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Whether it’s a parents' evening that left you worried, or your child is just staring at a blank page, it's hard to watch them struggle with English. You want to help, but the texts they study and the way essays are marked have changed so much. Even when you cannot help with the subject, you can still help them. Our Tutor Finder does the work for you. It asks a few simple questions about your child and how they learn, then we recommend the right person to help them make sense of it all.

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With the right person in their corner, English can change from a source of frustration to a subject they feel confident in. Suddenly, essays become clearer, texts make more sense, and the pressure starts to lift. This isn't just about exam grades. It's about seeing your child develop skills and a quiet confidence that will help them with everything from their UCAS application to whatever comes next.
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Find Your Perfect English Tutor: Choose from 393 Experts

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£62/hr
4.9
Clare C
Looking for last minute 11+English Tutoring? Look no further!
I have extensive teaching experience in the British School of Rio de Janeiro, working with KS2, KS3, GCSE, and IB students, as well as teaching university-level courses in pedagogy and the art of teaching. I specialise in ICT, having taught Key Stage 3 students on a variety of topics including video production, podcasting, databases, e-safety, and project management, using freeware tools like GIMP, Animoto, and Audacity to promote learning beyond the classroom. At Key Stage 4, I covered the IGCSE ICT course (0417) from Cambridge, focusing on both practical skills and theoretical knowledge,...
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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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£85/hr
5.0
Alice A
English Tutor - Making learning memorable
* Book your child in for SUMMER BOOSTER sessions TODAY* - I have had a HUGE increase this year in last minute requests for support, even for the day before the exam... - Many of these young people have been worrying about their GCSEs and A Levels behind closed doors and parents have realised too late that they need support. - If your child is in secondary school or 6th form now and you have any doubt about their independent study skills please consider summer sessions. - I hear all too often that the young people I am working with do not have the skills in order to attempt independent study....
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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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£54/hr
5.0
Georgina B
English Specialist 7+, 9+, 11+ & 13+ English Entrance
Creative writing Technical EnglishComprehensionVerbal Reasoning7+ 9 +11+13 + Courses in English comprehension; Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling, Verbal Reasoning & Creative Writing English Exam and Scholarship Preparation courses available 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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£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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