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James S.
Goal-oriented and success guaranteed!
£90/per hour
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600+Lessons completed
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12 years experience
Degree educated
I am a multilinguist with considerable experience in teaching French and Spanish to a diverse range of students. I have a 100% success rate in terms of my students improving their academic grades.
I am extremely passionate about my subject and committed to understanding and engaging with each new student's learning needs. I tailor my individual teaching programmes to ensure each student is able to develop and move confidently towards their goal, whether it be academic or personal.
I choose to work with students who are committed to working towards their goal - they don't have to love the subject to begin with, they just have to want to improve, the love comes later, often when they discover how simple it can be and they start to see improvements in their ability and understanding!
Among my previous students are Yas, a Spanish GCSE student who went from a predicted D to receiving an A* overall in 14 months, Roderick, who with no prior teaching since his French GCSE 16 months before we began, received an A* at French A Level after 7 months of home-schooling with me and Kendall, a French IB student who went from grade 3/4 to achieving a final grade 6/7 in 20 months - she called me up in Guatemala on results day so I knew it must be good news!
Testimonials:
"James tutored both my daughters for GCSE Spanish and they both received A*. This was particularly impressive with my eldest daughter who was on a Grade D at the end of Year 10. James accelerated Yasmin's learning rapidly over 6 months in Year 11, and changed her attitude towards Spanish from a boring difficult subject to her favourite! Aside from his in-depth understanding of the curriculum and effective teaching techniques, James is a lovely person with a great sense of humour, and the girls really enjoyed his company. We'd highly recommend James to anyone wanting to improve their grades and language skills."
Zaya F - Spanish GCSE
"James was simply brilliant in giving my son confidence in his ability to learn languages, which ultimately led to GCSE success. He possesses a magical ability to build self-esteem. Invaluable. Fabulous. Very highly recommended."
Donna G – French & Spanish IGCSE
"James tutored me in French for just over a year for the international baccalaureate. Marked out of 7, I originally achieved 3-4s in all my examinations. James helped with reading, writing and oral presentations. He helped me to increase my confidence in speaking and also taught me invaluable techniques for verb conjugations. In the end I was able to achieve a 6/7 in my final IB results. Thank you James !"
Kendall U - French International Baccalaureate
"James was instrumental in getting my son to an A* for his Spanish A Level this year. Over a period of 8 months James worked to improve Omar’s original predicted grade of B, focussing on some core grammar which had been missed by the school and developing his reading, writing and oral skills. James often made himself available at short notice to review and offer feedback on Omar’s practice essays for the literature part of the course. We are delighted with the result and with the high level of professional service that James provides. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend."
Mehta F - Spanish A Level
“My daughter Chloe was struggling with Spanish during year 11, she failed her mock and was really worried. We found James and he worked steadily with her for the three months leading up to her GCSE. I’m delighted to say she achieved a 6(B)!! Incredible...a fail to a B in only 25 hours tutoring! Thank you James, she couldn’t have done it without you!”
Beth W – Spanish GCSE
James tutored my daughter for just over a year at French Pre-U. Our aim was to secure a comfortable distinction. James knew the syllabus inside out and ensured no stone had been left unturned in her knowledge and exam technique. We were delighted but not too surprised when the final result came back a D1. We’re thrilled with James, his approach and the care he brings to each session. Such a star.
Mikael J – Cambridge Pre U French
"James is an amazing teacher. He got my daughter to a B in French GCSE from a predicted D, and my son to a B in Spanish GCSE from a predicted E. This helped my daughter to get to UCL and put the Russell Group within my son's reach. His teaching style is unique. Within minutes of arrival, he had won the respect of both my teenagers. He made himself available at weekends and in the evenings both in person and over Skype. I am so grateful for his help. I highly recommend him."
