English as a foreign language tutors in Edinburgh typically charge between £15 and £30 per hour. The cost of English tuition can vary depending on the location of the tutor, the mode of classes - whether they’re face-to-face or online, as well as the tutor’s qualifications and professional experience.
English as a foreign language Tutors: Learn with Private Lessons Near You in Edinburgh
Connect with a new culture through English as a foreign language lessons in Edinburgh! Choose your ideal English as a foreign language tutor and achieve fluency.
£40/hr Mercedes Alberti I am a supportive and adaptable tutor who focuses on building students’ confidence in English.I understand that learning English can feel challenging, so my goal is to make you feel comfortable, supported and confident from the very... I am a supportive and adaptable tutor who focuses on building students’ confidence in English.I understand that learning English can feel challenging, so my goal is to make you feel comfortable, supported and confident from the very... |
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 £35/hr First class free 5.0(3 Reviews)Agnieszka Bespoke professional and friendly language training in English as a foreign languageI enjoy helping others join the English speaking community by building up their confidence, knowledge and skills in a friendly environment.... Bespoke professional and friendly language training in English as a foreign languageI enjoy helping others join the English speaking community by building up their confidence, knowledge and skills in a friendly environment.... |
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£15/hr First class free Isabella Nuttall Internationally educated native English speaker helping students feel more comfortable and confident speaking EnglishI am a first year undergraduate student in English literature at the University of Edinburgh, with experience supporting others in improvin... Internationally educated native English speaker helping students feel more comfortable and confident speaking EnglishI am a first year undergraduate student in English literature at the University of Edinburgh, with experience supporting others in improvin... |
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£17/hr Funmi Oluduro I help students find more accessible ways to explore learning.Learning and imparting knowledge is a life long passion. I enjoy breaking down concepts and simplifying learning for my students. I believe... I help students find more accessible ways to explore learning.Learning and imparting knowledge is a life long passion. I enjoy breaking down concepts and simplifying learning for my students. I believe... |
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 £40/hr Osman I am a UK university lecturer and experienced EAL teacher offering supportive English lessons for people of any age.My lessons are friendly, structured, and tailored to your goals. I support learners with speaking confidence, pronunciation, grammar, voca... I am a UK university lecturer and experienced EAL teacher offering supportive English lessons for people of any age.My lessons are friendly, structured, and tailored to your goals. I support learners with speaking confidence, pronunciation, grammar, voca... |
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£25/hr Jasmine Eyre I would describe myself as a patient, approachable, and encouraging tutor with a strong command of English and a clear communicatiI am a friendly and patient English tutor who enjoys helping students build confidence and fluency in a relaxed, supportive environment. My... I would describe myself as a patient, approachable, and encouraging tutor with a strong command of English and a clear communicatiI am a friendly and patient English tutor who enjoys helping students build confidence and fluency in a relaxed, supportive environment. My... |
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 £20/hr Garry Relaxed and fun lessons. From a native ScotI’ve been a private teacher for over 5 years. Dealing with students from all over the world.
I adore meeting new people and seeing what pe... Relaxed and fun lessons. From a native ScotI’ve been a private teacher for over 5 years. Dealing with students from all over the world.
I adore meeting new people and seeing what pe... |
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£15/hr Alabi Kazeem I am the go-to person if you need help with communicating using English Language.I am passionate about teaching people how to speak English better, which explains why I spent a decade teaching english as a second languag... I am the go-to person if you need help with communicating using English Language.I am passionate about teaching people how to speak English better, which explains why I spent a decade teaching english as a second languag... |
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 £27/hr Jialing I give private lessons online which will be tailored to your needs.My one on one teaching will be online and can be personalised to your needs. Any recommendations from you can be included in the lesson, me... I give private lessons online which will be tailored to your needs.My one on one teaching will be online and can be personalised to your needs. Any recommendations from you can be included in the lesson, me... |
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 £25/hr First class free Campbell English Helping you is my number one priority lgbtq+ friendlytutor**Helping You is My Number One Priority** Unlock your potential with private English lessons tailored just for you. As an LGBTQ+ frien... Helping you is my number one priority lgbtq+ friendlytutor**Helping You is My Number One Priority** Unlock your potential with private English lessons tailored just for you. As an LGBTQ+ frien... |
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 £20/hr Eva Hanna Experienced Academic English tutor based in Edinburgh, Scotland.I am an experienced English for Academic Purposes (EAP) tutor specialising in preparing international students students for success at Brit... Experienced Academic English tutor based in Edinburgh, Scotland.I am an experienced English for Academic Purposes (EAP) tutor specialising in preparing international students students for success at Brit... |
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 £14/hr First class free 4.0(1 Reviews)Tami English Tutor who strives to help you grow in confidence when speaking EnglishI completed the International Baccalaureate last year, and received an A in Higher Level English. I am currently a Psychology student at Du... English Tutor who strives to help you grow in confidence when speaking EnglishI completed the International Baccalaureate last year, and received an A in Higher Level English. I am currently a Psychology student at Du... |
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 £15/hr First class free Nikola Maleszyk Hi! I’m an English tutor offering friendly, effective English language online lessons to all age groups for £15 an hourHello! I’m an online English tutor based in Edinburgh, and I teach English as a Foreign Language to all age groups. My lessons are engaging... Hi! I’m an English tutor offering friendly, effective English language online lessons to all age groups for £15 an hourHello! I’m an online English tutor based in Edinburgh, and I teach English as a Foreign Language to all age groups. My lessons are engaging... |
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 £20/hr Mana I am a supportive ESL tutor helping learners of all ages improve academic English and everyday conversation.I have experience teaching English as a Second Language as a tutor back in Japan, working with learners aged 8 to 50. I adapt my teaching s... I am a supportive ESL tutor helping learners of all ages improve academic English and everyday conversation.I have experience teaching English as a Second Language as a tutor back in Japan, working with learners aged 8 to 50. I adapt my teaching s... |
