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    English classes in Oakland, CA: Find a private tutor near you

    Want to follow online English lessons in Oakland, CA? On Preply you can choose from 21095 English tutors near you for 1-to-1 classes online. With online instead of in-person classes you can follow classes at any time you want, wherever you are. This way your packed schedule won't be in the way of your language learning development. Schedule online English classes in Oakland, CA. Preply is the fastest growing language learning platform for online 1-to-1 lessons. Whether you have just relocated and want to learn the local language of a country or want to learn a new language for work, we have the best teacher for you. Schedule English classes near you and start learning now! Looking for a different way to learn a languageExplore online English classes.
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    • Tutor english Ariana S.

      $

      28

      50-min lesson

      • English

      Time zone: Oakland, CA

        Speaks
      +2

      Certified Native English tutor with 2 years of teaching experience. Fluent in Japanese and Intermediate in French Please message your specific needs and we can work together towards your goals. I'll help you become fluent and confident! We can improve your reading, pronunciation, speaking, conversation and listening skills. My goal is help you improve your english through pronunciation, conversation, reading, writing, and listening comprehension.

      Why choose Ariana S.
      "Ariana is great, kind, friendly person and teacher! I look forward to our next lessons"
      Roman

      Roman

      August 7, 2023

    • Tutor english Joshua R T.

      $

      15

      50-min lesson

      • English

      Time zone: Oakland, CA

        Speaks
      +2

      Certified English Teacher with 14+ years of experience Hello, my name is Joshua R Teders, I'm from the USA. I've been teaching English for over 14 years. I've taught English to students from all over the world in the USA, Brazil, Indonesia Argentina, Chile y China for all age groups and all levels. I've prepared students for TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge ...

      Why choose Joshua R T.
      "Joshua is an excellent teacher. He is always very calm during our conversations and teaches us what we are needing to improve. With me, I do not like grammar very much, but he does a very nice job of teaching grammar through dialogue, assisting me to obtain my goals and ambitions. I am very fond of Joshua's work and I suggest him to anyone who wants to learn English conversation."
      Carla

      Carla

      November 7, 2018

    • Tutor english Kyle H.

      $

      22

      50-min lesson

      • English

      Time zone: Oakland, CA

        Speaks

      🔥 Unlock English for Success with a Passionate English Teaching Expert! 🌍🗣️ 📆 Book your first lesson now and experience the difference!
      🌟 I thrive on supporting students in reading 📚, writing ✍️, speaking 🗣️, and listening 👂, and I take pride in helping them achieve their language learning goals.
      👉 Real-World Skills: Beyond the classroom, I bring real-world skills and a ...

      Why choose Kyle H.
      "Very professional, encouraging, positive, willing to explain concepts and ideas in details, everything that I was looking for! I strongly recommend learning English with Kyle! "
      Marko

      Marko

      April 2, 2024

    • Tutor english Fatima Z.
      Super Tutor

      $

      15

      50-min lesson

      • English

      Time zone: Oakland, CA

        Speaks
      +3

      🏆Native speaker🏆 ⭐️TEFL⭐️Certified tutor with over 13 years of experience. Hope to see you in my classes. Just book a lesson with me and let me help you in improving your communication skills in English. I hate boring classes and want my students to be truly interested in learning English, so I do my best to make my students feel that ease and confident to participate in ...

      Why choose Fatima Z.
      "Fatima is simply amazing. Very professional, organized with great diction and didactics. Pleasant working environment, good quality microphone and has a great presentation with her appearance. I am very happy to have found a teacher with these characteristics here at Preply. I believe that I will grow a lot with your classes. I highly recommend it!"
      Rafael

      Rafael

      August 13, 2023

    • Tutor english Teresa C.

      $

      20

      50-min lesson

      • English

      Time zone: Oakland, CA

        Speaks

      Multilingual Certified Tutor with 13 years of experience - Accent help
      I have been teaching and tutoring students for about 13 years now throughout Russia and the United States.
      - Know Sign Language, Spanish, and Russian.
      Book a trial lesson and lets get start improving your English!
      - Dance Teacher
      - Tutor one-on-one for 6 years

      Why choose Teresa C.
      "Teresa is an amazing teacher. She’s really helping me to improve my pronunciation and fluency. "
      Jimmy

      Jimmy

      August 30, 2022

    • Tutor english Daniel J.

      $

      25

      50-min lesson

      • English

      Time zone: Oakland, CA

        Speaks
      +2

      TEFL/TESOL certified English tutor, More 10+ yrs of experience. Learn with conversation One basic principle in my teaching method is that it needs to be tailored, as much as possible, to students’ interests and current abilities. Teaching
      should be student-centered starting from student needs and objectives and not from what the teacher wants them to put in their heads.

      Why choose Daniel J.
      "Danial is a great teacher and interesting person. You can easily talk with him on any topic, and I guarantee that time just flies by. "
      Anton

      Anton

      November 11, 2018

    • Tutor english Emeka A.

      New

      tutor

      $

      13

      50-min lesson

      • English

      Time zone: Oakland, CA

        Speaks

      Friendly Engish tutor for French Speakers! No pressure! It'll be a chill conversation with a friend!

      Learn a language with me, Emeka! I'm passionate about languages and understand the challenges of learning. I'll tailor our lessons to your needs, so you can speak modernly, not just from textbooks.

    • Tutor english Henly V.
      Super Tutor

      $

      12

      50-min lesson

      • English

      Time zone: Oakland, CA

        Speaks
      +1

      Experienced Teacher with 10+ years of experience - Business and or academic English
      - All age groups
      I speak clearly and can adapt my teaching style to YOUR individual needs. Let's work together in helping your language expectations become a reality. Thank you in advance!
      - Enhancing conversation, accent, vocabulary, debate, and job interview preparation.