Rachel G - French & Spanish GCSE
"James is an outstanding teacher - he taught my son to find his own motivation & the confidence he needed to excel in Spanish. He brings the language to life and creates a self sufficiency in study habits that was wonderful to observe - the GCSE process was made palatable and non daunting ! I would wholly recommend him to anyone looking for a tutor that cares about the child in the most holistic sense and leaves them with the skills to tackle languages independently post their time with him - he was an absolute star !"
Shaleen Y - Spanish IGCSE
"James is one of the best tutors I have ever met. He is clearly passionate about teaching and has such an engaging and enthusiastic manner. Anyone who is lucky enough to come across James has found a true gem. I cannot recommend him highly enough."
Helen S - Spanish GCSE
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Paula A.
Creative, qualified, and experienced
£40/per hour
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450+Lessons completed
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9 years experience
Degree educated
Hi! My name is Paula, and I am British-Chilean. I have a PGCE from which I graduated with a 1st, over 9 years of experience teaching languages, and have been an official examiner for A Levels and GCSEs.
When teaching students that are preparing for their exams, I adopt an exam-focused approach, dedicating time to each language skill—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—individually. I incorporate past papers into lessons to build confidence and develop effective exam strategies.
I also teach students in primary, as well as adults wishing to start or continue learning a language. For younger learners, my approach is interactive, utilising videos, songs, and games to make learning engaging. For adult learners, depending on your targets, our focus can be anywhere from conversation to career-oriented language, and we would use a variety of media too. I tailor my lessons to each student’s goals and unique learning style, and I believe in making studying fun and motivating. This way, a student can build confidence, improve learning effectiveness, and maximise their potential.
My students consistently achieve excellent progress and have fun during our lessons. In our first session, I will assess your current level, determine key targets, and create a tailored program designed to help you achieve your goals.
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Dr. Lucy W.
Enthusiastic, Sensitive and Engaging
£60/per hour
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300+Lessons completed
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6 years experience
Degree educated
I am a published writer and experienced dyslexia specialist English literature/language tutor based in Northenden, Manchester. Currently, I have a PhD in creative writing from the University of Glasgow. I focus much of my tutoring around creative practice and the enjoyment of reading and writing. In turn, I appreciate a learning space that is relaxed and informal, helping the student find their love for this wonderful and enriching subject. I have experience tutoring 11-18 year olds (KS3, GCSE, AS/ALevel), specifically those who struggle with anxiety and self-confidence. I tutor English Literature, English Language, Media Studies and Film Studies. I also provide mentorship/tutoring to bachelor degree, masters degree or PhD students studying subjects relating to English literature, film studies, media studies, art history, fine art, creative writing and curating.
Please feel free to message!
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Feroz K.
Enthusiastic for teaching skilfully.
£30/per hour
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200+Lessons completed
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4 years experience
Degree educated
I did my bachelor's (hons) degree in Psychology for 4 years. I loved the subject and did a masters in Psychology at university of east London. I'm currently doing another masters in coaching Psychology from the University of East London.
I taught human Psychology to bachelor's students at the University of Swat as a Psychology Lecturer.
I have tutored peers, friends and colleagues in General science, Psychology, Psychotherapy and Philosophy throughout my bachelors.
I have a deeper intrinsic enthusiasm and love for teaching and tutoring the subjects i love.
I have been involved in delivering CBT Counselling, Life coaching and Mentoring. I help with theoretical, empirical and therapeutic understanding of complex psychological concepts for exams, assignments, presentations and dissertations. I have an interactive, supportive and empowering teaching style. I teach both online and in person. I have done so for more than 5 years now and my students are more than satisfied. Send me a message and we can talk about your work.
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Rabia S.
8 years tutoring Maths & English
£40/per hour
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350+Lessons completed
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7 years experience
Degree educated
I have been a professional tutor for more than 7 years and have tutored pupils ranging in age from 10 through to adult learners. I have had particular success with tutoring Maths, Additional Maths and Physics at GCSE level, Maths and Sociology at A level and social sciences (international relations and sociology) at bachelors and master's level. With that, my students have had stellar scores in SATs and IELTS. My recent experience of tutoring students studying international relations and sociology at university has resulted in As for all their modules. My tailored and engaging approach to tutoring has helped students attain commendable grades and rank in the top performers in their schools and universities.
