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Online English lessons can centre on a passage you read together, a paragraph you improve and a fresh attempt you complete yourself. Match the tutor to the learner’s age or stage, course where relevant, and the kind of help they need.

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Explaining a reading answer with evidence from the text
Turning ideas into clear, purposeful writing
Using feedback to improve the next independent attempt

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Martina Mincheva

English and Spanish Specialist

Berkshire, United Kingdom

£30.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiries

English LanguageEnglish LiteratureSpanish

Holds over 9 years’ of teaching experience.
Holds a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and English Literature from the University of Reading.
Currently teaching English Language and English Literature to KS3 and GCSE students, and Spanish to KS3, GCSE, AS-Level, A-Level, and BA students.
Holds A* for English Literature at A-Level.
Holds A*, A for Spanish and English Literature at GCSE level.

Martina Mincheva is a GCSE English tutor and Spanish tutor with 9+ years’ experience and a BA in Spanish & English Literature (University of Reading). Offers online tutoring and in-person lessons, with session reports and optional homework.

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Cameron Christie

English, Mathematics, and Science Specialist

Aberystwyth

£30.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiries

BiologyChemistryEnglish LanguageEnglish Literature+5 more

Cameron holds over 5 years' of tutoring experience.
Holds a 2:1 for his Bachelor’s degree in Sport and Exercise Science from the University of Nottingham.
Currently pursuing his Post-Graduate research career at the Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences, Aberystwyth University.
Holds a Diploma in Sporting Excellence (DiSE) qualification - Level 3 BTEC.
Holds As at A-Level.
Holds As and A**s at GCSE level.

GCSE maths tutor and English tutor teaching KS2–KS3 and GCSE Maths, English and Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics). Cameron has 5+ years’ experience, is a University of Nottingham graduate, and provides lesson reports plus optional homework.

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Valentina Proycheva

English and TEFL Specialist

Maidstone

£20.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiries

English LanguageEnglish LiteratureTEFL: Teaching English as a Foreign Language

Over 5 years' of experience teaching English.
Currently studying Psychology at Arden University.
Qualified to teach English as a Foreign Language with her TEFL certificate.

Valentina Proycheva is a GCSE English tutor with TEFL certification, offering personalised, interactive lessons for learners at KS2, KS3 and GCSE level.

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Afshan Khanani

English Specialist

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

£25.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiries

English LanguageEnglish LiteratureMathematicsTEFL: Teaching English as a Foreign Language

She holds over 6 years' of school teaching and tutoring experience.
Currently a Learning Advisor, and an SEN support worker for a UK secondary school.
Holds a Master of Business Administration in Marketing and Business Management.
Certified TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) tutor from Trinity College.
To progress towards her DipTESOL (Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).
Currently teaching Mathematics, English language, and English Literature to KS2, and English as a Second Language to foreign students of all ages and all levels.

Afshan Khanani is an English tutor and TESOL-certified Learning Advisor with 6+ years’ experience, supporting SEN/EHCP learners. She offers online tutoring in KS2 English and Maths, KS3 English Literature, and EFL for all ages.

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Ismail Ayoub

Mathematics and English Specialist

London, United Kingdom

£25.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiries

Creative WritingEnglish LanguageEnglish LiteratureMathematics+4 more

Holds over three and a half years' of tutoring experience.
Ismail has experience working with students with special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities.
Holds a D*, D, D (Distinctions) in L3 BTEC Engineering.
Holds a Distinction in Further Mathematics.
Holds an A for Mathematics at GCSE level.

Ismail Ayoub is a GCSE maths tutor and English tutor with 5+ years’ experience teaching from primary to GCSE, including SEND support. He provides online tutoring and in-person lessons, with session reports and free homework.

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Gayle Watson

English and TEFL Specialist

Stevenage

£28.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiries

English LanguageEnglish LiteratureEnglish skillsTEFL: Teaching English as a Foreign Language

Gayle has over 10 years' of tutoring experience.
Holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and Journalism.
In addition to English (as part of the UK curriculum), Gayle also assists with TEFL.