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 £20/hr Ewan Inverarity Bespoke lessons tailored to your understanding and prior knowledgePrivate sessions fully catered to your specific needs and requirements, taught in an enthusiastic fashion with the key goal in improving yo... Bespoke lessons tailored to your understanding and prior knowledgePrivate sessions fully catered to your specific needs and requirements, taught in an enthusiastic fashion with the key goal in improving yo... |
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 £20/hr Julie Experienced tutor offering online English lessons to adults and young adults.I am a dedicated and motivating teacher with over 15 years experience teaching adults and teenagers. I offer personalised lessons based on... Experienced tutor offering online English lessons to adults and young adults.I am a dedicated and motivating teacher with over 15 years experience teaching adults and teenagers. I offer personalised lessons based on... |
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 £20/hr Eveliina I am a bubbly and positive person who is passionate about people finding ways to study that suit them the bestAfter struggling during my first semester in uni, I became passionate about finding ways to reach my academic potential and get amazing gra... I am a bubbly and positive person who is passionate about people finding ways to study that suit them the bestAfter struggling during my first semester in uni, I became passionate about finding ways to reach my academic potential and get amazing gra... |
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 £20/hr First class free Maria I give private lessons to students learning English as a foreign language (I have experience)I will mainly have conversational lessons with the student, correcting and encouraging them through the process, helping them learn the lan... I give private lessons to students learning English as a foreign language (I have experience)I will mainly have conversational lessons with the student, correcting and encouraging them through the process, helping them learn the lan... |
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 £15/hr Federico BA English Student teaching English as a foreign language at all levels from EdinburghI have a TEFL qualification as a foreign language teacher, and as someone who has learnt English as a foreign language myself I understand... BA English Student teaching English as a foreign language at all levels from EdinburghI have a TEFL qualification as a foreign language teacher, and as someone who has learnt English as a foreign language myself I understand... |
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 £15/hr First class free Jordan CELTA Certified Teacher with a Background in English LiteratureI have completed a 120 hour intensive course to receive my CELTA certificate which qualifies me to teach those learning English as a foreig... CELTA Certified Teacher with a Background in English LiteratureI have completed a 120 hour intensive course to receive my CELTA certificate which qualifies me to teach those learning English as a foreig... |
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Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
💲 How much do English as a foreign language tutors charge per hour?
💭 Is it worth it to find a tutor for English as a foreign language?
The answer to this question can be relatively subjective but most students find it’s absolutely worth it to hire a private tutor when learning English. Private tutors can offer students personalised lessons which cater to their individual needs, goals and learning styles.
🧒 Are there private English tutors for children?
Yes, you can easily find English as a foreign language tutors for children near you. You can find tutors by simply doing an online search for “private tutors for children near me.”
🤔 What do EFL tutors do?
English as a foreign language tutors can help those learning English accelerate their language learning with private and tailored classes. They can personalise English lessons according to the needs of the pupil, whether they’re learning English as a beginner, preparing for a job interview in English, or studying towards an official English exam.
🧐 How do I find an English tutor?
There are many ways in which you can find a tutor for English lessons:
- You can ask friends and family if they have any recommendations.
- You can check local tuition centres to see if you can find private or group lessons in English.
- Search online platforms like FindTutors where you can connect with different tutors.
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The benefits of learning English
There is no doubt that learning English offers a host of benefits, some of which we have outlined below:
- English is one of the most spoken languages in the world, so is often chosen as the language of communication in business and travel. With learning English, you open the door to more opportunities to meet new people.
- Many companies require you to speak English nowadays, so learning the language can improve your job prospects.
- Learning a foreign language can improve your cognitive skills and memory.
Types of English as a foreign language lessons
There are various types of English lessons you can take according to your specific needs, some of which we have detailed below:
- Group English lessons. Group lessons often work out slightly cheaper than private lessons so are a great idea if you’re on a budget. You can also meet new people in your English tutoring, learn from them and practise English with them.
- Private English lessons. For those who feel like they don’t get the individualised attention they need in a busy group class, private lessons may be exactly what you’re looking for. A private tutor can cater their English lessons specifically for you.
- Conversation classes. If you already have some knowledge of English and simply want to improve your conversational skills, conversation classes are a great option for you. These can be taken one-to-one with a private tutor or in a group.
What to look for in an English as a foreign language tutor
Once you’ve made the decision to find a private tutor for English lessons, you may be wondering what skills and qualities you should be looking for.
- Qualifications and experience. While it’s not completely necessary for a private tutor to have professional qualifications, in some cases it’s ideal. Likewise, experience doesn’t necessarily guarantee a great tutor, but if for example you’re preparing for a specific English exam, your tutor should be experienced in teaching students for this exam and should have knowledge of the exam requirements.
- Teaching style. Many English tutors have different styles of teaching but what’s most important is that they can adapt their teaching style to your individual learning needs. So if you learn better by doing, your tutor should have interactive lessons prepared.
- Availability and cost. It might seem like an obvious point, but you should ensure your tutor’s availability matches yours and that their prices fall within your chosen budget.
Learning English online
You may be wondering if it’s possible for you to learn English online and the answer is absolutely! There are many tutors offering English lessons online, and often at a competitive price. You can find plenty of online tutors on the FindTutors platform by filtering your search.
When taking English tuition online, you should ensure that you have the following:
- A device with a working webcam and microphone.
- A strong and reliable internet connection.
- A quiet area from which you can take your online classes.
So whether you decide to take private English lessons, group lessons, or English classes online, start searching today and find the best English tutors in Edinburgh for you.