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 Erin From beginner to intermediate, lessons catered to you!I have been learning Spanish for 7 years now and have learned language learning techniques that have helped me gain proficiency in the lang... From beginner to intermediate, lessons catered to you!I have been learning Spanish for 7 years now and have learned language learning techniques that have helped me gain proficiency in the lang... |
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 £25/hr Joanna Kostrzewa Experienced English tutor for foreigners offering tailored lessons for all levels, fostering confidence, fluency, and enjoyment.I tailor my teaching to each student’s goals and learning style, using conversational practice, interactive activities, and clear explanati... Experienced English tutor for foreigners offering tailored lessons for all levels, fostering confidence, fluency, and enjoyment.I tailor my teaching to each student’s goals and learning style, using conversational practice, interactive activities, and clear explanati... |
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 £25/hr First class free Tristan Native English Speaker with a Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Science offering tutoring in the Manchester area.I will help you with conversational English, improving your confidence in speaking to native English speakers in everyday situations, such... Native English Speaker with a Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Science offering tutoring in the Manchester area.I will help you with conversational English, improving your confidence in speaking to native English speakers in everyday situations, such... |
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 £20/hr Fuko Would you like to learn the Japanese language? I'm happy to help you!With four years of work experience in Japan, I can teach Japanese used in daily life to business situations. How can I help you? Please con... Would you like to learn the Japanese language? I'm happy to help you!With four years of work experience in Japan, I can teach Japanese used in daily life to business situations. How can I help you? Please con... |
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 £28/hr Kingsley Anyone who is ready to learn and progress with the English languageI will walk and talk them though the pronunciation of words and phrases and get them to word out sentences and write and memories in their... Anyone who is ready to learn and progress with the English languageI will walk and talk them though the pronunciation of words and phrases and get them to word out sentences and write and memories in their... |
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 £20/hr Anna Kaktina Detail-oriented and focused with mastered study skills that could help others.I believe that the most valuable learning method is through active recall and putting theory to practice. Especially for learning languages... Detail-oriented and focused with mastered study skills that could help others.I believe that the most valuable learning method is through active recall and putting theory to practice. Especially for learning languages... |
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 £15/hr First class free Mohammed Experienced Native English Tutor & Future Trainee Solicitor – Expert in Academic & Professional CommunicationAs a native English speaker and future trainee solicitor at a top 50 law firm, I offer a high level of proficiency in both written and spok... Experienced Native English Tutor & Future Trainee Solicitor – Expert in Academic & Professional CommunicationAs a native English speaker and future trainee solicitor at a top 50 law firm, I offer a high level of proficiency in both written and spok... |
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 £35/hr Grace Personalised lessons for any level - everyone deserves to learn this wonderful language!Language is one of my passions, I want you to share this experience, each lesson will be personalised to however you learn best, I want it... Personalised lessons for any level - everyone deserves to learn this wonderful language!Language is one of my passions, I want you to share this experience, each lesson will be personalised to however you learn best, I want it... |
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£30/hr Alex Social Psychologist, researcher, and mentor for those in education.I will give lessons on mental strategies, academic resilience techniques, and stress management based on psychological teaching and experie... Social Psychologist, researcher, and mentor for those in education.I will give lessons on mental strategies, academic resilience techniques, and stress management based on psychological teaching and experie... |
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 £30/hr Bogumil English to adults, exam preparation, general English, English for specific purposes.I'm a private tutor with a great deal of experience and expertise in one-to-one teaching. I cater for students' needs and goals flexibly. English to adults, exam preparation, general English, English for specific purposes.I'm a private tutor with a great deal of experience and expertise in one-to-one teaching. I cater for students' needs and goals flexibly. |
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 £25/hr Andrea Native Spanish tutor offering online lessons for children and adults.¡Hola! I’m here to help you master Spanish with confidence and ease. As a native speaker I’ll teach you the expressions, traditions, and re... Native Spanish tutor offering online lessons for children and adults.¡Hola! I’m here to help you master Spanish with confidence and ease. As a native speaker I’ll teach you the expressions, traditions, and re... |
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£30/hr Oli I studied English language and linguistics in detail at A level, and am passionate about teaching itI will first identify any difficulties my student is having with their pronunciation/syntax, and from their develop their skills so as to b... I studied English language and linguistics in detail at A level, and am passionate about teaching itI will first identify any difficulties my student is having with their pronunciation/syntax, and from their develop their skills so as to b... |
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£15/hr Josué Ribero Duarte I would describe myself as someone who wants to improve people's lives, yet my lessons aim to teach spanish with that goal.I'm Colombian so my first language is spanish. I will teach spanish in a way they can understand, but most importantly, apply. I want them... I would describe myself as someone who wants to improve people's lives, yet my lessons aim to teach spanish with that goal.I'm Colombian so my first language is spanish. I will teach spanish in a way they can understand, but most importantly, apply. I want them... |
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 £20/hr First class free Jude Jones Spanish Tutor of all ages, one to one online or in personI have a 2:1 in Spanish and Portuguese from Bristol university, with experience of living in a Spanish speaking country. Passionate about l... Spanish Tutor of all ages, one to one online or in personI have a 2:1 in Spanish and Portuguese from Bristol university, with experience of living in a Spanish speaking country. Passionate about l... |
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 £30/hr Thomas I am vibrant, fun, and understanding, I tailor my lessons to English Speakers who want to learn Spanish.One to one with a modern touch to picking up on the language, using a variety of methods in a challenging, yet effective method to ensure y... I am vibrant, fun, and understanding, I tailor my lessons to English Speakers who want to learn Spanish.One to one with a modern touch to picking up on the language, using a variety of methods in a challenging, yet effective method to ensure y... |
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 £30/hr Bomna Experienced Korean tutor offering online lessons for all levels, tailored to your needs. Master's degree in ArtI’ll keep lessons fun and interactive, using real-life conversations and cultural insights to help you build confidence and enjoy learning... Experienced Korean tutor offering online lessons for all levels, tailored to your needs. Master's degree in ArtI’ll keep lessons fun and interactive, using real-life conversations and cultural insights to help you build confidence and enjoy learning... |
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£20/hr First class free Jie Learning Mandarin with native speakerDear Sir/Madam, I am a Chinese native Mandarin teacher with a BA in Education, an IPA certificate and four years' experience. After my grad... Learning Mandarin with native speakerDear Sir/Madam, I am a Chinese native Mandarin teacher with a BA in Education, an IPA certificate and four years' experience. After my grad... |
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 £12/hr Sully Fluent spanish speaker looking for willing students to help, all levels and learners!Siempre me ha encantado la lengua española! Como hablador fluente, miro yo para estudiantes de todos niveles para inspirarlos con el mismo... Fluent spanish speaker looking for willing students to help, all levels and learners!Siempre me ha encantado la lengua española! Como hablador fluente, miro yo para estudiantes de todos niveles para inspirarlos con el mismo... |
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 £10/hr Akari Online lessons. English for adults. Individual lessons in Cambridge.Private Lessons. I love teaching Japanese and that's why I offer private lessons.
I'll make you a personalised. Tell me what you're lookin... Online lessons. English for adults. Individual lessons in Cambridge.Private Lessons. I love teaching Japanese and that's why I offer private lessons.
I'll make you a personalised. Tell me what you're lookin... |
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£30/hr Irene Native spanish teacher with more than 5 years experience in teaching.Dynamic and fun classes. Im interested in every student and I will try to show them that they're capable of learning and improving the leng... Native spanish teacher with more than 5 years experience in teaching.Dynamic and fun classes. Im interested in every student and I will try to show them that they're capable of learning and improving the leng... |
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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.