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Nichola W
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
Russian
German
Other
Specialties
Test PreparationConfident Speaking & Natural English | Cambridge Exams (B1–C2)
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
Russian
German
Other
Specialties
Test PreparationConfident Speaking & Natural English | Cambridge Exams (B1–C2)
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in Leeds, United Kingdom (03:31 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 4, 2021InterestsWritingMedical & HealthcareTravelMusicFilms & TV Series
Hello everyone! I'm a native British English teacher with over 7 years of experience helping learners speak English more naturally and confidently.
I’ve taught students from all over the world and previously worked in a well-known language school in Moscow. I’ve also lived in France and Germany, which gave me a real appreciation of different cultures and ways of learning.
I speak French and German, and I’m learning Russian, so I truly understand the challenges of learning a language!
In our lessons, we focus on:
✔ speaking more naturally and building your confidence
✔ expanding your vocabulary and sounding more fluent
✔ helping you express yourself more clearlyMe as a Teacher
I'm a passionate and supportive English teacher who will help you build confidence and speak freely.
I’ve been teaching both online and in the classroom for over six years, working with students from B1 to C2 levels.
In my lessons, you can expect:
✔ a focus on real communication
✔ clear explanations when you need them
✔ materials and topics that are relevant to you
✔ plenty of time to speak, practise, and try things out
I also have experience preparing students for Cambridge exams (PET, FCE, CAE and CPE) and have helped many pass successfully. I can guide you through all parts of the exam and focus on areas you find challenging. My lessons & teaching style
I will tailor my lessons to suit your language learning goals. I will use a wide range of recent and interesting materials to ensure the lessons are engaging, including videos, exercises, news articles, grammar activities, games, and up-to-date course books.
We will work with and discuss a wide range of topics, which will allow you to expand your vocabulary, and be able to use them in context. We can also talk about idioms and commonly used expressions to improve your understanding and fluency.
I can offer clear explanations of grammar points, and provide a range of tasks for you to practise and use it.
Whatever your language learning goal, I can help you achieve it.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Employment agreement - English First - 2019Open-ended employment contract with English First in Moscow to work as a Native English teacher dated from 22.08.2019.
Certificate verified
Teaching English as a Foreign Language - Foundation TEFL - 2019120-hour Teaching English as Foreign Language course
Certificate verified
Employment contract - EF English First Russia - 2019I taught Cambridge test preparation classes (KET, PET, FCE, CPE) as part of the English First curriculum from 2019-2021. Since joining Italki, I have also taught 743 Cambridge exam preparation classes.
Certificate verified
Education
2016 - 2017
Master's - Applied Translation
2009 - 2013
Bachelor’s - Modern Foreign Languages
Work Experience
2019 - 2021
Native TeacherI am teaching 156 academic hours per month with this company and this has provided me with invaluable experience in teaching different language levels and age groups.
5.0
Rating
236
Students
3,800
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
107 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Conversation practice
B1 - C2Conversation681 lessons completed
USD 20.89+
Package with 4% off
General English
B1 - C2Language Essentials767 lessons completed
USD 21.00+
Package with 3% off
Cambridge Exam Preparation (CPE, CAE, FCE, PET)
B1 - C2Test Preparation1,058 lessons completed
USD 21.50+
Package with 4% off
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Quiz (23)
72 Reviews
Lilya
41 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Nichola has a rare talent - she can teach students who have already achieved C1/C2 level of English :) Her lessons are always well-prepared and exceptionally useful. CPE preparation can be an enjoyable pastime once you have Nichola as your teacher. Besides, Nichola is a friendly, supportive and highly knowledgeable person. This is the case when our lessons greatly exceeded my expectations. :)
Jan 31, 2025
Julia
20 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Nichola is a great tutor! She’s kind, friendly and really professional. In addition, she uses a personalised approach. I’m planning to pass a CPE exam, so I have to have not only a good command of English but also know a lot about the structure of the exam. Without a shadow of a doubt, I can say that Nichola is a right person to help me. She patiently answers all my questions, explains everything in detail and gives feedback. Time flies when we’re talking :) Thanks a lot, Nichola!
Feb 27, 2023
Maria Balyuk
16 English lessons
I like our lessons!
Feb 3, 2026
Manuele
279 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
It has been a while since the first lesson with her... and ...I feel fortunate that I've had the opportunity to have such a good teacher like her, she is a qualified professional, passionate about her work, in whom high qualities are combined with honesty, patience, and attention to students; excellent interpersonal skills and...greatest feature ever ...her ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and engaging way ...She's on top!!!
Jan 8, 2024
Maria Balyuk
16 English lessons
she is awesome
Apr 2, 2026
Manuele
279 English lessons
I ve know Nichola for a few years now and I believe her to be a true expert in the field. Her knowledge is impressive and stands out from the many. Her biggest attribute then is to simplify complex concepts breaking it down into more manageable ideas.
She uses a refined language and always engages people’s attention by either giving examples or addressing new topics. What makes her different from the others is the passion and the natural inclination to the job. She has been gifted the talent to be a teacher.
We can easily talk advanced grammar or shift the conversation to daily activities without any hesitation due to her being affable, approachable and pleasant.
I am happy to continue learning through Nichola and I could not recommend anyone more highly than her … to any serious students.
Nov 7, 2025
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