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One-to-one online English tuition
Expert Online English Tutors for GCSE, IGCSE, A-Level and IB
Get one-to-one English tutoring from a tutor matched to the student's course, current level and specific difficulty. We support selected English Language and Literature pathways with focused help for reading, analysis, essays, mocks, revision and exams.
From $15/hour | Free 30-minute trial | Tutor recommendation normally within 24 hours
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Share the curriculum, Language or Literature route, current level and main difficulty.
Since 2020
Established support
1,200+
Families supported
1-to-1
Online English lessons
4 routes
GCSE to IB
Flexible
Hourly tuition
Course identification
Start With the English Course the Student Actually Studies
English can mean very different things across qualifications. We confirm the exact course before assigning a tutor or choosing practice material.
Qualification
Confirms the student's actual English course
Language or Literature
Separates different skills and assessments
Exam board
Selects the correct specification where relevant
Year or level
Sets the expected depth and pace
Set texts
Keeps Literature teaching relevant to school study
Current difficulty
Sets the first teaching priority
Mocks or exams
Shapes revision and timed practice
Two distinct disciplines
English Language and English Literature Need Different Skills
A student who needs reading and writing support requires a different lesson plan from one working on literary interpretation and argument.
English Language
Reading comprehension, language and structural analysis, comparison, evidence, creative or transactional writing, vocabulary, tone and timing.
Reading and inferenceLanguage analysisStructural analysisCreative writingTransactional writingAudience and purpose
English Literature
Close reading, quotation selection, literary methods, interpretation, comparison, essay structure, argument and timed literary responses.
Prose, drama and poetryClose analysisInterpretationEvidence selectionEssay structureComparison and context
Curriculum routes
Find English Tutoring by Curriculum
Use the qualification route that matches the student's real course and assessment.
Language | Literature | Years 10-11
GCSE English Tutors
Support for reading analysis, essay writing, set texts, unseen questions, mocks and exam preparation across supported boards.
Cambridge | Pearson Edexcel
IGCSE English Tutors
Course-specific support for reading, summary, writer's methods, directed writing, composition, Literature essays and unseen analysis.
Language | Literature | Combined routes
A-Level English Tutors
Support for close textual or linguistic analysis, comparison, interpretation, argument, evaluation and timed responses.
English A | SL | HL
IB English Tutors
Course-specific tutoring for IB English A Language and Literature or Literature, matched to level, texts and assessment needs.
Selected profiles
Meet Selected English Tutors
Three genuine profiles from the current Combo Tutors network, selected for distinct English courses and student needs.
English specialist
Claire Henderson
Oxford MA — GCSE English Language & Literature
Best suited to: GCSE English Language or Literature students who need stronger evidence, analysis and essay structure.
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English specialist
Sarah Blackwood
Oxford MA — IGCSE English Language & Literature
Best suited to: IGCSE students who need course-specific support with reading, writing, Language or Literature responses.
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English specialist
Hannah Brooks
Oxford MA — TOK, Extended Essay & English A Specialist
Best suited to: IB English A students who need stronger close analysis, argument and independent written responses.
View tutor profileEnglish diagnosis
What Is Actually Limiting the Student's English Marks?
A broad label such as weak in English hides the specific skill that needs attention. Each problem requires a different teaching response.
Student difficultyLikely area
Retells what happens in the textAnalysis
Uses quotations but gains few marksInterpretation
Names techniques but cannot explain their effectLanguage analysis
Has useful ideas but disorganised essaysStructure
Struggles with unseen textsReading and evidence selection
Discusses two texts separatelyComparison
Writing sounds repetitiveVocabulary and sentence control
Strong ideas verbally but weak written answersWritten expression
Knows the text but misses the questionRelevance
Leaves responses unfinishedPlanning and timing
Lost-mark patterns
Why English Answers Lose Marks
The tutor identifies which part of the response limits marks before choosing the next practice task.
Weak evidence
The quotation or example does not support the point strongly enough.
Identification without analysis
A technique is named without explaining how it creates meaning.
Unclear argument
Useful ideas do not develop into a coherent line of reasoning.
Descriptive interpretation
The response retells content instead of analysing choices.
Separate comparison
Texts are discussed one after another without direct comparison.
Limited writing control
Paragraphing, vocabulary, syntax or accuracy reduce precision.
Weak relevance
Knowledge is not connected closely enough to the question.
Timing breakdown
Too much time is spent on one section and later responses remain incomplete.
