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English lessons for kids in Washington, DC build reading, grammar, and conversation skills through short sessions, and tutors tailor lessons to each child's level. Hiring local pros may keep costs in budget by focusing on targeted practice and avoiding extra materials or repeat lessons.

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Stephanie Montague

Stephanie Montague

Exceptional 5.0

(10)

Exceptional 5.0

(10)

ESL (English as a Second Language) Lessons

9 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Washington, DC

9 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Washington, DC

Andrea L. says, "She is also attentive to my son’s learning needs and my son enjoys how creative and fun her lessons are! Very impressed with her work quality!"See more

Andrea L. says, "She is also attentive to my son’s learning needs and my son enjoys how creative and fun her lessons are! Very impressed with her work quality!"

Spark Learn Tutoring, LLC

Spark Learn Tutoring, LLC

Exceptional 5.0

(35)

Exceptional 5.0

(35)

Reading and Writing Tutoring

5 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Washington, DC

5 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Washington, DC

swathi vinjamuri says, "We recently enrolled my kids in Math and English sessions tailored for elementary-level students, and overall, the experience has been quite positive.Math"See more

swathi vinjamuri says, "We recently enrolled my kids in Math and English sessions tailored for elementary-level students, and overall, the experience has been quite positive.Math"

Daniel's Dyslexia Reading and Math Tutoring

Daniel's Dyslexia Reading and Math Tutoring

Exceptional 5.0

(17)

Exceptional 5.0

(17)

Reading and Writing Tutoring

10 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Washington, DC

10 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Washington, DC

Angel M. says, "Daniel's teaching skills are excellent. He incorporates different learning methods to help my little brother, who struggles in school and has an IEP learning disability."See more

Angel M. says, "Daniel's teaching skills are excellent. He incorporates different learning methods to help my little brother, who struggles in school and has an IEP learning disability."

Excellent 4.9

(13)

Excellent 4.9

(13)

Reading and Writing Tutoring, ESL (English as a Second Language) Lessons

32 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Washington, DC

32 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Washington, DC

Rhode B. says, "My daughter looks forward to her sessions. She is Creative and patient."See more

Rhode B. says, "My daughter looks forward to her sessions. She is Creative and patient."

$150/ hour | American Accent Program

$150/ hour | American Accent Program

Exceptional 5.0

(152)

Exceptional 5.0

(152)

ESL (English as a Second Language) Lessons

437 hires on Thumbtack
3 similar jobs done near you

437 hires on Thumbtack
3 similar jobs done near you

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Adrian I. says, "It was very important for me to work with a true professional, and Alex having a PhD in linguistics and language education made my decision immediate. I scheduled a consultation without hesitation. The $90 was absolutely worth it to understand the deeper background of linguistics. I had never realized that this type of teaching even existed. Coming from a traditional school system, I learned English mainly through vocabulary and grammar. However, Alex showed me that the phonological structure of a language is just as important as those elements. That was the missing piece for me. Working with Professor Alex made me realize how many things were missing in my speaking. Now, I truly feel integrated. I feel like I belong. I feel confident and comfortable with my English. I don’t just speak—I communicate. I understand humor. I’ve grown. The main reason I took this course was because, in the past, I always felt like I didn’t fully belong when speaking. Even though I had an advanced level, something always felt incomplete in the way I expressed myself and understood the language. Alex completely filled that gap. He gave me something I didn’t even know I was missing. Now I feel the language. I feel free when I communicate. I don’t worry about mistakes or pronunciation anymore. I just speak—and that brings me a sense of comfort and confidence. It feels natural, like this is truly part of my reality now. Switching between languages happens automatically and effortlessly. Spanish is my native language, but now English feels just as real to me. Alex brought me that missing piece, and it has made a complete difference. I highly recommend Alex to anyone who wants to make a real difference in their speaking and truly integrate into American culture—not just by being present here, but by being able to speak, enjoy, travel, work, and simply live your life without constant struggle. He can make that happen for you. Thank you so very much."See more

Adrian I. says, "It was very important for me to work with a true professional, and Alex having a PhD in linguistics and language education made my decision immediate. I scheduled a consultation without hesitation. The $90 was absolutely worth it to understand the deeper background of linguistics. I had never realized that this type of teaching even existed. Coming from a traditional school system, I learned English mainly through vocabulary and grammar. However, Alex showed me that the phonological structure of a language is just as important as those elements. That was the missing piece for me. Working with Professor Alex made me realize how many things were missing in my speaking. Now, I truly feel integrated. I feel like I belong. I feel confident and comfortable with my English. I don’t just speak—I communicate. I understand humor. I’ve grown. The main reason I took this course was because, in the past, I always felt like I didn’t fully belong when speaking. Even though I had an advanced level, something always felt incomplete in the way I expressed myself and understood the language. Alex completely filled that gap. He gave me something I didn’t even know I was missing. Now I feel the language. I feel free when I communicate. I don’t worry about mistakes or pronunciation anymore. I just speak—and that brings me a sense of comfort and confidence. It feels natural, like this is truly part of my reality now. Switching between languages happens automatically and effortlessly. Spanish is my native language, but now English feels just as real to me. Alex brought me that missing piece, and it has made a complete difference. I highly recommend Alex to anyone who wants to make a real difference in their speaking and truly integrate into American culture—not just by being present here, but by being able to speak, enjoy, travel, work, and simply live your life without constant struggle. He can make that happen for you. Thank you so very much."

