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ESL (English as a Second Language) tutoring helps students whose first language is not English build the listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills they need for school and daily life. Tutoring covers grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and conversation, and it is matched to the student’s current level, from beginner to advanced, and to their school coursework.
Growing Stars provides personalized, one-on-one online ESL tutoring for K-12 students, with the same dedicated tutor in every session and support from an Education Manager.
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Who It Is For: English language learners in elementary, middle, and high school
Levels: Beginner through advanced
Skills: Listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation
Tutoring Format: Live, one-on-one online tutoring
Student Support: Dedicated tutor with ongoing support from an Education Manager
Learning English while keeping up with school is a lot to manage. Students may understand a lesson in their first language but struggle to follow it, discuss it, or write about it in English. One-on-one tutoring gives them a patient, low-pressure place to practice speaking and to ask questions they might not ask in class.
Growing Stars tutors start with the student’s current level and goals, then connect English practice to the student’s real schoolwork, so language skills and grades improve together.
| Skill | What Students Practice | How It Helps at School |
|---|---|---|
| Speaking and Pronunciation | Conversation, clear pronunciation, and answering questions out loud | Participating in class discussions and presentations |
| Listening | Understanding teachers, classmates, and recorded audio | Following lessons and instructions |
| Reading | Vocabulary, comprehension, and reading strategies | Understanding textbooks and assignments in every subject |
| Writing | Sentences, paragraphs, and essays with clear organization | Completing written homework and tests |
| Grammar | Verb tenses, articles, prepositions, and sentence structure | Writing and speaking accurately |
| Academic Vocabulary | Subject-specific words in math, science, and social studies | Keeping up with content classes taught in English |
Many English learners mix up these two tenses. Compare:
I lived in Texas in 2019. (Simple past: a finished action at a specific time.)
I have lived in Texas since 2020. (Present perfect: an action that started in the past and continues now.)
If the sentence names a finished time, such as “in 2019” or “last year,” use the simple past.
If the action continues now, often with “since” or “for,” use the present perfect.
Tutors have students make sentences about their own experiences, which makes the rule easier to remember and use in conversation.
Students who are building English skills can also work with us on Reading Comprehension and Writing and Grammar, and adult learners can explore Adult English. Read more in our guide on how online ESL tutoring builds confidence in English.
Whether your child is new to English or working toward fluency, one-on-one tutoring builds the speaking, reading, and writing skills they need to succeed in every class.
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ESL tutoring helps students whose first language is not English improve their listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary. Lessons are matched to the student's level and connected to their schoolwork.
Growing Stars ESL tutoring supports K-12 students. Adult learners can work with us through our Adult English tutoring.
Yes. Tutors build academic vocabulary and reading skills that help students understand math, science, and social studies lessons taught in English.
Progress depends on the student's starting level, how often they practice, and their goals. Most students build confidence in speaking and understanding within a few months of regular sessions, while full academic fluency usually develops over a longer period.
Yes. All sessions are live and one-on-one in an online classroom with audio, video, and a shared whiteboard, which gives students plenty of speaking practice.
ESL tutoring is $20 per hour for plans under 8 hours per month and $17 per hour for 8 hours per month, with a discounted 50-session package also available. All prices are in USD, and every student can start with a free trial.
