Testimonials

"Our experience with Benjamin as Edward’s 13+ French tutor has been absolutely outstanding. Edward has become so engaged and confident in French, and the results have been remarkable.

In fact, Edward’s French teacher at [redacted] was so amazed by his progress that they asked for Benjamin’s contact details!

It’s been wonderful to see Edward’s confidence flourish, and we couldn’t be happier with the positive impact Benjamin has had on his learning journey. Thank you for all your dedication and expertise!"

I highly recommend Benjamin Lucas as a German tutor for anyone looking to improve their language skills. My son has been taking lessons for the past month or so, and we've already seen a significant improvement in his German proficiency.

Benjamin is knowledgeable, patient, and dedicated to helping my son succeed. He is willing to adjust his teaching style or approach to fit the individual needs of his students. My son enjoys his lessons with Mr. Lucas and looks forward to each session. 

Overall, we are delighted with Benjamin’s services and would recommend him to anyone needing a skilled and dedicated German tutor.

"I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to Benjamin for all his help with my German. His guidance has been invaluable in improving my confidence when speaking, as well as enhancing my accuracy and fluidity.

His support has been instrumental in preparing me for both Pre-U German and US college applications, and I feel much more self-assured in my abilities as a result. Thank you so much, Benjamin, for your patience, expertise, and dedication!"

"We would like to extend our gratitude to Benjamin for his exceptional work with our son, Johannes. From the very first session, Benjamin gained Johannes' respect and managed to engage him with great efficiency.

Johannes has thoroughly enjoyed his sessions, and Benjamin's targeted and structured approach has been instrumental in helping him refine his precision and fluency in German, even though he already had a relatively strong level.

Benjamin quickly identified the key areas to focus on and tailored the sessions to address them effectively. We are so grateful for his expertise and dedication and will certainly be in touch for further support. Thank you, Benjamin, for all your help!"

"Benjamin’s support was instrumental in helping my son pass his GCSE Spanish and History. He tailored the sessions perfectly to address his weaker areas, making the subjects more approachable and engaging. Thanks to Benjamin’s guidance, my son gained the confidence and skills he needed to succeed. We are so grateful for his help!"

"Benjamin provided exceptional support for my son’s 11+ and 13+ preparation for top Midlands grammar schools. His focused and strategic approach ensured my son was thoroughly prepared for the challenges of the exams. Benjamin’s expertise and encouragement made a huge difference, and we couldn’t be happier with the results!"

"Benjamin worked wonders with my son, who faces behavioural difficulties and attention challenges. His patient and understanding approach helped my son develop his verbal reasoning and creative writing skills. Benjamin’s guidance not only improved his performance but also boosted his confidence. We are so thankful for his support!"

"I really struggled with German and felt incredibly anxious every time I had to speak or even revise. I’d convinced myself that I would never be good at it, and it completely put me off the idea of language learning.

Benjamin was so patient and understanding—he didn’t just teach me German, he helped me find ways to stay calm and manage my anxiety, especially around exams. He showed me how to approach revision in a way that worked for me and gave me the confidence to actually enjoy learning the language.

I was so happy when I got a 7 in my final exams, but more importantly, I feel much more assured now and even like German! I never thought I’d say that. Thank you, Benjamin!"

"Benjamin was a fantastic tutor for my son’s 11+ preparation for Cheadle Hulme School. He immediately identified the areas where my son needed extra support and tailored his lessons to build both his skills and confidence. Benjamin’s approach was incredibly engaging, and he made even the trickiest concepts seem manageable. By the time the exam came around, my son felt well-prepared and calm, and we were overjoyed when he was offered a place. I can’t thank Benjamin enough for his expertise and encouragement throughout the process!"

"I was really struggling with A-Level History and Philosophy, constantly getting Us, Fs, and the occasional low C. I felt like giving up so many times because nothing seemed to work, and I didn’t think I could ever improve. Then I started working with Benjamin, and everything changed. He broke things down into manageable steps and really took the time to understand what pace worked best for me. Slowly but surely, I started to feel more confident and actually enjoy the subjects again. By the time of my final exams, I was aiming high, and I couldn’t believe it when I got an A in both History and Philosophy! On top of that, I got into Edinburgh, my dream university. I honestly couldn’t have done it without Benjamin’s support, patience, and encouragement. Thank you so much!"

