How do I know if I need an English as a Second Language (ESL) tutor?

You might benefit from having an English as a Second Language (ESL) tutor if you’re having difficulty with various concepts or formulas, get constantly frustrated with English as a Second Language (ESL) homework, or when your grades start falling behind. On top of that, having 1-on-1 tutoring sessions with an English as a Second Language (ESL) tutor can help you to regain confidence and get back on track.

How to choose an online English as a Second Language (ESL) tutor?

As you look over the list of online English as a Second Language (ESL) tutors, pay close attention to the qualifications indicated on their profiles. From their profile descriptions to their education and work experiences to reviews from other students or parents, having considered these factors will help you choose an online English as a Second Language (ESL) tutor that best suits your needs.

What questions should I ask an English as a Second Language (ESL) tutor during the first meeting?

Common goals of hiring an English as a Second Language (ESL) tutor are: to improve grades, simplify abstract concepts or complex notions and prepare for exams. Therefore, it’s important to ask your tutor questions, such as the process they use to help students they’ve worked with in the past; if they are familiar with your school’s curriculum; and how long they are willing to commit to helping you with your English as a Second Language (ESL) class. You may get back on track after a couple of tutoring sessions or may need long-term help that could require a tutor staying with you the entire school year - this could also be discussed with them during the first meeting.

How much does an English as a Second Language (ESL) tutor cost?

The price of a private in-person or online English as a Second Language (ESL) tutor is set by each individual tutor. English as a Second Language (ESL) tutor prices differ due to several different variables, including experience, university levels (ex. Ph.D. candidate vs graduate student vs bachelor’s degree vs undergraduate degree), demand, and teaching experience. No matter your budget, finding an experienced English as a Second Language (ESL) tutor to help you with any English as a Second Language (ESL) problem is easy with TutorOcean.

How does online English as a Second Language (ESL) tutoring work?

When you sign up for online tutoring with TutorOcean, all your classroom sessions will take place in our exclusive Online Collaborative Learning Platform with live video conferencing and white-board technologies. The TutorOcean platform is a secure private learning environment that is accessible anywhere in the world where a reliable internet connection is available providing the ultimate tutoring experience. It also includes powerful features like a virtual whiteboard and video chat capabilities to facilitate a face-to-face study experience without the headache of a commute. Perhaps most importantly, our Live Learning Platform records every study session so that you can build up a comprehensive review library over time.

Are English as a Second Language (ESL) tutors worth it?

Studies suggest that as many as eight out of 10 students can potentially benefit from private instruction, including children who are high-achievers. Not only can private 1-on-1 tutoring online or in-person help foster a deeper understanding of key concepts, but students can also be taught broader study skills that will be very useful in later school levels even into high school and college/university classes. The only way to truly discover the benefit of a private English as a Second Language (ESL) tutor is to try a tutoring service for yourself. Take your time to meet several tutors to ensure you find the right fit, especially with regard to matching teaching and learning styles.

How can a tutor help me master English as a Second Language (ESL)?

An English as a Second Language (ESL) tutor can help you to recall more than just concepts of English as a Second Language (ESL), but to put that knowledge to use. A private tutor can help you to connect what you’re learning in school (at any grade level) with what you see and experience in your daily life. A private English as a Second Language (ESL) tutor can help you review your academic concerns and create a study plan that highlights your strengths and builds on your weaknesses to help improve your grades. Book your first tutoring session today and discover how an experienced tutor can help you truly master all the key English as a Second Language (ESL) concepts.

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English, French, German, Spanish

Almonte, Canada

CAD $27/hr

21 years of tutoring

English, French, German, Spanish

Almonte, Canada

Michaela K.

5(29)

Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson Polytechnical Institute, 1983)

Fun in learning is how I approach tutoring with my students! A good balance of oral, written, and reading work, combined with the students' unique interests, keeps the sessions interesting!

Hi, I'm Michaela, living west of Ottawa, Canada. I have a passion for languages and have tutored younger children up to adults in English, French, and German. If you are looking to improve your skills and understanding in those languages or even in English as a second language, writing, reading, grammar, spelling, and English literature, I would be happy to help you. I also offer tutoring help in history.

