Year 1 English TutorLive and 1-on-1
1-on-1 online Year 1 English tutoring for phonics, sight words, early reading and first sentences. The same patient tutor each week, working alongside what your child learns in class.
From A$65 an hour. No contracts. Pay after each lesson.
Our Year 1 English tutoring is rated 4.9 out of 5
One tutor who practises letter sounds and blending with your child until simple books can be read without guessing.
Year 1 English tutoring for every skill
Built on Year 1 class work, filling any earlier gaps in reading, spelling or paragraph writing along the way.
Phonics
Sounds, blending and decodable books
Sight words
High-frequency words by heart
Reading aloud
Fluency and expression
Handwriting
Letter formation and spacing
Writing sentences
Capital letters, full stops and simple ideas
Comprehension
Retelling and answering questions
Hear from parents of primary students
Confidence, results and the same tutor each week.
Recorded interviews, shared with permission.
From struggling in English to a top three place
Elena was matched with her tutor Jenna. They share a Google Doc so Jenna can help her plan and edit essays, and lessons move when her schedule changes. In November 2025, starting Year 12, she heard she was receiving an award and a top three place in English.
“Even as a standard English student, my tutor pushes me to think at an advanced level.”Elena, on her tutor Jenna
English · Year 12Real reviews from students and parents
How Tutero compares
Four ways to get help, side by side.
| Tutero | Tutoring centre | Online marketplace | Help at school | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One tutor per student | Always | Small groups | You vet | Shared |
| Their own curriculum | Every lesson | Sometimes | Depends | Yes |
| Written report | Every lesson | Rarely | Rarely | Rarely |
| Change tutors | Any time | Varies | Re-hire | Not offered |
| Commitment | None | By the term | Varies | School year |
Year 1 English tutoringGet a quote for Year 1 English tutoring
From A$65 an hour, the same rate at every year level. No contracts, no sign-up fee. Pay after each lesson.
Get my quote- A handpicked tutor, matched by your account manager
- The same tutor every week, at the same time
- A learning plan built on the school’s course
- A written report after every lesson
- A dedicated account manager
- No contracts, pay after each lesson
Common questions
What students and parents ask before starting.
How much do Year 1 English tutors cost per hour?
From A$65 an hour, the same as for older students. No contract, and you pay after each lesson.
How do you tutor a Year 1 child in reading?
Short, structured phonics practice: hearing sounds, blending them into words, then reading those words in a simple book. The tutor mixes in games on the whiteboard and finishes with real reading.
When should a child start reading tutoring?
Year 1 is a good time if your child isn't yet blending sounds or is guessing words from pictures. Reading support is easier while the gap is small.
What should my child be reading by the end of Year 1?
Simple decodable books using the sounds they've learnt, common sight words, and their own sentence or two with a capital letter and full stop.
Is online learning suitable for a Year 1 child?
Yes, with short, interactive lessons. Your child sees letters and pictures on the interactive whiteboard and reads aloud to the tutor live. A parent nearby helps for the first lesson or two.
How do we begin Year 1 English lessons?
Fill in the short form. An account manager calls within 24 hours, talks about your child's reading, matches a tutor who suits young learners and books the first lesson.
- 1A ten-minute callWe learn what’s happening at school.
- 2A handpicked tutorMatched on subject, level and personality.
- 3The first lessonA whiteboard lesson, then a written report.
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- Join 4,200+ families who learn with Tutero
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- No contracts. Pay after each lesson.
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