English Literature and Language GCSE, A Level and Oxbridge Tutoring - Battersea - Private lessons

English Literature and Language GCSE, A Level and Oxbridge Tutoring

From 105 C$ /h

As an experienced English Literature tutor, I specialize in guiding students through GCSE, A-Level, and Oxbridge entrance exam preparation. With a deep passion for literature and a strong academic background, having recently graduated from the University of Oxford with a degree in English Language and Literature, I offer tailored lessons that foster critical thinking, close reading skills, and insightful analysis of texts.

My approach focuses on building confidence discussing texts, enhancing essay-writing techniques, and nurturing a genuine appreciation for literary works, helping each student to achieve their academic goals and excel in their examinations. Whether exploring Shakespeare, modern poetry, or preparing for university interviews, I am committed to supporting students at every stage of their literary journey.

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Native German speaker offering classes for beginners and intermediates. Both for students preparing for exams or university entrance or adults who want to study a new language. Focusing on grammar, conversational skills or German culture and literature - will adjust classes to the needs of the student.

Also happy to teach English as a Second Language or help with exam preparation for English GSCE, A-Level or Pre-U.

The Chomskian Linguistics model: what this course focuses on and how I can help you

The premise: A theory of universal grammar that aims to explain why syntax has the properties it does, and how the human child comes to the world with ‘genetic guidance’ in their native language competence.

This is a cognitive approach to grammar, not merely taxonomic (I am aware that most schools in the UK don’t teach grammar).

Some parts of the theory (which spans 70 years to date) are taught in different universities at different stages of its development. Students have approached me to know more (or clarify) the Minimalist program (1995 onwards) which has aimed to reduce the conceptual apparatus and simplify the theory. We shall look at VPISH (VP-internal subject hypothesis) and VP shells as well as doing away with intermediate projections which have relied on X-bar theory. The latter is still taught at some freshers’ classes. A good grasp of grammatical categories (noun, verb, adverb) will be necessary as well as grammatical functions (predicate, subject, inflection, adjunct). Some courses are still relying on binding and c-command, as well as other theoretical landmarks which are necessary for understanding the evolution of the theoretical model.

Exercises set and essay titles will rely on the student’s targeted requirements (as per their own university). For those who want to prepare for a forthcoming university course, or wish to explore this grammatical model, we shall follow UK authors who have shown a more sympathetic approach to learning.

Are you having difficulties analysing texts, poems and prose in your IGCSE English, IB English Literature or IB LangLit course? Are you ready to commit an hour every week over the summer to get that 6 or 7 and get into the university of your dreams? Then this is the course for you!

From helping you master the general techniques of literary analysis and teaching you how to compare literary works to answer exam questions on character development, theme and techniques, my course will provide you with all the tools and knowledge you need to dazzle even the most demanding IB examiner. The combination of my passion for writing prose and poetry and my deep understanding of IB marking criteria thanks to great teachers and thoughtful research means that I am uniquely placed to not only explain what your answers were lacking, but also show you how thinking like a writer can help you dramatically improve your answers.

Following a thorough discussion of your individual needs in our first class, I will create for you an engaging but exam-focused programme drawing on my 3-year experience as a tutor and using interactive teaching platforms. Through my course, you will get access to a vast library of resources (at no extra cost) - from official IB textbooks and past papers to teacher guidance - to help you perfect both your analytical and essay-writing skills. And if English is your second language, I will show you what to focus on in your learning so that you could write better than Shakespeare!

Are you ready to turn the page on disappointing grades in the past? Then contact me today!

LNAT exam preparation - I am a highly experienced LNAT tutor, having logged 120+ hours of teaching the exam (as well as sitting it myself and obtaining 28/42, 16% higher than the cohort average). I have helped students gain admission to the University of Bristol, King's College London and Oxford University via LNAT tuition, with my tutees achieving scores as high as 31/42.

