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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
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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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Muzammil Z.
Highly patient and understanding.
£40/per hour
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750+Lessons completed
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15 years experience
Degree educated
I am currently a business lecture at UCB , however, I have experience of teaching primary, secondary, 11 plus and assignment support at HE level. Teaching has always been a passion and I am extremely dedicated to my job role. I enjoy all types of teaching and have taught all ages and in all types of environments. Alongside teaching English, maths, and science, etc, I also like to focus on the child’s holistic development which I believe is pivotal. I also do private tutoring online on one to one basis and group sessions. I like to teach my children through joyful interaction which assists them in reaching their full potential and achieving above and beyond their level of expectations. I have seen dramatic improvements from children who started off with very little or no English-speaking skills at all in becoming the highest achievers, furthermore, receiving recognition and awards in their educational institutions. I am very soft-hearted towards the children I teach, nevertheless, this does not mean that they can get away with not completing their studies. I am extremely flexible and can easily adapt quickly to new situations. You will find me highly empathic towards the children and very understanding, regardless of their age. All people big or small should be treated with the utmost respect. I do my best to dedicate my spare time to supporting charity events, group talks, and teaching children.
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Seren J.
Fun and Enthusiastic Tutor
£30/per hour
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250+Lessons completed
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5 years experience
Degree educated
I graduated from Cambridge with a 2:1 in Natural Sciences and from Cardiff University with a Master’s degree in Genomics. I would love to share my passion for learning with others by supporting students to achieve their full potential. During my time as a tutor, I was able to clearly explain advanced concepts by adjusting my teaching methods to suit the unique learning style of each student, leading to significant improvements in their A level and GCSE results. I emphasise the importance of mental health and aim to promote the emotional well-being of all my students. My pet dog William may also make occasional drop-ins in the background of tutoring sessions to provide a little well-needed dopamine. :)
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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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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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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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Max K.
Experienced Oxford Graduate
£90/per hour
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250+Lessons completed
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5 years experience
Degree educated
Tutoring experience John Locke essay competition (2023-present) * - Three students performed in the top 10% of all entrants in the competition in 2023 and 2025. * - Max has worked with students in China, Singapore and beyond on this competition and has experience with the full gamut of Humanities questions. * Oxbridge entrance tutoring support 2017 - present * - Coached multiple students applying to Oxbridge * - Reviewed over 200 Personal Statements and conducted a similar number of mock interviews * - Secured multiple Oxbridge, LSE, and UCL offers for students, including for PPE, History, History and Politics, and Law (2023, 2024), HSPS (2023): * - Alex got a place for History at Merton College, Oxford * - Jack got a place for Law at University College, Oxford * - Sofia got into HSPS at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge * - Melina got into Law at Trinity College, Cambridge * - Maxim has also tutored LNAT for three years, with multiple students securing scores of 30+ in this exam and gaining places at Oxbridge * School entrance - 7+/11+/16+ - Past students gained places at Highgate and South Hampstead in 2025. * - He has tutored 16+ for Politics * - He has experience with St Paul’s for 16+ entry History for Westminster School and experience with Brighton College - Maxim has experience with GL, Common Entrance and Bond school entrance exams. * - Maxim helped students secure offers from South Hampstead, Highgate, UCS, City of London, Habs, Merchant Taylors, and Latimer * - Other students got into Wetherby and Fettes. * History (GCSE and A-Level) * - Coached a student to achieve 9/9 in GCSE History in 2023 and actively tutors the subject to two students each week. * Politics (A-Level) * - He has tutored this for over six years since graduating. * - Multiple students secured top grades including A* (2022) and A grades (2020-present). * - He is familiar with all the main exam boards. * Sociology (A-Level) * - Five years of experience with this subject, and he achieved A grades in all Sociology papers taken. * Law (A-Level and University level) * - Maxim has eight years of PS Polishing experience, and he returns files promptly. He helped students secure places at HKU, HKUST, Chinese University of Hong Kong, City University of Hong Kong, NUS, NTU, and many more (500 bookings completed). * - He has extensive experience with US universities including Duke University, Johns Hopkins University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and many more. * Other subjects (GCSE and A-Level) * - Maxim has tutored Sociology and Law to A-Level, having achieved A grades in both subjects (at AS-Level and A-Level, respectively).
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Alice W.
Creative, friendly and supportive tutor
£40/per hour
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150+Lessons completed
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3 years experience
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Hi! I'm Alice and I'm a University of Durham graduate (BA in English Literature and Modern Languages) and I speak fluent French & Spanish. I am an English Literature & Language tutor. I love to share my passion for English with my students and I enjoy supporting them in their learning journeys. I have a strong academic background, hold a master’s degree in Myth, Cosmology & the Sacred (Canterbury Christ Church University) and have over two years’ teaching experience in schools ( I have a CELTA qualification for teaching English as a foreign language) as well as over three years' experience of tutoring individual students. This, combined with my ability to communicate and listen, means I am able to develop and maintain good relationships with students and parents alike. I specialise in the following: ENGLISH LITERATURE (I have experience tutoring students of Cambridge International Curriculum as well as exam boards AQA and OCR). - Shakespeare - The novel - Poetry - Fiction and Drama - Evaluation of a writer’s choice of vocabulary, grammatical and structures features. - Comparing and contrasting texts - Revision/exam preparation and coursework help ENGLISH LANGUAGE (again I have experience tutoring students of Cambridge International Curriculum as well as exam boards AQA and OCR). - Creative writing - Critical reading and comprehension. - Revision/exam preparation and coursework help
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Elena B.
Experienced French & Italian Tutor
£40/per hour
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200+Lessons completed
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4 years experience
Degree educated
Hi, I'm Elena! I graduated from the University of Oxford with a First Class Degree in Modern Languages and Literature (French and Italian). I have over four years experience tutoring Modern Languages, English Language and English Literature online and take a tailored approach to teaching. Whether you want to improve your vocabulary, translation skills, speaking fluency, or a bit of everything, I strive to instil my students with the skills to feel confident communicating in a foreign language. I take a conscientious approach to teaching - making sure that I consolidate previous content as well as furthering my student's knowledge in order to ensure long term comprehension. I include mini tests and homework into my lesson structure and take into account my student's exam boards when planning lessons. I have experience tutoring English Literature and Language up to GCSE level - teaching both essay writing technique and textual content. In particular I focus on helping my students develop their analytical skills and gain confidence in writing in detail and successfully about texts. I achieved three A* grades at A Level, in History, French and English Literature and completed an EPQ. I have extensive experience with Oxbridge admissions support - I have supported students with application to Oxford and Cambridge, guiding them through the entire process. I offer personal statement sessions, draft reviews, and mock interviews.
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Nassim J

English Tutor, Colchester

Nassim is an outstanding teacher. She produces detailed and exemplary resources that meet the needs of her students and demonstrate her detailed knowledge of the subject. Nassim works exceptionally hard to support the students that she works with and quickly establishes productive working relationships that enable her to ensure that her students achieve their full potential. She makes challenging topics accessible to all her students. An exceptional teacher.

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Max W

English Tutor, Colchester

Max was an excellent tutor – hard working, focused, responsive, and a pleasure to work with. He had a brilliant rapport with the students, and is able to deliver, clear, concise instructions, and work with students of all abilities to guide them through the project. I would definitely recommend him.

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