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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 solid singing technique. Or bring a song that you wanted to learn and sing!...

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 solid singing technique. Or bring a song that you wanted to learn and sing!...

Gautam P. Near San Diego, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Gautam P.
219/hour

Near San Diego, 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, and syntax while still maintaining the voice and style of the student. My...

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, and syntax while still maintaining the voice and style of the student. My...

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

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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...

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Harry C.
80/hour

Brown Ph.D. with extensive writing center experience

As the instructor of several college classes (both at Brown University and Oberlin College), I helped many students to improve their grammar, diction, organization, and other aspects of writing.

5.0 (144)
80/hour
399 hours tutoring

As the instructor of several college classes (both at Brown University and Oberlin College), I helped many students to improve their grammar, diction, organization, and other aspects of writing.

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James W.
150/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 (1396)
150/hour
6,233 hours tutoring
Response time: 57 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...

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Miguel B.
49/hour

Lyric Diction Coach

I first started teaching lyric diction over 10 years ago. I have given seminars and written IPA transcriptions for choirs singing in: Ecclesiastical Latin, Middle English, French, Czech, and Slovak. I have given private lyric...

5.0 (701)
49/hour
1,261 hours tutoring

I first started teaching lyric diction over 10 years ago. I have given seminars and written IPA transcriptions for choirs singing in: Ecclesiastical Latin, Middle English, French, Czech, and Slovak. I have given private lyric...

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Michael N.
130/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 (810)
130/hour
3,681 hours tutoring
Response time: 20 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...

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Matthew H.
55/hour

Effective English Tutor for the SAT, ACT, PSAT, and APs

I am a professional proofreader for SAT and ACT essays. I excel in identifying both common and difficult-to-spot grammar errors, as well as syntax errors, diction errors, and fluidity concerns. I am equally adept at providing stylistic...

5.0 (43)
55/hour
87 hours tutoring

I am a professional proofreader for SAT and ACT essays. I excel in identifying both common and difficult-to-spot grammar errors, as well as syntax errors, diction errors, and fluidity concerns. I am equally adept at providing stylistic...

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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 (1425)
60/hour
3,905 hours tutoring
Response time: 19 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...

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Elizabeth B.
80/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 (977)
80/hour
4,825 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.

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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.

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Oly K.
70/hour

Teacher Meets Actor, On Stage For Life

Acting is an incredibly varied umbrella; it starts with basic reading and writing skills, breathing, diction, posture, and script reading to developing mood and storytelling and characterization to arranging blocking in exactly the right...

4.9 (101)
70/hour
381 hours tutoring
Response time: 6 minutesNote that average response time is based on Oly’s active hours, which are 5:00 pm - 8:00 am UTC.

Acting is an incredibly varied umbrella; it starts with basic reading and writing skills, breathing, diction, posture, and script reading to developing mood and storytelling and characterization to arranging blocking in exactly the right...

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Shara S.
65/hour

Public Speaking | Build Confidence & Speak with Purpose

...communication. We'll practice at your level and work on the areas that matter most to you, including posture and poise, voice, diction, pacing, eye contact, confidence, managing nervousness, and using visual aids such as PowerPoint or Keynote. Whether you...

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Today
4.8 (734)
65/hour
3,099 hours tutoring

...communication. We'll practice at your level and work on the areas that matter most to you, including posture and poise, voice, diction, pacing, eye contact, confidence, managing nervousness, and using visual aids such as PowerPoint or Keynote. Whether you...

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Thomas S.
60/hour

AP, SAT, College Essays, & English Literature Professor

ESL/ELL AP/ACT/SAT STUDENTS It's imperative that the student understands phonics as well as the parts of speech, i.e., syntax, tone, diction, use of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions,...

4.6 (59)
60/hour
133 hours tutoring

ESL/ELL AP/ACT/SAT STUDENTS It's imperative that the student understands phonics as well as the parts of speech, i.e., syntax, tone, diction, use of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions,...

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Ann K.
90/hour

Published Poet & Tutor Specializing in Proofreading

...syntax, and formatting. As a published poet and experienced writing instructor, I also offer guidance on rhythm, tone, and diction, helping writers elevate their style without losing their voice. Whether preparing work for publication, academic submission...

