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...
 £30/hr Joseph Girlando Italian tutor, native speaker for all ages and levelsItalian Tutor – Native Speaker for All Ages and LevelsDiscover the beauty of Italian with Joseph Girlando, an experienced native tutor. Off... Italian tutor, native speaker for all ages and levelsItalian Tutor – Native Speaker for All Ages and LevelsDiscover the beauty of Italian with Joseph Girlando, an experienced native tutor. Off... |
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£20/hr Dominic Knight Individuals seeking to acquire proficiency in English, as well as those aiming to initiate the study of a second language or enhanI would begin with the basics to ensure they understand those, then proceed to practical situations, like going to the supermarket and aski... Individuals seeking to acquire proficiency in English, as well as those aiming to initiate the study of a second language or enhanI would begin with the basics to ensure they understand those, then proceed to practical situations, like going to the supermarket and aski... |
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 £20/hr Corinne Would you like to learn in a new effective way?I love teaching and that’s a reason I offer private lessons.Tell me what you are looking for : a beginner’s course or refresh course for yo... Would you like to learn in a new effective way?I love teaching and that’s a reason I offer private lessons.Tell me what you are looking for : a beginner’s course or refresh course for yo... |
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 £25/hr First class free Paul I offer conversation classes or GCSE level lessons.I like to use text books for lessons with reading and writing exercises but also practical lessons involving conversation exercises and act... I offer conversation classes or GCSE level lessons.I like to use text books for lessons with reading and writing exercises but also practical lessons involving conversation exercises and act... |
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 £25/hr First class free Laura Online PGCE trained MFL teacher from beginner to advanced. All exam boardsI am a secondary trained MFL teacher in French and Spanish with 11 years experience as Head of French and Spanish in the British private se... PGCE trained MFL teacher from beginner to advanced. All exam boardsI am a secondary trained MFL teacher in French and Spanish with 11 years experience as Head of French and Spanish in the British private se... |
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 £25/hr First class free Amelia Based in Merseyside, I give private online or in person Spanish lessons and tailor my lessons to your individual needs.With two years experience living and working in Spain, a 2:1 bachelors degree in Spanish and a love for this subject, I will help you under... Based in Merseyside, I give private online or in person Spanish lessons and tailor my lessons to your individual needs.With two years experience living and working in Spain, a 2:1 bachelors degree in Spanish and a love for this subject, I will help you under... |
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 £18/hr First class free 5(1 Reviews)Emmanuel Kwegyir Patient, engaging tutor focused on helping learners succeedI am a dedicated tutor with a strong academic background, leadership experience, and a passion for helping students succeed. Currently stud... Patient, engaging tutor focused on helping learners succeedI am a dedicated tutor with a strong academic background, leadership experience, and a passion for helping students succeed. Currently stud... |
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£15/hr Mia i would describe myself as patient and hard working, i enjoy learning new skills and helping others tooi have no previous experience with tutoring but i know the best way to help anyone is speak to them in a way they will understand, for exam... i would describe myself as patient and hard working, i enjoy learning new skills and helping others tooi have no previous experience with tutoring but i know the best way to help anyone is speak to them in a way they will understand, for exam... |
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 £23/hr Roko Japanese to children to adults. I can prepare lessons, depending on your needs.I have been teaching Japanese mainly private lessons. I would love to know your goals first, then we can discuss how we can achieve them. Japanese to children to adults. I can prepare lessons, depending on your needs.I have been teaching Japanese mainly private lessons. I would love to know your goals first, then we can discuss how we can achieve them. |
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 £25/hr James Language expert with years of experience as a TEFL teacher for adults.Focusing on communication and function, but always with the support of more formal grammar explanations.
Real-life examples, variety of con... Language expert with years of experience as a TEFL teacher for adults.Focusing on communication and function, but always with the support of more formal grammar explanations.
