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How much does a tutor cost?

When it comes to hiring a tutor, there’s a great range in terms of tutoring prices — on average, the low end starts around $18-21 per hour, and that can soar upwards of $100 per hour or more, based on a variety of factors (more on this shortly). Lindsey Wander, founder and CEO at WorldWise Tutoring, notes that she charges $75 an hour for in-person elementary school tutoring in both the Chicago and Houston areas and $10 less for virtual lessons. But, depending on the help a student needs, prices can be significantly more or less. 

Looking for the latest tutoring prices? Read on to learn the average rate for tutoring, based on grade level, subject matter, location, as well as more specialized tutoring and more.

How much does a tutor cost?

Here are the average tutoring rates by grade level and type, based on recent Care data and pricing shared by tutoring experts Lindsey Wander and Greg Freebury, owner of Think & Evolve Tutoring.  

Average tutoring rates by grade level and type

* Rate information, based on Care data, as of February 2023.
* Rate information, according to interviews with experts in February 2023.

“The range of prices will be somewhat similar for students in elementary school, middle school and high school,” says Freebury. “However, for college level students, the floor of tutoring rates will increase because college requires more specialized knowledge from tutors.” 

“College tutoring rates generally start at $60-70 an hour,” Freebury says, noting that “college students can receive help for free at tutoring centers provided by the colleges and universities.”

SAT/ACT test prep tutoring, on the other hand, starts at about $100 an hour, according to Freebury. “Standardized test prep is generally one of the more expensive types of tutoring because these tests are very high stakes,” he says.

What factors impact tutoring rates?

While the hourly rates above are the averages across the country, it’s important to keep in mind that a number of factors can — and will — impact a tutor’s hourly rate, including:

• Type of tutoring: Prices vary if it’s private, center based or through an agency.
• Number of students: One-on-one tutoring often costs more than group tutoring. 
• Online vs. in-person: Virtual tutoring can cost a little less.
• Your location: Tutoring usually costs more in bigger cities with a higher cost of living.  
• Tutor’s experience: The more teaching hours a tutor has under their belt, the more they can charge, according to Freebury.
• Subject matter: “Math and science tutors tend to be the most expensive” because these subjects are so technical, says Freebury. Same goes for test prep. 
• Specialized needs: “Not all tutors are equipped to work with kids with learning differences such as ADHD, dyslexia and autism,” Freebury says. “You can expect to pay more for tutors with special education degrees or experience teaching these types of special needs students.”

Taking note of these possible variables, let’s take a look at price breakdowns for some of the popular types of tutoring.  

How much does a private tutor cost?

“In a region like the Midwest, you might be able to find a tutor that will meet in person for as little as $30 an hour, [whereas] in places like New York and Los Angeles, tutoring rates can be between $100-$200 an hour,” Freebury explains, adding that private tutors set their own rates and these rates can “have great range.”

For reference, here’s the average hourly tutoring rate in 15 U.S. cities, according to recent Care data.

Average tutoring rate per hour in several U.S. cities*

CITY, STATE	HOURLY TUTORING RATE
Brooklyn, New York	$23.00/hr
Seattle, Washington	$22.00/hr
Portland, Oregon	$20.00/hr
Denver, Colorado	$19.00/hr
Chicago, Illinois	$19.00/hr
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	$19.00/hr
Atlanta, Georgia	$18. 00/hr
Minneapolis, Minnesota	$18.00/hr
Charlotte, North Carolina	$18.00/hr
Richmond, Virginia	$17.00/hr
Orlando, Florida	$17.00/hr
Salt Lake City, Utah	$17.00/hr
Kansas City, Missouri	$16.00/hr
San Antonio, Texas	$16.00/hr
Des Moines, Iowa	$15.00/hr

* Rate information, based on Care data, as of February 2023.

How much does a tutoring center charge?

Tutoring centers such as Kumon or Tutor Doctor “typically charge $50-$75 an hour,” Freebury notes, explaining that tutoring centers are generally one of the more affordable options. 

