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It's completely understandable to feel the pressure of Torquay's excellent grammar schools. You know your child is bright, but you worry that their English skills could be a barrier to them passing the 11+ and showing what they're truly capable of.
You're not alone in this. Many parents share your concern that without full fluency, their child might struggle to keep up in other subjects later on. Finding the right one-to-one English As A Foreign Language tutor is a positive step you can take. It’s a partnership that builds your child's confidence and gives them the specific language skills they need to thrive, both in their exams and beyond.
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Why Strong English Skills are Key to Your Child's Future in Torquay
Mastering English is about more than just passing one exam; it's the key that unlocks your child's entire education. Strong language skills are essential for them to excel across all subjects, from understanding complex word problems in a Maths GCSE to analysing historical sources in History. Building this fluency now gives your child the foundation they need to keep pace in secondary school, achieve the grades they deserve, and open doors to future college and university courses.
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Personalised English Support to Build Your Child's Confidence
The right tutor does more than just teach; they build a connection with your child. By getting to know their personality and learning style, they create a safe and encouraging space to ask questions and make mistakes. We only accept 1 in 8 tutors who apply, so you can be sure you're choosing from the best. They are experts at identifying specific language gaps and gently guiding your child towards fluency and self-belief.
Every one-to-one lesson is built entirely around your child's needs. If the goal is preparing for the verbal reasoning sections of the 11+ exam for Torquay's grammar schools, the sessions will focus on that. If they need help with essay structure for their schoolwork, the tutor will tailor the lesson accordingly. This personalised approach ensures your child makes real, noticeable progress in the areas that matter most.
With our simple online platform, you can connect with the perfect tutor without having to worry about travel. Lessons can be scheduled at times that fit around your family's commitments, making it easy to provide consistent support for your child. It’s expert help, made simple.
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7 English as a Foreign Language EFL tutors in Torquay:
£24/hr
4.5
Harry G
Experienced English as a Foreign Language EFL tutor
My name is Harry Govier. I am 28 years old and am an undergraduate from the University of Portsmouth with a second class honours degree in Modern Applied Languages studying Italian and Spanish. I am also a Masters graduate in Conference Interpreting from London Metropolitan University specialising in Italian and Spanish into English. I can speak, read and listen fluently in Spanish after having lived there for six years and have continued to study the language ever since. I can also speak fluent Italian as I have studied the language for the past five years, I too studied in Italy for half a year....
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£68/hr
5.0
James M
Enthusiastic English as a Foreign Language EFL tutor
Most popular subjects this year are A-level maths, physics and GCSE geography.I am a supply teacher in local high schools.SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS experience for students on the autistic spectrum ASD including Asperger's, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder),ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder) and PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance).A tutor for many years and from long before Tutorful appeared, here are some quotes from previous students:-“My daughter struggled with maths and physics but James gave her confidence in her ability. She found him incredibly understanding ,...
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£35/hr
5.0
Helena P
Qualified, with 20+years experience, primary English as a Foreign Language EFL Tutor
My name is Helena and I'm an experienced teacher and tutor. I have a BEd Hons with QTS degree from Westminster College, Oxford and have been teaching for 23 years. I have worked in a range of international, state and independent schools teaching across Key Stage 1 and 2. I enjoy building strong working relationships with my students and seeing them make progress, build confidence in themselves and their abilities. I believe learning should be fun and enjoyable and I make all my lessons interesting and memorable to help my students grow in their learning. I specialise in Primary tutoring, English-reading,...
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£35/hr
4.4
Christine K
Experienced English as a Foreign Language EFL teacher
I am a qualified primary school teacher with a long career behind me in teaching English to children and adults whose first language is not English. I worked for Bournemouth and Poole Councils as an advisory teacher for 21 years, providing advice and support to teachers in mainstream classrooms. At the same time I taught English to children one-to-one or in small groups. I also assessed their English language needs in detail and set learning targets for them.Prior to working for local councils I worked for 10 years in language schools teaching students from overseas. This involved teaching beginners,...
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£50/hr
5.0
Alisdair T
Engaging English as a Foreign Language EFL tutor
Hello and thank you for taking the time to read my profile. My name is Dr. Alisdair Taylor and I am a part time tutor with with eighteen years experience teaching psychology and research methods & statistics. I am currently the Head of Psychology at one of the top online schools. Developing and enhancing a student’s learning experience is something I am passionate about. To achieve this, I employ a patient approach to tutoring, ensuring that students have an enjoyable, challenging and interesting experience. My teaching style relies on honesty, dedication and transparency. I aim to offer you a...
