These days, learning a language is just as crucial as, if not more so than, having a degree or work experience. Speaking multiple languages makes travelling and job searching much easier. The benefit of learning a language with a private language teacher is that you can go at your own speed and receive guidance from a native speaker.
Language Lessons and Tutors
Find private language tutoring near you or online: English, Spanish, French...
 £15/hr Khumalo People who are not UK native. I learnt it coming from a different country I would like to help those who are in the same position.I’ll give them books and exercises to read up on and practice outside of tutor time - during tutor would be dedicated to review their work... People who are not UK native. I learnt it coming from a different country I would like to help those who are in the same position.I’ll give them books and exercises to read up on and practice outside of tutor time - during tutor would be dedicated to review their work... |
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 £20/hr First class free Pedro I can teach Spanish to anyone who is interested on learning from the basics to the most complex levelsI am a private tutor with experience on one to one lessons, I will teach vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and phrases and I will help you... I can teach Spanish to anyone who is interested on learning from the basics to the most complex levelsI am a private tutor with experience on one to one lessons, I will teach vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and phrases and I will help you... |
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 £15/hr KAZUKO Taylor Yamane I taught Japanese through volunteer I woun to teach students who are interested in Japanese culture through the Japanese language.I am passionate about teaching and I strive to create a fun atmosphere.
I provide students with ready-to-use Japanese language skills at a... I taught Japanese through volunteer I woun to teach students who are interested in Japanese culture through the Japanese language.I am passionate about teaching and I strive to create a fun atmosphere.
I provide students with ready-to-use Japanese language skills at a... |
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£15/hr Rachel I am a confident reliable individual. I have worked with children and young people with challenging behaviour for seven yearsI love being able to help people and working in my role I have gained a lot of valuable skills to support people in teaching I am a confident reliable individual. I have worked with children and young people with challenging behaviour for seven yearsI love being able to help people and working in my role I have gained a lot of valuable skills to support people in teaching |
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£12/hr Ramandeep kaur i give private lessons which helps you to enhance your skills and alli am pesinoate about teaching , i have great experience to teach skills and discipline different languages as well as i am hardworker i ha... i give private lessons which helps you to enhance your skills and alli am pesinoate about teaching , i have great experience to teach skills and discipline different languages as well as i am hardworker i ha... |
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 £25/hr First class free Zara Kirk I teach Italian to all ages and all levels. It is such a beautiful language and I love to tailor my lessons to you interests.I teach privately and have been for many years. Do you need italian for work ? or holidays ? or are you wanting to gain a qualification or... I teach Italian to all ages and all levels. It is such a beautiful language and I love to tailor my lessons to you interests.I teach privately and have been for many years. Do you need italian for work ? or holidays ? or are you wanting to gain a qualification or... |
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 £25/hr First class free 5(1 Reviews)Lucile I provide French conversation lessons to adults to help them communicate effectively when they need to speakI've been in London for quite a while now, and it's been wonderful meeting so many English folks eager to learn French! Whether it's for wo... I provide French conversation lessons to adults to help them communicate effectively when they need to speakI've been in London for quite a while now, and it's been wonderful meeting so many English folks eager to learn French! Whether it's for wo... |
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 £30/hr First class free Katarzyna Experienced and friendly tutor ready to teach you online at your individual paceHello!Are you looking for someone to teach you effectively in a funny way? Have you got enough of boring lessons with no progress?I am hap... Experienced and friendly tutor ready to teach you online at your individual paceHello!Are you looking for someone to teach you effectively in a funny way? Have you got enough of boring lessons with no progress?I am hap... |
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 £10/hr Anna Carolyn Patient, determined, and passionate about teaching and learning.I will use simple language, engaging activities, and real-life examples to help students practice speaking, listening, and understanding En... Patient, determined, and passionate about teaching and learning.I will use simple language, engaging activities, and real-life examples to help students practice speaking, listening, and understanding En... |
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 £15/hr First class free Hao Li Bilingual Mandarin Speaker Seeking Part-Time Work in the UKDear Sir,I am writing to apply for the position of Online Chinese Tutor. As a native Chinese speaker and a lifelong music learner, I believ... Bilingual Mandarin Speaker Seeking Part-Time Work in the UKDear Sir,I am writing to apply for the position of Online Chinese Tutor. As a native Chinese speaker and a lifelong music learner, I believ... |
