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Moving to a new city is a big step, and it's completely natural to worry about how your child will settle in, especially in a place with such high academic standards as Oxford. You want them to feel confident in the classroom and happy making new friends, not held back by a language barrier. We're here to help. One-to-one English as a Foreign Language (EFL) tutoring provides friendly, expert support tailored to your child. It's a partnership designed to build their language skills and, just as importantly, their confidence, so they can truly thrive here. Join the 200,000+ happy students who have found their perfect match with us.

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£28/hr
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Megan L
Professional English as a Foreign Language EFL teacher / tutor
Hi, I'm Megan, a professional teacher / tutor from the UK. I teach English and Spanish. I'm here to help you to improve your language skills and to achieve your goals. Whether it's reading, listening, writing or speaking, I'm here to help you to make progress. I treat each one of my students as an individual, so I plan my lessons based around their individual needs and requirements, what they find difficult and what they want to practice. I have experience teaching English as a second language from A1 through to C1 levels at two excellent language schools in Oxford. I also have experience...
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£34/hr
4.8
Rich D
Creative English as a Foreign Language EFL tutor
I completed a BA (Hons) degree in Russian studies, awarded from the University of Nottingham in 1995.During both my second and final years, a significant part of the academic content consisted of courses relating to French studies as subsidiary subjects.My final result was II(i) with a distinction awarded in spoken Russian.I am a PGCE qualified teacher of modern foreign languages (Russian and French).I have had five years experience of teaching modern languages in secondary schools in various parts of the UK.I have had over 20 years experience of tutoring modern foreign languages on a one-to-one...
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£93/hr
5.0
Jessica P
English as a Foreign Language EFL Highly experienced, friendly tutor
Not only am I a supportive and encouraging teacher, with many years of experience as a qualified teacher but I also work for the Department for Education as an Education Consultant which means that my lessons are highly effective. I have prepared fast track courses to support students from the age of 5 right through to masters university level.I am fortunate enough to be an Examiner of KS2, GCSE and A-Level providing me with detailed insight into a range of exam boards as well as working on university-based assessment panels.I have enjoyed many years of work as a private tutor on a 1:1/small group...
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£44/hr
5.0
Genevieve K
English as a Foreign Language EFL YOUR SUCCESS IS MY GREATEST REWARD!
VERY CARING AND DEDICATED LANGUAGE TEACHER.I am an enthusiastic native French speaking tutor.I would be very happy to help you, whether you are a beginner or whether you need some support with your exams:GCSE or ALEVELS ( Edexcel and AQA boards), or if you would like to practise your French or Spanish on a conversational level. I studied French in a Lycée for 7 years, where I passed the Baccalauréat ( Lettres).I then went to Madrid University toperfect my knowledge of The Spanish language which I had acquired when I studied it in a French Lycée for 5 years.Having lived in Cambridge for a great nu...
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£37/hr
5.0
Victoria Beatrix F
English as a Foreign Language EFL are my life!
I did my BA in Classical civilisations (majors: Greek, Latin) at the University of Basel and my MA in Ancient Greek and Ancient Near East Studies (archaeology and languages, i.e. Hebrew and Arabic) also at the University of Basel yet spending one semester at the Humboldt University of Berlin and the Free University of Berlin during an ERASMUS exchange during my MA. I then completed my DPhil in Classical Languages and Literature at the University of Oxford (Lady Margaret Hall) with a thesis on Classical Lingusitics. Last but not least, I did an MPhil in Theoretical and Applied Lingustics at the...
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5.0
Sally C
Experienced & Patient English as a Foreign Language EFL Tutor
Hello, everyone! I'm Sally. Nice to meet you :) I'm a qualified CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) teacher (obtained in 2018).I studied in Japan and worked full-time (as a teacher) and part-time jobs in Tokyo, Japan. I’ve taught English in five Japanese public junior high schools for 3 years and tutored private students in Japan before moving to the U.K..I was a part-time tutor in a secondary school in Hong Kong. With 8 years of teaching experience, I understand the challenges that second language learners encounter when learning a new language. Until now, I...
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Karen D
Karen is a good teacher with excellent teaching methods and provides a great atmosphere during the lessons.
Nataliia A
9th Feb 2024
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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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Jennifer F
Jennifer is an extraordinary, meticulous, attentive teacher. Her lessons are always very original
Liliana C
20th Jan 2024
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