Gayle Watson is an English tutor and TEFL specialist with 10+ years’ experience, supporting 11+, 13+, KS2 and KS3. She offers online tutoring or face-to-face lessons with personalised plans, session reports and optional homework.

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Choose the English work you want help with

A useful online lesson starts with a specific reading, writing or speaking task. Share the learner’s stage and a recent piece of work; for school tuition, add the UK nation, course title and any exam board. The examples below can help you describe the work you want to focus on.

Primary reading and writing
Separate reading the words from understanding the passage. In the invented sentence “Jo fetched an umbrella after looking out of the window”, finding what Jo fetched is retrieval; suggesting that Jo expects rain is an inference based on the clue. For writing, distinguish spelling or handwriting difficulties from deciding what to say and organising sentences.
Secondary and GCSE English
For AQA GCSE English Language (8700) in England, reading includes justified inference and explaining the effects of a writer’s choices; writing considers purpose and audience. AQA GCSE English Literature (8702) involves literary argument about studied texts, supported by relevant references. Share the exact question and, for literature, the school’s chosen texts so the lesson works on the right kind of response.
A level or another qualification
Give the full course name, awarding body and current task, including any instructions from school or college. Explain whether the immediate difficulty is understanding the material, developing an argument or organising a longer response. Qualification names and requirements differ across the UK, so choose relevant course expertise before agreeing exam preparation.
Adult reading, writing or communication
Name a practical task, such as understanding an email or making a clear request. For an invented workplace example, “Send the thing” leaves the reader guessing. “Could you send the revised timetable by Thursday so I can confirm my shifts?” identifies the document, deadline and reason. Practise adapting that structure to a different request, then check whether another reader knows what to do.

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See how a reading response can improve online

Working from the same short passage lets the tutor and learner point to the words behind an answer. Here is a constructed teaching example for a secondary learner practising inference and language analysis.

Starting text: “Maya gripped the unopened letter and glanced towards the door.”

A first response might be: “Maya is scared. The writer uses emotive language.” That names a feeling and a broad technique but does not explain which words support the reading.

Focus first on “gripped”: holding something tightly can suggest tension. “Unopened” tells us she has not opened the letter; it does not tell us who sent it or what it says. The glance towards the door is another detail to discuss, rather than proof of one explanation.

A more precise response would be: “The verb ‘gripped’ suggests Maya is tense because she holds the letter tightly. The fact that it is ‘unopened’ leaves the reader uncertain about its contents.” The response connects a choice of word to an interpretation and keeps the uncertainty in the text.

For a short independent task, replace “gripped” with “held loosely”. How does that change the impression of Maya? Write a new sentence explaining the difference. The tutor can then see whether the learner can make the connection without copying the first response. Agree a way to underline words or exchange comments on the shared text; a particular annotation tool is not essential.

Set up for reading and writing together

Latimer’s default lesson platform is Microsoft Teams; another platform can be agreed with the tutor. Before the first paid lesson, check that the learner can hear, read the material comfortably and show their own work. A laptop or larger screen may be easier to use when a passage and a response need to sit side by side.

Test the connection and the text
Try the microphone, speakers or headphones and lesson link. Open a sample passage at a readable size. Confirm how the tutor will share a screen or window, and test the agreed method on the device the learner will actually use.
Prepare one useful sample
Send the question with a recent paragraph, essay or reading task and any relevant teacher feedback. For a book, include the edition or page reference. Keep a paper copy or notebook nearby if switching between typing and reading is distracting.
Agree how feedback will reach the learner
Choose a shared document, comments on a file or another workable method with the tutor. Establish where to keep the starting work and revised version, and how any between-lesson task will be sent. Ask whether feedback outside the lesson is included.
Keep the session workable at home
Choose a space where the learner can concentrate. For a child, agree parent contact, supervision and who is available if help is needed. Close unrelated windows before sharing a screen and use invented details for personal or workplace writing exercises.