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 £20/hr First class free Mara Native Spanish teacher for all ages groupsDiscover the beauty of the Spanish language with Mara, your dedicated native tutor. I offer personalised lessons tailored to all ages. Whet... Native Spanish teacher for all ages groupsDiscover the beauty of the Spanish language with Mara, your dedicated native tutor. I offer personalised lessons tailored to all ages. Whet... |
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 £20/hr Charlie I am an english and french native compassionate about teaching the languageMy lessons will consist of important teachings of conjugation and its many exceptions, as well as formulating concise and correct sentences... I am an english and french native compassionate about teaching the languageMy lessons will consist of important teachings of conjugation and its many exceptions, as well as formulating concise and correct sentences... |
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 £20/hr Agnieszka Brzozowska I qualified quality worker who would like to back to education and help teach young people.I am hard working person who like teaching. I can teach young people to speak Polish language and to understand Polish culture. I was volun... I qualified quality worker who would like to back to education and help teach young people.I am hard working person who like teaching. I can teach young people to speak Polish language and to understand Polish culture. I was volun... |
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 £15/hr First class free Yamely Learning a language is something that is within your reachI have been teaching for more than two years and I can help my students to get to top level in all areas. It’s my interest for you to devel... Learning a language is something that is within your reachI have been teaching for more than two years and I can help my students to get to top level in all areas. It’s my interest for you to devel... |
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 £10/hr Gabriella I want you to learn italian with me!I’ll take care of your italian level and try my best to teach you italian! You can be relaxed with me and feel comfortable ☺️ I want you to learn italian with me!I’ll take care of your italian level and try my best to teach you italian! You can be relaxed with me and feel comfortable ☺️ |
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 £20/hr First class free Cloé French student in Ireland, teaching French to anyone willing to learn or progressMy name is Cloé, I'm French and I'm studying French and Irish Law in Dublin. I give French lessons during my free time to all level student... French student in Ireland, teaching French to anyone willing to learn or progressMy name is Cloé, I'm French and I'm studying French and Irish Law in Dublin. I give French lessons during my free time to all level student... |
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£10/hr Mounia My lessons are aimed to Muslim reverts that want to learn Arabic as a second or third language.I will focus on a practical, beginner-friendly approach tailored to the needs of reverts learning Arabic as their second or third language.... My lessons are aimed to Muslim reverts that want to learn Arabic as a second or third language.I will focus on a practical, beginner-friendly approach tailored to the needs of reverts learning Arabic as their second or third language.... |
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 £18/hr Stefania Campagnaro I am a former English teacher passionate about teaching Italian to foreign young or adult studentsAs a professional English teacher, recently retired, I am now interested in teaching Italian to foreigners so they can really appreciate... I am a former English teacher passionate about teaching Italian to foreign young or adult studentsAs a professional English teacher, recently retired, I am now interested in teaching Italian to foreigners so they can really appreciate... |
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 £20/hr Lisa I am a friendly approachable person and very patient. My lessons are aimed at all ages.I teach private lessons catered to your needs, whether this be a focus on grammar or speaking ,listening or writing. I can help. I have ov... I am a friendly approachable person and very patient. My lessons are aimed at all ages.I teach private lessons catered to your needs, whether this be a focus on grammar or speaking ,listening or writing. I can help. I have ov... |
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 £20/hr Adam I give tailored classes to chinese students especially in business EnglishI will understand to need of the clients from beginning and make a programme accordingly with real life applications and make realistic ben... I give tailored classes to chinese students especially in business EnglishI will understand to need of the clients from beginning and make a programme accordingly with real life applications and make realistic ben... |
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Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about Language Tutoring
🗣️ Why should you start language lessons?
💭 What types of language lessons are there on FindTutors?
On this page you will find private tutors for lots of different language lessons: English language tutor near you, French tutors, Spanish lessons... Tutors for European languages, including English, are not the only languages you can find on FindTutors. We offer tutors in other languages, such as Arabic, Japanese, and Korean. Furthermore, you can decide if you would prefer to take your language classes near you or online.
👨🏫 How can I choose a language tutor?
Comparing the profiles of private tutors is essential when finding private language tutoring. Do you prefer conversation classes with native tutors? Do you want to take intense language courses to boost your exam scores? Or are you interested in learning languages near you or online? In short, knowing what you want will help you find tutors and compare their profiles. Finding language tutoring is much easier when you know how to filter your search!
💻 Can I take online language classes?
