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English Tuition for Families from Hong Kong

Calm, structured support for KS3, GCSE and 11+, across Manchester and online.

Settling into the UK school system can be a big shift - especially in English.

At English Results, your child gets structured, calm lessons that make expectations clear and progress visible. Led by Sophie Birchenall (former Head of English and Senior GCSE Examiner), we help students from Hong Kong build confident reading, analysis and writing for real exam success.

Many families that have relocated from Hong Kong tell us the jump to GCSE English is less about grammar and more about inference, analysis and timed writing. Our approach breaks these skills into simple steps, with model answers and approaches your child can copy and adapt.


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What We Teach

  • KS3 English: reading strategies, vocabulary growth, paragraphing, accurate grammar and punctuation.

  • GCSE English Language: close reading, comparison, writing for different purposes, planning and timing.

  • GCSE English Literature: Shakespeare, poetry and novels taught with clear frameworks for themes, quotes and analysis.

  • 11+ English: comprehension, inference, creative writing and exam technique.

How We Work

1. Initial assessment: a baseline of strengths and gaps.

2. Personal plan: focused goals and weekly priorities.

3. Structured lessons: modelling, guided practice, then independent attempt with quick feedback.

4. Model answers: reusable frameworks for analysis and writing.

Delivery & Availability

• Online across the UK (ideal for regular weekly lessons).

• In person in Didsbury, Manchester and surrounding areas (including Stockport, Trafford, and Cheshire).

• Typical lesson length: 60 minutes.

  • Frequency: weekly is recommended.

About the Tutor

Sophie Birchenall is a former Head of English and a Senior GCSE Examiner with 30 years’ classroom experience. Lessons are calm, practical and transparent about what scores marks.

Ready to help your child thrive?

Get in touch to check availability, fees and the best plan for your child.

Please note: Lessons are delivered in English.

  • Yes. All lessons are delivered in English. The Chinese version of this page exists to help Hong Kong families understand our service.

  • Yes. We teach both, with clear frameworks for reading, analysis and writing.

  • Most families notice improvements in clarity and structure within a few weeks. Exam outcomes depend on starting point and practice between lessons.

  • 60 minutes is our standard lesson length. Weekly lessons provide consistent progress.

  • AQA, Edexcel and OCR for GCSE; guidance for 11+ varies by school - we provide targeted practice based on your child’s goals.

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