The Georgian language can be daunting. They have their very own alphabet and Georgian is one of the world’s oldest languages still spoken.
I am learning Georgian because I want to speak to everyone here. Young people almost universally speak some English, often quite fluently. Old people, like me, almost universally do not speak English, but usually speak very good Russian. I could learn Russian and switch back and forth, but the Georgians will universally love that you are learning to speak Georgian. Russian is not very popular here with the young folks; relations with Russia are spotty at best.
I take lessons three times per week for two hours from 8 am to 10 am from a wonderful teacher, Nino Toidze!
She works for the Language School in Georgia and is one of the best language teachers I have ever had. Fluent in English and Georgian, she will make your language learning effective whatever your skill level. The Language School of Georgia is what most of the embassies use! I pay $14/hour for private lessons in my apartment and I have almost completed the first book (there are four).