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Hiroko Y. San Diego, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Hiroko Y.
60/hour

San Diego, CA

Piano, Singing, and Japanese lesson by a Japanese teacher

Piano lessons: I can help you with piano tests (CM) preparations, and/or piano reading, and playing. Singing Lessons: We work on breathe support, extending your vocal range, sight-reading skill, diction, singing on the pitch, and...

4.7 (24)
60/hour
100 hours tutoring

Piano lessons: I can help you with piano tests (CM) preparations, and/or piano reading, and playing. Singing Lessons: We work on breathe support, extending your vocal range, sight-reading skill, diction, singing on the pitch, and...

Howard F. Valley Village, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Howard F.
72/hour

Valley Village, CA

Effective Caring Tutor with PhD Math Econ English SAT SPSS SPSS/AMOS

I am an English teacher in a local private high school. As part of my curriculum, I teach phonics and overall pronunciation rules to my students. Proper diction is an extremely important communication skill.

4.9 (192)
72/hour
840 hours tutoring

I am an English teacher in a local private high school. As part of my curriculum, I teach phonics and overall pronunciation rules to my students. Proper diction is an extremely important communication skill.

Deepankar T. Irvine, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Deepankar T.
70/hour

Irvine, CA

Graduate Student and Local Tutor

... different audience types. I'm putting together different speaking styles with a spatial understanding of vocal tones, diction choice, body language choices etc. I really like playing with different public speaking styles because I was once a stuttering...

5.0 (2)
70/hour
10 hours tutoring

... different audience types. I'm putting together different speaking styles with a spatial understanding of vocal tones, diction choice, body language choices etc. I really like playing with different public speaking styles because I was once a stuttering...

Tyler S. Beverly Hills, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Tyler S.
120/hour

Beverly Hills, CA

Fluency & Accent (Dialect) Coach 14+ years

I've been working with people for over 14 years. I work with accent modification for the English language; vocal coaching for diction and articulation; vocal abnormalities and speech disfluency replication; vocal accuracy for character...

5.0 (2)
120/hour
7 hours tutoring
Response time: 18 minutesNote that average response time is based on Tyler’s active hours, which are 12:00 pm - 7:00 am UTC.

I've been working with people for over 14 years. I work with accent modification for the English language; vocal coaching for diction and articulation; vocal abnormalities and speech disfluency replication; vocal accuracy for character...

Gautam P. La Jolla, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Gautam P.
219/hour

La Jolla, CA

T20 USMD Grad with Extensive Writing Experience

I am a graduate from a T20 USMD school, and have 4+ years of experience in editing personal statements and application materials for college and medical school admissions. I focus on making meaningful edits to structure, narrative, diction,...

5.0 (22)
219/hour
48 hours tutoring

I am a graduate from a T20 USMD school, and have 4+ years of experience in editing personal statements and application materials for college and medical school admissions. I focus on making meaningful edits to structure, narrative, diction,...

Christine L. Antioch, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Christine L.
60/hour

Antioch, CA

HS Teacher experienced in essay writing & reading comprehension

I can help students improve many aspects of their abilities exercised within English classes such as proofreading, syntax, grammar, diction, reading comprehension, summaries, and varied essay types. The methods I use to help the student...

4.9 (354)
60/hour
1,371 hours tutoring

I can help students improve many aspects of their abilities exercised within English classes such as proofreading, syntax, grammar, diction, reading comprehension, summaries, and varied essay types. The methods I use to help the student...

Aaron S. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Aaron S.
150/hour

San Francisco, CA

English Teacher/Essay Coach

You don't need to know a lot of fancy words to be good at English, even though some didacts are partial to pupils who pepper their prose with grandiloquent diction. If you choose me I promise you will not be disappointed!

5.0 (49)
150/hour
132 hours tutoring
Response time: 15 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

You don't need to know a lot of fancy words to be good at English, even though some didacts are partial to pupils who pepper their prose with grandiloquent diction. If you choose me I promise you will not be disappointed!

Carol Anne S. Tarzana, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Carol Anne S.
65/hour

Tarzana, CA

MA in Linguistics, 20+ years as editor, translator and tutor

I help students learn to recognize the errors in the long passages of the ACT English portion of the exam. They learn how to correct and improve grammar, style, sentence structure, diction, and organization issues. Since I also freelance as...

5.0 (510)
65/hour
3,734 hours tutoring
Response time: 7 minutesNote that average response time is based on Carol Anne’s active hours, which are 9:00 pm - 5:00 am UTC.

I help students learn to recognize the errors in the long passages of the ACT English portion of the exam. They learn how to correct and improve grammar, style, sentence structure, diction, and organization issues. Since I also freelance as...

Abel S. Parlier, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Abel S.
50/hour

Parlier, CA

Multi-lingual logophile

...grammar and vocabulary. I also studied nutrition communications in graduate school, so I was trained to be attentive to diction and the concept of audience....

5.0 (95)
50/hour
241 hours tutoring

...grammar and vocabulary. I also studied nutrition communications in graduate school, so I was trained to be attentive to diction and the concept of audience....

