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...
 £18/hr First class free Kleopatra Emmanouil I am an Online English tutor with 16 years of experience! I teach all levels all ages. I have great success both in oral use of the language and in certificate exams. All my students passed their exams. I use my acting skills and my social worker's knowleI am a lover of the English language and my aim is for the students to love it too through speaking, grammar explanation like a game and th... I am an Online English tutor with 16 years of experience! I teach all levels all ages. I have great success both in oral use of the language and in certificate exams. All my students passed their exams. I use my acting skills and my social worker's knowleI am a lover of the English language and my aim is for the students to love it too through speaking, grammar explanation like a game and th... |
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 £20/hr First class free Alita From Argentina, living in Dublin, teaching for more than 15 years!I studied to be a translator and interpreter but most of my professional career has been as a teacher. I teach individuals and groups, chil... From Argentina, living in Dublin, teaching for more than 15 years!I studied to be a translator and interpreter but most of my professional career has been as a teacher. I teach individuals and groups, chil... |
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 £18/hr First class free Fabio Native Italian tutor offering private one-on-one online lessonsI create a supportive, patient, and engaging environment that allows students of all levels to succeed. Together, we’ll focus on the areas... Native Italian tutor offering private one-on-one online lessonsI create a supportive, patient, and engaging environment that allows students of all levels to succeed. Together, we’ll focus on the areas... |
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 £25/hr Verissimo I am an excellent person who gets results for my students.I have over 35 years of experience teaching English as a Foreign Language to all levels and all ages. I focus on the needs and learning abi... I am an excellent person who gets results for my students.I have over 35 years of experience teaching English as a Foreign Language to all levels and all ages. I focus on the needs and learning abi... |
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£25/hr Anika I provide lessons that are tailored towards each individuals learning approach.As a tutor and with a range of previous experiences teaching students from Year 1 to university students, my experience means I can tailor... I provide lessons that are tailored towards each individuals learning approach.As a tutor and with a range of previous experiences teaching students from Year 1 to university students, my experience means I can tailor... |
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 £25/hr Khushi I am passionate, patient, and committed to teaching children successfully.*I am passionate about teaching, with strong communication skills, patience, and the ability to create a positive, engaging learning envir... I am passionate, patient, and committed to teaching children successfully.*I am passionate about teaching, with strong communication skills, patience, and the ability to create a positive, engaging learning envir... |
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 £16/hr First class free Ting-An Chinese Tutor for all level learners (Traditional Chinese)Hi I’m Ann, I am a native Chinese speaker from Taiwan , I have recently completed my Masters in the UK. I offer personalised sessions that... Chinese Tutor for all level learners (Traditional Chinese)Hi I’m Ann, I am a native Chinese speaker from Taiwan , I have recently completed my Masters in the UK. I offer personalised sessions that... |
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 £20/hr Hyun Suk Lee We can discuss the length of a lesson and any further options. Open to all levels/ages and classes can be held after discussion.I am a Korean and Research Associate at the University of Essex. Korean is my first language. Gender: Man Location: Colchester (city centre... We can discuss the length of a lesson and any further options. Open to all levels/ages and classes can be held after discussion.I am a Korean and Research Associate at the University of Essex. Korean is my first language. Gender: Man Location: Colchester (city centre... |
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 £20/hr First class free Soraya I am a native English, Spanish and Arabic speaker, who is willing to help students who are in need of improving their skillsMy strengths are that I am fluent at Spanish and I’ll not struggle as I was born in Spain and moved to the UK when I was 9, now I am 18. I... I am a native English, Spanish and Arabic speaker, who is willing to help students who are in need of improving their skillsMy strengths are that I am fluent at Spanish and I’ll not struggle as I was born in Spain and moved to the UK when I was 9, now I am 18. I... |
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 £15/hr 5(2 Reviews)Diego Native Spanish tutor with 5 years' experience offering private Spanish, English lessons for children and adults in Kent and formerI combine creative teaching methods with personalized learning plans to help students build confidence and achieve their language goals. I... Native Spanish tutor with 5 years' experience offering private Spanish, English lessons for children and adults in Kent and formerI combine creative teaching methods with personalized learning plans to help students build confidence and achieve their language goals. I... |
