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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.

Mariam

Mariam

Armenia

italki · Armenia

Certified English and Armenian teacher 5000+ lessons / 480+ students

Fluent (C2)
5,000+ lessons
Other certificate
Armenian +2
★ 5.0 (101)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Beginners
Sahar

Sahar

Iran

italki · Iran

A cheerful teacher ^_^

Fluent (C2)
6 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Persian +3
★ 5.0 (101)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Ana

Ana

Ecuador

italki · Ecuador

Playful, immersive learning through creativity, games, stories, music, and meaningful conversation.

Fluent (C2)
20 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Spanish +4
★ 5.0 (101)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Tapas

Tapas

India

italki · India

✅ Indian Accent Expert✅Learn with a Native Teacher✅ 6+ Years of Experience ✅Speak with Confidence

Fluent (C2)
6 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Bangla +1
★ 4.9 (112)
Replies to 100% of messages

English (India) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Cris

Cris

Chile

italki · Chile

Certified CELTA teacher with over 6 years of teaching experience

Fluent (C2)
6 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
CELTA
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (105)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
爱萍

爱萍

China

italki · China

Fluent (C2)
1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Cantonese +2
★ 5.0 (101)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners

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Katla

Katla

Denmark

italki · Denmark

Classic language education, conversation practice and exam preparation (PD3). Beginners welcome!

Fluent (C2)
5,000+ lessons
Language degree
Danish +11
★ 5.0 (99)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Liz

Liz

Philippines

italki · Philippines

Fluent (C2)
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
Filipino +2
★ 5.0 (99)
Replies to 99% of messages

American English · Teaches A1–C1

  • Beginners
Haya

Haya

Syria

italki · Syria

Fluent (C2)
2 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
Arabic +1
★ 4.9 (108)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Sara

Sara

Spain

italki · Spain

🇨🇦 Habla inglés o 🇪🇸 español de forma natural, motivadora y sin miedo a equivocarte

Fluent (C2)
14 yrs · 200+ lessons
Official exam examiner
Spanish +4
★ 5.0 (100)
Replies to 95% of messages

Canadian English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Anna

Anna

Russia

italki · Russia

📖 Russian that makes sense! Tailored lessons, real-life language, no pressure:)

Fluent (C2)
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
Russian +2
★ 5.0 (99)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Dua

Dua

Syria

italki · Syria

English and Arabic teacher.

Fluent (C2)
5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Arabic +1
★ 5.0 (99)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Guiomar

Guiomar

Brazil

italki · Brazil

Fluent (C2)
20 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Language degree
Portuguese +1
★ 5.0 (101)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Beginners
Hadil

Hadil

Jordan

italki · Jordan

Arabic & English Teacher | For Arabic Speakers & International Learners

Fluent (C2)
1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Arabic +1
★ 5.0 (99)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Wilma

Wilma

Hong Kong SAR China

italki · Hong Kong SAR China

14 Years Teaching Experience, Specialized in Multicultural Training

Fluent (C2)
14 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
Cantonese +6
★ 5.0 (97)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Teacher Suzana

Teacher Suzana

Serbia

italki · Serbia

Certified language teacher and a hyperpolyglot and with 5000+ hours of experience in teaching

Fluent (C2)
5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Bosnian +9
★ 5.0 (99)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Silvia

Silvia

Italy

italki · Italy

Certified IELTS Teacher with over 10 years of teaching experience

Fluent (C2)
10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Italian +1
★ 5.0 (98)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Julie

Julie

France

italki · France

Fun, Creative Teacher with 10+ years Teaching Experience

Fluent (C2)
10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
French +4
★ 5.0 (98)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Dr. Bahar

Dr. Bahar

Iran

italki · Iran

Internet access guaranteed, I’m abroad. Book now for smooth, reliable online classes!

Fluent (C2)
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Persian +4
★ 5.0 (97)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Ian

Ian

Philippines

italki · Philippines

English Conversation Specialist | Cambridge Science Mentor | Confidence Builder

Fluent (C2)
4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Filipino +2
★ 5.0 (97)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Natalia

Natalia

Mexico

italki · Mexico

Multilingual Spanish🇲🇽 and English🇺🇸 tutor! Safe space for all 🌈✨

Fluent (C2)
1,000+ lessons
None listed
Spanish +7
★ 5.0 (97)
Replies to 98% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Silva

Silva

Albania

italki · Albania

A polyglot data science student with 5+ years of teaching experience.

Fluent (C2)
7 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Albanian +4
★ 5.0 (96)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Adam

Adam

Greece

italki · Greece

Greek traveler with years of teaching experience.

Fluent (C2)
1,000+ lessons
None listed
Greek +3
★ 5.0 (97)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Ismail

Ismail

Morocco

italki · Morocco

📜 Certified Teacher of Arabic 🇲🇦 📚 TEFL Certified Teacher of English 🇬🇧

Fluent (C2)
1,000+ lessons
Official exam examiner
Arabic +2
★ 5.0 (97)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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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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