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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

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

Ashkar

Ashkar

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Experienced Professional English tutor

Native
3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (261)
Replies to 100% of messages

English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Sharlene

Sharlene

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Certified English Teacher for Kids and Babies (and adults)

Native
5,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (253)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Stallone

Stallone

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

British Council Approved Teacher ✔️ Neutral Accent ✔️ 10 Years Experience ✔️

Native
10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Language degree
Spanish +2
★ 5.0 (253)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Maria

Maria

United StatesNative

italki · United States

CELTA-certified, multilingual English teacher with a BA in Germanistik and Creative Writing

Native
10 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
CELTA
German +6
★ 5.0 (255)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Boity

Boity

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Experienced tutor and professional- I specialise in Business, Conversation and Language Essentials.

Native
5,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Afrikaans
★ 5.0 (252)
Replies to 100% of messages

English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Jeremy

Jeremy

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Native
2,000+ lessons
None listed
Swedish +1
★ 5.0 (249)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners

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Jessica

Jessica

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

🌸 British English Teacher with over 3000+ Lessons completed.

Native
5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Afrikaans
★ 5.0 (257)
Replies to 100% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Neil

Neil

IrelandNative

italki · Ireland

Certified Cambridge, Trinity and IELTS teacher with over 9 years experience!

Native
9 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Official exam examiner
Spanish
★ 5.0 (248)
Replies to 99% of messages

English (Ireland) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Armin

Armin

IranNative

italki · Iran

Certified TOEFL trainer, PhD in English Literature, essay writer for a living

Native
2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Persian +6
★ 5.0 (248)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Berwyn

Berwyn

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Native
5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Welsh
★ 5.0 (253)
Replies to 100% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
English

English

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

English Teacher Roz - Native English in London

Native
1,000+ lessons
Language degree
Japanese +1
★ 5.0 (249)
Replies to 100% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Adalet

Adalet

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Certified EFL Teacher for Adults and Kids with 12 Years of Experience

Native
12 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Afrikaans +2
★ 5.0 (248)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Jessica

Jessica

United StatesNative

italki · United States

✅English Conversation ✅Structured study・日本語の日常会話がわかります・

Native
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Japanese
★ 5.0 (245)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A2–C1

  • Business
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Catherine

Catherine

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Native
5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Hebrew +1
★ 5.0 (245)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Kaleb

Kaleb

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Certified American English teacher | Natural conversation, pronunciation & clear feedback

Native
12 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Portuguese +5
★ 5.0 (250)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Lindsay

Lindsay

CanadaNative

italki · Canada

You can speak English with confidence! Personal Lessons for Kids and Adults 你可以自信地说英语!儿童和成人个性化英语课程

Native
10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (257)
Replies to 100% of messages

Canadian English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Franziska

Franziska

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Native
7 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Spanish +2
★ 5.0 (248)
Replies to 99% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Amanda

Amanda

United StatesNative

italki · United States

📢On Maternity Leave — Returning around November/December 2026.📢

Native
7 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Portuguese +2
★ 5.0 (241)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Daisy

Daisy

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

⭐️Structured and fun classes with a supportive teacher. 12 years experience. Now more availability⭐️

Native
12 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Official exam examiner
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (246)
Replies to 98% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Oliver

Oliver

United StatesNative

italki · United States

MIT Graduate | 5 Languages Spoken | Fluency & Interview Preparation

Native
6 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish +3
★ 5.0 (246)
Replies to 99% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Tamara

Tamara

Bosnia & HerzegovinaNative

italki · Bosnia & Herzegovina

Tutor with over 4 years of experience

Native
4 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Language degree
Serbian
★ 5.0 (249)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Miranda

Miranda

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

"Certified TEFL teacher with over twenty years of experience as a singing instructor."

Native
20 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (240)
Replies to 100% of messages

English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A2–B2

  • Beginners
Urvi

Urvi

IndiaNative

italki · India

Structured learning | 10+ Years Exp | Flexible Global Hours for Worldwide Learners

Native
10 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Hindi +2
★ 5.0 (250)
Replies to 100% of messages

English (India) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Jade

Jade

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

IELTS & Cambridge Exam Preparation Specialist | Writing Feedback | Mock Speaking Tests | Study Plans

Native
6 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Italian
★ 5.0 (247)
Replies to 100% of messages

British English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • 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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