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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
$19โ€“$41
Typical range
$2.20
Trial lesson
20,127
on 16 platforms

Compare English tutors

2,265 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Eva

Eva

United StatesNative

italki ยท United States

TESOL certified & MA in Linguistics English teacher (9+ years of experience)

Native
9 yrs ยท 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish +2
โ˜… 5.0 (328)
Replies to 99% of messages

American English ยท likely ยท Teaches A1โ€“C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Savannah

Savannah

South AfricaNative

italki ยท South Africa

Certified TEFL Teacher, with 6 years of online teaching experience!

Native
6 yrs ยท 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Dutch
โ˜… 5.0 (327)
Replies to 99% of messages

British English ยท Teaches A1โ€“C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Shraddha

Shraddha

IndiaNative

italki ยท India

Hindi Teacher with 3 decades of Teaching Experience -Self created Courses - Hindi Podcast Creator

Native
25 yrs ยท 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Hindi +1
โ˜… 4.9 (349)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1โ€“C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Cynthia

Cynthia

United StatesNative

italki ยท United States

Native
12 yrs ยท 1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
No other language listed
โ˜… 4.9 (373)
Replies to 98% of messages

American English ยท likely ยท Teaches A1โ€“C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Dan

Dan

United StatesNative

italki ยท United States

๐Ÿ’ฅExperienced & Certified Teacher: Guides English, IELTS & Music Learning for Kids & Adults ๐Ÿ’ฅ

Native
5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Thai +1
โ˜… 5.0 (323)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English ยท likely ยท Teaches A1โ€“C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Mazher

Mazher

IndiaNative

italki ยท India

A passionate language teacher with over 9 years of experience.

Native
9 yrs ยท 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Hindi +3
โ˜… 5.0 (334)
Replies to 100% of messages

English (India) ยท likely ยท Teaches A1โ€“C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners

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Rio

Rio

United StatesNative

italki ยท United States

Certified Teacher w/ 6 years experience. IELTS|Business English|Conversation etc. Adults + Kids

Native
6 yrs ยท 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
โ˜… 5.0 (330)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English ยท Teaches A1โ€“C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Jenny

Jenny

United KingdomNative

italki ยท United Kingdom

Linguist with over 30 years of language-learning experience.

Native
500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
German +6
โ˜… 5.0 (322)
Replies to 97% of messages

British English ยท Teaches A1โ€“C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Vanessa

Vanessa

CanadaNative

italki ยท Canada

Laugh, learn & connectโ€”speak English, French, or Spanish with ease through conversation.

Native
10 yrs ยท 5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
French +4
โ˜… 5.0 (333)
Replies to 98% of messages

Canadian English ยท likely ยท Teaches A1โ€“C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Kusumika

Kusumika

IndiaNative

italki ยท India

๐Ÿ”ด Top-ranked italki Tutor ๐Ÿฅ‡ 6000+ Lessons ๐Ÿ† 24+ Years of Exp. โญ 5-Star Rating by 900+ Students

Native
24 yrs ยท 5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate ยท verified
Bangla +3
โ˜… 5.0 (320)
Replies to 100% of messages

English (India) ยท likely ยท Teaches A1โ€“C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Jake

Jake

United KingdomNative

italki ยท United Kingdom

15+ YEARS |NATIVE BRITISH |INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PRINCIPAL | KIDS | CONVERSATION SPECIALIST| EXAMS

Native
15 yrs ยท 5,000+ lessons
Official exam examiner
Japanese +2
โ˜… 4.9 (335)
Replies to 100% of messages

British English ยท likely ยท Teaches A1โ€“C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Steven

Steven

United StatesNative

italki ยท United States

Native
2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish +1
โ˜… 5.0 (308)
Replies to 99% of messages

American English ยท likely ยท Teaches A1โ€“C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Shonel

Shonel

United KingdomNative

italki ยท United Kingdom

Certified English Teacher with over 4 years experience with adults and children 8 years and above!

Native
4 yrs ยท 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish
โ˜… 5.0 (317)
Replies to 99% of messages

American English ยท Teaches A1โ€“C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Shyam

Shyam

IndiaNative

italki ยท India

7 YEARS of Language Learning & Teaching Experience

Native
7 yrs ยท 5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Hindi +4
โ˜… 5.0 (324)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1โ€“C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Conor

Conor

IrelandNative

italki ยท Ireland

Certified teacher from Ireland specialising in Exam Prep, Business English and Interview Practice

Native
5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish
โ˜… 5.0 (312)
Replies to 100% of messages

English (Ireland) ยท likely ยท Teaches A1โ€“C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Kristy

Kristy

CanadaNative

italki ยท Canada

TEFL Teacher | Build Confidence & Speak Naturally | Friendly, Supportive Lessons

Native
6 yrs ยท 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish
โ˜… 5.0 (312)
Replies to 100% of messages

Canadian English ยท likely ยท Teaches A2โ€“C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
English

English

United StatesNative

italki ยท United States

Shy? I can help!

