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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

10,228 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Dina

Dina

Russia

italki · Russia

Fluent (C2)
500+ lessons
Other certificate
Russian +1
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Yingjiao

Yingjiao

China

AmazingTalker · China

🗣️Speak Up! Travel & Chat🎒

Intermediate (B1)
14 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Chinese
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Jane F

Jane F

PhilippinesNative (likely)

Engoo · Philippines

I graduated from DOSCST (Davao Oriental State College of Science and Technology in Davao).

Native (likely)
3 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
★ 4.7 (316)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Kariné

Kariné

Armenia

italki · Armenia

The certified and cool teacher from the extraordinary Galaxy. Nice to meet you

Fluent (C2)
200+ lessons
None listed
Armenian +4
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Zara

Zara

China

AmazingTalker · China

Learn more fun and easier

Fluent (C2)
2 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Chinese
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Marie

Marie

Philippines

Engoo · Philippines

Hello! My name is Marie, and I'm from the Philippines.

Fluent (C2)
3 years teaching
Teaching degree
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (241)
Not shown

English (Philippines) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners

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Tetsuro

Tetsuro

Japan

italki · Japan

Let's talk and talk!

Fluent (C2)
200+ lessons
None listed
Japanese +1
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
刘来宁

刘来宁

China

AmazingTalker · China

Conversation|Children (6-11)|Kids (3-5)

Beginner (A1)
5 years teaching
None listed
Chinese +3
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Farah

Farah

United StatesNative (likely)

Engoo · United States

I spend most of my day studying, but when I find free time, I like to spend it with my friends, exploring hidden gems.

Native (likely)
3 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (240)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Roberto

Roberto

Brazil

italki · Brazil

Certified TEFL Teacher.

Fluent (C2)
500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Portuguese +1
★ 4.8 (12)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Eileen老师

Eileen老师

China

AmazingTalker · China

🎓 Putonghua | Basic English 🗣

Intermediate (B1)
3 years teaching
Other certificate
Chinese
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Amazing

Amazing

NigeriaNative (likely)

Engoo · Nigeria

Hello, I'm Amazing! I have a degree in Mass Communication and am a BBC-trained producer and content provider.

Native (likely)
3 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
★ 4.3 (537)
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Jeanette

Jeanette

Germany

italki · Germany

German and English Teacher, office manager and aspiring polyglot

Fluent (C2)
200+ lessons
None listed
German +4
★ 4.9 (11)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
LI

LI

Taiwan

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

Easy to learn

Advanced (C1)
25 years teaching
Other certificate
Chinese
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
James

James

Philippines

Engoo · Philippines

Hello! My name is James. I am a passionate English tutor who finds joy in helping students improve their language skills and achieve their goals.

Fluent (C2) (likely)
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (259)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners
Diego

Diego

Ecuador

italki · Ecuador

Personalized English Lessons | Speaking, Grammar & Fluency 🚀

Fluent (C2)
100+ lessons
None listed
Spanish
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Uri

Uri

Hong Kong SAR China

AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China

🎓 2 yrs Experience | Kids Chin

Fluent (C2)
2 yrs · 1 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Cantonese +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

American English · Teaches A1–B2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Aicee

Aicee

Philippines

Engoo · Philippines

Hello! I am Aicee. I graduated with a major in English in college, and I am an eager and persistent tutor.

Fluent (C2) (likely)
3 years teaching
Language degree
No other language listed
★ 4.8 (287)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Tutor Soumeya

Tutor Soumeya

Algeria

italki · Algeria

Friendly Arabic / French / English tutor for Beginners learn step by step

Fluent (C2)
200+ lessons
None listed
Arabic +1
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Mica

Mica

Taiwan

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

🤠Positive Conversation CH/EN

Upper intermediate (B2)
6 yrs · 1 lessons
None listed
Chinese
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Gelle J

Gelle J

Philippines

Engoo · Philippines

I have experience studying Occupational Therapy.

Fluent (C2) (likely)
3 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (255)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Iurii

Iurii

Russia

italki · Russia

Learn Russian or English with a Siberian polyglot

Fluent (C2)
4 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
Russian +2
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Morena

Morena

Taiwan

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

🎓 8 yrs Experience | Conversat

Fluent (C2)
8 yrs · 2 lessons
None listed
Chinese
No reviews yet
Not shown

American English · Teaches A1–B1

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Tazmim

Tazmim

Bangladesh

Engoo · Bangladesh

I'm Tazmim. I'm an aspiring writer, researcher, and tutor.

Fluent (C2)
3 years teaching
Language degree
No other language listed
★ 4.7 (297)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • 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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