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As a parent in Reading, it’s natural to feel the pressure of local school competition. When you see the high standards for grammar schools like Reading School and Kendrick School, you might worry if your child’s creative writing or comprehension skills are strong enough for the 11+ exam. That concern doesn't disappear; it often continues right through to GCSEs, where a top grade in English can feel essential for their future A-Level and university choices.
Finding the right one-to-one English tutor can make all the difference. It’s not about adding more pressure; it’s about giving your child a supportive space to build skills and confidence at their own pace. A personal tutor can help untangle tricky concepts and turn 'I can't' into 'I can'.
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Why a Strong Grasp of English is Key for Your Child's Future
Strong English skills are the foundation for success in almost every other subject. From crafting a compelling story for the 11+ to analysing the nuances of a Shakespearean sonnet for GCSEs, the ability to understand and communicate clearly is vital. These are the skills that help your child write persuasive essays, excel in exams, and confidently articulate their ideas at college, university, and in their future career. A good grade in English doesn't just pass an exam; it opens doors.
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Personalised English Tuition in Reading to Help Your Child Thrive
We know you want the best for your child, which is why we're so selective, accepting only 1 in 8 tutors who apply. The right private English tutor takes the time to understand exactly how your child learns. They’ll quickly spot if it’s structuring arguments or understanding poetry that’s causing trouble, creating a supportive partnership that helps your child feel understood and ready to learn.
This means every one-to-one lesson is built around your child's specific goals. If the 11+ is on the horizon, sessions can focus entirely on exam technique and comprehension practice. If they're struggling with 'An Inspector Calls' for their GCSEs, their tutor can dedicate time to breaking down themes and characters. It’s this focused support that helps 90% of our students improve by at least one grade.
With our flexible online platform, you can find the perfect background-checked tutor for your child without adding extra travel to your busy family schedule. You can arrange lessons for times that suit you, all from the comfort of your home. It's why over 4,100 parents have rated us 4.6 stars – we make finding expert help simple and stress-free.
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7 English tutors in Reading:
£39/hr
4.7
Monazzah Y
Experienced English Afrikaans, History, Geography
My name is Monazzah, I have tutored for 7 years and I have attained a Bachelor's degree in Education(BEd) specialising in History and Geography.My method of teaching is creative and to the style in which the student feels comfortable with. I am willing to do online and contact teaching. I can assist with homework, understanding of the content and preparations for tests and exams. I have tutored students that have mentally disable challenges as well as provided counseling for such students. I can assist the students to gain a better understanding of the subject content and also help and advice them...
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£28/hr
5.0
James O
Great Business English tutor
I am an enthusiastic tutor who likes to tailor my lessons to each individual student. I like to find out what works for them and what doesn’t and try to work around their timelines by adapting to what they like. I specialise in Business studies. Happy to go through exam questions and assist with proof reading and giving real life advice with examples that I have experienced both practical and theoretical. I have recently joined this app and looking to impart my wisdom and experiences and looking to see students grow. A typical lesson would be prepared in advice and agreed with the student so t...
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£31/hr
5.0
Davina P
Experienced Head of Y5 and current Year 6 Teacher English
A highly motivated and experienced primary teacher, I am a former Head of Year 5 and currently teach Year 6. Alongside this, I have over a decade of tutoring experience, supporting learners from Year 2 through to adult education.I pride myself on ensuring that every student I work with makes clear progress, builds confidence, and can apply their learning across the curriculum. My sessions are engaging, supportive, and purposeful, students leave each lesson feeling positive, accomplished, and motivated to continue improving.With my background as both a classroom teacher and school leader, I understand...
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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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£93/hr
5.0
Jessica P
English Highly experienced, friendly tutor
Not only am I a supportive and encouraging teacher, with many years of experience as a qualified teacher but I also work for the Department for Education as an Education Consultant which means that my lessons are highly effective. I have prepared fast track courses to support students from the age of 5 right through to masters university level.I am fortunate enough to be an Examiner of KS2, GCSE and A-Level providing me with detailed insight into a range of exam boards as well as working on university-based assessment panels.I have enjoyed many years of work as a private tutor on a 1:1/small group...
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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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Aiman Q
Aiman is great at tailoring lessons exactly to your strengths and weaknesses and helps to develop your skills. The lessons are very informative and enjoyable and thanks to her I improved a lot in my GCSE English studies.
Bhavna A
27th Jun 2026
Libby M
Miss Libby is an exceptionally kind and brilliant educator.
Apart from her excellent knowledge in English, she is a wonderful and warm person. She was kind and patient and made my child comfortable in expressing his concerns.after only a couple of lessons we started to see huge improvements.
His GCSE mocks and main exams went quite well, all thanks to Miss Libby’s lessons!
Fairuz C
27th Jun 2026
Lesley H
We cannot recommend Lesley highly enough. From the very beginning, she built a wonderful rapport with our daughter and helped her develop both her English skills and, just as importantly, her confidence. Her lessons were engaging, supportive and tailored to our daughter's needs, making a real difference to her progress.
Our daughter was delighted with her exam results, and we genuinely believe that Lesley's teaching played a significant part in this success. Her ability to explain concepts clearly, encourage independent thinking and create a positive learning environment has been invaluable.
We feel incredibly fortunate to have found Lesley and are so grateful for the time, effort and dedication she has invested in helping our daughter achieve her potential. We would not hesitate to recommend her to other families looking for an outstanding English tutor.
Maria S
24th Jun 2026
Yasen S
Yasen has been a great English tutor for my son. He is patient, supportive, and explains things clearly. I’ve noticed a real improvement in my son’s confidence and English skills, and we really appreciate his help. I would definitely recommend him to other parents.
Khadija A
23rd Jun 2026
Rachel C
Rachel gave my daughter confidence and belief in herself, she supported her with understanding content, using frameworks to support answers and spent time working through past papers. I am really pleased with my daughters progress she went from Grade 2 in initial mock to 2 points below grade 6 in final mock, still using techniques to improve right up to the exam. Definitely recommend.
Sandra R
22nd Jun 2026
Deborah J
Deborah is a really great English teacher. She helped me a lot when I was struggling and honestly saved my grade. She’s patient, explains things well, and always takes the time to help when you don’t understand something.
I really appreciate the support and encouragement she gave me. She made me feel more confident with English and I’m really grateful for everything she did.
Nazariy M
21st Jun 2026
Richard B
Richard has been tutoring my son for about a year, and has been brilliant. Richard is patient and has very effectively supported my son in improving his English. Thank you!
alex C
20th Jun 2026
Aileen L
Couldnt have asked for a better tutor. Her patience was undoubtedly one of the first thing i noticed about her tutoring, and as a consequence, I was able to learn at a pace that felt most comfortable to me! Equally her style of tutoring and constant pushing of me to go further for A level English is something i couldnt have asked for more of!!Thank you Aileen, it has been a pleasure having you as a tutor :)
sam M
19th Jun 2026
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Absolutely. Many of our English tutors specialise in 11+ preparation and are familiar with the requirements for competitive grammar schools. They can help your child build confidence in key areas like creative writing, comprehension, and verbal reasoning to give them the best possible chance of success.