Subjects: Canadian History, English, English Literature, English as a Second Language (ESL), French, German, History, Reading Literacy, Writing, grammar, reading, spelling, vocabulary

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3 years of tutoring

English, Hindi, Punjabi

Mumbai, India

USD $30/hr

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Mumbai, India

Puneet K.

Jai Hind College

Experienced SAT & ACT English, Spoken English and English for Kids tutor with 3+ years of experience

I am a passionate individual with a knack for teaching. Over the last three years, I have gained extensive experience in the education sector. My areas of expertise include SAT, Conversational English, PSAT, IELTS, ESL, English For Kids, Business English, and more. I aim to assist students, including yourself, with the knowledge I have acquired through the years. In fact, as an SAT test taker myself, I was able to achieve a perfect score in Math and high 700s in English. Looking forward to teaching you!

Subjects: ACT English, ESL, ESOL, English, English as a Second Language (ESL), Grammar, IELTS, PSAT, Proofreading, SAT, SAT Reading, SAT Writing, reading, speaking, vocabulary

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25 years of tutoring

English, Spanish, Korean

Alameda, United States

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English, Spanish, Korean

Alameda, United States

Patrick P.

5(19)

California State University San Bernardino

Passionate ESL Teacher with 25+ Years International Experience

Hi, my name is Patrick Pittman and I have been working in the English and ESL world for over 20 years, which has been a huge influence on my life and for all of my students worldwide. I have been fortunate to teach students from age 3 to 93 focusing on a variety of areas both in the United Sates and internationally, including Mexico and Korea, where I lived and worked for 10 years. To this day I am in regular contact with all of my former students and very excited to see them go on to use and improve their English skills even more in all of their undertakings. This has been enormously motivating and helped me gain even more experience now beneficial to all of my students in rising to their expectations of more fluency, confidence and becoming worldly individuals. My lessons are student-centered, so you get as many opportunities to speak as possible. Thanks to my vast international experience I feel confident that I can connect with anyone from any place in the world without any problems and will always adapt to your pace, level and expectations. My skills and subjects include: English: Business English, Conversation, Grammar, Vocabulary, Spelling, Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, Accent Reduction, Test Prep, Professional Development, ESL, ESOL, MLA Formatting Test Preparation: SAT, PSAT, GMAT, GRE, GED, TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC Research Papers: Editing, Proofreading, Outlining, Analyzing, Citations Computer: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, all iWork Applications

Subjects: AP Language, Business, College Essays, EFL, English, English as a Second Language (ESL), IELTS, Professional Development, SAT Writing, TEFL, TOEFL, Test Prep, University Application Prep, Writing, elementary English

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English, Bisaya, Tagalog

Toledo city, Philippines

USD $6/hr

English, Bisaya, Tagalog

Toledo city, Philippines

Danilo Jr. D.

University of the Visayas, Teacher Record, Clairvoyance E-learning, University of the Visayas

English Phonetics, essay, literature, communication skills, and academic writing.

I took up Secondary Education Major in English when I was in college. I hadn't finished my course, but that won't stop me from pursuing my goal -- and that is to share my knowledge in English. I've been an English enthusiast ever since I was boy, and I would love to share my passion to those people who want to be fluent-speakers of the English language. I have a TEFL Certificate from Teacher Record - China which somehow allows me to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) to non-native speakers. My expertise are mainly communication skills (both spoken and written), but I can also teach phonetics, essays, academic writing, and literature.

Subjects: Creative Writing, English, English Literature, English as Second Language, English as a Second Language (ESL), Essay Writing, Writing, elementary English

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8 years of tutoring

Spanish, Italian, Romanian

Barcelona, Spain

USD $25/hr

8 years of tutoring

Spanish, Italian, Romanian

Barcelona, Spain

Alex A.

Ballyfermot College

Unlock Your English Potential with an Experienced and Engaging Language Teacher!

