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English tutors for beginners

20,162 of the 46,223 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–$42
Typical range
$2.20
Trial lesson
20,162
on 16 platforms

Compare English tutors

1,851 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Elena

Elena

Russia

italki · Russia

Bi-lingual English and Russian teacher - I love grammar

Fluent (C2)
13 yrs · 1 lessons
Language degree
Russian
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Kids
  • Beginners
arfi

arfi

Algeria

italki · Algeria

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

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Silver

Silver

China

italki · China

专八|克服哑巴英语|口语辅导|纠音|备考|Stop memorizing English. Start using it. 🌱

Fluent (C2)
4 yrs · 4 lessons
None listed
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 80% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Lorenzo

Lorenzo

Italy

italki · Italy

Do you want to order a gelato in Rome or a paella in Barcelona? Here I am, let me help you!

Fluent (C2)
12 lessons
None listed
Italian +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Beginners
Osama

Osama

Egypt

italki · Egypt

PhD English Teacher | 25+ Years of Experience | Speak English Confidently

Fluent (C2)
25 yrs · 2 lessons
Other certificate · verified
Arabic
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 75% of messages

Teaches A1–B1

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Victoria

Victoria

Russia

italki · Russia

Friedly English/Russian teacher 🗣️🗣️🗣️Conversation/Pronunciation Practice/ *Flexible schedule*

Fluent (C2)
25 lessons
None listed
Russian +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 89% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners

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Daniella

Daniella

Armenia

italki · Armenia

Fluent (C2)
1 yrs · 50+ lessons
None listed
Armenian +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B1

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Abderrahim

Abderrahim

Morocco

italki · Morocco

TESOL-certified / Master's degree in Linguistics / Three years experience

Fluent (C2)
3 yrs · 18 lessons
Official exam examiner
Arabic +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 95% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Enrico

Enrico

Italy

italki · Italy

Certified teacher with years of experience online and in-person - support in multiple languages!

Fluent (C2)
10 yrs · 25 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Italian +4
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Pei

Pei

Taiwan

italki · Taiwan

🇹🇼 你好・Hello 👋 Two languages. One conversation.

Fluent (C2)
5 yrs · 1 lessons
None listed
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Gleziel

Gleziel

Philippines

italki · Philippines

🌟 13-Year Licensed Teacher 🌟 Kids & Adults 🌟TEFL Certified

Fluent (C2)
13 yrs · 100+ lessons
Teaching degree
Cebuano +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 98% of messages

English (Philippines) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Dora

Dora

Hungary

italki · Hungary

French, English, and Hungarian Teacher | Personalized & Creative Lessons for All Levels

Fluent (C2)
50+ lessons
None listed
Hungarian +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Bella

Bella

China

italki · China

A certified teacher with four years of experience in teaching both Chinese and English

Fluent (C2)
4 yrs · 48 lessons
None listed
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Fernanda

Fernanda

Chile

italki · Chile

Certified English teacher for Spanish-speaking adults · From B1 to B2 in 3 months · 5.0★

Fluent (C2)
8 yrs · 100+ lessons
Other certificate
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 91% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Sharon

Sharon

China

italki · China

University teacher✔Master's degree✔TEM8/IELTS7/TESOL/CTCSOL大学老师✔硕士✔专八/雅思7/TESOL/CTCSOL中英文教学资格

Fluent (C2)
40 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Claudia

Claudia

Venezuela

italki · Venezuela

Certified English/Spanish teacher with 3 years of experience helping YOU speak naturally✨

Fluent (C2)
3 yrs · 22 lessons
None listed
Spanish +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 87% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Gianmarco

Gianmarco

Italy

italki · Italy

English and Italian teacher - specialized in conversation

Fluent (C2)
200+ lessons
None listed
Italian +3
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Nikol

Nikol

Bulgaria

italki · Bulgaria

Fluent (C2)
3 lessons
None listed
Bulgarian +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Beginners
Glenderose

Glenderose

Philippines

italki · Philippines

Licensed Teacher, Passionate Mentor—Guiding Kids & Adults with Expert Lessons and Lifelong Learning

Fluent (C2)
6 yrs · 13 lessons
Teaching degree
Filipino +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 94% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Ksenia

Ksenia

Russia

italki · Russia

CELTA-certified teacher with 5+ years of experience

Fluent (C2)
5 yrs · 3 lessons
CELTA
Russian +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Beginners
Евгения

Евгения

Russia

italki · Russia

Преподаватель английского языка со стажем более 25 лет/ English teacher with over 25 years of experi

Fluent (C2)
30 yrs · 19 lessons
Teaching degree
Russian
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
cici2018

cici2018

China

italki · China

Cici🏅国际教师/八年+教学经验 🔥 十節課自信開口說英文

Fluent (C2)
8 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Danial

Danial

Iran

italki · Iran

Certified English teacher with over 15 years of experience

Fluent (C2)
15 yrs · 21 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Persian +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 97% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Beginners
L

L

Russia

italki · Russia

Effective lessons for busy learners

Fluent (C2)
10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Official exam examiner
Russian +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners

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English tutors by platform

AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $9.24) and the biggest (7,521 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
AmazingTalker7,521$9.24$3.96–$205.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors7,225$17$11–$225.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
italki7,096$20$14–$275.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
NativeCamp5,961from ¥6,800/month—5.0★Free trial period25 min
Cambly5,753from €24/month—4.9★Not advertised30 min
Engoo4,608from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Classgap1,601$17$12–$214.9★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Apprentus1,512$28$19–$364.9★No trial lessons60 min
DMM英会話1,332from ¥4,880/month—4.9★Free trial period25 min
Cafetalk1,059$13$9.47–$18—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Preply966$30$24–$435.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Wiingy873$40$38–$414.6★Free trial (55 min)55 min
Verbling478$25$19–$345.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Tutor Hunt102$61$50–$704.9★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant90$62$45–$805.0★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, 28526 tutors
Native speakers
$17Middle 50% between $9.24 and $26, 12681 tutors
Non-native
$18Middle 50% between $12 and $28, 15845 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, 7521 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$17Middle 50% between $11 and $22, 7192 tutors
italki
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 7096 tutors
Classgap
$17Middle 50% between $12 and $21, 1601 tutors
Apprentus
$28Middle 50% between $19 and $36, 1512 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.47 and $18, 1050 tutors
Preply
$30Middle 50% between $24 and $43, 966 tutors
Wiingy
$40Middle 50% between $38 and $41, 873 tutors
Verbling
$25Middle 50% between $19 and $34, 478 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$61Middle 50% between $50 and $70, 102 tutors
Wyzant
$62Middle 50% between $45 and $80, 90 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $24 and $33, 45 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where English tutors are from

  • PhilippinesPhilippines7,926 / 46,223
  • United StatesUnited States4,039 / 46,223
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom3,310 / 46,223
  • South AfricaSouth Africa2,736 / 46,223
  • JapanJapan1,128 / 46,223
  • NigeriaNigeria985 / 46,223
  • TaiwanTaiwan832 / 46,223
  • CanadaCanada823 / 46,223

English tutors: FAQ

Among 20,162 English tutors for beginners, the median price is $30 per hour; the middle half charge between $19 and $42.

We list 20,162 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 28,526 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 12, 2026

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