Hello,

I am a first year student at University College London (UCL) in Crime and Security Science. I speak fluently French Italian and English.
I graduated from the Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle in London. I majored in Geopolitics in which I got a 15 and in English Language and Literature where I got a 19. I offer online courses. I have been giving private lessons in French, methodology and homework help for 2 years now! I am very organized which is an asset for UCAS applications and personal statement. I am available at specific times of the week and most of the time on weekends.

Do not hesitate to contact me !

Tutoring in primary level English and maths from a qualified primary teacher.

I provide bespoke sessions that best meet the needs of the student. I can assess and identify areas that need practice and provide materials for sessions. Additionally, I provide support with homework.

Having taught in Year 6, I have experience with SATs preparation.

Happy to either provide tutoring in person or via webcam.

I will guide students through literature, language, and writing skills and additionally covers analysis of texts, help students understand literary and language techniques, grammar, and essay writing. This is for GCSE and SAT students and also people who want to learn English.

I can help students develop English language skills through engaging creative writing exercises and activities.
My classes are more than grammar and vocabulary - we discover the art of storytelling and self-expression.
If you are a beginner looking to build a strong foundation or an advanced learner aiming to take your language proficiency to the next level, I will help you find your unique voice in English.

I help students with IELTS Preparation, English Writing Skills, Reading Comprehensions Skills, Speaking Skills and much more. My classes are enjoyed by students of all ages and abilities. When teaching students I assess their weakest skills and help them improve their exam grades and overall skills. I have successfully taught students for Independent Schools exams, GCSE, IELTS and Trinity College English exams.

Setswana is a rich, rhythmic language spoken in Botswana, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. Belonging to the Bantu family, it closely resembles other languages in the region.
I have found learning Setswana through several terrific teachers, thorough textbooks and daily life enriching.

Growing up in Botswana, speaking this beautiful and intricate language, or at least making an effort to do so, can transform the way you live in Botswana.
I have taught semester-long regular beginners Setswana lessons to children aged 7-12 and adults, with strong emphasis on understanding grammar by breaking it down into “formulas” for how to form tenses and sentences. I teach these and vocabulary through a mix of traditional explanatory lectures, practice exercises and creative games, accompanied by study techniques I have found very useful for learning foreign languages. I have also worked as a trained English tutor, and study linguistics at university, both of which have shaped me to better understand and teach language.

Each class will consist of grammar formulas (eg: basic conjugation in the present tense: linking pronoun [for the human noun class group, for example: ke=I, o=you, o=him/her, re=we, le=you plural, ba=they] + “tla” [as in “will”] + verb), some vocabulary words, spoken or written exercises or games to go through together and longer practice exercises to build independent confidence.

My teaching materials I use I developed whilst living in Botswana, and have already been used with my aforementioned classes. I hope they can help you too !

English is a powerful language to learn as a native English individual and a polyglot. I believe that learning English is an important language to learn as it is widely utilised within evert country. Furthermore, i have learned my 5th language which is Japanese by myself, yet i am still learning.

This class will help you understand when and how to use it correctly in real-life conversations. You will learn how to:

✅ Talk about past experiences without a specific time (e.g., "I have visited Paris.")
✅ Describe life achievements and ongoing situations (e.g., "I have worked here for five years.")
✅ Understand the difference between Present Perfect and Past Simple
✅ Use common time expressions like already, yet, just, ever, never, for, and since

Through interactive exercises and speaking practice, you'll gain confidence using the Present Perfect in professional and everyday situations. Ideal for intermediate learners who want to improve their fluency!

Can teach any level of student of any age. Speak three languages fluently and currently doing a levels with an offer from the university of bath to study finance and accounting. 7,8s and 9s at GSCE and got into all schools selected at 11+.

I offer a range of classes, including conversation and pronunciation, academic English, business English, and IELTS preparation.

With over 7 years of experience, if you study with me, you will receive quality instruction from a dedicated teacher. My lessons are fun and engaging. You will also receive exercises to complete at home to master the skills learned in the lesson.

