Modern Foreign Languages Tutors : 1-1 Modern Foreign Languages Preparation

Hi there! My name is Grace and I have recently finished a French Literature MSt at Keble College, Oxford, for which I received a Distinction. I also completed a History and French BA for my undergraduate at Somerville College, Oxford and got a First Class. I’ve been tutoring for several years now so I have lots of experience, and I really enjoy being able to help students wherever I can. I’ve always put my academic studies first, and I know how important it is to do your best in exams; I find it extremely rewarding when I can help students to achieve this. Having got all A*s in GCSE and A-Level, and successfully passed through Oxford’s rigorous admissions process, I know first-hand what is required to do well at all of these stages. I also really enjoy teaching students and hope that my enthusiasm will make their sessions enjoyable – I’ve always seen myself becoming a teacher!

I have an enhanced DBS check and am safeguarding trained.

I am currently a third year studying Japanese at the University of Oxford. I have just returned from my year abroad in Kobe where I spent a year taking language classes and lectures in Kobe University’s Faculty of Letters.

While on my year abroad I wrote a thesis titled Freedom in Press and Defamation in Japan: A Case-Study on the Former Unification Church”. I presented that thesis at the end of my course to the University Board and the Faculty of Letters. Prior to this I separately presented within the faculty on “Reclaimed Land in Kobe: The history and impact of man-made islands in a port city”.

I am interested in Japanese current affairs and literature. In my final two years at Oxford I will be studying a variety of subjects including: Classical Japanese Literature, Classical Japanese, and Modern History.

Outside of university I enjoy Karate, which I have been doing for 16 years.

Hi! I’m Steph – I have just finished my second year studying chemistry at Oxford University. Having gone to Oxford from a state comprehensive background I recognise the importance of a good education and would love to help inspire as many students as possible to do as well as they can in exams, whilst also fostering a sense of passion and interest in their subject.

I have previously tutored French A-level as well as maths and chemistry at GCSE level, in addition to this, I have helped students from my secondary school attain Oxbridge offers as well as reviewing personal statements which have also gone on to lead to successful applications.

I achieved the highest GCSE and A-Level results in my year and school as well as attaining awards for the best performance in Chemistry and French A-Level, this paired with my previous tutoring experience, I believe, leads to effective tutoring that is also engaging and interesting which is the key to success!

Hello! My name is Isaac and I’m a postgraduate student in Film and Screen Studies at the University of Cambridge. I previously studied at Cambridge for a BA in English, graduating with first-class honours in the summer of 2024.

Growing up, my mum was a teacher (albeit in Chemistry, so it’s safe to say that I’ve gone down a slightly different path!) and I was lucky enough to have so many brilliant teachers myself throughout my school years — so I know, from first-hand experience, how important informed guidance and positive encouragement can be in helping students to achieve their best. Having undertaken extra tutoring for my Maths GCSE, I also know that sometimes getting all of that in school isn’t quite enough — a little bit of extra help can go a long way!

Outside of academia, I enjoy drama, music, poetry, film, and taking long walks with my dog.

I’m Nick, an experienced educator and Head of Modern Languages, specialising in German tuition from GCSE to Degree level. I have a proven track record of helping students secure places at their desired universities, including colleges at Oxford.

I provide systematic preparation for the MLAT tests and offer interview coaching where needed. My teaching philosophy prioritizes deep understanding over rote learning, ensuring my students feel confident, well-prepared, and equipped for success.

I have a deep interest in the works of Ernst Jünger and Max Frisch, and gladly discuss German post-war (WWI & WWII) literature with my students. I have an affinity to works of German poetry and am very taken by the emotionalism that originated from the ‘Sturm und Drang’ movement of the late 18th Century.

In 2014, Rita Pierson’s TED Talk, “Every Kid Needs a Champion,” had a profound impact on me. Her insights resonated deeply with my educational values and reinforced the importance of fostering strong, meaningful relationships and ensuring all students have access to an enriching curriculum and an opportunity to succeed. This belief is personal to me. Removing anxieties and barriers to learning has become my core mission—whether supporting students or collaborating with colleagues. Celebrating young people’s individual achievements was the driving force behind my decision to become a teacher and subsequently a specialist tutor.