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
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 £35/hr Marcin EFL tutor for Polish, Russian, and Spanish speakers; qualified teacher (PGCE, QTS) with 20 years of experienceI am a qualified teacher (former KS5 Co-ordinator & IB Subject and GCSE Curriculum Lead for Maths) and a private tutor with BEng and MSc de... EFL tutor for Polish, Russian, and Spanish speakers; qualified teacher (PGCE, QTS) with 20 years of experienceI am a qualified teacher (former KS5 Co-ordinator & IB Subject and GCSE Curriculum Lead for Maths) and a private tutor with BEng and MSc de... |
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£9/hr Ruyi Quan i am patient with everyone, and happy to meet beginner.I am Chinese as first language and good at Chinese in high school, so I bet I could help you improve Chinese! I can't wait to meet you now. i am patient with everyone, and happy to meet beginner.I am Chinese as first language and good at Chinese in high school, so I bet I could help you improve Chinese! I can't wait to meet you now. |
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£12/hr First class free Naz I give private lessons to children who are looking to develop their English skills.Creative, engaging and interacting ways of teaching that will help you further in your English language skills. Providing a collaborative w... I give private lessons to children who are looking to develop their English skills.Creative, engaging and interacting ways of teaching that will help you further in your English language skills. Providing a collaborative w... |
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 £30/hr Nyárádi Mária-Renáta Patient, clear tutor for learners of all backgrounds.I will simplify complex ideas, use examples, and adapt to your learning style. I encourage questions, provide feedback, and ensure understa... Patient, clear tutor for learners of all backgrounds.I will simplify complex ideas, use examples, and adapt to your learning style. I encourage questions, provide feedback, and ensure understa... |
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 £40/hr First class free Gaddiel I give virtual lessons tailored to your levelPrivate and virtual lessons through normal instructions,incorporation of digital learning and ensuring learning is student centered for bet... I give virtual lessons tailored to your levelPrivate and virtual lessons through normal instructions,incorporation of digital learning and ensuring learning is student centered for bet... |
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£45/hr Ling My teaching strategy is leaning from fun and use it for real life. My lesson is for the person who would like to learn Mandarin.I am a private tutor for many years. I’m still teach in school. I will base on your level and personal interest to extend and guide you to... My teaching strategy is leaning from fun and use it for real life. My lesson is for the person who would like to learn Mandarin.I am a private tutor for many years. I’m still teach in school. I will base on your level and personal interest to extend and guide you to... |
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 £30/hr Yocselis I am a determined, creative, and resourceful person who constantly seeks growthI am an adaptable professional with skills in industrial engineering, social media management, e-commerce, and remote work, focused on proc... I am a determined, creative, and resourceful person who constantly seeks growthI am an adaptable professional with skills in industrial engineering, social media management, e-commerce, and remote work, focused on proc... |
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 £20/hr Haidy I believe in simplicity, and I apply this belief in life and my teaching as well. Want to join us and learn Arabic ?Associate Professor, and native Arabic speaker, with 12+ years experience of teaching adults. My philosophy is always to help students lear... I believe in simplicity, and I apply this belief in life and my teaching as well. Want to join us and learn Arabic ?Associate Professor, and native Arabic speaker, with 12+ years experience of teaching adults. My philosophy is always to help students lear... |
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 £15/hr First class free Ada Chinese tutoring to all age, tutor for anyone interested in Chinese language and cultureMy name in Chinese is Liuqing and my friends call me Ada, I bring living in UK for over 20 year now, but still passion about about my own r... Chinese tutoring to all age, tutor for anyone interested in Chinese language and cultureMy name in Chinese is Liuqing and my friends call me Ada, I bring living in UK for over 20 year now, but still passion about about my own r... |
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£25/hr Rachel Carby I am a qualified teacher, and CELTA teacher the UK, with over 3 years experience. If you want to learn English, I will teach you.Firstly, I will listen to want you would like to learn, and what helps you to learn. So I can plan tailored to you.
