noun phrase · informal
private tutor
UK/ˈpraɪvət ˈtjuːtə/US/ˈpraɪvət ˈtuːtər/PRI·vate TU·tor
A person who gives individual lessons to one student or a small group outside formal school.
Examples
“She hired a private tutor to improve her English before the exam.”
“Many parents pay for a private tutor after school.”
“A private tutor can give personalised feedback that a large class cannot.”
Band 8 sentence
“To address specific weaknesses, many students opt to hire a private tutor who can tailor lessons to their needs.”
Collocations
- hire a private tutor
- take private tuition
- pay a private tutor
Word family
Common mistakes
private tutor→a private tutor
hire private tutor→hire a private tutor
Say it for a higher band
5study with someone→6tutor→7+private tutor
Synonyms
tutor
home tutor
Easily confused
tutor
“She worked as a tutor for first‑year students.”
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