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English tutors for beginners

20,127 of the 46,196 English tutors we track offer lessons for beginners. Their median price is $30 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $2.20. Native speakers charge a median of $17 per hour, versus $18 for non-native tutors.

$30/h
Median / hour
$19–$41
Typical range
$2.20
Trial lesson
20,127
on 16 platforms

Compare English tutors

1,850 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Nessma

Nessma

Egypt

italki · Egypt

Top 1% italki Professional MSA and Egyptian Arabic Teacher in 2022 with 6 years experience

Fluent (C2)
6 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Arabic +1
★ 5.0 (195)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Rossana

Rossana

Brazil

italki · Brazil

Experienced Native Speaker Brazilian Portuguese Teacher

Fluent (C2)
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Portuguese +3
★ 5.0 (195)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Sofia

Sofia

Greece

italki · Greece

A unique language journey full of fun and productivity ✨

Fluent (C2)
2,000+ lessons
None listed
Greek +2
★ 5.0 (199)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Eda

Eda

Türkiye

italki · Türkiye

"An Archaeologist who is certified TESOL KIDS & TESOL with over 8 years of teaching experience!"

Fluent (C2)
8 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Turkish +3
★ 5.0 (201)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Júlio

Júlio

Portugal

italki · Portugal

Portuguese Teaching & Conversation & Games

Fluent (C2)
1,000+ lessons
None listed
Portuguese +1
★ 5.0 (196)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Helen

Helen

Ukraine

italki · Ukraine

Certified CELTA English teacher & IELTS/TOEFL trainer with over 10 years experience living in Canada

Fluent (C2)
15 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
CELTA
Russian +3
★ 5.0 (190)
Replies to 100% of messages

Canadian English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners

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Deyanira

Deyanira

Mexico

italki · Mexico

Fluent (C2)
5,000+ lessons
Language degree
Spanish +3
★ 5.0 (189)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Michaela

Michaela

Slovakia

italki · Slovakia

Certified multilingual teacher | Speak naturally from day one

Fluent (C2)
2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
Slovak +5
★ 5.0 (191)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Nicole

Nicole

Switzerland

italki · Switzerland

Certified Teacher with a Master's Degree in Languages. Teaching Swiss German, German and English

Fluent (C2)
2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
German +7
★ 5.0 (188)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Guilherme

Guilherme

Brazil

italki · Brazil

Fluent (C2)
4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Portuguese +2
★ 5.0 (189)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Silvia

Silvia

Slovakia

italki · Slovakia

Fluent (C2)
2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Slovak +2
★ 5.0 (187)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Beginners
Lydia

Lydia

South Korea

italki · South Korea

Native Korean speaker with 5 years of teaching experience (Korean & English) (TESOL certified)

Fluent (C2)
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Korean +1
★ 5.0 (190)
Replies to 99% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Beginners
Alice

Alice

China

italki · China

Certificated teacher and more than 10 years teaching experience.

Fluent (C2)
10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
CELTA
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (186)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Sharon

Sharon

Netherlands

italki · Netherlands

Empathic teacher • Collaborative teaching approach • Neurodivergent/Mental health/LGBTQ+ Friendly

Fluent (C2)
2,000+ lessons
None listed
Dutch +2
★ 5.0 (187)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Daphny

Daphny

France

italki · France

📖Teacher but also a passionate student of “language” !😊🙏📚

Fluent (C2)
1,000+ lessons
None listed
French +2
★ 5.0 (186)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Suleiman

Suleiman

Tanzania

italki · Tanzania

Experienced Swahili teacher from Zanzibar

Fluent (C2)
2,000+ lessons
None listed
Swahili +7
★ 5.0 (187)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Dee

Dee

Spain

italki · Spain

Fluent (C2)
5,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
Spanish +2
★ 5.0 (188)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Hala

Hala

Syria

italki · Syria

Syrian Arabic Specialist | 6+ Years Helping Students Speak Naturally 🇸🇾

Fluent (C2)
6 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Arabic +4
★ 5.0 (186)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Honey

Honey

Iran

italki · Iran

TESOL & TEFL certified teacher . Using Teams & Google Meet for classes !!!