At FindTutors, two of the three language tutors provide both private language tutoring near you and online. Online language classes have the benefit of allowing you to communicate with native speakers worldwide.
💰 How much does a language tutor charge?
The price of language tutoring varies widely. In many cases, the price is determined by the demand and the number of tutors. The less language tutors there are, the higher the price. The experience level of the language tutor may also affect the cost.
The following list of our most popular languages, together with their standard pricing, should give you a general sense of how much a language class might cost:
Prices of language lessons:
- Private English lessons: £16/hr
- Private French lessons: £20/hr
- Private Italian lessons: £18/hr
- Private Spanish lessons: £19/hr
- Private German lessons: £21/hr
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Tips for learning a new language
These tips can assist you in achieving any objective, be it passing your GCSE in Spanish, finding an English language tutor near you to improve your conversational skills, or enrolling in Italian classes so you can travel.
- Make time for your private language teacher: If you take language classes online, this will improve your concentration, and setting out a certain time will help you create a study schedule.
- Listen to music or watch television shows in the language you want to learn: These activities are excellent for language acquisition. It helps in vocabulary expansion and pronunciation, particularly in harder-to-pronounce languages like French and German.
Read in your target language: You can begin reading books you have already read in another language if you are starting from scratch. Children's books are a fantastic place to start because they have the easiest vocabulary and may be used to supplement online language education. - Language apps: There are many apps, websites and materials on the Internet to help you reinforce when you have learnt.
- Language exchanges: Do language exchanges and get your doubts answered by private teachers. This way you can practise languages, meet people and learn about other countries. You can learn to speak languages on the Internet, without having to leave home!
What languages are the most widely spoken?
The earth is home to between 3,000 and 7,000 different languages. This is an estimate, as some languages are very similar and others have disappeared. In 2022, these languages were the most widely spoken in the globe, according to Statista:
- English: 1,500 million speakers
- Chinese Mandarin: 1,100 million speakers.
- Hindi: 602.2 million speakers
- Spanish: 548.3 million speakers
- French: 274.1 million speakers
- Arabic: 274 million speakers
Would you like to become proficient in one of the most extensively spoken languages? We provide private language tutoring in English, Chinese, Hindi, Spanish, French, and Arabic on FindTutors. With FindTutors, you can find a private language tutor for any language you choose to learn.
How much time does learning a new language take?
You must interact with the new language as much as possible if you want to pick it up rapidly. Watch TV shows and movies with Spanish subtitles, for instance, to get practice hearing the language you are learning with your private teacher. If you don't already have one, you can find online tutors and compare profiles on FindTutors to accelerate your language learning.
In conclusion, the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages states that learning a new language typically takes five to six months. Every level is covered by this reference, so moving from level A1 to level A2 takes five months, moving from level A2 to level B1 takes five more months, and so on.
Along with the language's closeness to your native tongue, another factor is how frequently you take language classes. Learning Italian will be quite easy for a native Spanish speaker, but learning Korean, for example, will be more difficult.
Where can I take language classes?
You have the option of finding a tutor to visit your home, attend to a language school, or select an online tutor. In any case, the different ways of learning a new language all have the same objective. Find out where to take language classes:
- Language schools: The best option for those who want to learn a new language in terms of learning levels and time. Language schools also offer classes to help prepare for official language exams.
- Private language lessons: A great alternative for people who prefer to learn a foreign language in a personalised way. Private language tuition is scheduled based on your requirements and speed.
- Language exchanges: An additional alternative for the more brave is to participate in a language exchange. It is the best way to immerse yourself in the culture and also to learn a new language with local speakers.
How to find a language tutor online
You must adhere to a few fundamental procedures whether you're trying to find language tutors to help you learn languages near you or online. If you're looking for an online tutor, there are a lot of advertisements on the Internet, but it's not always simple to find the best fit. Keep these three things in mind:
- Filter the tutors according to your preferences. If you know your language level, on the FindTutors portal you can use this filter to facilitate the search for private language teachers. Filter also by the language you want to learn, the city and the method: online or in person.
- Contact more than one tutor. You can contact several tutors for free. This will assist you in selecting the best language tutor for your needs. Ask detailed questions about the online tutor's availability, methodology of instruction, available materials, and anything else you need to know.
- Ask for a free trial lesson. Finally, you can almost start your language lessons. Once you've decided on the ideal tutor, request a free trial lesson to see how they approach teaching languages.