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The right tutor helps your child make sense of complex texts and express their own ideas with clarity. Suddenly, analysing a character isn't just a school exercise — it's about understanding a story. They start to join in discussions, feeling more confident. This builds a foundation of critical thinking that will help them in every subject, giving them a stronger start for their GCSE years.
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229 English Literature KS3 tutors:

£77/hr
5.0
Carla J
English Literature Experienced 11 Plus and GCSE English tutor
Hello,If you're looking for a friendly tutor who can bring out the best in a student - please get in touch.I'm a fully qualified (with enhanced DBS) English teacher and am currently working towards my PhD in Creative Writing. I have a proven track record of helping students to achieve 8s and 9s in their GCSE English and have helped numerous students pass the 11 Plus exam. As you can see from my twenty-eight reviews, I have been given the highest star rating for each one and my students enjoy their lessons!I have a Master's (distinction) in Creative Writing. My degree is in English Language and...
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£37/hr
4.9
Ian S
Experienced EFL and English Literature teacher
I am a friendly, creative and professional tutor who recognises that everyone learns in a different way, and encourages students to enjoy what they are doing by conveying my own enthusiasm for the subjects I teach. With a Masters degree in English Literature and eighteen years of experience in teaching English as a Foreign Language, I have a continuing interest in teaching students to read, speak and write the English language well. As an EFL teacher in and outside the UK, I have considerable experience in teaching the English language at all levels and to speakers of many different languages,...
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£62/hr
5.0
Robert P
Experienced, qualified English Literature, VR and NVR teacher
Online teaching onlyI am an experienced and qualified graduate teacher at KS2 and KS3 level (up to and including Year 8) with many years' practice of teaching and preparing pupils for entrance exams to independent and state grammar schools.The importance of a sympathetic and patient approach is an essential quality that I have recognised and practised over a number of years. Pupils will find learning easier if they enjoy the work they are doing. Building confidence in pupils is vital as is ensuring that they understand the work and can thereby express their own ideas and not rely on memory alone....
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£31/hr
4.9
Caitlin M
Where learning English Literature is FUN-damental!
Hello!My name is Caitlin and I am thrilled to meet you all. Maths and English are my passion. Also, I tutor British Sign language (BSL), in which I have over 10+ years experience.Additionally, I have been tutoring for 6 years now. I am familiar with the OCR, Edexcel and AQA boards. I use a variety of teaching resources and materials. I cover from 11+ to Functional skills to Foundation and even to Higher. I believe as a teacher you are a guide to your student, but before that you need to build trust with your student, to really get to know them as an individual. Each lesson is a vital learning point...
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£40/hr
5.0
Aiman Q
Experienced English Literature tutor
I first discovered my passion for tutoring when I helped a younger student struggling with English. Watching their confidence grow as they understood concepts they once found difficult was incredibly rewarding. This personal experience motivated me to become a tutor, as I realised how much I enjoy guiding students, celebrating their progress, and helping them achieve their potential.I hold a Master’s degree in English Linguistics and Literature, which equips me with a deep understanding of language structures, literature, and communication strategies. I am familiar with a range of UK exam boards, i...
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£54/hr
5.0
Ben H
Engaging English Literature tutor
I firmly believe that teaching is a two-way process. Whether I'm in a classroom or online, I will create a dialogue so the pupils/tutees feel involved in the process and are able to question, inquire and verbalise what we are learning. Very few people learn by being told something once, so my tutoring sessions are generally about discovery, mastery and learning side by side to answer the big questions along with my years of expertise providing the content.I have worked in education for 12 years in all sorts of settings, with a huge range of pupils. My track record is impressive and I firmly believe...
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