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Find an Online English As A Foreign Language Tutor in Southampton to Help Your Child Thrive
Moving to a new city is a huge step, and it’s completely natural to worry about how your child will settle into a new school system in Southampton. You might be concerned that a language barrier could hold them back, not just with making friends, but with understanding their lessons and keeping up in class. You're not alone in feeling this way.
One-to-one English As A Foreign Language tutoring gives your child a friendly, expert guide to help them build their skills and confidence. It's a partnership designed to help them feel comfortable and ready to succeed, both in and out of the classroom. With the right support, your child can truly flourish.
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Building Fluency for a Bright Future in Southampton
Strong English skills are about so much more than just passing exams. For your child, it’s the key to unlocking the entire school curriculum, from understanding Science experiments to analysing texts in English Literature. It gives them the confidence to join in with classroom discussions and build friendships. Looking ahead, fluency opens doors to fantastic local colleges and gives them a strong foundation for a potential place at a top institution like the University of Southampton.
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How an Online Tutor Can Support Your Child
The right tutor does more than just teach; they build a connection with your child. By understanding their personality and how they like to learn, they can create a supportive space where your child feels comfortable asking questions and making mistakes. We see this all the time – it’s why 90% of students who use Tutorful improve by at least one grade.
Every lesson is built around your child's specific needs. Whether they need help with conversational English to chat with new friends, or support with the specific academic language used in their Maths and History lessons, their tutor will focus on the exact areas they need to strengthen. This personal approach ensures they make real, noticeable progress.
We know family life in Southampton is busy. That's why online tutoring is designed to be flexible. You can find a fully vetted, background-checked tutor who fits your schedule, without any extra travel time. It’s a simple, stress-free way to get your child the support they need, right from your own home.
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8 English as a Foreign Language EFL tutors in Southampton:
£39/hr
5.0
Leticia S
Experienced Native European English as a Foreign Language EFL Tutor
Hello! I'm Letícia, a native tutor from Portugal. Currently, I'm based in the United Kingdom, where I've been delighted to teach European Portuguese full-time for 4 years. With a passion for Portuguese language and culture, I am fully dedicated to helping my students master the language, whether it's for academic, professional purposes, or simply for the love of the language. I'm excited to share my mother tongue and assist others in exploring the vast world of the Portuguese language! I studied in Portugal and England, completed my studies in 2019, and started teaching right after.I like to mix ...
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£85/hr
5.0
Clara C
Cambridge Medical Student English as a Foreign Language EFL
I am a third year student at Cambridge studying medicine. I have been ranked in the top 1% of my year group at university with first class results in my first two years. I have achieved 13 A*’s at GCSE and 5 A*’s at A-Level. With experience teaching ages 11-18, I am enthusiastic to tutor a range of subjects, including Maths, Chemistry and Biology for both GCSE and A-Level. I provide high-quality, tailored tuition for each student, with a proven track record for outstanding results.I have also extensive knowledge around university admissions for medical school, including UCAT and BMAT admissions tes...
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£24/hr
5.0
Raquel A
Supportive and Structured English as a Foreign Language EFL Tutor
Hello and welcome! My name is Raquel and I look forward to meeting you soon. In the meantime, allow me to share with you why I choose to tutor: Mixed memories of middle school and college spring to mind. Excitement bubbling up to return to school after a fun and well spend summer holiday with family and friends. What formed part of the anticipation was the sense of being ready. Ready to sit in class with fellow classmates, ready to take home homework, planning and organising assignments. It may seem as if I had forgotten the stress and pressure I found myself under in the previous school year,...
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£39/hr
5.0
Ricky B
Dedicated English as a Foreign Language EFL tutor
I’m an experienced GCSE English tutor with over 10 years of professional work specialising in English Literature and Language. My lessons are structured, supportive and tailored to each student’s individual needs, with a strong focus on building confidence as well as exam success.I run my lessons in a clear, step-by-step way, breaking down complex ideas into simple, manageable explanations. We focus on understanding texts, learning key quotes, developing strong interpretations and mastering exam technique. I regularly use exam questions, model answers and targeted feedback so students know exa...
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£44/hr
5.0
Harriet D
Award-winning English as a Foreign Language EFL English and maths tutor
I am an award-winning tutor. In 2020, I won the BKSB Skills Award for best English tutor and was also short-listed for maths tutor of the year at the same time. I have 15 years experience of delivering maths and English to apprentices who range in age from 16-70, so I am skilled at adapting my teaching to suit each learner's needs.
I have been described as 'a safe pair of hands' and I believe this is because of my ability to inspire confidence in the most anxious of students.
I am able to deliver maths and English functional skills, GCSE English language and literature and ESOL.
I am...
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£31/hr
4.5
Laudine K
Excellent English as a Foreign Language EFL English as a Foreign Language Teacher
My name is Laudine Kuhl. I grew up in the US and recently moved to the UK to be closer to family. I received Bachelors degrees in Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology and Linguistics and I have a Masters degree in TESOL, with a minor in Early Childhood Education from CUNY Lehman College in New York State. I am a qualified TESOL teacher who works with children and am DBS checked. For ten years, I worked with children between the ages of four and eighteen, in various capacities, including as a teaching assistant, a supply teacher/teaching assistant, and as a volunteer homework tutor. I briefly worked...
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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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£28/hr
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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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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