Write with more clarity. Argue with more confidence.
One-on-one tutoring built around your school's Language & Literature syllabus — from unseen commentary technique to Individual Oral confidence, at Standard or Higher Level.
Support built around your actual assessments
Every session is one-on-one and online, matched to a tutor who has specifically studied Language & Literature — not a generalist English tutor.
Paper 1 & Paper 2 technique
Structured practice on unseen commentary and comparative essay writing, with feedback mapped to IB assessment criteria.
Individual Oral coaching
Mock IOs and structured rehearsal so the real assessment feels familiar, not high-stakes.
SL & HL, both supported
Sessions are scheduled around your school's actual assessment calendar, not a generic curriculum.
Matched, not assigned
You're paired with a tutor based on your specific text list and where you're currently stuck.
The parts of Lang & Lit that trip people up
None of these are signs you're behind — they're the most common sticking points we see, and exactly what a specialist tutor helps unpick.
Commentary structure under time pressure
Knowing an unseen text is analysable is different from structuring 40 minutes of writing into a coherent argument.
Spotting devices vs. building an argument
Naming a metaphor isn't analysis. The jump from technique-spotting to interpretation is where most marks are lost.
Individual Oral nerves
Speaking analytically and unscripted for 10 minutes is a different skill to writing well — and rarely practiced enough before the real thing.
Linking texts to global issues
L&L specifically asks you to connect texts to wider context — a requirement that trips up strong writers who default to pure close-reading.
Paper 2 thesis clarity
Comparative essays fall apart when the thesis is vague. A clear line of argument matters more than text knowledge alone.
Balancing coursework with everything else
Higher Level's written tasks compete with every other subject's deadlines — pacing this well is half the battle.
Top English A: Lang & Lit tutors
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Before you book
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Yes — sessions are planned around your specific level and school assessment calendar.
For IA, EE, and TOK-specific feedback, see our IA / EE / TOK Review service.
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