English,

Explained.

Specialist English tuition for GCSE English Language & Literature and A Level Literature

1:1 Tuition & Micro-groups · Exeter & Online

Why English, Explained?

English shouldn't feel like guesswork.

Students often have good ideas but struggle to know what exam questions are really asking, how to analyse effectively, or how to turn their understanding into strong written responses.

English, Explained is about making those processes clear — so students understand what they're doing, why they're doing it and how to make progress.

Clear.
Complex texts, concepts and exam skills broken down into manageable steps.

Personal.
Teaching shaped around each student's strengths, gaps and goals.

Expert.
Tuition informed by classroom teaching, examining and moderation experience.

Choose your tuition

Choose between a single session or regular weekly tuition in half-term blocks.
£50 per 60-minute individual session
No ongoing commitment required.
£45 per 60-minute session · booked in half-term blocks
Personalised weekly tuition built around the individual student.
In person in Exeter or online
Just three students. Expert teaching. Individual attention.
£25 per student, per 60-minute session
GCSE groups forming in Exeter

Meet Teri

Experienced teacher. AQA examiner. English specialist.

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I'm Teri, a qualified secondary English teacher with six years' classroom experience, specialising particularly in GCSE English.

Alongside teaching, I've worked as an AQA English Literature examiner and have extensive experience of assessment, moderation and standardisation. This gives me a detailed understanding of what students are being asked to do — and how to make those expectations clear.

I created English, Explained because I believe students make the most progress when they understand why something works, rather than simply memorising techniques.

My approach is calm, clear and encouraging, helping students develop the confidence and independence to make genuine progress.

MORE ABOUT ME

How it works

Tell me a little about the student and the support they're looking for.

01 - Enquire

We'll discuss their current experience of English, what they'd like to achieve and whether tuition is the right fit.

02 - Free consultation

Begin a regular half-term block of 1:1 tuition or join a suitably matched micro-group.

03 - Start tuition

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English tuition in Exeter & online

In-person tuition takes place in a dedicated tutoring space in Exeter, with online 1:1 tuition also available to students across the UK.

Ready to make English clearer?

Tell me a little about the support the student is looking for and I'll be in touch to discuss the next steps.

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