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English tutors in the UK

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Syed Nangyal

Syed Nangyal

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Expert Online Tutor | English, IELTS & Academic Subjects | Concept-Based Learning for Real Results

EnglishGCSEIGCSE
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Adan

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5 years experience

Primary MathsPrimary ScienceBegginers to class 8
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Hamdah Habib

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Maths & English Tutor - student at IBA Karachi

MathsEnglishPrimarysecondary
£20–£50/hrAvailable
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Kaycey Chetty

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Online English Tutor

EnglishBeginner to Advanced
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Abd Allazyada

Experienced English tutor based in UK

EnglishGCSEA-Level
£30–£55/hrAvailable
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Adm Issions

English tuition in UK — online and in-person

EnglishGCSEA-Level
£30–£55/hrAvailable
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All Entx

Experienced English tutor based in Reading

EnglishGCSEA-Level
£30–£55/hrAvailable
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Ant Hemnv

Private English tutor in Reading — GCSE and A-Level

EnglishGCSEA-Level
£30–£55/hrAvailable
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Astare Quivalency

UK-based English tutor | GCSE, A-Level and beyond

EnglishGCSEA-Level
£30–£55/hrAvailable
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Bak Ersfieldca

One-to-one English tuition in Reading

EnglishGCSEA-Level
£30–£55/hrAvailable
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Bel Lmoreny

Reading-based English tutor | GCSE, A-Level and beyond

EnglishGCSEA-Level
£30–£55/hrAvailable
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Ben Dor

One-to-one English tuition in Reading

EnglishGCSEA-Level
£30–£55/hrAvailable
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About English tuition

English tutoring covers everything from reading comprehension and creative writing at primary level through to essay technique and literary analysis at GCSE and A-Level. It is the second most popular subject for private tuition in the UK.

English marks depend heavily on exam technique — understanding what examiners want is half the battle, and a tutor who knows the specification can fast-track that understanding.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an English tutor cost?

Private English tutors in the UK typically charge £25–£55/hr. Primary English tutors (KS2, reading and writing) usually start around £25–£35/hr. GCSE English tutors tend to charge £30–£50/hr, while A-Level English Literature and Language specialists often charge £35–£55/hr. TutorLab tutors set their own rates and display them on their profiles before you make contact.

What is the difference between English Language and English Literature tutoring?

GCSE English Language focuses on reading non-fiction texts critically and writing for different purposes and audiences — both are assessed in unseen exam conditions. English Literature focuses on studied texts (novels, plays, poetry) and requires close textual analysis and essay construction. Most students study both and tutors often cover them together. At A-Level the two subjects diverge more significantly, and many tutors specialise in one or the other.

Can an English tutor help with creative writing as well as exam preparation?

Yes — many English tutors on TutorLab cover both creative writing development and exam English. For GCSE, the creative writing component (Paper 1, Section B for AQA) is worth 25% of the grade and rewards students who can write with genuine craft and structure. A tutor who reads widely and writes themselves can make a significant difference to this component, which classroom teaching often covers only superficially.

How can an English tutor help with the 11 Plus?

11 Plus English covers comprehension, grammar, punctuation, spelling and creative writing — depending on the test provider and school. GL Assessment and CEM use different formats. A tutor experienced in 11 Plus English can work through past papers, identify the question types where marks are being lost and build the specific vocabulary and comprehension skills the test rewards. Starting 12–18 months before the exam is typical for families aiming for competitive grammar schools.

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