Prashant B. San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Prashant B.
55/hour

San Jose, CA

Your Partner in Physics/SAT Math/ACT Science/Calculus Success

I am a native speaker of the language. Hindi is my mother tongue. I am an expert in conversational Hindi as well as written alphabet, diction and accent training. I can provide expats a working knowledge of Hindi language. For foreign...

4.9 (349)
55/hour
1,619 hours tutoring

I am a native speaker of the language. Hindi is my mother tongue. I am an expert in conversational Hindi as well as written alphabet, diction and accent training. I can provide expats a working knowledge of Hindi language. For foreign...

Gregory W. Murrieta, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Gregory W.
60/hour

Murrieta, CA

High school English teacher (20+ years) who teaches creative writing

In narratives, I teach students how to create engaging description, internal monologue, and dialogue and integrate them into an effective narrative structure. In poetry, I teach students how to make poetic choices in areas such as diction,...

5.0 (4)
60/hour
7 hours tutoring

In narratives, I teach students how to create engaging description, internal monologue, and dialogue and integrate them into an effective narrative structure. In poetry, I teach students how to make poetic choices in areas such as diction,...

David F. Modesto, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
David F.
225/hour

Modesto, CA

UCLA Graduate Offers Premium Math, Science, and Piano

In graduate school, part of my Master's degree preparing me for a lifetime of public speaking was a Public Speaking seminar; this included weekly addresses graded and critiqued by the Speech coach on communication skills and diction....

5.0 (397)
225/hour
1,469 hours tutoring

In graduate school, part of my Master's degree preparing me for a lifetime of public speaking was a Public Speaking seminar; this included weekly addresses graded and critiqued by the Speech coach on communication skills and diction....

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Here are even more great diction tutors who offer online lessons.

Bedford, IN Tutoring
Erin C.
40/hour

Certified Language Instructor with 9+ years of collegiate writing

While I teach Spanish professionally, I am also devoted to the correct and polished use of the English language, including grammar, diction, and vocabulary. During undergrad and in graduate school, I enjoyed finding the right wording for my...

5.0 (20)
40/hour
37 hours tutoring

While I teach Spanish professionally, I am also devoted to the correct and polished use of the English language, including grammar, diction, and vocabulary. During undergrad and in graduate school, I enjoyed finding the right wording for my...

Santa Monica, CA Tutoring
Alexandra M.
60/hour

Reading

English teacher for 14 years. Excellent with break down of words for meaning, diction and sound. I believe in the power of vocabulary and am passionate about the vital importance of reading.

4.9 (40)
60/hour
354 hours tutoring

English teacher for 14 years. Excellent with break down of words for meaning, diction and sound. I believe in the power of vocabulary and am passionate about the vital importance of reading.

Colorado Springs, CO Tutoring
Rebecca T.
60/hour

Courage is not the absence of fear, but action in the face of fear

I have given more than 100 speeches in various settings for audiences large and small, completed Toastmasters training, and taken Voice and Diction as well as Speechmaking classes in college, both with the top marks in the class. I have...

4.9 (1422)
60/hour
3,875 hours tutoring
Response time: 21 minutesNote that average response time is based on Rebecca’s active hours, which are 12:00 pm - 3:00 am UTC.

I have given more than 100 speeches in various settings for audiences large and small, completed Toastmasters training, and taken Voice and Diction as well as Speechmaking classes in college, both with the top marks in the class. I have...

West Palm Beach, FL Tutoring
Michael K.
40/hour

Professional Writer

...field of writing instruction. My focus on crafting compelling thesis statements, seamless transitions, and tone-setting diction equips students with the skills necessary to elevate their writing. I excel at quickly identifying and making impactful...

4.9 (133)
40/hour
475 hours tutoring

...field of writing instruction. My focus on crafting compelling thesis statements, seamless transitions, and tone-setting diction equips students with the skills necessary to elevate their writing. I excel at quickly identifying and making impactful...

New York, NY Tutoring
Michael N.
125/hour

English/Writing/Reading/Study Habits Tutor

One of the foundations of English Language Arts is speaking, and I've taken classes, in how to make yourself understood clearly, coherently, and easily. I've taught many students diction, voice, and how to communicate ideas with...

5.0 (804)
125/hour
3,659 hours tutoring
Response time: 10 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

One of the foundations of English Language Arts is speaking, and I've taken classes, in how to make yourself understood clearly, coherently, and easily. I've taught many students diction, voice, and how to communicate ideas with...

Sunland, CA Tutoring
Ms. Tara P.
50/hour

Special Ed Certified — English, Math & Study Skills, Engaging Lessons

I have performed in front of hundreds of people and I am very comfortable teaching Public Speaking. I can help you with diction (how to pronounce), for example if you have an accent I will teach you how to pronounce so you can be easily...

4.8 (55)
50/hour
275 hours tutoring

I have performed in front of hundreds of people and I am very comfortable teaching Public Speaking. I can help you with diction (how to pronounce), for example if you have an accent I will teach you how to pronounce so you can be easily...