Great 4.8

(10)

Great 4.8

(10)

Reading and Writing Tutoring, ESL (English as a Second Language) Lessons

16 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Washington, DC

16 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Washington, DC

Maha A. says, "I had a conversational class today with Amy and it was great. She was very friendly. I enjoyed speaking with her and I recommend Amy for anybody who’s want to improve his speaking and listening skills. Will definitly continue practicing english with her."See more

Maha A. says, "I had a conversational class today with Amy and it was great. She was very friendly. I enjoyed speaking with her and I recommend Amy for anybody who’s want to improve his speaking and listening skills. Will definitly continue practicing english with her."

Lil Learners Luv Learning- Certified Teachers

Lil Learners Luv Learning- Certified Teachers

Excellent 4.9

(14)

Excellent 4.9

(14)

Reading and Writing Tutoring

7 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Washington, DC

7 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Washington, DC

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Siro T. says, "Yvette helped me to improve my English in 10 weeks. Now I can understand the people that are talking with me and I’m able to explain my ideas, my thinking etc. So, thank you so much Yvette!"See more

Siro T. says, "Yvette helped me to improve my English in 10 weeks. Now I can understand the people that are talking with me and I’m able to explain my ideas, my thinking etc. So, thank you so much Yvette!"

Teaching ESL English As A Foreign Language

Teaching ESL English As A Foreign Language

Exceptional 5.0

(71)

Exceptional 5.0

(71)

ESL (English as a Second Language) Lessons

82 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Washington, DC

82 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Washington, DC

Meshen W. says, "Nancy is one of the best English teachers I’ve ever met. She is very experienced, patient, and approachable. During our lessons, she helps correct my grammar and pronunciation in real time, which has been extremely helpful. Over the past two months, I’ve been taking lessons with her two to three times a week. I can clearly feel that my confidence in speaking English has improved a lot, especially in my professional field. If you’re looking for an English teacher, I highly recommend Nancy. At this point, our relationship feels more like friends who have built a great connection, which also makes the learning process more enjoyable and comfortable."See more

Meshen W. says, "Nancy is one of the best English teachers I’ve ever met. She is very experienced, patient, and approachable. During our lessons, she helps correct my grammar and pronunciation in real time, which has been extremely helpful. Over the past two months, I’ve been taking lessons with her two to three times a week. I can clearly feel that my confidence in speaking English has improved a lot, especially in my professional field. If you’re looking for an English teacher, I highly recommend Nancy. At this point, our relationship feels more like friends who have built a great connection, which also makes the learning process more enjoyable and comfortable."

Reading Tutor English Language Arts Tutoring

Reading Tutor English Language Arts Tutoring

5.0

(4)

5.0

(4)

Reading and Writing Tutoring

Serves Washington, DC

Serves Washington, DC

Vicki F. says, "Leslie has been great to work with helping our eight year old daughter improve her reading skills. She makes the lessons fun and our daughter looks forward to her zoom meetings. She has and continues to be a great tutor, we appreciate her and highly recommend her services."See more

Vicki F. says, "Leslie has been great to work with helping our eight year old daughter improve her reading skills. She makes the lessons fun and our daughter looks forward to her zoom meetings. She has and continues to be a great tutor, we appreciate her and highly recommend her services."

Math & English Success Online! 3rd-12+, ADHD, ASD

Math & English Success Online! 3rd-12+, ADHD, ASD

Exceptional 5.0

(20)

Exceptional 5.0

(20)

Reading and Writing Tutoring

28 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Washington, DC

28 hires on Thumbtack
Serves Washington, DC

Pat F. says, "Aaliya a fantastic tutor. She helped my daughter refine a 12th grade AP English research paper and prepare for a very challenging test on interpreting older English poems and stories under time pressure. What really stood out was her patience, dedication, and the genuine care she showed in making sure my daughter truly understood the material. She even went above and beyond by holding an extensive review session the day before the test—even while she wasn’t feeling well. That level of commitment meant a lot to us. The results speak for themselves: my daughter earned the highest grade on her research paper and a 100 on the test. I highly recommend Aaliya for anyone seeking a highly effective English or ELA tutor."See more

Pat F. says, "Aaliya a fantastic tutor. She helped my daughter refine a 12th grade AP English research paper and prepare for a very challenging test on interpreting older English poems and stories under time pressure. What really stood out was her patience, dedication, and the genuine care she showed in making sure my daughter truly understood the material. She even went above and beyond by holding an extensive review session the day before the test—even while she wasn’t feeling well. That level of commitment meant a lot to us. The results speak for themselves: my daughter earned the highest grade on her research paper and a 100 on the test. I highly recommend Aaliya for anyone seeking a highly effective English or ELA tutor."

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