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

    Want to follow online English lessons in Santa Barbara, CA? On Preply you can select from 21034 English teachers around you for 1-to-1 classes online. With online instead of in-person classes you can attend lessons at any time you want, wherever you are. This way your hectic schedule won't be in the way of your language learning progress. Plan online English lessons in Santa Barbara, CA. Preply is the fastest growing language learning platform for online private lessons. Whether you have just moved and want to learn the local language of a country or want to learn a new language for personal development, we have the right tutor for you. Book 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 Aleta E.

      New

      tutor

      $

      15

      50-min lesson

      • English

      Time zone: Santa Barbara, CA

        Speaks

      Certified tutor with 4 years experience ready to help you excel in English! I have 11 years of experience teaching and tutoring, specializing in grammar. Let's embark on an exciting journey of learning together. I love hiking and running.

      I have 11 years teaching experience, specifically homeschooling my now 16 year old son and tutoring kids in biology and English, specifically grammar.

    • Tutor english Christopher S.

      New

      tutor

      $

      50

      50-min lesson

      • English

      Time zone: Santa Barbara, CA

        Speaks

      Get ready for an amazing language learning experience with an experienced, New York City-based former college professor. Let's embark on a fun language journey together! We will do so in a pursuit specifically tailored to your personal, academic, and professional goals.

      I look forward to helping you navigate the intricacies of American English in a communicative and supportive manner. I continue teaching consumer and industry beverage classes outside of the collegiate classroom.

    • Tutor english Blake S.

      $

      25

      50-min lesson

      • English

      Time zone: Santa Barbara, CA

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      Lifelong language learner with over 15 years of experience In my spare time, I enjoy going to parks and libraries, exploring new museums, eating new foods, traveling, doing yoga, and playing padel!

      I have over 15 years of experience in planning lessons for all ages.

      Learning a second language is an exciting journey, and I'm here to make it fun! With over 15 years of experience and a love for teaching, I'll use books, games, and music to do just that.

      Why choose Blake S.
      "Blake is an excellent professor. She is so positive and encouraging. I have been studying with Blake for about two months and it has been a fantastic learning experience! When you are in her class, you feel so comfortable and confident. I highly recommend her."
      Aurélie

      Aurélie

      May 12, 2024

    • Tutor english Kamila N.

      $

      25

      50-min lesson

      • English

      Time zone: Santa Barbara, CA

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      Certified English and Polish Speaking Teacher with 8 Years of Teaching Experience! Let's explore together as I share my passion for reading and language.

      Discover the joy of learning with me, Kamila, your experienced and certified teacher. I received my Elementary Education certification for grades K-6. With my expertise in Elementary Education, Remedial Reading and Language Arts, we'll achieve success in all subjects.

      Why choose Kamila N.
      "Kamila is an outstanding teacher and I would definitely recommend her. Her lessons are extremely professional yet still playful. She is able to keep my 5 year old engaged with her wide lesson variety. He truly loves her lessons and waits for them all week. "
      Veronica

      Veronica

      October 24, 2023

    • Tutor ancientgreek and english Adrian W.

      $

      15

      50-min lesson

      • English

      Time zone: Santa Barbara, CA

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      Expert in English, Latin, and Ancient Greek languages and texts. Uncover the enchantment of modern fantasy, ancient philosophy, and Black feminist literature. All levels are welcome. In the fall of 2024, I'll also start a PhD in English at Howard University.

      I've studied Ancient Greek, Latin, and English texts as an undergraduate student at the Ohio State University and a graduate student at Cornell University.

      Why choose Adrian W.
      "Adrián is such a great tutor. He is helping my high schooler with his English paper giving great advice. My son really enjoys his sessions. Thank you Adrian :) :) :)"
      Velkis

      Velkis

      April 27, 2024

    • Tutor english Fatima Z.
      Super Tutor

      $

      15

      50-min lesson

      • English

      Time zone: Santa Barbara, CA

        Speaks
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      🏆Native speaker🏆 ⭐️TEFL⭐️Certified tutor with over 13 years of experience. you'll be surprised how fluent you'll be in speaking, understanding, and reading it. 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 our lessons and enjoy every moment of learning English

      I would like to invite you to join me in experiencing the fun in English.

      Why choose Fatima Z.
      "Her teaching is good. I loved her because I learn quickly"
      Mais

      Mais

      August 5, 2023

    • Tutor english Eli C.

      $

      12

      50-min lesson

      • English

      Time zone: Santa Barbara, CA

        Speaks

      Certified tutor with teaching experience to students from over ten language backgrounds! Here to help you master your conversational English and grammatical learning! I would love to talk with you about your goals in learning English! Let’s have a conversation about anything that interests you; grammar, conversational English, culture, sports, movies, or just a quick intro.
      I have two years of tutoring experience and language exchange experience.

      Why choose Eli C.
      "Super Eli, it makes you feel confortable and helps you improving your English to the next level. I know I will improve a lot with him"
      Leonardo

      Leonardo

      February 28, 2024

    • Tutor english Jesus R.