Hi! My name is Alex and I come from Ireland, currently living in Barcelona. I am a certified TEFL teacher. I have been teaching at an English academy, here in Barcelona, since 2015 but I have more than eight years experience in teaching English as a second language, both online and in the traditional classroom. I have taught students of all ages, from all around the world, so I understand the difficulties people face when studying and speaking English. My lessons are tailor-made, which means that each lesson is specifically designed for one student only. We will focus on things that are of interest to you. We will CONSTANTLY speak English because practising speaking is one of the most important aspects when studying the language. I don't want to just teach you theory and words; I want to help you become comfortable when speaking English, I want to help you understand humour, sarcasm, slang and colloquial expressions. . I look forward to meeting and teaching you!

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: You might benefit from having an English as a Second Language (ESL) tutor if you’re having difficulty with various concepts or formulas, get constantly frustrated with English as a Second Language (ESL) homework, or when your grades start falling behind. On top of that, having 1-on-1 tutoring sessions with an English as a Second Language (ESL) tutor can help you to regain confidence and get back on track.
: As you look over the list of online English as a Second Language (ESL) tutors, pay close attention to the qualifications indicated on their profiles. From their profile descriptions to their education and work experiences to reviews from other students or parents, having considered these factors will help you choose an online English as a Second Language (ESL) tutor that best suits your needs.
: Common goals of hiring an English as a Second Language (ESL) tutor are: to improve grades, simplify abstract concepts or complex notions and prepare for exams. Therefore, it’s important to ask your tutor questions, such as the process they use to help students they’ve worked with in the past; if they are familiar with your school’s curriculum; and how long they are willing to commit to helping you with your English as a Second Language (ESL) class. You may get back on track after a couple of tutoring sessions or may need long-term help that could require a tutor staying with you the entire school year - this could also be discussed with them during the first meeting.
: The price of a private in-person or online English as a Second Language (ESL) tutor is set by each individual tutor. English as a Second Language (ESL) tutor prices differ due to several different variables, including experience, university levels (ex. Ph.D. candidate vs graduate student vs bachelor’s degree vs undergraduate degree), demand, and teaching experience. No matter your budget, finding an experienced English as a Second Language (ESL) tutor to help you with any English as a Second Language (ESL) problem is easy with TutorOcean.
: When you sign up for online tutoring with TutorOcean, all your classroom sessions will take place in our exclusive Online Collaborative Learning Platform with live video conferencing and white-board technologies. The TutorOcean platform is a secure private learning environment that is accessible anywhere in the world where a reliable internet connection is available providing the ultimate tutoring experience. It also includes powerful features like a virtual whiteboard and video chat capabilities to facilitate a face-to-face study experience without the headache of a commute. Perhaps most importantly, our Live Learning Platform records every study session so that you can build up a comprehensive review library over time.
: Studies suggest that as many as eight out of 10 students can potentially benefit from private instruction, including children who are high-achievers. Not only can private 1-on-1 tutoring online or in-person help foster a deeper understanding of key concepts, but students can also be taught broader study skills that will be very useful in later school levels even into high school and college/university classes. The only way to truly discover the benefit of a private English as a Second Language (ESL) tutor is to try a tutoring service for yourself. Take your time to meet several tutors to ensure you find the right fit, especially with regard to matching teaching and learning styles.
: An English as a Second Language (ESL) tutor can help you to recall more than just concepts of English as a Second Language (ESL), but to put that knowledge to use. A private tutor can help you to connect what you’re learning in school (at any grade level) with what you see and experience in your daily life. A private English as a Second Language (ESL) tutor can help you review your academic concerns and create a study plan that highlights your strengths and builds on your weaknesses to help improve your grades. Book your first tutoring session today and discover how an experienced tutor can help you truly master all the key English as a Second Language (ESL) concepts.

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Fun in learning is how I approach tutoring with my students! A good balance of oral, written, and reading work, combined with the students' unique interests, keeps the sessions interesting!

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Experienced SAT & ACT English, Spoken English and English for Kids tutor with 3+ years of experience

Patrick P.

Passionate ESL Teacher with 25+ Years International Experience

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