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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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£31/hr
5.0
Emilija R
Expert English tutor
I am a second year university student, looking to further my passion of teaching English. I have extensive experience working in teaching roles, and am dedicated to use my knowledge to help build the students’ confidence in both the subject and themselves.For a short period of time, I assisted at a secondary school as a temporary teaching assistant, where I was able to shadow professionals, assist students in written and oral work, as well as lead some of my own KS3 lessons.In terms of subject specific knowledge, I achieved a grade 9 in both English Literature and Language at GCSE level, as well a...
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£37/hr
5.0
Greg B
English Enthusiastic and Experienced Tutor
I am an enthusiastic tutor who has years of experience tutoring English, maths, history, politics and the 11+ exam, from year 1 through to A-levels. I enjoy being creative with the aim of generating stimulating lessons that inspire students, and I can communicate well at all levels and ages. Mature and lively, I have a variety of outside interests and remain committed to improving my teaching skills further and contributing to your future success, or that of your children. I am a master's degree educated, qualified EFL teacher. The fields that I specialise in are English and maths. However, I can...
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£31/hr
5.0
Ariana S
Experienced English tutor
Hello, my names Ariana. I am a Dental student studying at Queen Mary University London. I have achieved a First Class Degree in Biochemistry from Queen Mary University London. I am excited to share my knowledge and passion to help students excel in their studies and reach their academic potential.Throughout the years i have had accumulated over 5 years of experience as a tutor, mentor and sports leader teaching various age groups maths, science and taekwondo. From my experience, working with various age groups i know how important it is for lessons to be engaging, comfortable and positive to allow...
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£47/hr
4.9
Tamara H
Experienced English tutor
I have a degree in Ecology and Conservation (BSc Hon) from South Africa. I have been a UK resident for over 20 years. I have about 13 years experience working in formal education - primary and secondary sectors. My areas of expertise are in Geography and Biology to A Level. I am also proficient in teaching and supporting students with Math (to Foundation GCSE), English (to GCSE) Science (to KS3). Furthermore, I have experience preparing students for a range of exams (11+; 13+ SATS, GCSE and A level), and have supported students with various barriers to learning (incl ADHD, autism, hearing impaired,...
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£116/hr
5.0
John W
English Tutor: highly-experienced (2013-) in essay support
I am a former student of Merton College, Oxford, where I studied English Language and Literature for BA (First class) and MSt (Distinction), and of Hertford College, Oxford, where I took the BCL postgraduate degree in Law (Distinction). My secondary school was Watford Grammar School for Boys.I have been teaching, independently and occasionally in universities and schools, since 2013. Unlike many tutors, this is my full-time job, and will be for the foreseeable future.Though I am quite new to this particular site, I have thousands of hours of tutorial experience, both in person and online, one-to-one...
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£40/hr
5.0
Marguerite K
Experienced English tutor
Marguerite K A qualified English teacher with over 13 years experience at GCSE and A level. Margueritehas taught English in both secondary and further education.Following her retirement from full-time work she has worked as a one to one tutor for English Language and Literature at Hall Mead School Upminster, and Tabor Academy, Braintree, in addition to working as a private tutor for GCSE and A level English Language and Literature, supporting students to maximise their potential.Tutoring experience Margueritespecialises in tutoring English across secondary, GCSE and A level, with much success,...
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£108/hr
5.0
Lee J
Eton-educated English tutor specialising in entrance exams
I am an Eton-educated graduate of Trinity College Dublin working as a full-time private tutor in London. I have built up a huge amount of experience tutoring and mentoring children from ages 6-16 and have chosen to specialise particularly in entrance tests in English, maths & reasoning from 7+ to 11+, ISEB pre-tests, Common Entrance, interview preparation, and GCSE (English).I have had great success in helping students gain admission to the top London independent & grammar schools, such as Highgate, City of London and Latymer, as well as the preparing and gaining admission the country's top schools...