From recall to argument
Knowing the Text Is Not the Same as Analysing It
Remembering plot, characters and quotations does not automatically produce a strong response. The student must choose evidence, interpret it and connect the analysis to a clear argument.
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Knowledge
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Evidence
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Interpretation
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Analysis
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Argument
One-to-one method
How One-to-One English Tutoring Works
The student moves from supported thinking to an independent response that transfers to a new text or question.
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Identify the exact task
Start with the course, question, current response and teacher feedback.
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Diagnose the weakest part
Separate reading, evidence, analysis, structure, comparison, accuracy and timing.
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Model the thinking
Show how to move from the question to a relevant point, evidence and explanation.
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Build the response
Develop part of the answer with focused support.
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Reduce tutor prompts
Require more independent choices in the next paragraph or question.
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Apply to a new text
Check that the process transfers beyond one memorised response.
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Review the writing
Give specific feedback on relevance, evidence, analysis and expression.
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Reattempt independently
The student improves the response without receiving final wording.
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Set the next priority
Let the student's writing guide the following lesson.
Language responses
Build Stronger Reading, Analysis and Writing
English Language tutoring separates reading tasks from writing tasks, then builds deliberate choices for each.
Reading and inference
Understand unfamiliar texts and develop relevant interpretations.
Evidence selection
Choose details that directly support the point and question.
Language and structure
Explain how a writer's choices shape meaning and response.
Purpose and audience
Control tone, form and language for the intended reader.
Writing craft
Plan deliberate creative, descriptive or transactional responses.
Review and accuracy
Improve organisation, vocabulary, syntax and technical control.
Literature essays
Build a Clear Literary Argument
Move from the question to a central argument, relevant evidence, close analysis and interpretation. Comparison or context should support the argument rather than sit in separate memorised paragraphs.
Unseen texts
Use a Repeatable Unseen Process
Read the question, establish meaning, choose relevant evidence, analyse choices, organise the response and check that every paragraph remains relevant.
Different academic needs
English Tutoring That Fits the Student's Actual Priority
Ongoing weekly support
Follow current classroom work, set texts, assignments and feedback.
Essay writing
Develop thesis, structure, evidence, analysis, comparison and conclusions.
English Language writing
Improve planning, tone, structure, vocabulary and accuracy.
Unseen text practice
Build independent reading, evidence selection and analysis.
Mock exam preparation
Use completed responses to identify recurring weaknesses.
Final revision
Prioritise text knowledge, analytical skills, question types and timing.
One difficult area
Target poetry, comparison, creative writing, unseen prose or language analysis.
Professional CRM
Keep English Tutoring Organised
Keep lessons, writing tasks, feedback and progress together for students, parents, tutors and the academy.
Sessions and timings
See upcoming English lessons and tutor information.
Study resources
Organise extracts, notes, writing models, questions and revision material.
Homework
Track essays, plans, unseen analysis and creative or transactional writing.
Tutor feedback
See priorities across evidence, interpretation, analysis, structure, accuracy and timing.
Assessments
Keep practice essays, unseen responses, mocks and question-level weaknesses together.
Progress reports
Review how the student's English priorities change over time.
Academy support
Manage scheduling, tutor concerns, rematching and support requests.
Tutor standards
How Combo Tutors Selects English Tutors
Tutor selection considers subject knowledge, curriculum experience, communication and the ability to develop independent responses.
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Qualifications and subject background
Review relevant academic qualifications and English knowledge.
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Curriculum experience
Consider experience across GCSE, IGCSE, A-Level and IB English.
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Communication
Explain analytical ideas clearly while developing the student's own interpretation.
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Demonstration lesson
Review questioning, text analysis, feedback, involvement and online delivery.
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Training and approval
Every tutor is either UK-qualified or trained by British examiners. Individual claims appear only where verified.
Simple hourly tuition
From $15/hr
Online English Tutoring From $15 Per Hour
The confirmed rate can depend on curriculum, English course, level, tutor and specialist requirements. Book according to the student's actual needs with no compulsory package. A free 30-minute trial is available.
English reviews
What Families Say About English Tutoring With Combo Tutors
Verified English feedback with curriculum and family context kept visible.
AHAmira H.
Parent of IGCSE Student · Dubai
“Finding a tutor who understood the Cambridge IGCSE syllabus was a challenge until we found Combo Tutors. Our daughter's English tutor was exceptional—she improved her essay structure, analytical writing, and comprehension skills significantly. She achieved an A* and is now much more confident heading into her A-Level studies.”
