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Watching your child struggle with English, whether it's getting to grips with poetry or structuring a compelling essay, can be tough. You want to help, but it’s not always easy to know how. That's where one-to-one tutoring can make a real difference, giving your child the focused support and confidence boost they need to shine.
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12 English tutors in Knowle:
£54/hr
5.0
Caroline B
English Passionate about helping others achieve.
Hello, my name is Caroline and I am an English teacher and a private tutor.I live near Wylde Green in Birmingham and teach most lessons at home or online.I also have a beautiful garden for outdoors lessons too if the weather is nice.I have two boys who are 21 and 19 now but can remember how stressful these years can be in keeping up with the educational system and entrance/SATS exams etc.I have tutored both of my boys for entrance exams for grammar school using practice papers in Verbal Reasoning, Non Verbal Reasoning, Comprehension and Maths. I also have a wide range of challenging and interesting...
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£47/hr
5.0
Melanie W
EYFS, Key Stage 1 English
I have been a primary school teacher for 25 years and have predominantly taught in Early Years and Key Stage 1.I therefore have a wealth of knowledge and expertise in teaching the important foundation skills of Literacy and Numeracy.I am proficient in teaching phonics and spelling, communication and language and mathematics. I believe that young children learn best when they are enthused, engaged and motivated.My teaching style supports the ethos of making learning fun and I plan activities that are stimulating, interactive and practical.I understand that children need the opportunity to practise,...
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£62/hr
4.8
Aishwarya C
High success rates in: English, English and Uni Admissions
Hi, I’m Aishwarya! I’ve spent over a decade teaching children, young adults, and mature learners to build confidence, succeed in their subjects, and pass on knowledge to others. I have taught students from KS3 and GCSE through to A level, undergraduate, and postgraduate level, with many going on to achieve top marks at their institutions.I am a firm believer that to become skilled at something, you must be willing to learn from mistakes and stay patient throughout the process. I always work at a pace that suits the student, using interactive elements to keep lessons engaging and effective.My lov...
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£22/hr
4.8
Helena B
Engaging English tutor
I am a passionate qualified Primary school teacher who studied English and Journalism at University.My passion for studying English at an advanced level has risen. I am extremely captivated by the notion of how the simplest form of communication, the English language can be used to create such complex concepts developing from the freedom of the writer's imagination.I believe knowledge is power which is why I like to create a fun and engaging teaching atmosphere whilst building a rapport with the student, this enables lessons to become memorable, effective and beneficial to the student. I like to...
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£36/hr
5.0
Kaihmarah N
Experienced English Teacher
Hi all, my name is Kay. I’m a caring and enthusiastic teacher who believes everyone deserves to feel happy, confident, and proud of their learning. My favourite part of teaching is seeing students grow in confidence and knowing I’ve helped to make things click. As such, my approach is all about creating an encouraging, supportive environment where students feel safe to learn from mistakes, build independence, and enjoy the subject.I have a First-Class degree in Psychology (which informs my teaching style), a Level 2 Counselling Skills qualification and a Masters in Mental Health. My background in ...
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£20/hr
5.0
Amreen M
Learning Made Simple: English English,ESOL/EFL
As a patient and caring tutor , I am keen to build up my students' confidence and take into account their learned preferences. I am passionate at tutoring English to Overseas and Home students. While I am happy to tutor all age groups, my focus is on primary, secondary and sixth form students.I am especially qualified in TEFL(Teaching English as a foreign language) level 5 certificate and willing to tutor all complexities of English language. I have experience in planning lessons and teaching English language. In my teaching experience, I have taught a variety of language modules. I form good relationship...
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£37/hr
4.9
Ian S
Experienced EFL and English 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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£40/hr
5.0
Kevin A
Experienced Qualified Mature English
RESULTS ORIENTATED: UNIVERSITY DIssertations - Guidance on structure , planning and argument.I have advised on subjects from micro- biology to religious architecture! I meet deadlines.A LEVEL History- Tudors- Stuarts 1603- 1714- French Revolution- Russian Revolution , Lenin, Stalin and Post war Teaching is very closely aligned to actual questions,I teach essay writing, and essay improvement. I happily explain the hard factGCSE ENGLISH Concentrating on critical analysis. language techniques,structure and commentary. The tutoring is very closely related to real exams using past papers to provide...
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£47/hr
5.0
Georgina B
Experienced English tutor
Creative writing Technical EnglishComprehension 7+ 9 +11+13 + Courses in English comprehension; Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling & Creative Writing English Exam and Scholarship Preparation courses available this October half term 2025 and throughout the academic year. My approaches to tutoring Allowing regular and timely practice:Adequate preparation time plays a unique role in 7 - 13 plus preparation. Planning regular well paced lessons, beginning with the teaching of foundational core skills and fostering deeper learning,is far better for your child. By planning and investing in time, with regular...