I have found that confidence and genuine enjoyment on the part of each student are key to academic development at any age, and in preparation for any exam, as so often one comes across bright and engaged students who have little belief in their ability which greatly hampers both their development and overall achievement. As a tutor, I therefore make every effort to tailor my teaching to the individual, ensuring my teaching develops both confidence and enjoyment whilst also providing clear and concise guidance around the relevant academic specifics.
This being said, as each student learns differently, no two lessons are ever quite the same, and this means each lesson is fresh and energetic. If exams are the eventual focus of their tutoring, I aim to reach a stage at which students not only handle subject matter confidently, but are also confident of their exam technique - so that they are not thrown off by a question that looks unfamiliar in pressured conditions, but instead give themselves time to work it through.
Furthermore, I have been fortunate enough to learn within one of the world’s greatest teaching systems, effectively tutored weekly in one-to-one supervisions – a system which hugely speeds intellectual development as it focuses on ironing out weaknesses and ensuring that the pace suits the student whilst attempting to get the best out of them. I aim to bring the inspiring experience of my learning over the past four years into the classroom during lessons.
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Andrea C.
German and Italian Tutor
£40/per hour
Verified Tutor
600+Lessons completed
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12 years experience
Degree educated
I studied Linguistics and Semitics at university in Germany, achieving Ph.D. in Vienna.
With seven years as a university lecturer in classical languages, I bring deep academic expertise to my tutoring.
Since 2018, I have focused full-time on private language teaching from my base in Edinburgh, Scotland.
I specialise in German for GCSE, A-Level, IB, National 5 and Higher across AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas and SQA boards, preparing students for exams with targeted grammar, past papers and speaking practice.
I also teach adult learners and professionals seeking conversational fluency for work, travel or personal interest.
My experience spans beginners to C2 level, helping students build confidence through clear explanations and steady progress.
Lessons follow a structured 60-minute format: initial assessment conversation to identify strengths/needs, followed by balanced practice in speaking/listening, grammar foundations, and reading/writing with exam-style tasks. Homework receives detailed feedback with specific next steps. I create personalised plans allowing progress at your pace, with flexible online scheduling for UAE/Europe/US timezones.
First lesson includes full level assessment and learning roadmap.
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Margaret C.
£50/per hour
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850+Lessons completed
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17 years experience
Degree educated
Experienced. I was an educational consultant and Classical literature teacher in Moscow Russia for the last five years, where I trained TOEFL, IELTS, SSAT for US/UK college entrance requirements as well as 11+, 12+, (ISEB Pre-Test) 13+, 16+ British School Common Entrance and GCSE all subjects and Humanities A-Levels. I have aTEFL (Pre-‐Jet training programme June 2000), and New York State Teaching Certificates -‐ LAST (Liberal Arts and Science Test), ATS-‐W (Assessment of Teaching Skills written), Multi-‐ Subject CST (Content Specialty Test), ATAS (Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills), English Language Arts CST (Content Specialty Test), CLEP – College Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, Human Growth and Development, Educational Psychology , Excelsior – Teaching Literacy, DSST – Foundations of Education, NEW YORK STATE Teaching Certificate – English Language Arts Grades 5 – 9, NEW YORK STATE Teaching Certificate – Grades 1-6. I also work freelance for On-Location education, providing lessons to child actors during filming, or on theatrical tours, or during European press tours (Disney and Netflix).
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Thomas W.
An English Second Language Teacher
£30/per hour
Verified Tutor
250+Lessons completed
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5 years experience
Degree educated
Would you like to understand and speak English with natural intonation and not worry about making mistakes? Would you like to learn grammar and vocabulary in context instead of being focused on grammar rules? I am a qualified English teacher from Liverpool; I had taught English as a Second Language to young learners, teens, and adults for several ESL schools in Poland and Russia.
