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Niko Chitashvili
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Professional TeacherTeaches
Georgian
Native
Russian
Native
English
Speaks
Polish
Specialties
BusinessExperienced TEFL & TRFL instructor specialized in Business and Test Preparation (IELTS, TORFL)
Teaches
Georgian
Native
Russian
Native
English
Speaks
Polish
Specialties
BusinessExperienced TEFL & TRFL instructor specialized in Business and Test Preparation (IELTS, TORFL)
About Me
Resume & Certificates
From Russian FederationLiving in Tbilisi, Georgia (14:26 UTC+04:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 1, 2018InterestsMusicWritingBusiness & FinanceEnvironment & NatureSports & Fitness
I've been passionate about foreign languages since day one. By a freak of fate, however, had chosen economics, and after taking a master's degree began my career in investment banking where I gained a solid 7-year experience as a financial advisor.
In 2018, I've done an about-face towards teaching. In total there's over 8000 lessons with around 800 students under my belt - online on ITALKI and face-to-face at BERLITZ Language Corporation. Teaching foreign languages is my true vocation.
As I've been raised in a thoroughly musical family, my second passion is music. In my spare time, I love listening to music and playing the guitar.
* have strong work ethic: responsible, punctual, and patient
* taught people from all around the world for 8 years with exceptional success
* speak all 3 languages with neutral accents
* worked with people of all ages and walks of life
Lessons with me are dynamic and fun, adapted to your needs and personality. In the General course we mainly stick to a curriculum, whereas in the Conversational one we talk about anything specific of your fancy or have a spontaneous conversation.
Since June 2018, I've advised and prepared students taking the IELTS exam. My expertise has been proven by their great results. I, myself, have taken it 4 times in 2017-2018 (both the Academic and General modules), and most recently got the remarkable band scores (Listening 8.5 Reading 8.5 Writing 6.5 Speaking 8.0 as my best shot).My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Level 5 TEFL Diploma - TEFL Academy - 2026
Certificate verified
Teacher of Russian as a Foreign Language - Moscow State University - 2019350-hour Course in Methods of TRFL
Certificate verified
Qualified Specialist of the Financial Market in Brokerage and Security Management - The Institute of Stock Market and Management - 2014
Certificate verified
Economics and Business Administration - Russian State University of Trade and Economics - 2010Master's Degree
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2019 - 2021
Teacher of English and RussianDelivered exceptional language instruction via Berlitz (direct) method to private and corporate clients. Conducted placement tests, profiled prospects by interviewing on their learning background, goals and needs. Was responsible for students' interim testing and progress reports.
Education
2019 - 2019
Other - Teaching Russian as a Foreign Language
2005 - 2010
Master's - Economics and Business Management
2025 - 2026
Master's - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Work Experience
2019 - 2021
Teacher of English and Russian
2018 - Current
Teacher of English, Russian and Georgian
2011 - 2018
Financial advisorConsulted on financial instruments and provided individual financial planning.
5.0
Rating
632
Students
8,659
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Russian Lessons
Russian
Georgian
English
Trial Lesson
281 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
Russian Conversational Course
A2 - C2Conversation1,198 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 13% off
General Russian
A1 - C2Language Essentials2,429 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 13% off
Business Russian
A2 - C2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 13% off
TORFL Preparation
A2 - C2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 13% off
Availability
Pavel
566 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I met Niko when I was an exchange student in South Korea. I was doing my English-based Management program. When I arrived there, I couldn't speak a single word in English, and yet after a month of classes with Niko, I began to comprehend most of the content in class and quickly gained the ability to socialize with fellow students and even making friends. Now, after nearly 2 years of having my pretty intensive, regular English training, I've improved from A1 beginner to B2 upper-intermediate and passed the IELTS at the overall band score 7 which allowed my to be eligible and accepted for a Master's program taught in English. I can enjoy talking with teachers and students with so much ease and fun. That could be barely possible without Niko's guidance. He also always adapts to my needs: practicing conversational English, business English, preparing for IELTS, etc. With all that being said, this feedback is my token of great appreciation to Niko. Thanks a mil!
Oct 2, 2024
Nigel Lim
283 Russian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Niko has been a big part of my Russian learning. I am thankful for his assiduousness in helping me build a strong foundation in grammar, vocabulary and speaking, on the basis of which I can proceed with confidence toward fluency.
Dec 7, 2023
Tony
2 Russian lessons
Niko offers a great course structure. 5 stars!
May 20, 2026
Harrison Fishback
469 Georgian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Niko is a pleasure to work with and learn from. I have been working with Niko for just about two years and I am happy to say that my Georgian has gone from zero to me being able to comfortably navigate daily life when my work takes me to Georgia. I can highly recommend Niko as a teacher.
Sep 19, 2024
Justin D Norwood
2 Georgian lessons
Did my 2nd Lesson and so far enjoying it!
May 21, 2026
Борис Стигнеев
7 English lessons
Грамотный преподаватель. Гибкий персональный подход.
May 12, 2026
Trial Lesson
USD 7.00
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