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£68/hr
4.8
Myles M
English Tutor- Making English Great Again! (QTS,PGCE) GCSE
A culturally aware, qualified teacher, who is passionate about sharing knowledge. I studied English for over 12 years which culminated in a 2.1 in English Literature and Media and A's at GCSE and A Level. My teacher training was completed in a secondary school awarded 'Outstanding' by Ofsted in South West London. This school is the 'second highest performing boys school in London'. I have also previously taught in a private English language school in Shanghai and at a public secondary school in Daegu. I also have the highest repeat student ratio of all qualified teachers on the website (239 students/4250+hours)....
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£37/hr
5.0
Carole G
Professional English tutor
Hi, my name is Carole. I worked as a primary school teacher for 19 years and I have been tutoring children from reception to year 8, mainly online, since February 2020. I have worked with many children, helping them to achieve success in SATs, school entrance exams or to gain increased confidence and enjoyment of their subjects in school. I had some recent feedback from a parent, stating that their child had "gone from being scared of maths (and trying to hide it by saying maths is boring) to loving it!" Some of my current students have worked with me for several years, continuing after primary...
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£36/hr
5.0
Miriam U
Patient and Adaptable English Tutor
I am a PhD graduate in Language and Linguistics who has been teaching privately and in the higher education sector for a number of years. My thesis was published as a book shortly after graduating. I also hold an MA in Computational Linguistics and a BA in English Language and Literature. I have worked teaching Spanish in Japan, and I have taught in two British universities: Essex and Middlesex. My work experience also covers the private sector, having worked as a legal researcher for a number of years.I also dedicate my time to proofread, write and edit from my own home. I am a native Catalan...
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Matthew B
Matthew was an excellent English lang/lit A level tutor for my son. He struck the perfect balance of support and motivation and was able to work well with the SEN support needs he had too. I would definitely recommend.
Alex G
18th May 2026
Emma W
Emma has been Amazing helping my son prepare for his English GCSE . He found lessons very useful and helpful . Emma is very efficient communicator ,So lovely to deal with . We couldn’t recommend her enough. Thank you so much Emma .
Anna F
17th May 2026
Deborah J
Deborah has been an amazing GCSE English tutor and has helped me improve by three grades in just one year. Her lessons are always engaging, supportive, and tailored to each student’s needs. She is kind, patient, and explains everything clearly, which has really helped build my confidence and understanding. I’m very grateful for all her support and would highly recommend her to students.
Nirav P
15th May 2026
Eloise S
I am incredibly grateful to have had Eloise as my son’s tutor. She is kind, highly experienced, and exceptionally thorough in preparing students for both GCSE Literature and Language.
What stood out most was her guidance for the Language exam — she clearly explained how to approach each question, how to structure answers effectively, and provided insightful analysis of my son’s responses. Thanks to her detailed feedback, he gained a much clearer understanding of how to improve his answers and approach future exams with greater confidence.
For Literature, she carefully prepared extracts and helped him understand cultural context, deeper meanings, and poetic techniques in a way that made the texts far more engaging and accessible.
It is such a shame that she has to take a break, as my son truly benefited from her teaching. However, I feel very fortunate and thankful that he had the opportunity to learn from such a wonderful teacher. I sincerely appreciate all of her dedication and support, and I wish her all the very best.
Clara K
15th May 2026
Holly F
Holly has been really amazing at helping my daughter progress in her English lessons at school. She is patient and has been able to motivate my daughter to expand her confidence both in her writing and vocabulary. I can see my daughter interested in writing more and reading since she started her lessons with Holly and am very pleased with the progress she has made.
Shipra R
15th May 2026
Lynn D
We have been working with Lynn for a few weeks. She is very organized and has a good approach in the lesson. I appreciate the feedback after the lesson so I can track how the lesson went. My daughter is finding it helpful. She plans and tailors the lesson to my daughters needs.
Fatima B
15th May 2026
Anna C
Anna helped my son and his friend prepare for their GCSEs. My son has dyslexia and has always avoided English but Anna has helped him to feel more confident. His mock grades improved and both the boys feel much more confident as they prepare to tackle the exams. Thank you Anna
Lucy C
15th May 2026
Clare K
Good teacher. Kids enjoyed the lessons and useful recap to their school knowledge and preparation for KS3
Anna B
14th May 2026
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