Anna B

Professional Teacher

Teaches

English

Speaks

Russian

Native

French

Spanish

Other

CELTA-Certified Business English Trainer | 17 Years | Corporate & Professional Communication

Teaches

English

Speaks

Russian

Native

French

Spanish

Other

CELTA-Certified Business English Trainer | 17 Years | Corporate & Professional Communication

About Me

Me as a Teacher

My lessons & teaching style

Resume & Certificates

From Russian FederationLiving in Tbilisi, Georgia (10:55 UTC+04:00)

About Me

italki teacher since Apr 11, 2026

InterestsHistoryMarketingTechBusiness & FinanceScience

I'm Anna, a CELTA-certified English teacher based in Tbilisi, Georgia. I've spent years working with international professionals across energy, tech, and FMCG — so I know the world my students live in, not just the language they need. Outside the classroom, I read widely and think a lot about how adults learn — and unlearn. That curiosity shapes everything I do.

Me as a Teacher

I care about the person behind the job title — their goals, their story, and the habits they've carried from years of being told there's one right way to speak. With 17 years of experience in corporate training, I bring real-world context to every lesson. Students often tell me what surprises them most is the focus on pronunciation — not accent reduction, but sounding clear, natural, and professionally confident.

My lessons & teaching style

My lessons are built around what you actually need: running meetings, writing clearly, presenting ideas, or getting your point across in a Slack message. Real situations, not the textbook version of English. There's no pressure here, no judgment — just space to experiment, make mistakes, and grow.

My teaching material

Video files
Audio files
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Presentation slides/PPT
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Certificates

Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults - Cambridge University Press - 2014CELTA is widely considered the gold standard in English language teacher training. A grade B pass puts me in the top tier of candidates — most people who take it pass at grade C.

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Teaching experience

2014 - 2025

Language & Communication TrainerLearnlight - London, United KingdomOver eleven years at Learnlight, I built 17,000+ hours of teaching experience working with professionals across industries worldwide. I led EU grant-subsidized language projects and Oxford Aspire-funded courses, which meant being trusted with programmes that had real institutional weight behind them. I also ran language and culture workshops for senior leaders and teams — the kind of work that goes well beyond grammar and into how people actually communicate across cultures.

2024 - Current

Freelance Business English TrainerVoice it - Batumi, GeorgiaIndependent practice working with global professionals on clarity, confidence, and communication in English. I conduct needs assessments, set measurable goals, and design all materials from scratch. Specialisms include business communication, pronunciation, and end-to-end preparation for interviews in international contexts.

Education

2007 - 2012

Master's - Linguistics & Pedagogy (English and French)Tyumen State UniversityDiploma with Honours — Tyumen State University, Russia (2007–2012) Qualification: Linguist, Teacher Field of Study: Theory and Methodology of Teaching Foreign Languages and Cultures Equivalent to a Master's degree (5-year Soviet/Russian Specialist Diploma)

Work Experience

2013 - 2024

Business English and Communication TrainerLearnlight UK - London, United KingdomDelivered training to professionals from global organisations including Coca-Cola, ExxonMobil, Siemens Gamesa, Inditex, SEAT, and FC Barcelona, across energy, retail, manufacturing, and sports industries.