I believe that mindset and motivation are two important keys for language learning and for trying to learn any skill. I understand that limitations and past experiences can shape our identity; I know this from experience because when I was younger, I was told that learning a language and doing well academically was not for everyone. I was told that I would never do well and this decreased my confidence. I realised that language learning was possible when I moved abroad and started practicing Spanish and Russian. My experiences abroad gave me the motivation to complete and achieve a First-Honours English degree. As an educator, I think it is very important for me to always do my very best to meet all your needs and to inspire you that anything is possible.
I believe that different teachers are suited for different people, so if you think that I am the right teacher for you or your child, please feel free to send me a message and I can discuss more in detail about my teaching methods.
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Bill S.
Incredibly experienced English tutor.
£60/per hour
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1750+Lessons completed
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35 years experience
Degree educated
At present in my early 50s. I began teaching, in a London tutorial college, straight after coming down from Oxford. A few years after that, I interrupted my teaching career to return to university to pursue doctoral research, but I continued to see a small number of private students throughout my time as a post-graduate student. Accordingly, I have somewhere in the region of thirty years’ experience of helping students to realise their potential and, quite often, to exceed their expectations of themselves.
My original specialisms were English Language and Literature, and these remain subjects I enjoy teaching immensely, but I have equal experience by now in History of Art, Philosophy, Film Studies, and Religious Studies, each of which I have taught to A level students and undergraduates. I also specialise in Pre-U English.
The following is a quotation from the reference supplied by the school from which I resigned last year, after twenty years as Head of English and de facto Head of Humanities, in order to focus on private tuition:
‘Bill’s main virtues as a teacher […] are his infectious enthusiasm for his subjects, his immense knowledge and erudition, his intimate familiarity with past papers and assessment criteria, his commitment to his pupils, his willingness to make supererogatory efforts on their behalf, his provision of extensive and meticulous course notes, and his generosity with his time.’
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Aurelija I.
PhD in Pharmacology
£70/per hour
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400+Lessons completed
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8 years experience
Degree educated
I am currently studying for a DPhil in Pharmacology at the University of Oxford, having completed an undergraduate and masters in Biochemistry also at University of Oxford. I finished schooling at North London Collegiate School where I gained 45/45 in the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme. I have had previous experience tutoring IB biology, chemistry, English, maths and economics as well as GCSE French, English, maths, biology and chemistry.
I believe in altering my teaching style according to the student and have had experience in tutoring a variety of different academic abilities and ages. I am extremely organised and am happy to go above and beyond in regards to preparation and gathering resources to help the student. My experience in tutoring for IB and GCSE means that I am good at ensuring that all parts of the syllabus are covered and that the student is well informed of what’s expected in the exam. One of my IB students was recently admitted to Tufts University in Massachusetts while other students that I am currently tutoring for SAT are currently applying for numerous highly ranked American Universities.
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William S.
Rediscover joys of ancient languages
£50/per hour
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1250+Lessons completed
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25 years experience
Degree educated
I have taught Latin, Ancient Greek, classical studies and English at GCSE, A-level and university level for twenty-five years. I’ve taught beginners up to Common Entrance at prep schools in Surrey and London for fourteen years, and SAT exams for US universities. My students, as well as gaining scholarships to top schools, have gone to Cambridge, Oxford, Bryn Mawr, and top universities. I’m experienced in online tuition (Skype/Facetime/ WhatsApp).
I enjoy sharing my love of language, grammar, literature, history, mythology and philosophy. I hope to find quirky ways to give insights into the ancient world and its impact on the present. I particularly love helping students overcome blocks and difficulties to rediscover the joys of language and and the magic of ancient cultures.
I have taught English as a Foreign Language in Brazil, Italy and the UK, from beginners to proficiency level, so have a particular awareness of difficulties with second language learning.
I teach Creative Writing at University of Portsmouth, and I’ve given workshops in libraries, universities, schools, prisons and theatres. I have also translated ancient and mediaeval texts for academic, legal and medical purposes.