“However,” he adds, “students do not get individualized attention like they would in a private one-on-one session. Tutoring centers tend to focus more on simply providing a space where students can receive tutoring assistance and homework help instead of focused and dedicated assistance, so they tend to be less expensive than an agency. ” 

Because of this, Freebury generally advises against going with a tutoring center in favor of a private tutor, if it’s in your budget. 

How much does a tutoring agency charge?

Freebury, who previously worked at a tutoring agency that charged $200 an hour, notes that this is generally most expensive kind of tutoring.

“A tutoring agency is an organization that specializes in comprehensive tutoring services such as multi-subject tutoring, integration of psychologist reports and learning difference diagnoses for students and a case manager,” explains Freebury. “Each student receives a great amount of individualized attention and accommodation; therefore, these types of companies tend to be more expensive.”

How much does an online tutor cost?

“If you are open to online lessons, this can reduce the cost significantly,” Freebury says. “Using sites like Wyzant [which offers one-on-one tutoring], it is not difficult to find highly rated tutors for $20 to $30 an hour. ” 

If you’re using a private tutor virtually, Wander notes, you can expect to pay about $10 less per hour than you would for tutoring in person.

Are there hidden costs when hiring a tutor?

Generally, tutoring costs are straightforward, but Freebury notes that sometimes there may be a service fee for each lesson when using an online service (such as Wyzant).

Are there any discounts available for students or families with financial need?

There are a number of organizations that offer free tutoring for low income families, according to Freebury, who personally volunteers for School On Wheels, an organization that offers free tutoring to Southern California students that are unhoused or live in temporary housing. 

To find organizations that offer free tutoring in your areas, Freebury recommends checking out the website School Choice Week. 

In addition to free tutoring organizations, Freebury also recommends asking about package deals. 

“Most private tutors don’t offer financial aid or scholarships, but sometimes they’ll offer package deals where the student can get a discount on lessons if they are willing to buy multiple lessons upfront,” he says. “Don’t hesitate to ask if a prospective tutor is willing to offer a bulk deal. Many tutors will be enticed by the idea of being paid upfront.”

How much to charge for tutoring: Experts share how to set and increase your rate

Figuring out how much to charge for tutoring takes some research, but if you’re new at the game, your best bet is to go low. “When first starting out, I would recommend charging the bare minimum, maybe $20 or $30 per hour,” says Greg Freebury, owner of Think and Evolve Tutoring in Los Angeles. “If you have an advanced degree in a technical field or special education, or you have many years of experience teaching kids successfully, then you might be able to charge a little more.”

From factors that can impact your rate to averages that will help you set a benchmark, here’s what to keep in mind when determining how much to charge for tutoring.

How much should I charge for tutoring?

According to recent Care.com data, the average rate for tutoring is $19 per hour. That said, there are also a number of factors that can justify setting a higher rate to start.

When setting your tutoring prices, keep the following in mind:

• Your experience.
• Location.
• Subject. 
• Grade level.
• Online vs. in-person.

Experience

In the early stages of tutoring, set your rate around $20-$30 an hour, recommends Freebury. The reason, he explains, is that “you have no reputation, no ratings and no recommendations …   

Because you lack this kind of social proof, you will need to compete based on price.”. 

“In the very beginning, you will focus on building your brand. If you have a great lesson with a student, ask the family for a testimonial. You can even offer free lessons to families if they will leave you a good review. At first, just focus on doing excellent work and building great relationships with your students and their families, and soon word will start to spread about your abilities and skills as a tutor. ”

Of course, if you have an advanced degree in a technical or more specialized field, it’s possible you can start out at a higher rate. 

Location

Like practically everything else, tutoring usually costs more in bigger cities with a higher cost of living. For reference, here are the average tutoring rates per hour in several U.S. cities. Notice that the hourly average in Des Moines is $16 an hour while Freebury recommended charging $20-30 an hour for new tutors. The reason? Freebury is located in Los Angeles, where the hourly tutoring average is $21.25 per hour. 