Pewee Valley, KY Tutoring
Patience M.
50/hour

Public Speaking Coach and Audiobook Narrator

At UK, I designed my own major - Voice and Speech for Theatre. While there, I served as a speech, diction, and dialect coach on several productions. Since then, I've conducted seminars as well as private coaching sessions on delivery...

5.0 (12)
50/hour
47 hours tutoring

At UK, I designed my own major - Voice and Speech for Theatre. While there, I served as a speech, diction, and dialect coach on several productions. Since then, I've conducted seminars as well as private coaching sessions on delivery...

New York, NY Tutoring
James W.
160/hour

Writing / Editing Specialist - with a PhD!

In addition, I taught writing skills to students preparing for the SAT and ACT for the past seven years, so my understanding of grammar, mechanics, usage, diction, and essay organization are excellent. I have also helped many students with...

5.0 (1395)
160/hour
6,164 hours tutoring
Response time: 52 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

In addition, I taught writing skills to students preparing for the SAT and ACT for the past seven years, so my understanding of grammar, mechanics, usage, diction, and essay organization are excellent. I have also helped many students with...

Albany, NY Tutoring
Elizabeth B.
100/hour

Award-winning English Teacher and Writing Coach

Finally, I teach them to recognize common rhetorical strategies that writers use so that they can recognize the significant nuances in tone and diction that the test questions often target.

4.9 (965)
100/hour
4,801 hours tutoring

Finally, I teach them to recognize common rhetorical strategies that writers use so that they can recognize the significant nuances in tone and diction that the test questions often target.

Tremont, MS Tutoring
Troy M.
35/hour

Patient English, Literature, Reading, Writing, and History Tutor

Grammar skills and extensive diction development lead to proper usage of vocabulary. The extent of vocabulary is directly associated to reading skills and the experience of reading. As a professional writer, I have been asked to aid...

5.0 (1051)
35/hour
2,663 hours tutoring
Response time: 41 minutesNote that average response time is based on Troy’s active hours, which are 12:00 pm - 4:00 am UTC.

Grammar skills and extensive diction development lead to proper usage of vocabulary. The extent of vocabulary is directly associated to reading skills and the experience of reading. As a professional writer, I have been asked to aid...

Plano, TX Tutoring
Laura S.
85/hour

SAT Writing and Language Expert

She tried to poetically match the verbal content of the line reference and the answer choices, rather than noticing that two of the answer choices included slang diction. I pointed out to her that the question tested the understanding of a...

5.0 (1251)
85/hour
4,780 hours tutoring

She tried to poetically match the verbal content of the line reference and the answer choices, rather than noticing that two of the answer choices included slang diction. I pointed out to her that the question tested the understanding of a...

Overland Park, KS Tutoring
Shara S.
65/hour

25+ Years of Teaching and Speaking Experience

...special occasion, etc), and become aware of your personal speech habits & characteristics, improve posture, poise, voice, diction, pacing, and more. We can include Keynote or PowerPoint presentations if you'll be using an audiovisual for your speech...

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4.8 (730)
65/hour
3,050 hours tutoring
Response time: 25 minutesNote that average response time is based on Shara’s active hours, which are 7:00 pm - 7:00 am UTC.

...special occasion, etc), and become aware of your personal speech habits & characteristics, improve posture, poise, voice, diction, pacing, and more. We can include Keynote or PowerPoint presentations if you'll be using an audiovisual for your speech...

Columbus, OH Tutoring
Janelle H.
80/hour

English Reading + Writing -- SAT, ACT, TOEFL, College Essays and more!

Through private tutoring over the past 12 years, I have become skilled at helping students prepare for proficiency test essays, correct grammar and diction mistakes, and overcome fears of brainstorming. I enjoy helping students learn and...

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5.0 (363)
80/hour
985 hours tutoring

Through private tutoring over the past 12 years, I have become skilled at helping students prepare for proficiency test essays, correct grammar and diction mistakes, and overcome fears of brainstorming. I enjoy helping students learn and...

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Sofian A.

5 diction lessons

Dalal was very thorough in setting our goals for the lessons at first. She helped me improve my diction in English and gave me several pieces of advice on how to elevate my discourse in a professional setting. I really enjoyed working with Dalal and would highly recommend!
Rob C.

69 diction lessons

I've been working with Sandro for the past two months and have really enjoyed our sessions. He provides the right balance of formal grammar instruction and informal speaking practice. He is a native Italian speaker, experienced instructor with expertise in diction, and is well-versed in regional differences through Italy. No matter your level, I highly recommend him to learn Italian in a fun way!
Mengchen W.

8 diction lessons

Jeff is the best English teacher I've ever met! He is not only an English tutor but also a mentor to me. He helps me with my diction, writing, pronunciation, word use, vocabulary and so on. He also has helped me with preparing interview questions, giving me suggestions on negotiating salary. Last but not least, he always gives me great advice on business emails and how to promote response from government officials.
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