From phonics and early reading in primary school through to A-Level English Language and Literature, NLG English tutors are subject specialists matched to your child's exact level, exam board and set texts.
Every NLG English tutor is matched to your child's exact year group, exam board and set texts. Select your level below.
English is often treated as a subject students either can or cannot do. In practice, the skills required , close reading, analytical writing, structured argument , are all learnable with the right guidance. The difficulty is that a classroom of 30 students rarely has time for the individual feedback that transforms English performance.
"He achieved a grade 5 in both English Language and English Literature. I am certain that his extra tuition with NLG helped him develop the skills across both papers."
"In just over a year with one lesson a week, Victoria went back to re-teach our son phonics and has given him a completely new foundation. His reading has transformed."
"Shannon has been brilliant with our daughter who has certain learning difficulties. We are very pleased with the care taken to find someone who truly understands her needs."
Your tutor is matched to your child's specific exam board for both Language and Literature. Every set text, every anthology poem, every specification requirement.
GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature are separate qualifications with very different skill sets. NLG can provide a tutor for each individually or a specialist covering both. Tell us which your child needs on the Find a Tutor form.
NLG has dedicated tutoring pages for every GCSE English exam board , Language and Literature separately.
All sessions delivered online via Zoom with a shared digital workspace. Recorded for safeguarding.
Most NLG English students are matched and have their first session within 1 to 7 days of enquiring.
The questions parents ask most about English tutoring at NLG.
NLG English tutoring costs from £38 per 40-minute session for primary, £42 for GCSE and KS3, and £44 for A-Level. The first lesson is just £1. Upfront blocks: 5 lessons £90, 10 lessons £160, 15 lessons £210. View full pricing.
Yes. NLG tutors cover GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature as separate subjects. Many students take both and NLG can provide a tutor for each or a specialist covering both.
NLG English tutors cover AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC and Eduqas for GCSE English Language and Literature, and AQA, Edexcel and OCR for A-Level English Language and Literature.
Yes. NLG has specialist primary English tutors who cover phonics from Phase 1 through to Phase 5, early reading, reading comprehension and writing skills for Reception through to Year 6.
Yes. NLG English tutors help with coursework planning, structuring written responses, developing analytical skills and proofreading. Tutors guide students through the process without writing the work for them.
Yes. Writing is the most common area of difficulty in English. NLG tutors identify the specific weaknesses , structure, vocabulary, punctuation, analytical language or argument construction , and target them directly through practice and feedback.
NLG A-Level English Literature tutors focus on close reading, essay writing technique, contextual analysis, comparison skills and the specific set texts on your child's exam board. Tutors are degree-educated English specialists.
NLG offers small group GCSE English tutoring. Sessions are structured, exam-board specific and limited to a maximum of 8 students. Find a tutor here.
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