Average tutoring rates in U.S. cities*

CITY, STATE	HOURLY TUTORING RATE
Brooklyn, New York	$23.00/hr
Seattle, Washington	$22.00/hr
Portland, Oregon	$20.00/hr
Denver, Colorado	$19.00/hr
Chicago, Illinois	$19.00/hr
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	$19. 00/hr
Atlanta, Georgia	$18.00/hr
Minneapolis, Minnesota	$18.00/hr
Charlotte, North Carolina	$18.00/hr
Richmond, Virginia	$17.00/hr
Orlando, Florida	$17.00/hr
Salt Lake City, Utah	$17.00/hr
Kansas City, Missouri	$17.00/hr
San Antonio, Texas	$16.00/hr
Des Moines, Iowa	$16.00/hr

* Rate information, based on Care data, as of March 2023.

Subject

According to Freebury, math and science tutors are generally the most expensive since they’re so technical and objective. For reference, math tutors in Los Angeles have an average hourly rate of $24 an hour, compared to the general $21.25 hourly rate.

Knowing the general baseline in your area is important, but so is knowing the baseline for the subject you’re tutoring, according to Lindsey Wander, founder and CEO at WorldWise Tutoring. “Search the average rate for a tutor in your region and your area of expertise,” Wander says, as certain subjects can call for a higher rate than others. 

Grade level

Depending on the grade level you’re tutoring, your rate can also be affected. Using Los Angeles as an example again, Care data shows that, on average, elementary school tutors charge $22 an hour, while high school tutors charge $23 an hour.

According to Freebury, there typically isn’t a huge difference in the hourly tutoring rate for elementary school to high school in his market; but there’s a big jump to college and test prep tutors, which Freebury notes is the “most expensive” type of tutoring. In the Los Angeles area, college tutors, Freebury notes, can start off charging between $60-70 an hour while tutors who specialize in test prep tend to charge “at least $100 an hour,” he says.

For broader reference, here are some examples of average rate for tutoring, based on grade level, according to recent Care. com data.

Average tutoring rates by grade level

* Rate information, based on Care data, as of March 2023.

Online or in-person

Considering expanding your reach by doing some virtual tutoring? This can also affect the price you charge. For instance, Amy Stringer, a test prep tutor in Brooklyn, charges $100 an hour for her in-person services while Karl of Brilliant Brains Tutoring charges $70 an hour for virtual SAT tutoring.

Wander notes that, on average, virtual tutors charge about “$10 less” per hour than those tutoring in-person. However, when you’re a private tutor, you can decide if that’s something you want to do.

“Personally, I charge the same for online and in-person tutoring, but it is not uncommon for in-person tutoring to be more expensive given the additional drive time required for in-person lessons,” Freebury says. “If a student lives particularly far away, more than a 30-minute drive, then I will ask them to pay for my drivetime, as well as my tutoring rate. ”

How can I increase my tutoring rates over time?

Once you build experience (and the results and recommendations to prove it), it may be time to raise your rate as a tutor, which, according to Freebury, can be done in the following ways: 

• New clients. “If your schedule fills up in the middle of the school year, and you do not have much availability, then that is a good time to raise your rates for all new clients,” says Freebury. “It is also a good way to test to see if you can find clients that will pay your higher rate.”
• New school year. “If you have established clients that return to you year after year, you can simply tell them at the beginning of the school year what your new rate is, and they will likely pay it.”

“It’s scary to raise your rates as a tutor,” Freebury says. “Every time I raised my rates, I thought I would lose all of my clients and everyone would quit on me, but fortunately this never happened. If you have a great relationship with your student, then families will stick with you even through a cost increase because it is often difficult for families to find tutors that have good relationships with their kids.”

