B2nouneducation
US/ˈtuː.tər/
UK/ˈtjuː.tə/
a teacher who teaches one student or a small group, often privately or at a university
In context
Many parents in Hanoi pay a private tutor to help their children with maths.
My tutor at university read every draft of my essay and gave detailed comments.
He earns extra money as an English tutor in the evenings.
Words that go with tutor
adjective + noun
- private tutorShe hired a private tutor before the entrance exam.
- personal tutorEvery first-year student is given a personal tutor.
- online tutorWorking as an online tutor lets her teach from home.
noun + noun
- maths tutorHis maths tutor comes to the house twice a week.
verb + noun
- hire a tutorThey decided to hire a tutor when his grades fell.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I go to extra class with a tutor.Correct: I have lessons with a tutor.