Our GCSE English tutors are experienced specialists in English Language and Literature, focused on helping students write clearly, read critically, and reach the grades they’re aiming for. Each tutor brings proven classroom or tutoring experience and a calm, structured approach that helps students feel more confident, not overwhelmed.
Teaching is always aligned to your child’s exam board and tier, using board‑specific texts, questions and mark schemes so practice mirrors the real exam. Our tutors support learners at every level – from those rebuilding confidence to students pushing beyond the syllabus towards Grade 9.
GCSE English is studied in Years 10 and 11, and the qualification is graded 1–9.
Strong GCSE English results open doors for your child – from sixth form and apprenticeships to university choices later on. The exams don’t just test English, they test how well students can read and understand different texts, compare them, and spot how writers use structure and language.
They also judge how clearly, accurately and logically your child can express their ideas in writing – skills that matter far beyond exam day.
If you’re aiming for grades 7–9, good timing, understanding command words, and knowing what examiners look for in the mark scheme are especially important.
Reading comprehension, analysis of unseen texts, transactional and creative writing, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Set texts such as Shakespeare, 19th-century novels, modern drama/prose, and poetry anthologies, plus unseen poetry analysis.
Every session follows the exact requirements of your child’s exam board, such as AQA, Edexcel or OCR.
We use real exam-style questions and past papers so your child gets used to the types of tasks they’ll see – for example, reading and analysing a fiction text, comparing two non‑fiction texts, or exploring and comparing poems.
Over time, this makes the exam format feel familiar rather than intimidating.
LessonWise tutoring is focused on getting your child the English results they deserve. We identify gaps in understanding, where they lose marks, and which skills are holding them back, then target tutoring where it has the greatest impact. The aim is simple: stronger performance in English Language and Literature, and greater confidence using these skills beyond the exam.
In English Literature, we secure a solid grasp of the texts, themes, characters, context and key quotations, then help students turn that knowledge into clear, well‑structured exam answers. In English Language, we focus on reading with insight and writing with purpose – so your child can understand and analyse a range of texts and express their ideas clearly and accurately.
Across both Language and Literature, students learn how to approach different question types, plan and paragraph effectively, integrate quotations, and write with precision and control. Over time, this targeted work leads to more consistent marks, higher grades, and a calmer, more prepared mindset for their English exams.
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We help all GCSE English students – from those aiming for grades 7–9 and competitive sixth‑form places to those working towards a secure pass in Language and Literature. Our tutors adjust the pace, level of challenge, and type of support so that each learner receives what they personally need to move forward.
We also support your child with flexible scheduling, clear structure, and ongoing progress monitoring to help them achieve their exam goals.
Below are some of the questions we are often asked. If your question isn't listed, feel free to get in touch!
Lessons follow your English GCSE board’s specification and use board-specific past papers to mirror real formats and mark schemes.A qualified GCSE Maths tutor gives clear academic support, sharpens exam preparation, and builds confidence in the subject. Our tutors — many of whom have experience teaching GCSE Maths in secondary schools — lead structured lessons that yield strong results.Yes. We follow AQA, Edexcel and OCR specifications and use board-specific past papers, so everything feels familiar when exams come around.
Yes, we teach both English Language (reading, analysis, writing) and English Literature (set texts and unseen poetry), aligned to your specific texts and papers.
Many begin in Year 10 to build a strong foundation. Year 11 starts are common too – especially from January for focused exam prep and before mocks.
A quick check-in, targeted teaching on priority skills or texts, guided practice, exam-style questions, and clear next steps with optional homework.
All tutors are experienced, vetted and trained to support different learning styles and abilities. Lessons are conducted in a secure online classroom with shared resources, past papers, and worked solutions.
Absolutely. We use past papers and specimen materials with feedback tied to official mark schemes and examiner expectations.
Most students do 60 minutes of work per week per subject. Some add a second weekly session near exam season or when addressing larger gaps.
Yes. Our online classroom includes a shared whiteboard, file sharing, model answers and easy scheduling – ideal for busy families.
Yes – from consolidating key skills for a pass to pushing for top grades with high-level analysis and precision writing.
We focus on effective planning, clear paragraph structure, purposeful evidence, analytical depth, and precise vocabulary and SPaG – then build fluency with timed practice and feedback.
We teach a repeatable method: skim for gist, annotate for methods, plan comparisons, and structure evaluation clearly, with timing checkpoints to keep answers on track.med practice and feedback.
Prices vary based on the tutor’s experience, with three options to fit different needs and budgets.
Undergraduate tutors charge £30-£40 per hour; they have studied the subject at university and possess at least two years of experience in tutoring.
Professional tutors charge £40-£55 per hour; they’re graduates and subject specialists with five or more years of private tutoring experience.
Qualified teachers charge £55-£70 per hour; they hold a PGCE or QTS and have several years of experience in both classroom and online tutoring.
The price you see is the total you pay – the hourly rate already includes the LessonWise service fee for matching, safeguarding, the online classroom, and progress tracking.
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