How tutoring works in different countries: formats, methods and features of classes

The idea that tutoring is intended exclusively for the elite is already outdated. Especially during the pandemic, when many students are lagging behind the program, including those who have not previously experienced difficulties in their studies. More and more parents around the world are turning to the services of private tutors. From this article, you will find out what formats and teaching methods are used by tutors in Europe, Asia and the USA, as well as the cost and features of classes.

Europe

Teaching format

In Europe , one-to-one learning remains a common form, either at the child’s home or with the tutor himself. It is also common for classes to take place in small groups, such as language classes where a lot of oral practice is required. Online learning is gaining popularity due to the pandemic and restrictive measures.

Teaching approaches and methods

In European education, there is a strong emphasis on creative problem solving and critical thinking. This directly affects the teaching methods. Basically, tutors use student-centered teaching methods.

In Germany , when teaching foreign languages, the immersion method, which is also popular in other countries, is often used. The usual teaching of the subject is conducted entirely in the target language. The content of the lesson should be interesting, because the task of the teacher here is to provoke the curiosity and imagination of the student so that he wants to learn and understand the language.

Teachers introduce new topics and vocabulary through stories, songs, activities and open-ended questions. Children are given opportunities to show their creativity and explore the world around them. For example, when working in pairs, the teacher gives a topic for dialogue, and the students improvise and play a small scene from life, but the conversation is completely conducted in the language being studied. Films are shown to children, songs are turned on and analyzed, team games are organized in which you can only communicate in a foreign language.

In the UK private tutors use a method they call “think-pair-share” when teaching in small groups. Today, cooperative learning – another name for the method – is gaining momentum. It is used in the teaching of languages, mathematics, natural sciences, social studies and history.

It all starts with providing information to students. The tutor asks to read a short text, listen to a short lecture or watch a video. Then he asks one question and gives the students time to think about it in pairs and write down their answer, and then discuss it with their partner. At the end, the teacher asks each pair to give one common answer, and then the whole group can take part in a discussion / debate. Alternatively, some tutors bypass individual reflection by immediately pairing their students up to form their answer together.

In Italy a private educator often lectures in a group and students have to sit, listen and take notes. In other words, teaching is not as interactive as in other countries and teacher-oriented. Italian students are very addictive and interactive lessons sometimes get out of hand because children, especially younger ones, forget that they are in class and start running around the class or talking about topics that are not relevant to the lesson. Interactive is used, but dosed, more often used in one-on-one training.

Features

Private tutoring lessons in Germany are either organized privately or through companies that provide private tutoring or small group lessons. Most students attend private lessons in mathematics, English and German.

In Germany, the majority of tutors’ clients are low-achieving children who take private lessons for remedial purposes and want to improve their school performance. Private tutors are high school students, university students, trained teachers, or people from other professions (e.g., mathematicians, qualified translators).

In the UK , mathematics is the most in-demand subject, followed by English and science. Here, tutors not only work with one student for years, but also offer express training programs of varying intensity, lasting from three to four weeks. Such classes are especially in demand before exams.

In Italy , schooling begins at the age of six, sometimes even at five, so the age of students in tutoring centers starts at four. Private teachers come home to the youngest students and start learning through games. Most often, foreign language teachers are hired for children at such an early age.

Nordic education systems place less value on exam results. In Finland , which often tops the world rankings as the country with the best national education system, children are not sorted by ability when they are recruited into classes, and homework is limited to 30 minutes a day. In Finland, as in other Nordic countries, there is no private teaching to speak of.

Cost

In France, Italy and Germany, a lesson with a tutor costs between 15 and 40 euros on average. In the UK, the average price for the country is 22 pounds, but it all depends on the area. For example, in London the average price is close to £30.

USA

Teaching format

Previously, online lessons were often taught by tutors from large educational centers and companies, but now, in order not to be left without work, most private teachers had to master Skype and Zoom. The offline teaching format did not cease to exist with the advent of the pandemic.

Classes vary from 30 minutes to an hour, most often 45 minutes.