Early Literacy is fundamental for preparing students for primary school and beyond -- creating developmentally appropriate, structured, and fun lesson plans to support literacy can have an outsize impact in instilling a joy of learning and a sense of confidence in early readers. With a background in English Literature and teaching, I specialize in early learners and students for whom reading may feel intimidating. I will provide worksheets, activities, games, and work with parents to learn about what activities and topics are the most engaging for their student.

Native German speaker offering classes for beginners and intermediates. Both for students preparing for exams or university entrance or adults who want to study a new language. Focusing on grammar, conversational skills or German culture and literature - will adjust classes to the needs of the student.

Also happy to teach English as a Second Language or help with exam preparation for English GSCE, A-Level or Pre-U.

The Chomskian Linguistics model: what this course focuses on and how I can help you

The premise: A theory of universal grammar that aims to explain why syntax has the properties it does, and how the human child comes to the world with ‘genetic guidance’ in their native language competence.

This is a cognitive approach to grammar, not merely taxonomic (I am aware that most schools in the UK don’t teach grammar).

Some parts of the theory (which spans 70 years to date) are taught in different universities at different stages of its development. Students have approached me to know more (or clarify) the Minimalist program (1995 onwards) which has aimed to reduce the conceptual apparatus and simplify the theory. We shall look at VPISH (VP-internal subject hypothesis) and VP shells as well as doing away with intermediate projections which have relied on X-bar theory. The latter is still taught at some freshers’ classes. A good grasp of grammatical categories (noun, verb, adverb) will be necessary as well as grammatical functions (predicate, subject, inflection, adjunct). Some courses are still relying on binding and c-command, as well as other theoretical landmarks which are necessary for understanding the evolution of the theoretical model.

Exercises set and essay titles will rely on the student’s targeted requirements (as per their own university). For those who want to prepare for a forthcoming university course, or wish to explore this grammatical model, we shall follow UK authors who have shown a more sympathetic approach to learning.

Are you having difficulties analysing texts, poems and prose in your IGCSE English, IB English Literature or IB LangLit course? Are you ready to commit an hour every week over the summer to get that 6 or 7 and get into the university of your dreams? Then this is the course for you!

From helping you master the general techniques of literary analysis and teaching you how to compare literary works to answer exam questions on character development, theme and techniques, my course will provide you with all the tools and knowledge you need to dazzle even the most demanding IB examiner. The combination of my passion for writing prose and poetry and my deep understanding of IB marking criteria thanks to great teachers and thoughtful research means that I am uniquely placed to not only explain what your answers were lacking, but also show you how thinking like a writer can help you dramatically improve your answers.

Following a thorough discussion of your individual needs in our first class, I will create for you an engaging but exam-focused programme drawing on my 3-year experience as a tutor and using interactive teaching platforms. Through my course, you will get access to a vast library of resources (at no extra cost) - from official IB textbooks and past papers to teacher guidance - to help you perfect both your analytical and essay-writing skills. And if English is your second language, I will show you what to focus on in your learning so that you could write better than Shakespeare!

Are you ready to turn the page on disappointing grades in the past? Then contact me today!

LNAT exam preparation - I am a highly experienced LNAT tutor, having logged 120+ hours of teaching the exam (as well as sitting it myself and obtaining 28/42, 16% higher than the cohort average). I have helped students gain admission to the University of Bristol, King's College London and Oxford University via LNAT tuition, with my tutees achieving scores as high as 31/42.

Hello,

I am a first year student at University College London (UCL) in Crime and Security Science. I speak fluently French Italian and English.
I graduated from the Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle in London. I majored in Geopolitics in which I got a 15 and in English Language and Literature where I got a 19. I offer online courses. I have been giving private lessons in French, methodology and homework help for 2 years now! I am very organized which is an asset for UCAS applications and personal statement. I am available at specific times of the week and most of the time on weekends.

Do not hesitate to contact me !

Tutoring in primary level English and maths from a qualified primary teacher.

