English Tutoring
Our English tutors develop confident readers and writers — with targeted support for literature analysis, essay technique and language skills across all curricula.
Topics We Cover
Every area of the syllabus, taught by specialists who know exactly what examiners are looking for.
Literature Analysis
- Theme, character & setting analysis
- Narrative voice, perspective & structure
- Authorial intent & literary context
- Comparative essays (two or more texts)
- Unseen poetry & prose analysis
Essay Writing
- Constructing a clear, focused argument
- Thesis statements & topic sentences
- PEE / PEEL paragraph structure
- Integrating & analysing quotations
- Effective introductions & conclusions
Language Skills
- Grammar, punctuation & syntax
- Vocabulary range & precision
- Register, tone & audience awareness
- Sentence variety & stylistic effect
- Proofreading & editing technique
Unseen Texts
- Approaching unseen poems confidently
- Prose comprehension & inference
- Language feature identification & effect
- Comparison of two unseen texts
- Time management in exams
Oral & Speaking Skills
- Individual oral (IB) preparation
- GCSE spoken language endorsement
- Commentary technique & delivery
- Formal presentation structure
- Discussion & debate participation
Creative Writing
- Narrative structure & plot development
- Descriptive writing & sensory detail
- Dialogue & characterisation
- Form, genre & purpose choices
- Editing & polishing original writing
Why Our English Tutors Are Different
Close Reading Skills
Students learn to extract maximum meaning from short passages — essential for top marks.
Essay Structure
Every essay follows a clear, logical structure that examiners reward every time.
All Boards & Texts
We support all set texts for IB, IGCSE, GCSE and A-Level — whichever you study.
Oral Practice
IB Individual Oral and GCSE Spoken Language prepared thoroughly with mock runs.
Rapid Improvement
Students often jump from C to A in essay writing within a few focused sessions.
Wide Reading
Tutors recommend and discuss wider reading to deepen analysis and contextual knowledge.
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