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...
Highlighted  £35/hr First class free Lucy I am a coda child of deaf adults ensuring best methods of learning for beginnersI promote inclusion for our Deaf Community across the UK Offering :BSL support BSL tutoring Deaf Awareness sessions Help with Access to wor... I am a coda child of deaf adults ensuring best methods of learning for beginnersI promote inclusion for our Deaf Community across the UK Offering :BSL support BSL tutoring Deaf Awareness sessions Help with Access to wor... |
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Highlighted  £35/hr First class free Naomi Experienced and friendly teacher of English for foreign learnersI have taught EFL (learners whose first language is not English) for 30 years, including in the Czech Republic and Spain. I am a flexible,... Experienced and friendly teacher of English for foreign learnersI have taught EFL (learners whose first language is not English) for 30 years, including in the Czech Republic and Spain. I am a flexible,... |
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Highlighted £15/hr First class free Yasmin Skelton Anyone from GCSE, A-Level and complete beginners!I have volunteering experience teaching languages to infant and junior school children. Created a Mandarin book for my EPQ. Teaching Englis... Anyone from GCSE, A-Level and complete beginners!I have volunteering experience teaching languages to infant and junior school children. Created a Mandarin book for my EPQ. Teaching Englis... |
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 £13/hr Javiera Online I give private lessons focusing on the learners need.Your goal is my goal! My lessons are fully focused on what you want to achieve, going through different methods like gamification and conve... I give private lessons focusing on the learners need.Your goal is my goal! My lessons are fully focused on what you want to achieve, going through different methods like gamification and conve... |
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 £10/hr First class free Gylsiana Online Tutor with a BA in Foreign Languages offering personalized English, French, and German lessons for students of all levels!With a BA in Foreign Languages and years of teaching experience, I focus on practical communication skills, personalized lessons, and inter... Tutor with a BA in Foreign Languages offering personalized English, French, and German lessons for students of all levels!With a BA in Foreign Languages and years of teaching experience, I focus on practical communication skills, personalized lessons, and inter... |
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 £15/hr Chihiro Online Native Japanese tutor s offering online lessons for everyone and Have fun learning through everyday conversationThis is my first time teaching Japanese, but as an English learner, I understand the difficulties of understanding multiple languages. I’m... Native Japanese tutor s offering online lessons for everyone and Have fun learning through everyday conversationThis is my first time teaching Japanese, but as an English learner, I understand the difficulties of understanding multiple languages. I’m... |
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 £16/hr Joseph Online Spanish is my first language. Can teach any levels from primary schools to university.Communication skills, high degree computer skills and people skills. Highly professional in carrying out my duties. I listen and meet peopl... Spanish is my first language. Can teach any levels from primary schools to university.Communication skills, high degree computer skills and people skills. Highly professional in carrying out my duties. I listen and meet peopl... |
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 £35/hr First class free Hina Native Japanese tutor with half a year's experience offering private lessons for Adults online.First, I will introduce ourselves and check the students' levels of Japanese proficiency. Here is the flow of the lesson for beginners.
I w... Native Japanese tutor with half a year's experience offering private lessons for Adults online.First, I will introduce ourselves and check the students' levels of Japanese proficiency. Here is the flow of the lesson for beginners.