Teaching approaches and methods

Most modern teaching methods in the United States are focused on the independent search for knowledge and its immediate application in practice. Successful classes are those where the tutor speaks less than his student, and traditional teaching methods with long lectures and constant care of the teacher have long been “collecting dust on the mezzanine”.

For example, in foreign language classes, as well as English as a second language, tutors often use the following methods:

• With direct method , all teaching is conducted in the target language, translations in the classroom are prohibited, and the focus is on the development of conversational skills. Grammar in this case is studied in conjunction with the teaching of oral speech. It is assumed that with this approach, students learn the language naturally and intuitively, according to the principle of imitation. There is a traditional foreign language lesson, the main emphasis is on learning new words. When a student encounters an unfamiliar word in a lesson, he should try to understand it from the context. If this does not happen, then the teacher uses visual aids. Mistakes are corrected as they occur, and teachers traditionally reinforce correct use of language with praise.
• The communicative teaching method helps to get rid of the language barrier. This approach stimulates the ability of students to communicate in real contexts, they learn to ask questions, accept suggestions, explain situations and express their feelings and preferences. The communicative method focuses on teaching spoken language through real-life tasks and problem solving, so it is less focused on grammar accuracy. Errors are not corrected unless they hinder understanding.
• Using physical response is a very popular approach in teaching young children, in which students respond to the teacher’s words with facial expressions, gestures or body movements. For example, a teacher and student may frown exaggeratedly and pretend to cry when learning the verb “to be sad.”

Most often, tutors mix several teaching methods in their lessons. For example, a teacher who primarily uses the direct method may occasionally lecture on grammar during test preparation classes, or a communicative approachist may borrow some aspects of the direct method or use physical response.

In the US, tutors use special methods to help students who are lagging behind the program, one of them is a popular approach called “scaffolding” (scaffolding – scaffolding). Learning is broken down into chunks that follow each other, building a road to the goal. Teachers form a bridge between what the student already knows and what he cannot do on his own. These bridges are called “forests”. They may include charts, pictures, and cards.

Teachers often use this method by showing a model of good work before asking the student to work on their own. Just as they are used in the construction of buildings, scaffolding is removed when it is no longer needed. That is, at the beginning of the learning process, the help of a tutor will be frequent and tangible, but in the future it will fade away, and by the end of the course it will significantly decrease or even not be required at all.

More about this method:

1. Bodrova E.V., Yudina E.G. “PRO children”. Exemplary basic general education program of preschool education.
2. Arthur N. Applebee, Judith A. Langer. “Instructional Scaffolding: Reading and Writing as Natural Language Activities”
3. Margulis A.A. “Zone of Proximal Development, Scaffolding and Teacher Activities”.
4. Pauline Gibbons. Scaffolding Language, Scaffolding Learning

Features

In the US, tutors are part of the education system. There, not only school teachers, university professors, students, but also high school students work as tutors. They work with elementary school students, and the leadership of their schools not only encourages such classes, but also often pays for this work from their budget. Many tutors are retired teachers and housewives.

The most demanded disciplines: Chinese and English, mathematics, biology, unrivaled preparation for rather tough entrance exams ACT or SAT.

In the US, there are networks of tutoring centers that are organized on a franchise basis. They work not only in the American states, but also in many other countries. In such centers, lessons, their topics, plans and sequence, as well as teaching materials are regulated and standardized.

Entire online educational platforms have been created in the United States, which are now especially popular. For example, Tutor.com, which teaches subjects from kindergarten to college, including adult students and job seekers. It does not require teaching experience, but the tutor must be an expert in their subject. Tutors are also hired for preschool children, but this is not a very common occurrence.

Cost

The average hourly rate is $20-$40 per hour. As in our country, the price depends on the qualifications of the tutor: the average price for students or novice teachers is $ 25 per hour, for experienced teachers and university professors – from $ 56 per hour.