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 £15/hr Cyan Tan Experienced Chinese tutor with a master's degree, offering online lessons to learners of all levels.I will create a tailored learning experience for each student, focusing on speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Using interact... Experienced Chinese tutor with a master's degree, offering online lessons to learners of all levels.I will create a tailored learning experience for each student, focusing on speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Using interact... |
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 £35/hr Harmunn Passionate, engaging, creative, adaptable. Lessons are aimed at older and younger children.Music lessons tailored and adapted to suit different learning styles. Lessons carried out in relaxed manner with a focus on enjoyment. Can... Passionate, engaging, creative, adaptable. Lessons are aimed at older and younger children.Music lessons tailored and adapted to suit different learning styles. Lessons carried out in relaxed manner with a focus on enjoyment. Can... |
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 £20/hr Gianluca Vitale Online I am a passionate Italian teacher, offering engaging lessons for beginners to advanced students and professionalsI consider myself a passionate and dedicated teacher with a strong inclination for communication and cultural interaction. My experience in... I am a passionate Italian teacher, offering engaging lessons for beginners to advanced students and professionalsI consider myself a passionate and dedicated teacher with a strong inclination for communication and cultural interaction. My experience in... |
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 £23/hr Jack I am a motivated college student with a passion for teaching. My teaching is aimed at students trying to better their Spanish leveI have tutored in the past. I like to provide material to enhance the learning experience while also focusing on oral communication to bett... I am a motivated college student with a passion for teaching. My teaching is aimed at students trying to better their Spanish leveI have tutored in the past. I like to provide material to enhance the learning experience while also focusing on oral communication to bett... |
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 £15/hr Rose French girl studying at the University of EdinburghHappy to offer private French lessons to share my knowledge and passion of the language with you! Feel free to contact me for more info. French girl studying at the University of EdinburghHappy to offer private French lessons to share my knowledge and passion of the language with you! Feel free to contact me for more info. |
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 £20/hr Laura Blundred I'm enthusiastic and have a love for the English language! Let's do this together!I am a private tutor with A levels in English Language and Literature. It is a passion of mine to broaden one's mind into the world of lear... I'm enthusiastic and have a love for the English language! Let's do this together!I am a private tutor with A levels in English Language and Literature. It is a passion of mine to broaden one's mind into the world of lear... |
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 £50/hr Mahboob Thaha To impart basics of Arabic language to beginnersI can teach part-time with focus on individual persons who are beginners in learning Arabic language. I mostly use tools of interaction to... To impart basics of Arabic language to beginnersI can teach part-time with focus on individual persons who are beginners in learning Arabic language. I mostly use tools of interaction to... |
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 £10/hr First class free Sophia Foreign English tutor available for weekend and evening tutortingI have a LLB in Law with businessI have a 120 hr TEFL certificate I have foreign teaching experience in Thailand Foreign English tutor available for weekend and evening tutortingI have a LLB in Law with businessI have a 120 hr TEFL certificate I have foreign teaching experience in Thailand |
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 £25/hr First class free Aubery Wang Chinese to kids & adults ,home tutor & online lessons, Authentic and practical Chinese expressions, popular Internet memes, etc.Hi, I am a Chinese native speaker, I know learning Chinese will be very difficult, but you have already taken the first step, and from now... Chinese to kids & adults ,home tutor & online lessons, Authentic and practical Chinese expressions, popular Internet memes, etc.Hi, I am a Chinese native speaker, I know learning Chinese will be very difficult, but you have already taken the first step, and from now... |
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 £25/hr Diana I give private lesson, i like to teach.Teaching is my passion, i like to teach what i know. For a particular teaching method to be appropriate and efficient it has to take into a... I give private lesson, i like to teach.Teaching is my passion, i like to teach what i know. For a particular teaching method to be appropriate and efficient it has to take into a... |
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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.