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Check whether the online format suits the learner

Judge the format by what happens when the learner tries the work: can they follow the passage, explain an idea and produce their own response? Use the introduction to discuss any barriers and test the adjustments that matter.

Reading from a screen is tiring: Try larger text, a shorter extract or a paper copy alongside the call. If the learner loses their place, show one paragraph at a time and agree when to pause. Check that a chosen adjustment makes the task easier to follow.
The learner is reluctant to speak: Offer thinking time before an answer and a written prompt they can refer to. Reading a short section aloud or rehearsing a sentence before writing can give the tutor a manageable starting point. Agree an approach the learner is willing to try.
There is an additional learning or access need: Explain what already helps at school or home, such as clear written instructions, time to process a question or breaks. Ask about the tutor’s relevant experience and check required accessibility features on the chosen platform and device. Agree individual adjustments before booking.

Choose a tutor and agree what progress will look like

Compare profiles for relevant teaching experience and course coverage, then use a focused conversation to assess how the tutor would approach the learner’s work.

Describe where the difficulty appears
“She can find quotations but cannot explain them” gives a clearer starting point than “improve English”. For an adult, “I need readers to understand the action in my emails” gives a practical goal. Share a sample that shows the difficulty and mention any important deadline.
Use the free introduction to assess fit
Discuss how the tutor would approach that sample and whether their explanations make sense to the learner. Confirm the online arrangement, suitable times and what the first lessons would prioritise. A useful proposal names a skill to work on and a task that will show whether it is improving.
Review a fresh attempt
Agree a point to look back at the starting work. For reading, compare whether the learner now supports an inference with a relevant detail. For writing, check whether a new paragraph or message is clearer without the tutor rewriting it. Use that evidence to decide what to practise next and whether the lesson plan needs adjusting.

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Tell us what the learner needs to do in English

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Frequently asked questions

Straight answers to the questions people ask most often.

How much does online English tuition cost?

Each tutor sets their own rate, shown on their profile. Latimer invoices after lessons on a pay-as-you-go basis, so you do not need to buy a long-term lesson package. Confirm the session length and what the fee includes, particularly preparation, written feedback and any work between lessons. Compare the agreed support as well as the hourly rate.

Is the introductory meeting a free English lesson?

The introductory meeting is free and gives you and the tutor a chance to discuss goals, suitability and arrangements. It is not a promise of a complete teaching session. Bring the learner’s main question and a short sample of work so the conversation can be specific before you decide whether to book.

How often should we book lessons?

Choose a schedule around the difficulty, any deadline and the time the learner can realistically spend practising. A regular weekly session is one option to discuss; another pattern may suit the learner better. Agree a manageable task between lessons and a review point. There is no fixed number of sessions that guarantees a grade or a particular improvement.

Can online lessons include handwritten work?

Yes, handwritten work can be part of the plan. Agree how to send a clear photo or scan so the tutor can read the whole response, including the question and any teacher comments. The learner can keep writing on paper during the call. Check the practical arrangement first, especially if handwriting speed or legibility is itself a concern.

What if I mean learning English as an additional language?

Say whether the goal is everyday conversation, understanding school work, practical writing or a named language qualification. Support with using English and preparation for GCSE English Language can overlap, but they need different lesson priorities. Describe what the learner can already understand and say, and ask for relevant teaching experience. If your child uses another language at home, share the school’s advice about their English learning needs.

Can we combine online lessons with in-person tuition?

Latimer’s service is online first. In-person lessons depend on a separate arrangement with an individual tutor, including location and suitable times. If face-to-face support is important to you, explain that when enquiring before agreeing a lesson plan.

Will tutoring replace my child’s school English work?

Use tuition alongside the school’s work: share the current text, task and feedback so support is relevant. Agree when to practise a similar question and when to review the learner’s own draft. The learner should produce their own homework and assessed work; the aim is for them to understand how to make the next paragraph better themselves.

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