Asia

Learning format

Online learning has long ceased to be unusual for students in Asian countries, even for elementary school students. Live classes with a teacher are no less popular. They are held individually, in small groups and even for entire audiences. Their duration is standard, however, in July this year, China introduced restrictions on the duration of an online lesson – no more than 30 minutes. This is due to the fact that more than half of the students who graduate from high school are myopic. Research has linked these vision problems to long hours spent studying indoors and in front of a computer monitor.

Teaching approaches and methods

Until recently, one of the most traditional teaching methods or schooling prevailed in most Asian countries. All attention is paid to the teacher, he gives lectures, makes notes on the blackboard, controls the activities of students in the classroom and occasionally asks questions, the activity of students in such training is limited.

In Western countries this approach is called “chalk and talk”, where it fell out of favor at the end of 1960s-early 1970s. The disadvantage of this method is that it does not contribute to the development of critical and creative thinking in students, children simply memorize the information provided. Despite the fact that the shortcomings of this method have long been known, it is still popular with tutors in settlements far from metropolitan areas. The fact is that in Asia children are very shy and afraid to make a mistake, especially if the lesson takes place in a group, so they are embarrassed to discuss with the teacher.

Asian countries are now gradually introducing student-centered approaches to learning to develop missing qualities in children, for example:

• In China, in small group math classes, tutors use the mastery method, which focuses on interactive learning at a fast pace, rather than teacher explanations, followed by slower individual practice. The idea is that the tutor uses questions, infographics, and carefully designed practice exercises. Students are encouraged to physically represent mathematical concepts, so objects and pictures are used to demonstrate and visualize abstract ideas along with numbers and symbols. For example, elementary school students use Lego bricks to add and subtract numbers. As a result, all students in the group progress equally, developing a deep understanding of the subject.
• In Japan, tutors use the “problem” approach to teaching mathematics that came from the United States. How this approach looks in practice: after the students learn how to find the area of ​​a rectangle, they are given a parallelogram, and their task is to, based on knowledge about rectangles, try to figure out the area of ​​a new figure. With the help of this method, students increase their interest in the subject being studied, develop critical thinking. This method is also used by tutors in teaching other school subjects.

In teaching English, tutors in Asia use methods more familiar to Western countries, as this subject is often taught by native speakers or Europeans. For example, in group classes, teachers use collaborative learning and divide the class into parts for work. Students express their ideas and respond to suggestions from other children, developing self-confidence, as well as improving their communication and critical thinking skills, which are important throughout life.

Tutors also use the project/task method in English classes . This approach can sometimes be seen as part of the communicative method. Task-based learning is becoming more and more popular among tutors and teachers around the world. Students ask questions and find solutions to problems with the teacher as a simple participant in the situation. Popular classroom activities: presentations on a given topic and conducting interviews with peers in the language being studied, children work together to make a poster, and then present their project. This method helps students to relax and further motivates them to participate in various projects in other subjects.

Features

In Asian countries, there are many legends about people who worked hard and were rewarded as a result, so parents believe that if their children study hard all day, they will succeed. Therefore, children here spend up to 12 hours a day studying, and their families are ready to spend incredible amounts on private teachers. The most popular subjects for tutoring in Asian countries are mathematics, English and literature.

In South Korea , some tutors are popular with world stars. They are registered almost from birth, and their incomes are estimated at millions of dollars a year. When the time comes for the child to study, the family is even ready to move to live closer to the teacher. Some of these tutors have some truly unique offerings, such as a roadmap, a bespoke service that includes developing a detailed plan for your child to get into college for several years ahead.

In Japan, China, Malaysia, and Taiwan , parental expectations are just as high, and private tutoring costs range from $940 to $1,800 per month per family. In Japan, many schoolchildren do not use holidays. Private lessons are held 7 days a week at private tutoring centers. Together with the school and tutors, a Japanese student’s school day can be from 10 to 16 hours a day.

However, if only private courses are taken into account, it is hardest for children aged Sri Lanka – up to 13 additional hours per week. Admission to the most prestigious schools is available only to the most successful students, so in some areas almost all students take private lessons.