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£35/hr
4.8
Matthew H
Qualified, supportive tuition in English as a Foreign Language EFL Clear & engaging
Clear, supportive English tuition — with personality, patience, and resultsI’m a qualified English tutor with a background in Creative Writing, Media Studies, and TESOL (Level 5), supporting learners from primary age through to degree level, as well as adult ESL / EFL students. I also help learners with essay writing, academic skills, UCAS personal statements, IELTS preparation, confidence-building, and exam preparation.Since 2024, I’ve been the founder of The Language Warehouse, an independent language education project. This work has sharpened my ability to tailor lessons carefully to each learn...
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£47/hr
5.0
Gary J
Excellent English as a Foreign Language EFL tutor
Hi!Although I have over 20 years teaching experience, I'm relatively new to tutoring. That said, I love all things business, both in theory and in practice. As a teacher, I believe in active and personalised learning, and that is what I would like my tutoring sessions to be like. No lectures here! Each session will be based on what you need. Identifying and dealing with your misconceptions, strengthening your subject knowledge, and teaching you how to maximise your score when writing answers to examination questions. We will use a range of techniques and strategies such as retrieval practice, interleaving,...
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Harriet C
Harriet is a very kind and supportive teacher. She makes the lessons comfortable and easy to follow, and always explains things clearly. I really enjoyed my lessons with her. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a friendly and helpful tutor! 🌟
Roshanak L
1st Apr 2026
Ben D
Ben has been tutoring my 3 kids (from 7 years old to 14 years old) for over three months now. He is absolutely brilliant! All of my kids love lessons with Ben because he is very patient and he managed to make the learning process engaging and stimulating.
Ben is reliable and punctual, always very good prepared to the lessons.
Excellent tutor. I would highly recommend.
Magdalena S
28th Jan 2026
Nicola D
Nicola has been tutoring my daughter for a few weeks now. She is absolutely brilliant! My daughter loves lessons with Nicola because Nicola is very patient and she managed to make the learning process engaging and stimulating. Nicola is reliable and punctual. Excellent tutor. I would highly recommend.
Magdalena S
24th Oct 2025
Eleanor J
I’ve been taking English lessons since May 2024 to improve my skills, and I couldn’t be more pleased with Eleanor. She has extensive experience teaching English to non-native speakers, having lived in multiple countries. This global perspective makes her exceptionally skilled at understanding the challenges we face when learning English.
What I appreciate most is how she tailors each lesson based on my progress, adjusting the content to ensure that it aligns with what I need to work on. She also uses a variety of teaching tools that make the lessons engaging and diverse, which keeps me motivated and excited to learn.
Her patience is unmatched, and she always takes the time to discuss the topics I want to focus on. Whether it’s specific areas I need to improve or particular subjects I’m interested in, she’s always accommodating.
I highly recommend her to anyone looking to improve their English skills – she’s been a fantastic teacher!
Wen-Ding C
1st Dec 2024
Jamila K
Jamila is amazing, she’s teaching my wife English as a second language and I can’t stress how organised and sufficient she is. My wife loves the classes! Thank you Jamila
Sharif K
29th Oct 2024
Isaac S
Issac is an outstanding teacher who truly understands his students and goes out of his way to customize the learning experience to fit my unique needs. Although I’m typically quiet and find it difficult to socialize, he has thoughtfully encouraged me to become more confident and engaged. He skillfully organized the class in a way that made me feel comfortable and supported, allowing me to grow both academically and personally.
Thamer A
29th Aug 2024
Karen D
Karen is a good teacher with excellent teaching methods and provides a great atmosphere during the lessons.
Nataliia A
9th Feb 2024
Elizabeth B
Ms Elisabeth was careful to make sure the lesson was the right level. Easy to follow. Enough material for me to try to remember afterward. Not too much. I enjoyed my lesson very much.
Made Pujawati H
29th Jan 2024
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Yes, absolutely. Many of our tutors specialise in 11+ preparation. They can create a tailored plan focusing on the specific language and verbal reasoning skills your child needs, building their confidence for exam day and helping them showcase their full academic potential.