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Online English Tutoring for Your Child's Confidence
A quiet conversation at parents' evening, a challenging mock exam, or just a feeling your child needs a little more support with English. We understand. It's often hard to know where to begin. That's why we make it simple: tell us about your child, and we'll match them with an expert online English tutor.
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94% of our tutors hold advanced degrees, Master’s and PhD), have 2+ years of experience and are fully DBS-checked. Find the perfect English tutor to boost your confidence and achieve your learning goals.
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Start your learning journey with a guaranteed first lesson. Choose a time that works for you, book seamlessly through our platform, and pay only after your lesson.
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Learn with personalised private lessons in our secure online classroom. Watch and rewatch recorded sessions anytime. Start your tailored learning experience today!
Building Understanding and Enjoyment in English
Imagine your child discussing Macbeth with confidence, writing compelling essays, or understanding complex poetic techniques. English isn't just about exams; it's about clear communication, critical thinking, and unlocking stories. We help students connect with the subject, making learning feel less like a chore and more like discovery.
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Support Designed for Their English Journey
You don't need to become an expert in online tutoring. Just answer a few questions about your child's needs and their current English challenges. We'll then carefully match them with a small number of tutors chosen specifically for them. These aren't just subject experts; they are patient communicators who build confidence and help your child truly understand English.
Learning online means no travel time, fitting easily into busy family life. Your child can access expert English tutors from across the entire UK, wherever they happen to live. And if the first tutor isn't quite the right fit, we’ll happily rematch them with someone new, covering the cost of that initial session.
Find Your Perfect English Tutor: Choose from 348 Experts
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£37/hr
4.9
Ian S
Experienced EFL and English teacher
I hold a Master's degree in English Literature and have 18 years of experience teaching English as a Foreign Language. I specialize in teaching English from A1 (Beginner) to C2 (Proficiency) levels, preparing students for Cambridge First, Cambridge Advanced, GESE, and IELTS examinations.In my sessions, I prioritize creating a dynamic and engaging learning environment tailored to individual needs. By connecting English language concepts with real-world contexts, I help students improve their reading, writing, and speaking skills while fostering a love for the subject.In addition to my EFL experience,...
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£93/hr
5.0
Jessica P
English Highly experienced, friendly tutor
I am an experienced educator and current Education Consultant for the Department for Education, which enhances the effectiveness of my lessons. I specialise in Psychology but also offer tutoring in Entrance Exams, English, Maths, Science, Health, and Humanities for students from age 5 to university level, including KS2, GCSE, and A-Level.
In my sessions, I focus on interactive and engaging methods, incorporating humour and student interests to create a supportive learning environment. This approach not only makes learning enjoyable but also fosters deeper understanding and retention of key concepts.
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£39/hr
5.0
Peter Z
Chartered Linguist, highly experienced English tutor
I am a Chartered Linguist and multilingual teacher with extensive experience, having taught nine European languages since 2002, starting at the University of Cambridge. I specialise in language development at both academic and professional levels, teaching languages such as French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Portuguese, Bulgarian, Romanian, Greek, and Turkish to learners of all ages. My qualifications also include teaching History, Art, and Drama at GCSE and A-Level.
In my sessions, I emphasise a creative and person-centred approach. I believe learning should be an exchange of ideas, where...
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£40/hr
5.0
Kevin A
Experienced Qualified Mature English
I bring over twenty years of international experience, having worked in nine countries with learners and professionals from a wide range of ages and backgrounds.GCSE English Language/Literature Teaching concentrates on critical analysis, language techniques, structure and commentary.In GCSE English, past papers provide experience of real exam demands and a variety of question styles. I also give particular attention to sentence structure, paragraphs and punctuation, following recent examiner comments.At A level, I teach History, focusing on: The Tudors, The Stuarts,The French Revolution Russian...
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£63/hr
4.8
Myles M
English Tutor- Making English Great Again! (QTS,PGCE) GCSE
I am a qualified teacher with a background in English Literature and Media, holding a 2:1 degree and A's at both GCSE and A Level. My training was completed at an 'Outstanding' secondary school in South West London, known as the second highest performing boys’ school in the country. I have also gained international experience by teaching in a private English language school in Shanghai and a public secondary school in Daegu. I have been one of the highest performing tutors on Tutorful for several years, averaging 18 lessons per student. I specialise in helping students build their confidence a...
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£36/hr
5.0
Miriam U
Patient and Adaptable English Tutor
High-quality, tailored tuition from a professional linguist. With over 3,550 hours of private tutoring experience and 137 repeat students, I help learners build immediate confidence, master complex language structures, and achieve top grades.
As a native Spanish speaker with a PhD in Linguistics from a UK university and 25 years of live in the UK, I understand how to bridge the gap between English and Spanish for my students.
Spanish Tuition: Expert preparation from absolute beginner up to GCSE, A-Level, IB, and Scottish Highers.
English Tuition: Comprehensive support from GCSE up to Degree...
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Student Feedback of Our English Tutors
See what students say about our expert English tutors and how they've improved their skills!
Michael G
An outstanding English teacher. My son has improved tremendously thanks to his guidance and supportive teaching style. We sincerely thank him for his exceptional work.
Ozan A
2nd Oct 2026
John M
I have learnt a lot from this Tutor in particular, one on one tutoring are especially good with him as I can ask questions that I can't in class. He is also kind and respectful all the time, so I can ask what I want and he will give a clear answer. Thank you John!
Belinda L
1st Oct 2026
Jess H
Amazing tutor to our daughter; Jess is positive, constructive, punctual, organised, dedicated and understands what our child needs to focus on; I warmly recommend her!
Sophie H
30th Sep 2026
Ruth M
My son Jacob is having a great experience with the English tutoring with Ruth. The lessons were clear, engaging and tailored to his level and needs. The tutor is patient, supportive, and explains everything in a way that was easy to understand. With an extremely amount of teaching experience this shows through the lessons from the first lesson with Ruth. I feel much more confident with my son having English now in advance for his G.C.S.E next year and would definitely recommend Ruth to others looking for support for their child. Many Thanks, Tara
Tara J
30th Sep 2026
Scott B
My son had a great experience with the English tutoring. The lessons were clear, engaging, and tailored to his needs. The tutor was patient, supportive, and explained everything in a way that was easy to understand using different techniques and refering to games he was interested in and other topics to engage in things he understands and learning without knowing hes learning because its fun. My sons feel much more confident with his English now and has started speaking out reading in class which he didnt have the confidence to do before. My son Harry didnt feel like this was a chore either and looked forward to each lesson. i would definitely recommend the tutoring to others. Thanks Scott. Regards Tara
Tara J
30th Sep 2026
Victoria S
Victoria is a great tutor. She is patient, friendly and explains everything clearly. Highly recommended!
Nataliia R
30th Sep 2026
Ameela R
Ameela helped our daughter to prepare for GCSE exams this year and the results were superb. Our daughter achieved 9 in both English language and literature.
Ameela has a thorough understanding of the exam board requirements and she made sure our daughter knows exactly what’s expected of her in the exams . She is calm, structured, always well prepared and highly knowledgeable—an absolute asset to any student's learning journey.
Otilia D
29th Sep 2026
Linda T
Linda gave English and English Literature lessons to my son for several lessons. My son liked her lessons very much and improved his attainment from initially 6 to 8/9 at GSCE exams. Linda has a lot of experience with exams and tailors her lessons to the individual needs of her students. We strongly recommend Linda for English and English Literature lessons.
Harald H
24th Sep 2026
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