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6 English as a Foreign Language EFL tutors in Barnstaple:
£47/hr
5.0
Fiona O
Patient, friendly and experienced English as a Foreign Language EFL tutor.
I am an experienced Creative Writing and ESL teacher with a background in publishing. I have an MA in Creative Writing, and a TEFL Certificate, as well as experience as a writer and researcher for academic publishers, including Oxford University Press. I teach Creative Writing, English Literature and English Language, as well as English as a Second Language (ESL) to children and adults of all ages and abilities, in one-to-one online classes.Classes may focus on pronunciation and phonics, reading comprehension skills, or spelling and grammar. I make lessons interactive and enjoyable, using a range...
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£77/hr
5.0
Joshua V
Dedicated English as a Foreign Language EFL tutor - with proven results
I'm Joshua, a dedicated educator with a background in History and Politics. Armed with an MA in International Relations from the Johns Hopkins University and a First Class Honours Degree in History and Politics from the University of Edinburgh, I bring almost a decade of teaching experience to the table. I also have extensive editing experience, having worked at the Johns Hopkins University Writing Centre and numerous research institutions across Europe and the United States.My passion lies in the humanities, particularly History and English. Whether it's helping students with essays, coursework,...
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£54/hr
4.9
Alena S
experienced English as a Foreign Language EFL tutor
Highly motivated, experienced and dedicated tutor and mental health mentor with a PGCE education and a psychology qualifi cation. Years of experience in teaching students of different age groups, backgrounds and complex needs, as well as gifted and talented students as a private tutor and mentor with excellent results. Guiding them in their very complex life circumstances to support their wellbeing and learning. Teaching various subjects, such as Psychology, Business Studies and Academic writing on GCSE, A-level and University level. Dedicated to providing person-centred teaching and supporting...
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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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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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