Mike Blinkov
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Mike Blinkov
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Teaches
Russian
Native
Speaks
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
German
Teaches
Russian
Native
Speaks
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
German
About Me
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From Russian FederationLiving in St. Petersburg, Russian Federation (15:33 UTC+03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 27, 2025InterestsArtPets & AnimalsMusicTravelReading
My name is Mikhail, but my friends call me Mike. I've been studying linguistics and foreign languages for many years, and I've been using the Italki platform for about four years now. I'm a native Russian speaker, born and raised in Orel—a city not far from Moscow, near Belgorod.
Currently, my wife and I live in the beautiful city of Saint Petersburg, where we enjoy nature, ride our bicycles, and work remotely as freelancers. In my free time, I play musical instruments such as the piano and guitar, and I also sing—a passion that comes from my years of playing in a rock band. Additionally, I love literature and am an avid reader who reads every day.Me as a Teacher
I'm an avid language learner myself, achieving outstanding results in my IELTS examination with a band 8.0, which is a threshold to the C2 level. I know what approaches work best when learning foreign languages. I adore conversations and am a good listener—don’t worry, I'll always find a topic and create a welcoming atmosphere in class, where you can express any viewpoint without fear of being judged or laughed at.My lessons & teaching style
My teaching style is mainly communicative. Being in a student's shoes, I can say that it is the best strategy to learn a foreign language—through communicative scenarios, role-plays, and gamification! I truly believe that even adult students can enthusiastically engage in language-based games that help improve memorization of studied vocabulary.
My classes always start with small talk, where students can share something that has happened during the week or discuss any news. We then smoothly transition into discussing topics that interest my students or begin a structured lesson, depending on their preferences and needs.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Homework Assignments
Teaching experience
2019 - 2020
English TeacherI provided communication classes to Japanese students, helping them become familiar with Russian culture and people. My main goal was to create a welcoming speaking atmosphere where they could open up and overcome their speaking barriers.
2018 - 2019
English & Russian TeacherI worked at a Russian private center where we prepared students for international English exams. I mainly taught in-depth grammar, focusing on the English language. At this center, I conducted both group and one-on-one classes with students ranging from 6 to 40 years old.
Education
2014 - 2018
Bachelor’s - LinguisticsOver the years, I studied two languages, with English as my major and German as my minor.
Work Experience
2020 - 2021
Content Creator- Created and managed a Russian TikTok channel focused on teaching English in a simple and interactive way.
- Grew the channel to over 140,000 followers, with multiple videos exceeding one million views.
- Achieved over 6 million views on the most popular video, garnering nearly one million likes.
- Spearheaded the Russian TikTok market in the English education segment, becoming one of the top creators in the field at that time.
2019 - Current
Co-Founder & Project expert- Developed an online course, Mentorship, which helped thousands of Russian English teachers secure online ESL jobs with Asian companies.
- Led the establishment of a new branch in the offline employment sector for English teachers in Vietnam, successfully making it financially profitable for the company.
- Expanded an established branch in the offline employment sector, focusing on placing - English-speaking professionals in Maldivian hotels. The initiative was successful and generated revenu
2020 - Current
Content Creator- Host video podcasts for GOBIG-AGENCY featuring clients successfully employed by Asian companies, where they share their work experiences and provide feedback on their cooperation with the company.
- Write scripts and record videos about ESL teaching and new methodologies in the field, attracting new audiences of teachers and contributing to the company's revenue growth.
2023 - Current
Co-Founder & Content Manager- Developed an innovative curriculum with over 300 English lessons for young learners, varied by level, with a strong emphasis on the communicative approach, role-plays, and gamification.
- Supervised the development of an online web platform for English teachers, including recruiting qualified IT developers and integrating features like a personal calendar and access to lesson databases.
Russian Lessons
“From ‘Privet’ to Pro!” – Confident Russian Conversation
A1 - C2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
Package with 12% off
Russian Pronunciation & Accent Training
A1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
Package with 12% off
Russian for Book Lovers – Read. Feel. Speak.
A2 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
Package with 14% off
“Russian in Real Life” – Role-Play Your Way to Fluency
A1 - C2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
Package with 14% off
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