Natalia
About
Russian as a Foreign Language Teacher | 10+ Years of Experience
Hello! I’m Natalya, a native Russian speaker and experienced Russian as a Foreign Language teacher with over 10 years of teaching experience.
I work with adults and teenagers, from complete beginners to intermediate learners. My lessons are personalized, practical, and focused on helping you feel confident using Russian in real-life situations.
We can work on:
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🗣️ Conversational Russian
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📚 Grammar and vocabulary
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✈️ Russian for travel and everyday life
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💼 Russian for work
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👂 Listening and pronunciation
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🎯 Exam preparation
I have a degree in Humanities and Translation from Tbilisi State University and extensive experience teaching Russian both online and in schools.
Whether you are starting from zero or want to speak more confidently, I’ll help you make steady progress in Russian — step by step and without unnecessary stress.
Teaching Style
I adapt every lesson to your level, goals, interests, and learning style. I create my own materials and combine structured grammar practice with conversation and useful real-life language.
Curriculum
Teaching Method:
I use a communicative, student-centered approach focused on practical Russian and speaking skills. Lessons combine conversation, vocabulary, grammar, listening and reading, and are adapted to each student’s level and goals.
Recommended Student Texts:
I provide personalized materials, including texts, dialogues, vocabulary exercises and authentic Russian content. Textbooks and additional resources are recommended according to the student’s level and needs.
Credentials & Affiliations
- Degree in Humanities, Tbilisi State University
- Qualified Russian Language Teacher
- Russian as a Foreign Language (RFL/RKI) Teacher
EDUCATION
Iv. Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Department of the Humanities, Major - Literary Relations and Translation, Reviewer-interpreter (2002-2006)
International House Tbilisi (Course in English as a foreign language, level: advanced 2006 - 2007)
Online course in Teaching Russian as a foreign language
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Translator “Lettera”. Collection of translations. (2005) Translator (Georgian-Russian, Interviews of celebrities, author N. Kobiashvili. (2005)
English language teacher - Kindergarten “Poni”. (2007-2009)
Russian language teacher - Language center “Avalon” (2013-2014)
Hotel Receptionist - Hotel “Tori” (2013-2015)
Hotel Receptionist - Hotel “City” (2015-2016)
Russian Language teacher (105 public school 2018-2019)
Russian Language teacher (Maarif International school (2022-2023)
Russian Language teacher (96 public school 2023)
Russian Language tutor (2015 - present)
Russian Language teacher (216 public school 2023 - present)
