First Rate Tutors - London

Amanda J.

My son has been attending the one off GCSE English Literature Master Classes this week (Feb half term).
The classes are very informative and Barbara sends through detailed information regarding the lesson, so that the attendees are able to get the most out of it.
These lessons are good value for money, are well moderated and Barbara takes the time to answer any queries.

The lessons are geared up to pupils in year 10 and 11.

My child is only in year 9, so has a while before he sits his exams yet, but these classes will stand him in good stead and he already knows the storylines/poetry concepts and some of the key elements.

The communication from First Rate Tutors has also been top notch, with relevant information and speedy responses!

If you want to try and give your child a head start and an opportunity to receive structured, passionate guidance and tutoring for their English GCSEs, sign up for some of Barbara’s classes!

Patrick W.

My daughter was really struggling with her English, but after attending the weekly English language group classes, she was able to pass her mocks. She also loved the literature week, which helped her understand the texts in a whole new way. Thank you so much Barbara!

Sumaya D.

Best English teacher ever, was struggling in my mocks getting 4s and 5s and results day SCREAMING that I got 9s in language and literature. Only a month until GCSE I joined her online classes and her advice is priceless. Being in set 3 English I felt that I wasn’t being taught what I needed to get better scores, but Barbara makes English super easy to understand for ANYONE. 100% recommend.

Mel W.

Barbara should be recognized as a national treasure. Her YouTube channel is a shining example of high-quality educational content that truly makes a difference. Thanks to her incredible teaching, my child, who was predicted a 4, achieved a 9 in GCSE English Lit.

Barbara's enthusiasm and passion for English are evident in every video she creates. She has a unique talent for making the subject come alive, breaking down complex topics into clear, engaging lessons.

We are so grateful to have found Barbara and her resources are invaluable for all GCSE students. If you’re looking for an educational channel that can truly make a difference, the First Rate Tutors YouTube channel is an absolute must-watch.

G R.

Barbara has been the greatest English teacher I have ever had and has provided me with support, knowledge, and confidence for my A-Level English language exams. In just nine months, Barbara taught me how to answer each question and provided extra learning resources after inadequate support and teaching from my school. I cannot thank Barbara enough for her intellectualism, and I truly believe it was reflected in my exams ⭐️

Mark D.

My daughter has had private and group online English lessons with Barbara to prepare for GCSE English language and literature and has benefited hugely. Barbara is the most amazing inspirational teacher; she is highly experienced, very organised and knowledgeable but most importantly very engaging even on screen. She is very explicit in how to answer the questions and models how to write top grade answers which are so useful. We feel so lucky to have found Barbara and have such good preparation for these demanding exams. As a teacher myself, I would highly recommend Barbara as a tutor for either students who need support but also for those who want to be stretched to obtain the top level grades. Claire Davies parent

Claire P.

Barbara is an outstanding, talented tutor. Her weekly GCSE masterclasses have literally been a godsend. In just four lessons, my daughter's writing has substantially improved, and she has received much praise from her school teacher. No longer does she feel vague about answering the exam questions as Barbara sets out a clear structure and framework for each one, and in each lesson she demonstrates how to write a model answer. Best money ever spent on my daughter's education!

Ruti A.

Barbara is a lifesaver her amazing weekly masterclass is something I would definitely recommend to everyone doing the English GCSE. Her patience and care ensuring every student is confident is something else. Keep up your amazing work 👍