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Why study English?
The English Language is a very fun and versatile subject. If you're someone who is curious about how we started speaking English, where we get words from, and how they impact society – then this is definitely up your street! You should take English Language lessons if you're interested in journalism, writing careers, or even teaching. Book lessons with an English tutor in Sheffield and start learning today!
Can an English tutor in Sheffield enhance my creative writing?
Yes, our English tutor in Sheffield can enhance your creative writing skills by providing guidance on elements such as plot development, character creation, and effective use of language. They can also provide constructive feedback on your writing and suggest ways to improve it. Ultimately, working with a tutor can help take your creativity to the next level.
How do I improve my English writing skills?
To improve your English writing skills you can try reading academic essays, getting feedback on your writing style, and absorbing information from other texts and great authors or poets. You should make notes of new vocabulary learned and techniques like metaphors, hyperbole, pathetic fallacy and others. Then keep practising! Hiring an English tutor in Sheffield could mean the difference between a C and an A grade in your writing skills.
How much does an English tutor in Sheffield cost?
How much does an English tutor in Sheffield cost? The hourly rate for an English tutor in Sheffield varies depending on numerous factors such as their qualifications, the type of tutoring services they offer, your needs, and their experience in teaching English. Typically, you can expect to pay between £20-£90 per hour for a Tutor House English tutor in Sheffield, rates which can compete with the best language schools.
The Benefits of Hiring an English tutor in Sheffield
The English Language is a compulsory subject taught from primary school until at least GCSE level. Therefore, getting solid English tuition from an English tutor in Sheffield is well worth your time. It's a great subject to study, as it improves your creative writing skills, knowledge of the language itself, understanding of the media, and much more. In the corporate sector, the significance of knowing business English can not be overlooked. Therefore, it is safe to say that formal education in the English language is an absolute necessity.
A lot of students will struggle with English because there are several topics to grasp. From understanding the media's role in the news to writing creative stories, they might need an English tutor to help break down a specific task where they are underperforming. A classroom setting is not always the best way to learn; with one teacher to 30 pupils. The lessons are often generic and time-constrained. This means students might not get all the support they need, especially if some have learning difficulties. In the long run, they might find it hard to compete with the school's expectations and achieve lower grades or even fail. An English tutor is, therefore, an excellent alternative.
At Tutor House, we provide English tutors in Sheffield, London, Liverpool and all around the UK. We have tutors for all levels, ages, and abilities. Our team personally interviews and handpicks tutors, making sure they're passionate about English and improving your learning. You will accelerate your knowledge as the teaching is tailored to your goals, needs, personality, and learning style. With effective 1:1 tutoring, you can learn at your own pace without the pressure of the classroom.
With our e-learning platform, you'll be able to track and measure your progress in live-time, rather than waiting for the quarterly parents' meeting. In fact, we've seen our students grow their confidence and grades from a C to an A (Grade 7) in just a few sessions!
The best part about hiring an English tutor in Sheffield is that you can learn from anywhere you want! With online lessons, you don't have to travel to the ends of the Earth or leave your home. So you'll have more flexibility in how and when you want to learn, without all the hassle. This is a perfect solution for families that run a tight ship and parents with busy schedules.
Sometimes all we need is English tuition from an expert, and it shouldn't be hard to find! That's why Tutor House aims to make the process of finding an English tutor easy with our bespoke system. All you need to do is browse all tutors and filter for your age, level, budget, goals, and location - then we'll match you with an English tutor in Sheffield for private or online tuition. Call us today and book a trial call with a Sheffield tutor for free. Let Tutor House get you to the top of the leaderboard!
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English Tutor, SheffieldRaquel is an amazing person. She has a great ability to understand others and would always help out. She is very patient and can very easily relate to other people's perspective, hence why she is an excellent tutor.
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English Tutor, SheffieldIt was a pleasure to work with Sam. He is hard working, engaged and committed to his students. Whenever we worked together he aimed for as high a professional standard as possible. Highly recommended!
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