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📖 ENGLISH TUTORING

Write Better.
Score Higher.

From essay writing to literary analysis — our qualified English tutors help South African learners master the skills that examiners reward. CAPS & IEB aligned. Grades 1–12.

✅ CAPS Aligned ✅ IEB Supported ✅ Grades 1–12 ✅ Free First Lesson
12%Avg. English improvement
1 200+Sessions completed
92%Learners who improved
5★Google Rating
WHAT WE TEACH

Full English Curriculum Coverage

Home Language, First Additional Language, and Second Additional Language — all grades covered.

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Literature & Poetry

Novel, drama, and poetry analysis with exam-ready response techniques for all set works.

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Essay & Creative Writing

Argumentative, discursive, narrative, and descriptive writing with structure and language coaching.

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Language Structures

Grammar, syntax, vocabulary, figurative language, and comprehension skills across all grades.

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Oral & Listening

Formal speech preparation, listening comprehension, and interview/debate techniques.

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Transactional Writing

Letters, reports, advertisements, reviews, and other functional text types for CAPS and IEB.

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Exam Technique

Time management, question-analysis, mark allocation understanding, and past paper practice.

WHO IS THIS FOR

English Support for Every Learner

Whether struggling with essays, set works, or oral preparation — we have the right tutor.

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The Essay Struggler

Battling with structure, arguments, and written expression. Our tutors teach the planning and writing process that turns weak essays into pass-worthy responses.

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The Literature Analyst

Needs help analysing set works and poetry. Our tutors teach proven frameworks for unpacking themes, characters, and language techniques.

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The Matric English Achiever

Wants to maximise their English mark for the APS score. We focus on distinction-level writing, time management, and exam technique.

TRANSPARENT PRICING

Affordable Tutoring. No Hidden Fees.

Quality tutoring that fits your family. No contracts, cancel anytime.

Primary School
Grades 1–7
From
R160/lesson
  • One-on-one online sessions
  • CAPS aligned curriculum
  • Parent portal access
  • Session progress reports
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University & Coding
Any level
From
R250/lesson
  • Python, Web Dev, Engineering
  • UNISA, Wits, UJ, UP, UCT
  • Project-based learning
  • Flexible scheduling
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All prices in ZAR · No lock-in contracts · Cancel anytime · English sessions from R160 (Primary) / R200 (High School)

PARENT REVIEWS

What Parents Say

★★★★★
📈 C → B+ in English

"My daughter's essay writing improved dramatically after just 4 sessions. The tutor taught her how to structure arguments and analyse texts properly. She jumped from a C to a B+ in her trial exam."

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Zanele M.
Parent — Grade 12 English HL, Gauteng
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"We needed help with both English and Afrikaans. TMTD matched us with tutors for both. The parent portal shows us exactly what was covered each session — really valuable for staying involved."

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Pieter V.
Parent — Grade 10 Afrikaans & English, Western Cape
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📈 38% → 58% in English FAL

"The tutor helped my son stop dreading English. He went from failing to passing comfortably in one term. The set works revision was particularly helpful — the tutor knew exactly what the examiners look for."

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Thandi N.
Parent — Grade 11 English FAL, Limpopo
14%Average mark improvement
500+Students helped since 2019
96%Parent satisfaction rate
5★Google rating
FAQ

Questions Parents Ask

English Home Language (HL) requires a higher level of literary analysis and writing sophistication. FAL is more accessible but still requires consistent practice. Both improve significantly with proper tutoring.
Yes — we offer Afrikaans HL, FAL, and SAL tutoring separately. WhatsApp us to enquire about Afrikaans-specific tutors.
Our tutors cover the most common CAPS and IEB set works including novels, dramas, and poetry prescribed for each grade. Tell us your child's school and grade and we'll match them with the right tutor.
Yes. Essay writing is one of the most common areas parents request. Our tutors teach the structural, planning, and language skills that transform average essays into distinction-level responses.
Once per week is sufficient for most learners. During exam preparation, we recommend 2 sessions per week to cover literature revision and timed writing practice.

Give Your Child the English Skills to Succeed

Book a free trial lesson with a qualified English tutor. CAPS & IEB aligned. All grades. First lesson free.