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Josh tutored my son for A level English and was exceptional - his calm, supportive approach rebuilt my son's confidence and helped him perform at his best by the time the exams came around. My son really enjoyed the sessions as well as developing his skills and understanding over the course of the year. Josh helped him to master 'close reading' of texts, how to articulate an argument both orally and in writing and enabled him to secure the grade he needed to meet his university offer (Cambridge). Josh would share resources on the online classroom page for my son to think about between sessions, suggested reading material beyond the syllabus to support exploration of the set texts and went above and beyond, even reading a book which my son decided to read so that they could then discuss it together. Josh was organised, reliable, quick to respond to my initial enquiry and his sessions were great value for money. Highly recommended!

CharlotteFirst Tutors

We would highly recommend Joshua. Our son loved his sessions, no matter how tired he was or how much work he had on. Joshua was incredibly helpful and made the course a lot of fun. The sessions always helped with school work and exams and we are sure made the difference in our son getting an A in his A level. Thank you Josh!

Tutor response

Thanks, Charlotte!

KateFirst Tutors

Josh has been an amazing tutor for our son - I cannot recommend him highly enough. Josh has been doing online sessions to help our son study for his A level English exams (OCR) this year. Calm, organised, positive, knowledgeable (about the syllabus and what is required to achieve top grades), passionate about his subject and seriously smart, Josh inspired & encouraged our son to read critically, develop his own ideas and express them both verbally and in writing and suggested suitable wider reading for context (and himself read an off-syllabus book which our son mentioned he had read but Josh had not, so that they could discuss it!). Josh assisted with development of effective note-taking and essay writing skills (including setting and reviewing/giving feedback on timed practice essays). Patient, reliable and understanding, Josh helped our son go into his exams in May feeling confident and well-prepared which ultimately resulted in him getting the exam grade he needed to meet the conditions of his Cambridge offer. A huge thank you, Josh!

Tutor response

Thank you, Kate, that means a lot to me. It's wonderful news.

NikkiFirst Tutors

I cannot thank you enough for the fantastic support and first class teaching you gave my daughter. She could not have spoken morę highly of you and I watched her grow in confidence and ability. You really did go above and beyond by providing valuable, additional material in areas she was less confident with alongside the lessons and the feedback on essays. She thoroughly enjoyed all her lessons and I’m so glad we found you.

Tutor response

Thank you, Nikki! That's very kind of you to say, and much appreciated.

GemmaFirst Tutors

Absolutely incredible tutor - I have never felt so supported with English Literature before. Josh goes above and beyond expectations: from extra reading to essay marking, sessions with Josh helped me so much during my A-Levels and Oxbridge prep. Highly reccomend.

Tutor response

Thank you, Gemma. As I said in your reference, you’re an exceptional reader.

AkikoFirst Tutors

Josh started teaching my daughter in the beginning of Y13. Her feedback has been very positive, and she appreciates Josh’s thorough lessons. I hope this will help her achieve the grades she aims for. Thank you, Josh, for your commitment to the lessons and proactiveness in initiating what my daughter needs to study.

Tutor response

Thank you, Akiko, that’s great to hear.

PhilipFirst Tutors

Josh was very helpful as a tutor for my English A-Level as he improved my wider knowledge of the literature that I was studying with extremely helpful insights on context and criticism which I had previously struggled with. The sessions together were enlightening on the texts and I was able to understand it in a way that my classes at school may not have given me, and this different perspective added nuance to my essay writing. His marking and feedback on the essays I sent in were incredibly useful, and going through it together in sessions helped me solidify my knowledge and improve. The essay plans on past questions were also very helpful for my confidence ahead of the exams as I had some great quotes from critics and the texts as well as useful context that I felt as though I could skilfully use in the exam. I secured the grade that I needed for my university offer, so thank you for the help and support.

Tutor response

Thank you, Philip!

HeatherFirst Tutors

Joshua was a real help during the last 6 months of our daughter Enghlish lit A levels. Very supportive and encouraging and helped refine her work. Joshua’s support helped her achieve the grade needed for her top choice university.

Tutor response

Thanks, Heather, it was my pleasure.