      New

      tutor

      $

      8

      50-min lesson

      • English

      Time zone: Santa Barbara, CA

        Speaks

      Certified, experienced, Devoted and very patient English tutor ready to start learning English with you today. Join me and let's have fun while mastering English!.

      I have been teaching English for about 8 years informally and before that I taught ESL English at a private elementary school for 3 years of formal teaching. I can help you with everyday basic and conversational, English, english for work, english for your kids, english for interviews, business English, Accent correction and pronunciation.

    • Tutor english Grace W.

      New

      tutor

      $

      15

      50-min lesson

      • English

      Time zone: Santa Barbara, CA

        Speaks

      🏅IELTS & TOEFL tutor🏅 5 years teaching experience📚 Bussiness English🤝 Conversational English👥️ From Elementry to Advanced 🎯 I have taught English with different books such as American English file ,Touchstone,Four corners,Top Notch,Total English,Solutions,Super minds,Cutting Edge,Oxford word skills,Mindset for IELTS,Vocabulary for IELTS,Grammar for IELTS and etc. Let's have an amazing time together, using creative methods and a wide range of books.

    • Tutor english Nick T.

      $

      20

      50-min lesson

      • English

      Time zone: Santa Barbara, CA

        Speaks

      Certified tutor, 3 years experience With me, each lesson will be made to fit your needs and help you improve on your weaknesses with English. I love riding my bike and have traveled across the US and Mexico by bicycle. I am here to support you and your educational needs. I have a 120 hour TEFL certificate as well as a bachelors degree with courses in education.

      Why choose Nick T.
      "He's so friendly tutor you would feel like you're being taught by your BF ❤️"
      amir

      amir

      May 13, 2023

    Why Preply is the best site to learn english in Santa Barbara, 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

    Santa Barbara, CA

    $15 / hr

    Average rates for english classes in Santa Barbara, CA

    Native/non native speakersPrice

    Native english speakers

    $23 / hr

    Non native english speakers

    $20 / hr

    The average cost for english classes in Santa Barbara, 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 Santa Barbara, CA rate their Preply experience
    Burcu rated · English tutor.
    5.0Apr 17, 2024
    Melo is a good teacher and try to understand you and your interests. She do her best for you to learn or improve your english skills.
    Roberto rated · English tutor.
    5.0Apr 17, 2024
    Caroline is a very very good teacher. She teachs me grammar in a enyojble way and she is a kind and cleaver girl. I like a lot taking english lessons with her. Thank you Caroline!
    Bryan rated · English tutor.
    5.0Apr 17, 2024
    She's the best Tutor I ever had here at Prerply, she's very polite, patient, and very skilled! Thanks a lot!
    Carol rated · English tutor.
    5.0Apr 17, 2024
    Wilson is an amazing tutor, very understanding indeed and patient with his students. You deserve a gold medal as you've done your best to improve my English.
    Maria rated · English tutor.
    5.0Apr 17, 2024
    Lesego is a very good teacher. She's responsible, patient, and always ensures that you feel comfortable. Additionally, she is friendly and polite, so she creates a pleasant atmosphere in class. Which is very important when you're a foreing language student. Without a doubt, I recommend Lesego as ...

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

    🌆 How do I skill up on English in Santa Barbara, CA and what are my options in terms of commitment?

    Besides self-study using mobile applications, you have a few main possibilities for learning English interactively in Santa Barbara, CA. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, research centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are cheaper.) Your second resource can be local specialized language academies that are cheaper and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, international learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Fourth, you can find a private English tutor in Santa Barbara, CA. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Santa Barbara, CA and online English tutors.

    🎟 Is it expensive to learn English and how much should English tutors ask?

    For university and college courses you can estimate English course cost by dividing annual tuition by 10 (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the cost of 45-48 class hours each semester. Language academies and individual English tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the less pricey English tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 14 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor geography, ratings and languages the tutor can teach in. Customer review average 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 pass a few pre-requisites. Planned classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and testing, so research those in advance. With personal English tutors you can read reviews and get a good idea for whom the tutor is effective with and which other extras they make available (like classes for adults, etc.) For better flexibility, choose a tutor from many teaching online.

    🔥 Why is English so difficult and are there ways to learn it the easy way?

    Standardized language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn English. As proven by others before, you can gain basic English fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback several hours a week you will be able to understand common words, be understood when you talk, shop and place orders in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and affordable 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 learners.

    🤷 How long does it take to learn English?

    Some people brag about their 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 active use. The amount of time can differ by a lot depending on your current level of English or knowledge of other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is best to use the language as often as possible: watch TV, write using your new language skills, seek native speakers to speak with, try more ways to think and speak in English out loud. If this is a greater challenge than you had anticipated you can also take conversational English classes online.

    🤳 Can I choose my own English coach?

    In learning centers, there's a likelyhood you could choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, of course! The largest selection of verified English tutors with extensive profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning platforms like Preply.

    🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?

    Colleges as a rule structure classes twice a week over a semester (75-day period). Language schools have shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, you can take as few as one lesson a year, as many as several a day - and as many (or as few) as you want during any time of day, on weekdays and/or weekends.