Native
7 yrs ยท 5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Japanese +1
โ˜… 5.0 (304)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English ยท likely ยท Teaches A1โ€“C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Callie

Callie

South AfricaNative

italki ยท South Africa

A Teacher That Builds Confidence, Self Esteem and Success.

Native
10 yrs ยท 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Xhosa +2
โ˜… 4.9 (325)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1โ€“C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Teacher Ray

Teacher Ray

United StatesNative

italki ยท United States

Fun English for Kids & Adults | Science, History, Travel | Speak Naturally

Native
5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish +1
โ˜… 5.0 (303)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English ยท likely ยท Teaches A1โ€“C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Prof Kaiใ‹ใ„ๅ‡ฏ

Prof Kaiใ‹ใ„ๅ‡ฏ

PhilippinesNative

italki ยท Philippines

Licensed teacher, Pol Sci professor, spoken & business English specialist w/ 7+ yrs exp

Native
7 yrs ยท 5,000+ lessons
Official exam examiner
Filipino +3
โ˜… 5.0 (313)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1โ€“C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Innes

Innes

United KingdomNative

italki ยท United Kingdom

Certified English Teacher TEFL, taught TOEFL, IELTS and business. Professional experience

Native
15 yrs ยท 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
No other language listed
โ˜… 5.0 (305)
Replies to 99% of messages

British English ยท likely ยท Teaches A1โ€“C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Lili

Lili

United StatesNative

italki ยท United States

Native
2 yrs ยท 5,000+ lessons
None listed
No other language listed
โ˜… 5.0 (316)
Replies to 99% of messages

American English ยท likely ยท Teaches A1โ€“C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
ENRI

ENRI

United StatesNative

italki ยท United States

โœ”๏ธ ๐Ÿ†€๐Ÿ†„๐Ÿ…ฐ๐Ÿ…ป๐Ÿ…ธ๐Ÿ†ƒ๐Ÿ†ˆ ๐Ÿ…ฐ๐Ÿ…ฝ๐Ÿ…ณ ๐Ÿ…ด๐Ÿ†‡๐Ÿ…ฒ๐Ÿ…ป๐Ÿ†„๐Ÿ†‚๐Ÿ…ธ๐Ÿ†…๐Ÿ…ธ๐Ÿ†ƒ๐Ÿ†ˆ. ๐Ÿ…ด๐Ÿ…ฝ๐Ÿ…ถ๐Ÿ…ป๐Ÿ…ธ๐Ÿ†‚๐Ÿ…ท ๐Ÿ…ฐ๐Ÿ…ฝ๐Ÿ…ณ ๐Ÿ†‚๐Ÿ…ฟ๐Ÿ…ฐ๐Ÿ…ฝ๐Ÿ…ธ๐Ÿ†‚๐Ÿ…ท ๐Ÿ†ƒ๐Ÿ…ด๐Ÿ…ฐ๐Ÿ…ฒ๐Ÿ…ท๐Ÿ…ด๐Ÿ†

Native
2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish +6
โ˜… 5.0 (312)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English ยท likely ยท Teaches A1โ€“C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Teacher Sandra

Teacher Sandra

South AfricaNative

italki ยท South Africa

Certified TEFL Teacher with 4 years Experience

Native
5 yrs ยท 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
โ˜… 5.0 (304)
Replies to 100% of messages

English (South Africa) ยท likely ยท Teaches A1โ€“C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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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$3.96โ€“$205.0โ˜…Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors7,192$17$11โ€“$225.0โ˜…First class free with many tutors60 min
italki7,095$20$14โ€“$275.0โ˜…Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
NativeCamp5,966from ยฅ6,800/monthโ€”5.0โ˜…Free trial period25 min
Cambly5,759from โ‚ฌ24/monthโ€”4.9โ˜…Not advertised30 min
Engoo4,607from $67/monthโ€”5.0โ˜…Free trial (25 min)25 min
Classgap1,624$17$12โ€“$214.9โ˜…Free trial (20 min)60 min
Apprentus1,524$28$19โ€“$354.9โ˜…No trial lessons60 min
DMM่‹ฑไผš่ฉฑ1,335from ยฅ4,880/monthโ€”4.9โ˜…Free trial period25 min
Cafetalk1,052$13$9.47โ€“$18โ€”Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Preply966$30$24โ€“$435.0โ˜…Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Wiingy876$40$38โ€“$414.6โ˜…Free trial (55 min)55 min
Verbling477$25$19โ€“$345.0โ˜…Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Tutor Hunt102$60$49โ€“$694.9โ˜…No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant90$63$45โ€“$845.0โ˜…No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk46$28$24โ€“$335.0โ˜…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
10thโ€“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
10thโ€“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 25โ€“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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