AnnaFirst Tutors

Thanks to Josh I opened my A Level results today and saw I had received an A*. Not only did he help me with my grades, but also helped me develop a love for literature. He tailored each session to my needs and all in all I could not recommend him enough!

Tutor response

Thanks, Anna. That's really nice to hear – and you did so well to get an A-star.

MarwahFirst Tutors
WillFirst Tutors

I highly recommend Joshua for English lit A level. He helped teach me most of my course and helped me fully understand how to right an effective English essay, bringing me from a C to and A*. Thank you for all your help. Happy to be contacted for further feedback if needed.

Tutor response

Thanks, Will. It was a pleasure to tutor you.

MelanieFirst Tutors

Very well prepared. Excellent tutor.

Tutor response

Thank you, Melanie.

KathrynFirst Tutors

Josh helped my daughter with her Cambridge University interview preparation and literary discussions beyond the A’level syllabus. He was a brilliant tutor and gave her the confidence to discuss and develop her ideas. Following her sessions with Josh, my daughter was offered a place at her chosen college at Cambridge to read English. I wholly recommend Josh for any help with English A’level or University application. Thank you Josh!

Tutor response

Thanks, Kathryn. An excellent result!

TaraFirst Tutors

I can’t recommend Josh highly enough!!! After being predicted a B in English Literature, I went on to achieve an A* in my final exams which I couldn’t have done without Josh. He was extremely helpful in providing extra reading resources which helped me to develop an extensive knowledge of the texts I was studying. His feedback on my essays was always extremely detailed, providing interesting comments and ideas. He was kind and supportive and it is obvious he really cares about his students. Thanks so much, Josh!

Tutor response

You’re more than welcome – it was my pleasure.

KarenFirst Tutors

So SO good. Friendly and calm, inspiring, and listens to my daughter making her feel her views are valued and valid, which inspires her to try harder. The perfect tutor for us.

Tutor response

Thank you, Karen! Valued and valid is exactly how I would characterise what she had to say.

NgoziFirst Tutors

Josh has been amazing.He has been an excellent tutor for my daughter who was doing A level English literature. He has helped her with an abundant amount of resources, gone through a lot of content and aided in exam techniques. He has gone over and above what was expected and has always been available to answer any questions that we have had. He even sent her additional content during the exam period, where he had made an effort to research critics and reviews on her chosen authors. He was very kind and supportive whilst tutoring and is high recommended. Thanks Josh.

Tutor response

Thank you, Ngozi, that’s really nice to hear. All the best to you both.

MargueriteFirst Tutors

Thank you so much ! My daughters confidence has grown, she is now starting her Alevel English exam fully prepared. Joshua is an inspiring tutor , always on hand to look over essays . He has the ability to understand the pupils learning style . ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Tutor response

Thanks, Marguerite!

GuifangFirst Tutors

Joshua is truly a fantastic tutor. He has supported my daughter through GCSEs and is phenomenal. He always provides additional resources for reading after class to go in-depth into every text and leads her through complex, insightful discussions to help with essay writing. Joshua has helped improve my daughter's writing skills immensely. From my daughter's weekly sessions with Josh, she has discovered a genuine interest in her English classes, which she struggled to find in school. She has completed her exams with confidence; she would not excel so much without the help of Josh. I can not recommend him more.

Tutor response

Thank you, Guifang. The sessions became a genuine pleasure. My longest-standing student – four years! :-)

DeborahFirst Tutors

Josh has been a fantastic tutor for our son for the last eight months, helping him with his GCSE English Literature. Josh has instilled not only a thorough understanding of the texts, but inspired a real enjoyment of English Literature that our son had never had before. It has been so lovely to see our son enjoying a subject that he used to see as a chore, and the marks he has received in his mock papers have been excellent and a testament to Josh's teaching. Josh is personable, utterly reliable, patient and always prepares stimulating work and comprehensive feedback. Highly recommend!

Tutor response

Thank you, Deborah – it was a pleasure to get to know you both.

ChrisFirst Tutors

Excellent tutor. I gave Joshua a ridiculous deadline and he met it with great attention to detail and with very useful comments. Joshua is polite and friendly.

Tutor response

Thanks, Chris. I’m glad I could help you.