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£62/hr
5.0
Connie M
A reliable KS3 and KS4 English Tutor
I have a love for passing on knowledge and ensuring progress in every child's education. Due to this genuine passion, I received my PGCE in English with a distinction through Teach First. I am about to embark on my 3rd year of teaching and I’m very much looking forward to all the opportunities available both in school and via tutoring.This academic year I have had the pleasure of teaching a range of years: 7-11. Therefore, I am equipped with a multitude of different strategies for teaching English, both language and literature.I have dedicated this year to exam technique, and I am particularly k...
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£116/hr
5.0
John M
Specialist teacher offering English tutoring
I teach English language from primary up to GCSE level. I teachEnglish Literature set texts used by exam boards such as AQA, Pearson Edexcel, Eduqas, and OCR. I also teach the Pearson Edexcel iGCSE and the Cambridge English First Language iGCSE.I work with students with entrance examinations, from 7 plus up to 13 plus.I teach students studying English as a Foreign Language(ESL) who are taking the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) I’m a specialist trained SEN teacher, with a wealth of training and experience working with neurodiversity, including autistic, ADHD and dyslexic s...
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£57/hr
4.9
Florence B
Cheerful and effective English Tutor!
Hello! Fantastic to meet you, I'm Florence. I've been a qualified primary school teacher for twelve years now, and loved every moment. From Phonics in Reception to Maths and Science in Year 6, I've taught it all. I teach with enthusiasm and passion, and this is what gets my students great results in their learning journey. To ensure good progress, I find out about a student's interests and try to personalise lessons at every opportunity. Over my career so far, I've taught in several junior, primary and first schools across the West Midlands, worked as a TA in a school for dyslexic children in Denmark...
Lee is a great English tutor! He makes every lesson engaging and has really helped my son understand how to analyse texts properly. His explanations are clear and his feedback is constructive. Highly recommended.
Farrah C
18th Nov 2025
Josh L
Josh has been tutoring my son for several weeks now. When asking my son what he thought of the sessions she shared that the lessons were varied and he makes it interesting and fun, ( My Son is in year 10 - age 14) We were looking for a tutor to help my son with his English as he had a difficult year last year with his teacher and it became a dread and a stress. Having Josh tutoring him has given him more confidence in the subject. He is keen to have the lesson and always comes down afterwards and shares something good about it. He seems to be progressing well at school and I know these sessions can only be helping with that.
Timothy B
17th Nov 2025
Nikolaus T
Lovely tutor, very helpful and concise with the additional support, as well as making sure I was confident on the topics we discussed. Very interactive and informative with making sure my thesis and essay writing structure was at a highest level it could be, gave me a really good insight into top band essay skills that I will be using from now on!!
Kaitlyn C
17th Nov 2025
Grace B
My daughter worked with Grace as she wanted to re-take her English Language GCSE to improve her grade. My daughter thought Grace was a fantastic teacher. After her first lesson she said she had learnt more in an hour with her than she had in her previous two years at school! She has a lovely friendly manner and put my daughter at ease straight away. She also puts a lot into the lessons through preparation, marking and generally guiding the learning where it's needed most. As an examiner herself she also has a clear understanding of what students need to work on to succeed. Couldn't recommend her highly enough and whether or not my daughter does improve her grade, I know that the lessons were worthwhile. Thank you Grace!
Jo A
16th Nov 2025
John M
John has been nothing short of a miracle worker with our Year 9 son. In a matter of a few lessons his confidence in English has really grown. He was previously really disengaged with English & it was a real effort to get him to spend any amount of time on it. Now with John’s encouragement, he actually shows me his English homework & wants to improve, work at it. Highly recommend
Maeve C
12th Nov 2025
Anita S
Anita really helps me with English - especially by going through the mark scheme in greater detail than in class, which is really useful when it comes to improving my essays. She also has helped with improving my analysis, providing me with stronger context and helping me add depth to it. I really recommend her as she is great!
Klediana G
10th Nov 2025
Lisa L
Lisa is an excellent tutor, patient, calm and most importantly extremely engaging. My children have seen a huge benefit from Lisa's coaching and guidance over the last few months. I couldn't recommend her highly enough!
