challenge . 34th Annual International Convention of TESOL Greece . Aθήνα - Ελλάδα

Book - Textbook

(2012)

Book Review

Alexiou Thomai . (2012) . Lexical processing in second language learners: papers and perspectives in honour of Paul Meara . Language Learning Journal . (eds) T. Fitzpatrick and A. Barfield . Vol.40 no.2 p.257-258

Book - Textbook

Alexiou Thomai, Mattheoudakis Marina . (2012) . Magic Book (pilot): A1 Level Students' Book for the 3rd Grade . Υπουργείο Παιδείας Διά Βίου Μάθησης και Θρησκευμάτων
Milton James (editor), Alexiou Thomai (editor) . (2012) . Special Issue: Vocabulary, Part II: Input and Uptake: Language Learning Journal . UK . Routledge Taylor and Francis Group

(2011)

Journal Article

Zouganeli K., Alexiou Thomai, Bouniol P. . (2011) . EYL Teachers’ Professional Development by Distance Learning: The Greek Case . Research Papers in Language Teaching and Learning . vol.2 no.1 p.74-84

Conference Proceedings Article

Alexiou Thomai, Mattheoudakis Marina . (2011) . Bridging the gap: issues of transition and continuity from primary to secondary schools in Greece . Selected Papers from the 19th International Symposium on Theoretical and Applied Linguistics . Thessaloniki . p.87-99

(2010)

Book Chapter

Mattheoudakis Marina, Alexiou Thomai . (2010) . Identifying young learners’ learning styles in Greece . Current issues in English language teaching and learning . Cambridge Scholars Publishing

Conference Proceedings Article

Milton J., Alexiou Thomai . (2010) . Developing a vocabulary size test in Greek as a foreign language . Συλλογή Πρακτικών του 14ου Διεθνούς Συνεδρίου Εφαρμοσμένης Γλωσσολογία, Αριστοτέλειο Παν/μιο Θεσσαλονίκης . (Eds.) Mattheoudakis Marina, Psaltou-Joycey Angeliki . Thessaloniki . Αριστοτέλειο Παν/μιο Θεσσαλονίκης . p.307-318

(2009)

Book Chapter

Alexiou Thomai . (2009) . Young learners cognitive skills and their role in foreign language vocabulary learning . Second Language Acquisition: Early learning of Modern Foreign Languages. Processes and Outcomes . (Ed.) Nikolov, Marianne . Multilingual Matters . p.46-61
Mattheoudakis Marina, Alexiou Thomai . (2009) . Early foreign language instruction in Greece: socioeconomic factors and their effect on young learners’ language development . Τhe Age Factor and Early Language Learning . (Ed.) Nikolov M. . Berlin . Mouton de Gruyter . p.227-251
Milton J., Alexiou Thomai . (2009) . Vocabulary size and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages . Vocabulary studies in first and second language acquisition: The Interface Between Theory and Application . (Eds) Richards B., Daller H., Malvern D.D., Meara P., Milton J., Treffers-Daller J. . Hampshire . Palgrave Macmillan . p.194-211

(2008)

Journal Article

Alexiou Thomai, Milton J. . (2008) . Vocabulary size in Greek as a foreign language and the Common European Reference for Languages . Journal of Applied Linguistics (JAL) . vol.24

Conference Proceedings Article

Alexiou Thomai . (2008) . Cognitive abilities that facilitate young learners’ English language learning . Συλλογή Πρακτικών του Διεθνούς Συνεδρίου του Διδασκαλείου Ξένων Γλωσσών Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών . p.581-584

Without Type

Alexiou Thomai . (2008) . Yazoo, Companion Β, Junior Β . Εκδοτικός Οίκος Longman
Alexiou Thomai . (2008) . Yazoo, Companion A, Junior A . Εκδοτικός Οίκος Longman

(2007)

Conference Proceedings Article

Alexiou Thomai, Κωνσταντάκης Ν. . (2007) . Lexis for Young Learners: are we heading for frequency or just common sense? . Πρακτικά 18ου Συμπόσιου Θεωρητικής και Εφαρμοσμένης Γλωσσολογίας . (Ed.) Tsaggalidis A. . Αριστοτέλειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλονίκης . p.59-66

(2006)

Book Chapter

Milton J., Alexiou Thomai . (2006) . Language aptitude development in young learners . The age factor in L2 acquisition and teaching . (Eds) Abello-Contesse C., Chacón-Beltrán R., Dolores L.pez-Jiménez M., Mar Torreblanca-L.pez M. . Βέρνη, Ελβετία . Peter Lang Publishers . p.177-192

Conference Proceedings Article

Alexiou Thomai, Milton J. . (2006) . What makes a good language learner? . Συλλογή Πρακτικών του 13ου Διεθνούς Συνεδρίου Εφαρμοσμένης Γλωσσολογίας . (Eds) Kavadia A., Joannopoulou M., Tsaggalidis A. . vol.9 p.636-646

Without Type

Alexiou Thomai . (2006) . Dippy Grammar for Junior A . New Editions

(2005)

Without Type

Alexiou Thomai . (2005) . Dippy’s Adventures: companion, Junior B . New Editions
Alexiou Thomai . (2005) . Dippy’s Adventures: companion, Junior A . New Editions
Alexiou Thomai . (2005) . Dippy Grammar for Junior B

(2004)

Book Chapter

Milton J., Alexiou Thomai . (2004) . Reconsidering language learning aptitude with young learners in mind, Στο βιβλίο της Kητή . Working Papers in Linguistics (WPL) (2004), Τμήμα Αγγλικής Γλώσσας και Φιλολογίας, Τομέας Θεωρητικής και Εφαρμοσμένης Γλωσσολογίας, Αριστοτέλειο Παν/μιο Θεσ/νίκης . (Επιμ.) Κητή Ε. . Αριστοτέλειο Παν/μιο Θεσ/νίκης . p.103-118

Conference Proceedings Article

Psaltou-Joycey Angeliki, Sougari Areti-Maria, Alexiou Thomai . (2004) . The role of age, gender and L1 strategies in the L2 strategies of primary school children in Greece . 11th International Conference on Greek Linguistics. Selected Papers . 11th International Conference on Greek Linguistics . Rhodes - Greece . p.1436-1448

(2003)

Conference Proceedings Article

Alexiou Thomai . (2003) . Greek Teachers Preferences in ELT Methodology for the Teaching of Vocabulary . επιμ. Mela-Athanasopoulou Elisavet . Συλλογή πρακτικών του 15ου Συμποσίου Θεωρητικής και Εφαρμοσμένης Γλωσσολογίας, Τμήμα Αγγλικής Γλώσσας και Φιλολογίας, Τομέας Θεωρητικής και Εφαρμοσμένης Γλωσσολογίας . p.485-490

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Magic Book 2”: Shortlisted for the Macmillan Education Award for New Talent in Writing at the ELTons 2014, British Council, U.K.

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