"I’m so grateful to Benjamin for his incredible work with my son in preparing for the Manchester Grammar School 11+ exam. The competition is so fierce, and we knew he’d need focused and strategic tutoring to stand a chance. Benjamin’s lessons were engaging and perfectly tailored to help my son master verbal reasoning, maths, and English. He also provided brilliant advice on exam technique, which helped my son approach the test with confidence. When we received the offer letter, we were absolutely thrilled. Benjamin made such a difference, and I recommend him any chance I get!"

"We cannot thank Benjamin enough for the incredible support he gave our son in French at Eton College. At the start of the year, he was predicted a 4 in his GCSEs, and his confidence in the subject was at an all-time low. French felt like an insurmountable challenge, especially the oral exam, which he found particularly stressful. Benjamin immediately identified the areas he was struggling with and devised a structured, personalised plan to address them.

What stood out was Benjamin’s use of innovative memory-boosting strategies, which not only made the vocabulary and phrases stick but also gave our son a framework to feel more confident and less overwhelmed. He went above and beyond in preparing him for the oral exams, using practice sessions that helped him refine his pronunciation, fluidity, and ability to think on his feet. Over time, we saw such a transformation—not just in his French skills but in his attitude and belief in himself.

When the results came in, we were absolutely thrilled to see that he had achieved almost a 9 - something we never thought possible earlier in the year! Benjamin’s dedication, patience, and expertise made all the difference, and we are so grateful for his guidance. We couldn’t recommend him more highly!"

"My son has faced immense challenges at school due to severe bullying and selective mutism, which made learning—and especially speaking—a foreign language like Spanish feel almost impossible for him. We had little hope that he would pass his GCSE Spanish, as he was predicted a 4 at best and was terrified of the oral exams. Then we found Benjamin, and his impact was nothing short of extraordinary.

Benjamin built a wonderful rapport with my son, working with him online in a way that made him feel comfortable, understood, and supported. He was incredibly patient and sensitive, allowing my son to gain confidence at his own pace. He introduced effective strategies to help him feel less anxious about speaking, and he created a safe, encouraging environment where my son could practice without fear.

As a result, my son not only managed to tackle his oral exams but excelled in them, which felt like a miracle given where we started. When his results came in, we were overjoyed to see that he achieved a 7 in Spanish! This was far beyond what anyone at school thought possible. Benjamin’s understanding, dedication, and innovative teaching methods made all the difference, and I can’t thank him enough for giving my son the confidence to succeed—not just in Spanish, but in himself."

"Benjamin was absolutely brilliant in preparing my son for the 11+ exam for Altrincham Boys’ Grammar School. He had such a calm and encouraging approach that really helped my son stay focused, even when he found certain topics challenging. Benjamin broke everything down into manageable steps and gave him excellent strategies for tackling the exam with confidence. Thanks to Benjamin’s support, my son passed with flying colors and secured a place at the school. We’re so thankful for his expertise and dedication!"n goes here

"Benjamin provided amazing support for my daughter’s 11+ preparation for Altrincham Girls’ Grammar School. He was so patient and encouraging, helping her to feel confident and capable in every subject. His lessons were structured and engaging, and he worked on building her strengths while addressing areas where she needed extra support. Thanks to Benjamin’s guidance, she passed the exam with excellent results and earned her place at the school. I don’t know where we would be without his help. We are so grateful for everything Benjamin did to help her succeed!"

"We were so impressed with Benjamin’s help in preparing our son for the 7+ entrance exam for Manchester Grammar School. At such a young age, it can be difficult to keep children focused and motivated, but Benjamin managed to do both while making the lessons fun and engaging.

He built a fantastic rapport with our son, making him feel comfortable and confident, and tailored his teaching to ensure he was fully prepared for both the academic and interview aspects of the process.

Benjamin worked on developing his reading, writing, and maths skills while also encouraging creative thinking and problem-solving, which were key to his success. When we found out he had been offered a place, we were absolutely thrilled! We couldn’t have done it without Benjamin’s expertise and care. Thank you so much!"