I provide bespoke sessions that best meet the needs of the student. I can assess and identify areas that need practice and provide materials for sessions. Additionally, I provide support with homework.

Having taught in Year 6, I have experience with SATs preparation.

Happy to either provide tutoring in person or via webcam.

I will guide students through literature, language, and writing skills and additionally covers analysis of texts, help students understand literary and language techniques, grammar, and essay writing. This is for GCSE and SAT students and also people who want to learn English.

I can help students develop English language skills through engaging creative writing exercises and activities.
My classes are more than grammar and vocabulary - we discover the art of storytelling and self-expression.
If you are a beginner looking to build a strong foundation or an advanced learner aiming to take your language proficiency to the next level, I will help you find your unique voice in English.

I help students with IELTS Preparation, English Writing Skills, Reading Comprehensions Skills, Speaking Skills and much more. My classes are enjoyed by students of all ages and abilities. When teaching students I assess their weakest skills and help them improve their exam grades and overall skills. I have successfully taught students for Independent Schools exams, GCSE, IELTS and Trinity College English exams.

Setswana is a rich, rhythmic language spoken in Botswana, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. Belonging to the Bantu family, it closely resembles other languages in the region.
I have found learning Setswana through several terrific teachers, thorough textbooks and daily life enriching.

Growing up in Botswana, speaking this beautiful and intricate language, or at least making an effort to do so, can transform the way you live in Botswana.
I have taught semester-long regular beginners Setswana lessons to children aged 7-12 and adults, with strong emphasis on understanding grammar by breaking it down into “formulas” for how to form tenses and sentences. I teach these and vocabulary through a mix of traditional explanatory lectures, practice exercises and creative games, accompanied by study techniques I have found very useful for learning foreign languages. I have also worked as a trained English tutor, and study linguistics at university, both of which have shaped me to better understand and teach language.

Each class will consist of grammar formulas (eg: basic conjugation in the present tense: linking pronoun [for the human noun class group, for example: ke=I, o=you, o=him/her, re=we, le=you plural, ba=they] + “tla” [as in “will”] + verb), some vocabulary words, spoken or written exercises or games to go through together and longer practice exercises to build independent confidence.

My teaching materials I use I developed whilst living in Botswana, and have already been used with my aforementioned classes. I hope they can help you too !

English is a powerful language to learn as a native English individual and a polyglot. I believe that learning English is an important language to learn as it is widely utilised within evert country. Furthermore, i have learned my 5th language which is Japanese by myself, yet i am still learning.

This class will help you understand when and how to use it correctly in real-life conversations. You will learn how to:

✅ Talk about past experiences without a specific time (e.g., "I have visited Paris.")
✅ Describe life achievements and ongoing situations (e.g., "I have worked here for five years.")
✅ Understand the difference between Present Perfect and Past Simple
✅ Use common time expressions like already, yet, just, ever, never, for, and since

Through interactive exercises and speaking practice, you'll gain confidence using the Present Perfect in professional and everyday situations. Ideal for intermediate learners who want to improve their fluency!

Can teach any level of student of any age. Speak three languages fluently and currently doing a levels with an offer from the university of bath to study finance and accounting. 7,8s and 9s at GSCE and got into all schools selected at 11+.

I offer a range of classes, including conversation and pronunciation, academic English, business English, and IELTS preparation.

With over 7 years of experience, if you study with me, you will receive quality instruction from a dedicated teacher. My lessons are fun and engaging. You will also receive exercises to complete at home to master the skills learned in the lesson.

Early Literacy is fundamental for preparing students for primary school and beyond -- creating developmentally appropriate, structured, and fun lesson plans to support literacy can have an outsize impact in instilling a joy of learning and a sense of confidence in early readers. With a background in English Literature and teaching, I specialize in early learners and students for whom reading may feel intimidating. I will provide worksheets, activities, games, and work with parents to learn about what activities and topics are the most engaging for their student.

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