📖 English Tutoring Online UK

Expert Online
English Tutors
for Every Level

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.

✓ Language and Literature
✓ AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC
✓ Phonics to A-Level
✓ First lesson £1
English Tutoring at NLG
£38
per 40-min primary session, first lesson just £1
97%
of NLG English students report improved confidence within 4 weeks
265K+
lessons delivered by NLG tutors across the UK
📖English Language and Literature
🏆National Tutoring Award Winners
Trustpilot 4.8 Excellent
🔐DBS Checked Tutors
💰First Lesson Just £1
Find Your Level

English Tutoring by Level

Every NLG English tutor is matched to your child's exact year group, exam board and set texts. Select your level below.

📚 Primary KS1 and KS2
Primary English Tutoring
Years 1 to 6 , phonics, reading and writing
Phonics Phase 1 to 5 Reading comprehension Vocabulary Creative writing Grammar and punctuation SATs English
🏫 Secondary KS3
KS3 English Tutoring
Years 7 to 9 , building GCSE foundations
Essay writing Text analysis Reading comprehension Vocabulary development Grammar and SPaG Spoken English
📈 GCSE Years 10 and 11
GCSE English Language
Reading, writing and spoken language , all boards
Reading comprehension Language analysis Descriptive writing Narrative writing Transactional writing SPaG
📚 GCSE Years 10 and 11
GCSE English Literature
Set texts, poetry and prose , all boards
Set text analysis Poetry comparison Unseen poetry Essay technique Context and themes Quotation selection
🎓 A-Level Years 12 and 13
A-Level English Language
Language analysis, original writing, coursework
Language investigation Discourses and varieties Original writing Spoken language Child language acquisition Coursework
🎓 A-Level Years 12 and 13
A-Level English Literature
Set texts, critical essays and comparative study
Close reading Essay technique Contextual analysis Comparative study Unseen texts Coursework
Why It Works

Why Online English Tutoring Works

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.

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Written Feedback on Every Draft
NLG English tutors annotate and mark student writing in every session. Specific, targeted feedback that a teacher cannot give 30 students at once.
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Set Text Specialists
Tutors are matched to your child's specific set texts and exam board. Not a generalist , a specialist who knows the marking scheme for your texts.
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Writing Technique Built Systematically
Paragraph structure, analytical language, essay planning , each skill is taught explicitly and practised until it becomes natural.
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Confidence to Write Under Pressure
Many students know the content but freeze in exams. NLG tutors build the fluency and confidence needed to perform consistently.
Real English Results

What NLG English Students Achieve

GCSE English Language and Literature

"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."

Parent of GCSE English student at NLG
Primary English and Phonics

"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."

Parent of primary English student at NLG
GCSE English SEND Student

"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."

Parent of SEND English student at NLG
Exam Boards Covered

All Major English Exam Boards

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.

AQA
Edexcel
OCR
WJEC
Eduqas
CCEA
📚 Language and Literature , Two Different Skills

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.

About This Page
Prices correct June 2026
DBS checked tutors
Trustpilot 4.8
9,000+ students
265K+ lessons
Updated quarterly
GCSE English In Depth

GCSE English by Exam Board

NLG has dedicated tutoring pages for every GCSE English exam board , Language and Literature separately.

Format and Pricing

English Tutoring Format

All sessions delivered online via Zoom with a shared digital workspace. Recorded for safeguarding.

Most Popular
1:1 Online English Tutoring
£38
per 40-min session (primary)
Specialist matched to level and set texts
Written feedback on student work every session
Language and Literature covered separately or together
Progress updates after every session
Book £1 Trial →
GCSE Only
GCSE Group English
£20
per 60-min group session
Max 8 students per group
Structured exam-focused sessions
Language or Literature , both available
Weekly, no long-term contract
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Getting Started

How to Get an English Tutor

Most NLG English students are matched and have their first session within 1 to 7 days of enquiring.

1
Tell Us Level, Exam Board and Set Texts
Year group, Language or Literature or both, exam board, current confidence level. Takes under 2 minutes.
2
We Match an English Specialist
Within 1 to 7 days we match an English tutor who knows your child's specific exam board, set texts and marking scheme.
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£1 Diagnostic First Session
The tutor assesses current ability, identifies the specific writing and reading gaps and builds a targeted plan for the term ahead.
4
Weekly Sessions and Measurable Progress
Most English students see measurable improvement within 4 to 6 weeks. Written feedback on work every session. No contracts.
Every Question Answered

English Tutoring FAQs

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.

Get Started

Ready to Find Your Child's English Tutor?

Three ways to get started. No commitment until you are ready.

GCSE Option
GCSE English Language
Dedicated GCSE English Language tutoring page with full topic and exam board detail.
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Best First Step
Book a £1 Trial
A full 40-minute English session for £1. Diagnostic and targeted. No commitment.
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