Most parents want their children to attend classes during the summer as well to prepare for the new school year. A recent China Education Daily report showed that 92% of the approximately 4,000 parents surveyed have enrolled their children in extracurricular activities, with more than half spending at least 10,000 yuan a year. Extra lessons also for children aged five or six are not uncommon among those who can afford it.

One of the reasons for this tutoring crackdown is that the government is trying to stop the declining birth rate. Many parents say that the high cost of living and the fierce competition in society are the main deterrents to having more children. Another reason is an attempt to equalize opportunities in teaching children among families from different classes.

A radical overhaul in the field of out-of-school education establishes a ban on private companies from teaching the school curriculum on weekends and holidays and making a profit for this. Online tutoring and teaching of the school curriculum for children under six years of age is prohibited, and agencies cannot teach foreign curricula or hire foreigners outside of China to study, to name but a few of the restrictions.

If the rules are strictly enforced, this could lead to tutoring centers raising prices to comply, and private tutors going underground. As a result, less well-to-do families will again suffer. Already, many tutoring companies that provided services to middle-class families are closing down. It turns out that the new rules make tutoring in China a privilege for the rich.

Cost

In China, the average cost of a tutoring session is $28. 26 per hour, but this price also includes group private lessons and does not take into account location. Individual lessons are much more expensive, for example, the cost of a private lesson in Beijing is close to 300 yuan, or $47. In Japan, a private lesson pays about 3,000 yen, or $27. In South Korea, an average private lesson costs $42. Of course, the price depends on the qualifications of the teacher and the area, as well as the format of training.

Russia

What is going on in the sphere of private education in our country? Svetlana Salykova, English tutor, gave a brief comment on this:

About the format: “Before the pandemic, I came to my students at home. Now we have switched to an online learning format. We use WhatsApp and Zoom. This saves time, but does not affect the effectiveness of training. There was an experience of teaching 2 students at the same time.

About approaches and methods: “I work with students of different ages — from 5 to 18 years old. Depending on this, the methods vary slightly. In teaching, I mainly use the communicative method: the student describes a picture, answers open-ended questions, builds sentences or makes up a story using new vocabulary to reinforce it. Pair work was effective: building dialogues, discussing the problem, games to work out grammatical and lexical structures.

Sometimes I use the project method in my work. It promotes the development of speech, imagination, creativity and thinking. Students complete a task on a topic and present the result in the form of a drawing, application or craft with its oral description.

We listen to songs in English with a 5-year-old girl, sing, do finger gymnastics, and do crafts. I use the active immersion method, speaking only in English. This contributes to the development of many language skills. Frequent change of activity makes the activity exciting. To study colors and counting, I used the pop-it toy, which is popular among children in our time.

Children especially enjoy watching cartoons: “Gogo loves English”, “The very hungry caterpillar”, adapted English fairy tales (“Goldilocks and Three Bears”, “The Gingerbread Man”), videos from YouTube (TedEd). Additional reading on interesting topics expands horizons and vocabulary.

About tutoring in general: “Tutoring is in great demand in Russia. Our children are most often enrolled in tutors for three reasons: to improve academic performance, to pass an exam well, or to deepen their knowledge of a subject. Parents who bring their children to me understand the importance of knowing a foreign language. I select manuals and teaching methods based on the individual characteristics, request and level of training of students, so additional classes give good results.

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12:00 EVGENIY NIKORA. Is money water?

11:43In Teriberka, people in the Gazelle check the entrance fee to the protected area

11:16CCTV camera filmed how they broke the structure “In the North – to live” 02 10 :42 A teenage driver driving around Olenegorsk was issued 20 administrative protocols

10:20 A ban on the purchase of alcohol was introduced in the Murmansk region on the last Saturday of June

10:15 Murmansk residents were warned about live firing at the firing ranges near Shevchenko Street

10:00 ANDREY PRIVALIKHIN.