IGCSE English
ZMZainab M.
Parent of IGCSE Student · Riyadh
“After the first diagnostic session, the tutor pinpointed exactly which parts of the IGCSE syllabus my daughter was missing. The improvement was steady and measurable — she went from predicted C to a final A*. I wish we had found Combo Tutors sooner.”
IGCSE English
Managed support
Why Families Choose Combo Tutors for English
Course-specific matching
Confirm Language, Literature and curriculum before recommending a tutor.
One-to-one lessons
Focus on the student's own reading, writing and analytical decisions.
Specific skill diagnosis
Identify whether evidence, analysis, structure, expression or timing limits marks.
Independent writing
Guide the student's thinking without supplying finished assessed work.
Professional CRM
Keep sessions, homework, feedback, resources and progress organised.
Flexible hourly tuition
Book according to the student's actual needs.
Tutor rematching
Recommend another tutor if the initial fit is unsuitable.
Academy oversight
Give parents support beyond the individual tutor.
Free 30-minute English trial
Find the Right English Tutor
Tell us the curriculum, Language or Literature course, current level, exam board, main difficulty, set text where relevant, upcoming assessments and preferred times. We normally recommend a suitable tutor within 24 hours.
From $15/hour | One-to-one online tuition | No compulsory packages
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English questions
Frequently Asked Questions About Online English Tutoring
What does an online English tutor help with?
An online English tutor provides one-to-one support based on the student's course and specific difficulty. Lessons may cover reading, analysis, Literature, essay writing, unseen texts, mocks, revision or exam preparation.
Do you tutor both English Language and English Literature?
Yes. Support is available for selected English Language and English Literature qualifications. We confirm the exact course before matching a tutor because the skills and assessments differ.
Do you provide GCSE English tutors?
Yes. GCSE English tutoring can support Language, Literature or both, including reading analysis, set texts, unseen questions, essays, mocks and exam preparation.
Do you provide IGCSE English tutors?
Yes. Support is available for selected Cambridge IGCSE and Pearson Edexcel International GCSE English qualifications.
Do you provide A-Level English tutors?
Yes. Selected A-Level English Language and Literature pathways are supported where a suitable specialist is available.
Do you provide IB English tutors?
Yes. IB English tutoring can support selected English A Language and Literature and English A Literature students at SL and HL.
Can an English tutor help with essay writing?
Yes. Tutoring can improve argument, structure, evidence selection, analysis and written expression while keeping assessed work the student's own.
Can a tutor help if I know the text but still get low essay marks?
Yes. The tutor can identify whether evidence, interpretation, analysis, structure, relevance or written expression is limiting the response.
Can English tutors help with unseen texts?
Yes. Tutoring can build a repeatable process for reading unfamiliar material, selecting evidence, analysing writer choices and organising a relevant response.
Can a tutor help with creative or transactional writing?
Yes, where those tasks form part of the student's course. Lessons may focus on purpose, audience, tone, structure, vocabulary and accuracy.
Do English tutors use past papers?
Yes, where relevant to the student's qualification and stage. Course-specific questions develop reading, analysis, writing and timing.
Can I book tutoring for one difficult English skill?
Yes. Targeted support can cover essay structure, poetry analysis, creative writing, comparison or unseen-text work.
Can tutoring help after poor English mock results?
Yes. Mock responses can show whether marks are being lost through knowledge, analysis, evidence, structure, writing control or timing.
Are English lessons one-to-one?
Yes. Standard Combo Tutors English lessons are delivered one-to-one online.
How are English tutors selected?
Tutors are reviewed for relevant qualifications, subject knowledge, communication, teaching ability and curriculum experience before assignment.
Can parents track English tutoring progress?
Yes. The Professional CRM organises lessons, homework, tutor feedback, assessments and progress information.
What happens if the first English tutor is not suitable?
Another tutor can be recommended. Parent or student feedback is used to refine the next match.
How often should English tutoring happen?
There is no fixed frequency. Weekly lessons suit ongoing support, while mocks or final exams may require a different short-term schedule.
How much does online English tutoring cost?
Online English tutoring starts from $15 per hour. The final rate depends on the course, tutor and specialist requirements.
Is there a free English tutoring trial?
Yes. Families can start with a free 30-minute trial before regular lessons.
Curriculum network
Explore English Tutoring by Curriculum
Use the live route that matches the student's qualification.