Real-life examples, variety of con... |
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 £20/hr First class free Valeria English, Italian, and Russian languages to adult learners. Online lessons (Minsk, Belarus). Degree in English and ItalianMy lessons focus on developing practical communication skills, especially speaking and listening, to build fluency. I use real-world materi... English, Italian, and Russian languages to adult learners. Online lessons (Minsk, Belarus). Degree in English and ItalianMy lessons focus on developing practical communication skills, especially speaking and listening, to build fluency. I use real-world materi... |
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 £18/hr First class free Juliana Soriano Teaching English for Speakers of Other languagesI hold a bachelor’s degree in Languages from a university in Sao Paulo, Brazil. I have over 8 years of experience working with kids from 6... Teaching English for Speakers of Other languagesI hold a bachelor’s degree in Languages from a university in Sao Paulo, Brazil. I have over 8 years of experience working with kids from 6... |
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 £35/hr First class free Nicholas I am a history teacher and EFL teacher. My lessons are aimed at A level or GCSE history students. I teach EFL to adults or childreHistory: comprehension questions, lots of quizzes, word games, crosswords etc to revise vocabulary. I explain and try to elicit what the st... I am a history teacher and EFL teacher. My lessons are aimed at A level or GCSE history students. I teach EFL to adults or childreHistory: comprehension questions, lots of quizzes, word games, crosswords etc to revise vocabulary. I explain and try to elicit what the st... |
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 £15/hr First class free Donovan I am a native english speaker with a passion for writing and the literary arts and also transferable training skillsI have a long history of training people and a passion for the anglo literary arts.I only wish to share this passion with someone willing. I am a native english speaker with a passion for writing and the literary arts and also transferable training skillsI have a long history of training people and a passion for the anglo literary arts.I only wish to share this passion with someone willing. |
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 £25/hr First class free Marta Spanish Tutor providing classes for all agesI have a teaching degree and I am currently a teacher in Spain. I am a former MLF Teacher in the UK, so I have ample experience teaching... Spanish Tutor providing classes for all agesI have a teaching degree and I am currently a teacher in Spain. I am a former MLF Teacher in the UK, so I have ample experience teaching... |
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 £24/hr First class free Marc Felton Online Native English speaker with 15 years experience teaching Czech nationals language skills.Are you are looking for one 2 one lessons to improve areas of your English?
Bespoke materials to focus on areas of your choice. Grammar, co... Native English speaker with 15 years experience teaching Czech nationals language skills.Are you are looking for one 2 one lessons to improve areas of your English?
Bespoke materials to focus on areas of your choice. Grammar, co... |
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 £20/hr Yuna Park Native Korean Teacher in Birmingham – Practical Lessons for All LevelsI’m a native Korean speaker offering fun, practical Korean lessons in Birmingham and online for all levels—from beginners learning basics t... Native Korean Teacher in Birmingham – Practical Lessons for All LevelsI’m a native Korean speaker offering fun, practical Korean lessons in Birmingham and online for all levels—from beginners learning basics t... |
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 £30/hr Bex I am a qualified MFL teacher with over 12 years of experience. My speciality is exam practice and improving grades.I work with students to identify their strengths and weaknesses and aim to work together to find a way to build confidence and improve outc... I am a qualified MFL teacher with over 12 years of experience. My speciality is exam practice and improving grades.I work with students to identify their strengths and weaknesses and aim to work together to find a way to build confidence and improve outc... |
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 Ewelina I give Spanish lessons at all levels in a relaxed, non-stressful atmosphere. I will show you how to have fun speaking SpanishI give Spanish lessons at all levels in a relaxed, non-stressful atmosphere. I will show you how to have fun speaking Spanish. I give Spanish lessons at all levels in a relaxed, non-stressful atmosphere. I will show you how to have fun speaking SpanishI give Spanish lessons at all levels in a relaxed, non-stressful atmosphere. I will show you how to have fun speaking Spanish. |
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 £13/hr Giancarlo Multilingual language tutor offering English, Spanish, Italian, and German lessons for all ages onlineAs a multilingual tutor with advanced skills in English, Spanish, Italian, and German, I focus on making language learning both engaging an... Multilingual language tutor offering English, Spanish, Italian, and German lessons for all ages onlineAs a multilingual tutor with advanced skills in English, Spanish, Italian, and German, I focus on making language learning both engaging an... |
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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.