Fluent (C2)
12 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Persian +3
★ 5.0 (189)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Natalia

Natalia

Spain

italki · Spain

English & Spanish Teacher with 10 Years’ Experience | Inclusive & Culturally Aware Language Coach

Fluent (C2)
10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish +3
★ 5.0 (185)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Hassti

Hassti

Iran

italki · Iran

Certified teacher & business manager. Promising lesson quality to grow language and business skills!

Fluent (C2)
25 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Persian +3
★ 5.0 (182)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Youssef

Youssef

Syria

italki · Syria

A Certified Professor of Arabic & English with 20 yrs EXP. Director of Language Institute since 2006

Fluent (C2)
20 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Arabic +1
★ 5.0 (185)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Tamara

Tamara

Brazil

italki · Brazil

Certified Teacher on Erasmus Mundus Masters in Inclusive Education. Learning can be fun and simple!

Fluent (C2)
2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Portuguese +4
★ 5.0 (185)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Ziga

Ziga

Slovenia

italki · Slovenia

Qualified teacher with years of experience in teaching and living abroad!

Fluent (C2)
9 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
None listed
Slovenian +2
★ 5.0 (183)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration

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English tutors by platform

AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $9.24) and the biggest (7,485 tutors). Number of tutors, median hourly price and trial policy on each marketplace.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
AmazingTalker7,485$9.24$3.96–$205.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors7,192$17$11–$225.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
italki7,095$20$14–$275.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
NativeCamp5,966from ¥6,800/month—5.0★Free trial period25 min
Cambly5,759from €24/month—4.9★Not advertised30 min
Engoo4,607from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Classgap1,624$17$12–$214.9★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Apprentus1,524$28$19–$354.9★No trial lessons60 min
DMM英会話1,335from ¥4,880/month—4.9★Free trial period25 min
Cafetalk1,052$13$9.47–$18—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Preply966$30$24–$435.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Wiingy876$40$38–$414.6★Free trial (55 min)55 min
Verbling477$25$19–$345.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Tutor Hunt102$60$49–$694.9★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant90$63$45–$845.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk46$28$24–$335.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min

How much English tutors charge

Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.

All tutors
$18Middle 50% between $11 and $27, 28487 tutors
Native speakers
$17Middle 50% between $9.24 and $26, 12679 tutors
Non-native
$18Middle 50% between $12 and $28, 15808 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

AmazingTalker
$9.24Middle 50% between $3.96 and $20, 7485 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$17Middle 50% between $11 and $22, 7159 tutors
italki
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 7095 tutors
Classgap
$17Middle 50% between $12 and $21, 1624 tutors
Apprentus
$28Middle 50% between $19 and $35, 1524 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.47 and $18, 1044 tutors
Preply
$30Middle 50% between $24 and $43, 966 tutors
Wiingy
$40Middle 50% between $38 and $41, 876 tutors
Verbling
$25Middle 50% between $19 and $34, 477 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$60Middle 50% between $49 and $69, 102 tutors
Wyzant
$63Middle 50% between $45 and $84, 90 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $24 and $33, 45 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where English tutors are from

  • PhilippinesPhilippines7,920 / 46,196
  • United StatesUnited States4,038 / 46,196
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom3,308 / 46,196
  • South AfricaSouth Africa2,742 / 46,196
  • JapanJapan1,126 / 46,196
  • NigeriaNigeria981 / 46,196
  • TaiwanTaiwan831 / 46,196
  • CanadaCanada823 / 46,196

English tutors: FAQ

Among 20,127 English tutors for beginners, the median price is $30 per hour; the middle half charge between $19 and $41.

We list 20,127 English tutors for beginners on AmazingTalker, Tusclases / FindTutors, italki, NativeCamp, and Cambly. Use the filters above to compare prices, trial lessons and reviews, then book on the platform you prefer.

Across 28,487 English tutors with a listed price, the median is $18 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $5.28 and $39 per hour.

Yes. The median trial lesson costs $2.20. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, italki, NativeCamp, Engoo, and Classgap, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.

We read the public profile of every tutor listed on the marketplaces we cover and refresh it daily. Prices are converted to US dollars at European Central Bank rates and normalised to a 60-minute lesson. Platforms can't pay to rank higher.

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How we collect this data

We collect public profile facts (name, photo, languages, price, rating) from tutoring marketplaces and refresh them daily. Prices are normalised to a 60-minute lesson in US dollars. Ratings and reviews belong to each marketplace. Subscription platforms have no per-tutor price.

Updated November 13, 2026

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