5.0 (132)
90/hour
1,333 hours tutoring
Response time: 55 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

...syntax, and formatting. As a published poet and experienced writing instructor, I also offer guidance on rhythm, tone, and diction, helping writers elevate their style without losing their voice. Whether preparing work for publication, academic submission...

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Laura S.
79/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 (1259)
79/hour
4,814 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...

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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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Tomorrow
5.0 (363)
80/hour
1,018 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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Carol Anne S.
65/hour

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
3,739 hours tutoring

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...

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Troy M.
40/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 (1056)
40/hour
2,676 hours tutoring
Response time: 52 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...

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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 (134)
40/hour
499 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...

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Jon A.
45/hour

Certificated English teacher and professional proofreader

I can help you with subject-verb agreement, singular/plural, possessive nouns/pronouns, word choice, diction, and so much more.

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Tomorrow
4.9 (594)
45/hour
2,744 hours tutoring
Response time: 8 minutesNote that average response time is based on Jon’s active hours, which are 11:00 am - 4:00 am UTC.

I can help you with subject-verb agreement, singular/plural, possessive nouns/pronouns, word choice, diction, and so much more.

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Annah S.
40/hour

Creative Writing MFA + 6 Years of Teaching and Tutoring Experience

... and so I consider myself a “writer’s writer.” I'm well versed in all aspects of writing, including grammar, spelling, diction, tone, and citation. Finally, my favorite style guide is the Chicago Manual of Style, but I also have experience utilizing...

4.9 (9)
40/hour
22 hours tutoring

... and so I consider myself a “writer’s writer.” I'm well versed in all aspects of writing, including grammar, spelling, diction, tone, and citation. Finally, my favorite style guide is the Chicago Manual of Style, but I also have experience utilizing...

Near San Diego, CA Tutoring
Gregory W.
60/hour

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,...

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MONA S.
50/hour

Academic Coach & Educator

I have an excellent grammar book that I use as a reference. I am an avid reader and feel that the reading to see good transitions and diction in literature.

4.9 (1696)
50/hour
4,752 hours tutoring
Response time: 21 minutesNote that average response time is based on MONA’s active hours, which are 5:00 pm - 5:00 am UTC.

I have an excellent grammar book that I use as a reference. I am an avid reader and feel that the reading to see good transitions and diction in literature.

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Laura H.
70/hour

Poet and Author of Picture Books, Middle-Grade, and YA Fiction

As an undergraduate English major, and certified English teacher, I am also experienced in annotating and analyzing creative work for literary devices, diction, and plot.

5.0 (2)
70/hour
3 hours tutoring
Response time: 4 minutesNote that average response time is based on Laura’s active hours, which are 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm UTC.

As an undergraduate English major, and certified English teacher, I am also experienced in annotating and analyzing creative work for literary devices, diction, and plot.

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Dale S.

80 diction lessons

Always goes the extra mile to help me with my desire to speak and comprehend Spanish. I am over a year into having lessons with Sarah and and I constantly receive compliments on my diction. Sarah is always thorough and prepared. no matter what area of difficulty I have, Sarah always finds a way for us to get passed that challenge. she is always coming up with new suggestions for me to help myself during the week until we meet again.
Laura B.

121 diction lessons

He is learning to read and is much more confident reader thanks to Dr. Andrea. And she quickly figure out Jack and how to motivate him to work on diction and reading more difficult lessons. Dr. Andrea sends very detailed summaries from tutoring sessions so you know what they worked on, what went well/did not go well and how to support these sessions at home. As a working parent who does not attend the tutoring sessions, these are great to receive each week.
James D.

14 diction lessons

The first day we met, she began to set up and show me where my strong and weak points were. Once she established that, the actual learning began. She helps pinpoint the formation of the mouth, tongue, and teeth so that each word can come out right. I have learned a lot from her. As a matter of fact, I have already seen the improvements in my English diction and articulation already. I would recommend her to anyone who needs help in their English language.
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