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 £9/hr First class free Christiane Online I'm an English speaker, i have studied English for more than 8 years and I tutor privately online English and Spanishi have completed International Baccalaureate with a high level of English. My lessons are personalised. I focus on communication, more spec... I'm an English speaker, i have studied English for more than 8 years and I tutor privately online English and Spanishi have completed International Baccalaureate with a high level of English. My lessons are personalised. I focus on communication, more spec... |
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 £15/hr Hannah Xiomara Nuñez Estupiñan Hi, I'm Hannah, passionate Spanish teacher commited to making your learning experience engaging, and tailored to your needs.Whether you're a beginner taking your first steps, preparing for an exam, or looking to refine your conversational skills, my goal is to he... Hi, I'm Hannah, passionate Spanish teacher commited to making your learning experience engaging, and tailored to your needs.Whether you're a beginner taking your first steps, preparing for an exam, or looking to refine your conversational skills, my goal is to he... |
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 £40/hr Yosr Abdel Bary My lessons will help students become confident and proficient in speaking and writing EnglishI will tailor each lesson to each student's needs. I will ask them what their goals are and we will work together to achieve them. My lessons will help students become confident and proficient in speaking and writing EnglishI will tailor each lesson to each student's needs. I will ask them what their goals are and we will work together to achieve them. |
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Highlighted  £30/hr Dominika Do you want to improve your language skills? Learn English with me and become more confident in itI am a primary teacher and also a native speaker of Polish. I have 7 years experience of tutoring and I am happy to teach either online or... Do you want to improve your language skills? Learn English with me and become more confident in itI am a primary teacher and also a native speaker of Polish. I have 7 years experience of tutoring and I am happy to teach either online or... |
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 £30/hr First class free Zara English Tutor (all ages) and KS1 and 2 all subjectsPrivate lessons with an experienced English tutor, specialised to your needs. Age range 3-18, but happy to take on adult learners too. Gene... English Tutor (all ages) and KS1 and 2 all subjectsPrivate lessons with an experienced English tutor, specialised to your needs. Age range 3-18, but happy to take on adult learners too. Gene... |
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 £35/hr Mi Native Chinese people. I hope to have the opportunity to teach Mandarin onlineI have obtained an Advanced Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics at University of Nottingham. I previously had two years of teaching expe... Native Chinese people. I hope to have the opportunity to teach Mandarin onlineI have obtained an Advanced Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics at University of Nottingham. I previously had two years of teaching expe... |
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Highlighted  £15/hr Analia I am ready to help Secondary School students, especially year 11s with their GCSEs, and engaging in Spanish conversations lessons with adults. I am new to FindTutors so your first lesson will be !I am a private tutor with experience in one-to-one lessons to primary school children. I am a native Spanish speaker.; very patient and gre... I am ready to help Secondary School students, especially year 11s with their GCSEs, and engaging in Spanish conversations lessons with adults. I am new to FindTutors so your first lesson will be !I am a private tutor with experience in one-to-one lessons to primary school children. I am a native Spanish speaker.; very patient and gre... |
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 £10/hr Precious Online Fluent Spanish tutor offering personalised lessons for all levels.I will teach using a mix of structured lessons and real-life applications, focusing on grammar, vocabulary, and conversation. Each lesson w... Fluent Spanish tutor offering personalised lessons for all levels.I will teach using a mix of structured lessons and real-life applications, focusing on grammar, vocabulary, and conversation. Each lesson w... |
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Highlighted  £20/hr Duncan Experienced senior executive lived in Spanish and French speaking countries over many years looking to help business people succee1-2-1 private lessons addressing language and culture. Exposure to business language and leadership in English ideally for Spanish and Fren... Experienced senior executive lived in Spanish and French speaking countries over many years looking to help business people succee1-2-1 private lessons addressing language and culture. Exposure to business language and leadership in English ideally for Spanish and Fren... |
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Highlighted £9/hr First class free Areej Arabic tutor providing lessons to children of all agesImmerse your child in the rich world of the Arabic language with Areej, where I offer special lessons designed for children of all ages, du... Arabic tutor providing lessons to children of all agesImmerse your child in the rich world of the Arabic language with Areej, where I offer special lessons designed for children of all ages, du... |
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Highlighted  £25/hr First class free Sandrine Djimo French speaking, French translation, native french speakingHiI'm a native french speaking, and have a good skill to teach french.If you are interested to learn french from the basic or intermediate... French speaking, French translation, native french speakingHiI'm a native french speaking, and have a good skill to teach french.If you are interested to learn french from the basic or intermediate... |
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 £20/hr First class free Paula Spanish and English tutor in Edinburgh!My name is Paula and I am a 24 years old Spanish girl. I graduated in Primary Education and English Studies at University of Cordoba and I... Spanish and English tutor in Edinburgh!My name is Paula and I am a 24 years old Spanish girl. I graduated in Primary Education and English Studies at University of Cordoba and I... |
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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.