I can use, podcasts, m... I am a qualified teacher, and CELTA teacher the UK, with over 3 years experience. If you want to learn English, I will teach you.Firstly, I will listen to want you would like to learn, and what helps you to learn. So I can plan tailored to you.
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 £30/hr Shanshan Shao I am a native Chinese speaker with several years teachining experience both in China and the US.I got my M.A.in education from University of Michigan, I also have years of experience in teaching foreign students Chinese. With the appr... I am a native Chinese speaker with several years teachining experience both in China and the US.I got my M.A.in education from University of Michigan, I also have years of experience in teaching foreign students Chinese. With the appr... |
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 £15/hr First class free Safiya Native English Tutor for those learning as a foreign languageI offer bespoke 1-1 lessons to help you achieve fluency in speaking, pronunciation, reading and writing in English.
I am a language degre... Native English Tutor for those learning as a foreign languageI offer bespoke 1-1 lessons to help you achieve fluency in speaking, pronunciation, reading and writing in English.
I am a language degre... |
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 £10/hr Lamma Mohamed I hope to you help you reach your goals while actually enjoying the journeyOther than learning the key basics I lean more on the practical side of learning and teaching. I want you to be able to actually step out i... I hope to you help you reach your goals while actually enjoying the journeyOther than learning the key basics I lean more on the practical side of learning and teaching. I want you to be able to actually step out i... |
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 £20/hr Yeling Feng An English college teacher with 18 years of teaching experience. An online ESL tutor teaching adults and children since 2019.With 18 years of experience teaching English at a vocational college in Chengdu, China, coupled with 5 years of online English teaching, I... An English college teacher with 18 years of teaching experience. An online ESL tutor teaching adults and children since 2019.With 18 years of experience teaching English at a vocational college in Chengdu, China, coupled with 5 years of online English teaching, I... |
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 £14/hr First class free Ann I offer affordable English lessonsI am a native English speaker, and I have a BA and MFA in English-Creative Writing as well as a TEFL certificate. So I can help you speak a... I offer affordable English lessonsI am a native English speaker, and I have a BA and MFA in English-Creative Writing as well as a TEFL certificate. So I can help you speak a... |
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£30/hr Nurilawati I would describe myself as a passionate and dedicated individual who enjoys helping others learn and grow.I am experienced in education consulting, leadership, public speaking, and digital marketing. My skills include Microsoft Office, data ana... I would describe myself as a passionate and dedicated individual who enjoys helping others learn and grow.I am experienced in education consulting, leadership, public speaking, and digital marketing. My skills include Microsoft Office, data ana... |
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 £30/hr First class free Christian Bramwell I am a friendly tutor with a neutral British English accent. I give lessons based on your skill level and personal interests.I teach by getting to know your skill level and personal interests, that way I can tailor the lessons to keep them relevant to you.
The b... I am a friendly tutor with a neutral British English accent. I give lessons based on your skill level and personal interests.I teach by getting to know your skill level and personal interests, that way I can tailor the lessons to keep them relevant to you.
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 £20/hr Jen Ching Trilingual English tutor. Experienced teaching children to adults, Degree in Physiotherapy. Looking to teach in Sheffield.I’m here to support you every step of the way as you work on mastering English. Together, we’ll focus on building your confidence, underst... Trilingual English tutor. Experienced teaching children to adults, Degree in Physiotherapy. Looking to teach in Sheffield.I’m here to support you every step of the way as you work on mastering English. Together, we’ll focus on building your confidence, underst... |
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 £40/hr First class free Jasmine English and Italian Tutor for Adults. Virtual Zoom LessonsEnglish and Italian Tutor for Adults. Virtual Zoom Lessons. English and Italian Tutor for Adults. Virtual Zoom LessonsEnglish and Italian Tutor for Adults. Virtual Zoom Lessons. |
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 £20/hr Thonedre Khit I am an 18 years old energetic, responsible and a great critical thinker.Since I am still in a first year university, studying for BSc Computer Science, I still have not got any work experiences. However, I belie... I am an 18 years old energetic, responsible and a great critical thinker.Since I am still in a first year university, studying for BSc Computer Science, I still have not got any work experiences. However, I belie... |
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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.