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Home of Independent Language Teachers

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Search HILT's directory of independent language teachers and find personalised language lessons delivered by experienced professionals.

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How the directory works

Three straightforward steps, with no registration and no middle party.

  1. Step 1

    Search for a teacher

    Filter the directory by language, location, lesson format, learner age, level and specialism. Searching is completely free.

  2. Step 2

    Explore teacher profiles

    Read full profiles, including each teacher's approach, qualifications, experience and the learners they work with best.

  3. Step 3

    Contact your chosen teacher directly

    Send an enquiry straight to the teacher. They will reply to you themselves and you arrange things between you.

HILT helps people discover independent language teachers. HILT does not employ the teachers, arrange lessons, or take part in agreements between teachers and learners.

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Meet some of our teachers

A small selection of the independent teachers listed with HILT.

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Portrait of Adriana Mattos de Oliveira

Adriana Mattos de Oliveira

Portuguese

  • Online lessons
  • £30 per hour

I am a native Brazilian Portuguese teacher with over 10 years of experience in education, teaching children, teenagers and adults. I specialise in supporting students preparing for GCSE and A-Level Portuguese in the UK, helping them develop confidence in speaking, writing, reading and listening, as well as the exam skills needed to achieve their best results. I have also worked directly with UK schools conducting GCSE Portuguese speaking assessments, which has given me a strong understanding of the expectations and format of the examination. I currently teach GCSE and A-Level students and can provide support with exam preparation, speaking practice, essay writing, grammar, vocabulary and literary or film analysis for A-Level. I hold a Master’s degree in History from Universidade Federal Fluminense (Brazil) and have a strong academic and secondary-school teaching background. My lessons are structured but friendly, and I adapt them to each learner’s level, goals and areas of difficulty. Alongside exam preparation, I also teach Brazilian Portuguese to heritage speakers and learners who would like to improve their general fluency and confidence. My aim is to make Portuguese accessible and enjoyable while giving students the structure and personalised support they need to make real progress.

  • Early years (EYFS)
  • Key Stage 1
  • Key Stage 2
  • Key Stage 3
  • GCSE
  • A Level
  • Adult learners
Portrait of BABE BABOU

BABE BABOU

Arabic · French

  • Online lessons
  • £30 per hour

I am BABOU i have been in the language learning journey for a decade now, i started with French then English and Spanish. I am an Arabic native speaker, I hold the DELF&DALF diploma in French, i have that love of languages this is what makes me a polyglot, and i hope i could help (you) enhance your language skills. I offer 1 on 1 teaching / tutoring and conversation practice to build fluency and boost confidence to your GCSE / A-level exams or even for your business.

  • A Level
  • Adult learners
  • Key Stage 3
Portrait of Barbara Allen

Barbara Allen

French

  • Online and in person
  • Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom
  • £65 per hour

I teach French to adults in group classes in Whitley Bay & Morpeth areas of the north east of England. I also teach French 1-1 to adults online and in-person

  • GCSE
  • A Level
  • Adult learners
Portrait of catherine Vaucher

catherine Vaucher

French

  • Online lessons
  • £40 per hour

I am a highly experienced French language-training professional with more than 30 years’ experience helping individuals and organisations develop effective French communication skills. I have worked with professionals at all levels, from A1 to C1, designing and delivering tailored training programmes around learners’ objectives, professional context and specific communication needs. My approach goes beyond simply teaching French. I enable learners to communicate with greater confidence, accuracy and effectiveness in real professional situations. I combine strong linguistic expertise with a practical understanding of business environments, allowing me to create training that is relevant, engaging and immediately applicable.

  • GCSE
  • A Level
  • Early years (EYFS)
  • Key Stage 1
  • Key Stage 3
  • Key Stage 2

For teachers

What HILT membership gives you

One membership, covering both your directory listing and the HILT community.

  • A searchable public directory listing
  • Greater visibility with potential learners
  • Promotion through the HILT directory
  • Access to a community of independent language teachers
  • Opportunities to share ideas, advice and support
  • Professional development and useful resources as HILT develops

About HILT

Created by independent language teachers, for independent language teachers

HILT was started by two independent language teachers who know how hard it can be to be found by learners, and how isolating working alone can feel. We wanted somewhere teachers could be visible and supported at the same time.

Barbara, co-founder of HILT

Barbara

Co-founder, HILT

Barbara is an experienced French teacher and language business mentor with over 15 years’ experience in language education.

Jennie, co-founder of HILT

Jennie

Co-founder, HILT

Jennie has been teaching French, German and Spanish for 24 years and spent nearly 20 years working in schools, before going freelance in 2021.

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