      Why choose Henly V.
      "I am a Chinese who are living in Japan. I have many same experiences with Henly. We all very interested in music, farm, engineer, politics. I can learn how to garden how to plant vegetables, fruits in his lesson. I am busy and have not enough time to know the hot news in the world; Henly saved me a lot of time. He is good at explaining things to students and has complicated world experience. Most important, his accent is clear and easy to understand. His device is very advanced. cute boy. interesting."
      Peter

      Peter

      June 1, 2021

    • Tutor english John B.

      $

      22

      50-min lesson

      • English

      Time zone: Oakland, CA

        Speaks
      +2

      Master English with a Kent State Honors Grad & Seasoned Business Executive - Your Gateway to Success Join me on this journey of learning and growth. Additionally, I have spent my career serving my team, my peers, and others through one-on-one training and workplace education. I offer a patient, personalized teaching style, adapting to your pace and learning needs.

      Why choose John B.
      "Best teacher!!! Thank you John!"
      Stefano

      Stefano

      May 9, 2024

    • Tutor english Antanina H.
      Super Tutor

      $

      20

      50-min lesson

      • English

      Time zone: Oakland, CA

        Speaks

      Fun times and elevated English skills are just a scheduled class away! Get ready to be motivated and inspired!. I look forward to teaching you!

      Discover the joy of learning English with me, an experienced ESL tutor from Detroit, MI. I enjoy teaching vocabulary and conversational English. I specialize in tailoring lessons to meet my students' interests, goals, and needs.

      Why choose Antanina H.
      "Nina has this great energy, I'm really enjoying having lessons with her"
      Otávio

      Otávio

      January 17, 2024

    Why Preply is the best site to learn english in Oakland, CA

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    english lessons prices by tutor city

    Private tutors inPrice
    New York, NY

    $15 / hr

    Los Angeles, CA

    $15 / hr

    Chicago, IL

    $15 / hr

    Oakland, CA

    $17 / hr

    Average rates for english classes in Oakland, CA

    Native/non native speakersPrice

    Native english speakers

    $25 / hr

    Non native english speakers

    $23 / hr

    The average cost for english classes in Oakland, CA may vary from other locations and depending on the teacher nationality, so here is a price comparison to help you find your best fit online tutor.

    How English learners from Oakland, CA rate their Preply experience
    Eli rated · English tutor.
    5.0Apr 20, 2024
    Learn with Miriam is easy and an opportunity to improve so much. She is really nice and well organized, and the class become funny and make me feel confortable with my level of English. I recommend her as a very good teacher.
    illiass rated · English tutor.
    5.0Apr 20, 2024
    A teacher who adapts to your situation. For example I work in construction so our courses are construction related. And it’s just great!
    INES rated · English tutor.
    5.0Apr 20, 2024
    Khasmira is a great teacher, pleasant, professional, attentive. The classes are very entertaining, whether we just do conversation or do some type of activity. You can talk to her about any topic, because she always has something interesting to tell. If you want to practice and improve your Engli...
    Shir rated · English tutor.
    5.0Apr 20, 2024
    Blair is an excellent teacher!! Her classes are adjusted to the student and It's always fun to meet with her
    Mustapha rated · English tutor.
    5.0Apr 20, 2024
    I had a wonderful experience with Elzhan. Our conversations were engaging, insightful, and very enjoyable. She has a knack for fostering a comfortable learning environment where I felt encouraged to ask questions and explore new ideas. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking a tutor who not only...

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

    🌆 How to learn English in Oakland, CA and is possible to go light in terms of commitment?

    Besides self-study using special programs, you have a few main choices for learning English interactively in Oakland, CA. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, read about centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are less pricey.) Your second option can be local commercial language academies that are better priced and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, international learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Last, you can choose a private English tutor in Oakland, CA. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Oakland, CA and online English tutors.

    🎟 Is it expensive to learn English and what does a lesson with a tutor of English cost?

    For university and college courses you can estimate English course cost as 1/10th of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the overall charge for 45-48 lesson hours each semester. Language centers and private English tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the more affordable English tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 14 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, positive reviews and languages the tutor can teach in. Average reviews for English lessons on Preply is 4.9 out of 5 stars.

    📚 What are the requirements for English language skill level to sign up for a course?

    When considering college and learning center classes be prepared to show a language test profeciency score or take an entrance test to determine your level. 'Canned' classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework load and tests, so research each program in advance. With personal English tutors you can read real feedback for whom the tutor is effective with and which other specializations they make available (like intermediate level practice, advanced students etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.

    🔥 Why is English so difficult and are there ways to learn it more effectively?

    One-size-fits-all language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn English. In reality, you can gain basic English fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback 5 hours a week you will be able to understand most words, express yourself, shop and place orders in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a rapid and easy way of acquiring the basic knowledge of English. After mastering basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have English tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced students.

    🤷 How long does it take to get better at speaking English?

    Some people have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in English will demand at least 600 hours of study. The length of time can differ quite a bit depending on your already acquired level of English or familiarity with other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is advised to use the language as often as possible: watch videos, write using your new language skills, find native speakers to speak with, try other ways to think and speak in English out loud. If this is not easy you can also take conversational English classes online.

    🤳 How many possibilities do I choose among when I select the right English instructor?

    In language learning academies, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, of course! The largest selection of verified English tutors with video profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning marketplaces like Preply.

    🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?

    Colleges run classes twice a week over a semester (15-week period). Language schools typically make available shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, the number of lessons is really up to you, with early morning, day, evening and night classes available, on weekdays and/or weekends.