Sabha A
10th Nov 2025
Cerise S
Cerise has been such a lovely and supportive English tutor for Eisa. She really helped him find structure and confidence in his lessons and I could see the difference in how he approached his reading and writing. She always came well prepared with materials and gave clear guidance on what to work on..for example, getting him to read A Christmas Carol and pick out key quotes and themes to discuss together.
Eisa really enjoyed her lessons and found her teaching style easy to follow. She’s been patient, encouraging and genuinely invested in his progress. We’ve really appreciated all her help!
rahima G
9th Nov 2025
Brilliant English tutors who you’ll really click with.
Our experienced tutors take the time to understand where each student needs to focus and their preferred way of learning. They make a measurable difference – 90% of all students improve by at least one grade.
My child attends Longdean or Ashlyns School. Can a tutor help them meet the high expectations for English GCSEs there?
Absolutely. Many parents in Bovingdon share your concern. Our tutors are experienced in helping students meet and exceed the high standards required for GCSE English. They can provide targeted support on everything from detailed textual analysis to crafting high-scoring essays, building the specific skills your child needs to feel confident and prepared. For GCSEs, we find our support can help students improve by up to two grades.
We live in Bovingdon. Are the tutors local?
Our tutors are based all across the UK, and because all lessons are online, you're not limited to tutors just in the Bovingdon area. This gives you a much wider choice of specialists, so you can find the perfect expert for your child's specific needs without having to worry about travel.
How do I choose the right English tutor for my child?
You can browse tutor profiles, which include their experience, qualifications, and reviews from other parents just like you. Many tutors also have introductory videos to give you a feel for their personality. You can message them before booking to discuss your child's specific goals and make sure they're a great fit.
What if my child doesn't click with their first tutor?
We know how important the right student-tutor relationship is. That's why we have our First Lesson Guarantee. If for any reason you feel the first tutor isn't the perfect match for your child, just email our support team at support@tutorful.co.uk and we will cover the cost of your first session with a new tutor.
How do you ensure tutors are safe and qualified?
Your child's safety is our top priority. We have a strict vetting process and only accept 1 in 8 tutors who apply. Every tutor is interviewed by our team and must pass an enhanced background check before they can teach on the platform.
How can a tutor help my child with their confidence in English?
Confidence often comes from understanding. In a one-to-one setting, your child has a safe space to ask questions they might be too shy to ask in a busy classroom. A tutor can go over topics at your child's pace, celebrate their small wins, and help them see that they are capable, which makes a huge difference to their self-belief.
How much does an online English tutor cost?
Prices vary depending on the tutor's experience and qualifications. Tutors set their own hourly rates, which are clearly displayed on their profiles. This transparency allows you to find an excellent, experienced tutor who fits within your family's budget.
How does online tutoring work?
It's simple! All lessons take place in our purpose-built online classroom. It has everything your child needs to learn effectively, including a two-way video stream, an interactive whiteboard, and a tool for sharing documents. All your child needs is a computer or tablet with a microphone, a camera, and a stable internet connection.
Can a tutor help with specific English texts, like Shakespeare or modern poetry?
Yes, definitely. One of the biggest benefits of one-to-one tutoring is that lessons can be tailored to exactly what your child is studying at school. Whether it's breaking down the language in *An Inspector Calls* or getting to grips with unseen poetry for their exams, a tutor can provide focused, expert support.
How long does it take to see an improvement in my child's grades?
Every child learns at their own pace, but our data shows that 90% of students improve by at least one grade with regular tutoring. Consistent, weekly lessons are the best way to build momentum and see real, lasting progress in your child's understanding and results.
What happens in a typical one-hour English lesson?
A typical lesson is focused entirely on your child's goals. It might start with a quick review of the previous week's topic, then move onto the main focus – for example, working through a practice exam question, analysing a key quote, or planning an essay structure. The tutor will adapt the session to keep your child engaged and ensure they feel they've made real progress.
Do you only offer academic subjects like English, or can you help with other skills?
While we're proud to support students in core subjects like English, Maths, and Science, we also have expert tutors for a huge range of other skills! Whether your child wants to learn a musical instrument like the guitar, get into coding with Python, or even learn a new language, you can find a brilliant tutor to help them pursue their passion.