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A strong command of academic English isn't just about passing a language exam, but the key that unlocks success across all subjects. It's the difference between simply understanding a Biology textbook and being able to write a detailed analysis of a practical experiment, or confidently dissecting a complex quote from 'Macbeth'. These are the skills that help students stand out in demanding GCSE and A-Level courses, opening doors to the UK's best universities and future careers.
Online tutoring offers families in London a practical and flexible way to support children learning English as a foreign language, and Tutorful is designed to make that experience both effective and reassuring. Lessons take place one-to-one in a safe online environment, allowing children to learn from home while still receiving focused, individual attention. This setup removes the pressure some learners feel in classroom settings and gives them the space to practise speaking, listening, reading, and writing at their own pace.
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Tutorful's English as a foreign language tutors bring subject expertise together with an understanding of how children learn languages. EFL tutors adapt their teaching style to suit each learner's age, ability, and confidence level, ensuring lessons are supportive rather than overwhelming. Whether a child is just beginning to learn English or needs help refining fluency and comprehension, tutors focus on clear explanations and practical communication skills.
Every one-to-one session is built entirely around your child's needs. If they need to master the language of chemical equations for their Chemistry GCSE, the lesson will focus on that. If the goal is to develop persuasive writing techniques for an A-Level History essay, their tutor will create a plan to get them there. This personalised approach is why 90% of students who use Tutorful improve by at least one grade.
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9 English as a Foreign Language EFL tutors in London:

£40/hr
5.0
Kevin A
Experienced Qualified Mature English as a Foreign Language EFL
RESULTS ORIENTATED: UNIVERSITY DIssertations - Guidance on structure , planning and argument.I have advised on subjects from micro- biology to religious architecture! I meet deadlines.A LEVEL History- Tudors- Stuarts 1603- 1714- French Revolution- Russian Revolution , Lenin, Stalin and Post war Teaching is very closely aligned to actual questions,I teach essay writing, and essay improvement. I happily explain the hard factGCSE ENGLISH Concentrating on critical analysis. language techniques,structure and commentary. The tutoring is very closely related to real exams using past papers to provide...
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£77/hr
4.9
Satish R
Excellent English as a Foreign Language EFL tutor
I am an experienced and friendly maths and finance tutor with a proven track record of helping students reach their potential. I have tutored a wide range of requirements including GCSE, A-level and IB, Oxbridge admissions, STEP and MAT, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and professional qualifications.I was also a mathematics consultant for a leading international educational consultancy in London where I advised students on all aspects of higher education. Additionally, I was an A-level examiner when I was teaching mathematics at a leading Cambridge Sixth Form College.I have a strong interest...
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£108/hr
5.0
Lina H
Professional and inspiring English as a Foreign Language EFL and English tutor
Maths is usually the subject students struggle with most at school mainly due to the lack of individual help during lessons. Students often don’t ask for help when faced with a topic they find hard and so they develop gaps in their learning, which in itself become problematic later on. In my opinion the first objective of private tutoring in maths should be to systematically deal with those gaps, which are usually identified within the first couple of lessons. Once the gaps are covered, we can then proceed to cover the necessary course material based on individual requirements.I have extensive e...
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£62/hr
5.0
Grace B
Dedicated and engaging English as a Foreign Language EFL tutor
I am a native English speaker and bilingual Italian speaker with over six years of experience teaching languages in UK secondary schools, where I have successfully prepared students for KS3, KS4 and KS5 exams across all skills and papers. I hold a BA in Spanish, a PGCE and am currently completing a PhD at UCL focusing on the most effective ways to teach languages. I tutor Italian and Spanish to learners of all ages, and I specialise in supporting students aged 11–18 to achieve exam success with AQA and Edexcel. I also teach English as a Second Language at all levels and offer conversation practice w...
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£47/hr
5.0
Seb D
High pass rates - IETS, 11+, English as a Foreign Language EFL Common Entrance
I have been teaching English since 2012.I hold a postgraduate degree from The University of Cambridge (PGCert in Teaching Creative Writing), an MA from Goldsmiths, University of London (Masters in Creative Writing and Education) and a CELTA (Certificate of English Language Teaching).I teach students for a range of learning outcomes: 11+ English; Common Entrance English; GCSE English; English for Academic Purposes; IELTS; Creative Writing; Undergraduate Humanities; Postgraduate Humanities. I help students with English 11+, Common Entrance, GCSE and IELTS by encouraging reading curiosity and boosting...
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£50/hr
5.0
Shamim U
Specialist and Experienced English as a Foreign Language EFL Tutor
Hi! I am Shamim. I've been teaching students across London for the last 6 years. Since, I've been enjoying sharing my passion for Maths, English as well as Sciences. My students, notably, enjoy my lessons and demonstrate thorough engagement. I always ensure to create specific lesson plans, tailored to the needs of my students.I enjoydeveloping deeper understanding of topics and create opportunity for students to apply learnt content through a combination of worksheet and exam style questions. After each lesson I'll be providing free feedback to parents to ensure adaptations in teaching to meet...
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£54/hr
4.7
Cedra J
Enthusiastic teacher for English as a Foreign Language EFL
I am Mrs Cedra M, I have been teaching for over 30 years. My subjects include Maths, English, Geography, Spanish, ICT and ESOL.Most of my work at the moment is online.I am familiar with the UK syllabus. I am also keen on professional development which allows me to be up to date with current trends in teaching. I hold a BA degree from University of London and a MA Ed degree in Education from the Open University. I also have a Diploma in Education (ICT) fromLondon Metropolitan University. I enjoy tutoring as it gives me the opportunity to spend quality time to interact with students and encourage...
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£62/hr
4.9
Clare C
Looking for last minute 11+English as a Foreign Language EFL Tutoring? Look no further!
I lived abroad for many years teaching in the British School of Rio de Janeiro and have experience teaching KS2, KS3, GCSE and IB students. I have also taught University Level classes in pedagogy and the art of teaching. I have experience working with SEN children and encouraging those with learning difficulties to reach their full potential. During my time at the British School I taught Key Stage 3 ICT we covered topics like video making, podcasts, spreadsheets, databases, word-processing, e-safety, communications, project management, hardware and software, using a variety of different software...
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£30/hr
5.0
Aki M
Creative English as a Foreign Language EFL Tutor
Hi I'm Aki, an experienced Japanese teacher. I've been tutoring students in the United Kingdom for over 6 years. I taught a variety of students: e.g. young children (primary school), teenagers (GCSE /A-level), university students, and adults up to over 60 years old. Most of them are beginner or intermediate-level learners.Let me describe my teaching style with 3 key points: 1) TEACHING MATERIALS: I mainly use my original teaching materials which are full of visual-focused explanations and custom illustrations. I believe every lesson should be customised to some extent, because of the many different...
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