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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.

Jeremy

Jeremy

CanadaNative

italki · Canada

Professional English Teacher since 2011 - Conversation / Job Interviews / Beginners to Advanced

Native
15 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
French +3
★ 5.0 (131)
Replies to 100% of messages

Canadian English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Petra

Petra

United StatesNative

italki · United States

English teacher on italki since 2020 | Real-life conversation for travel, work & everyday English

Native
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Spanish
★ 4.9 (139)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Beginners
Alex

Alex

RomaniaNative

italki · Romania

Cambridge and Trinity English exams teacher & Romanian teacher with 13 years experience

Native
13 yrs · 500+ lessons
Official exam examiner
Spanish +3
★ 5.0 (132)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Teacher Cat

Teacher Cat

NetherlandsNative

italki · Netherlands

8+ years of teaching experience | I can answer all of your grammar questions | Perfect pronunciation

Native
8 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Dutch +4
★ 5.0 (130)
Replies to 100% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Jacob

Jacob

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Certified teacher with more than ten years' experience

Native
10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
CELTA
German +7
★ 5.0 (131)
Replies to 100% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Chris

Chris

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Native
7 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Afrikaans +3
★ 4.8 (151)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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SamuelClements

SamuelClements

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Native
500+ lessons
CELTA
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (132)
Replies to 97% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Franny

Franny

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

💎 📩 Please message me before booking! 📩 💎

Native
10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
CELTA
French +3
★ 4.9 (136)
Replies to 99% of messages

British English · Teaches A2–C1

  • Business
  • Beginners
Michael

Michael

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Discussion topic lessons for adults delivered by a CELTA-qualified teacher. IELTS available.

Native
2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
CELTA
Spanish +2
★ 5.0 (128)
Replies to 100% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
emily

emily

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Native
30 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Language degree
German +1
★ 5.0 (130)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Rukshona

Rukshona

TajikistanNative

italki · Tajikistan

Native
4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
Russian +3
★ 5.0 (126)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Shannon

Shannon

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Let's work together to make your English journey as fun and interesting as possible!

Native
2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
CELTA
Italian +3
★ 5.0 (131)
Replies to 100% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Henry

Henry

PortugalNative

italki · Portugal

Certified, seasoned teacher with 26+ years’ experience (76,000+ students), specializing in Business

Native
26 yrs · 500+ lessons
Official exam examiner
Portuguese +3
★ 5.0 (127)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Bobby

Bobby

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Certified ESL teacher with over 12 years of teaching experience

Native
12 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
French +2
★ 5.0 (127)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Kudzai

Kudzai

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Legal & Business English Coach for Lawyers, Professionals and Business Executives

Native
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
German
★ 5.0 (127)
Replies to 100% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Teacher T

Teacher T

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Do you know the best way to improve your English? Let me show you!

Native
4 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Korean
★ 5.0 (128)
Replies to 99% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Narine

Narine

ZimbabweNative

italki · Zimbabwe

IELTS and OET lessons! Conversational English and Medical English with ESL Certified teacher

Native
2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Shona +2
★ 4.9 (133)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Teacher Christine

Teacher Christine

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Fun, Energetic and Passionate TEFL-Certified Teacher. Completed over 7000 online lessons.

Native
5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (130)
Replies to 99% of messages

British English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Jazmine

Jazmine

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Certified TEFL Level 5 Teacher, Open-minded Teacher

Native
3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Korean
★ 5.0 (126)
Replies to 99% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Omar

Omar

SyriaNative

italki · Syria

7,000+ lessons. IELTS Band 7.5 British Council trained. AI-powered lessons/homework just for you

Native
7 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Arabic +3
★ 5.0 (127)
Replies to 100% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Robert

Robert

United StatesNative

italki · United States

LA and NYC Native w/American Accent. Conversation, Business and Job Interview Questions + Answers!

Native
1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish
★ 5.0 (128)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Jack

Jack

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Certified TEFL Teacher and Native British English speaker (C1 nivel de español)

Native
2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish
★ 5.0 (124)
Replies to 100% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Dan

Dan

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Learning Matters; Clear Communication Is Essential | Build Confident, Real-World English

Native
5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Russian +3
★ 5.0 (124)
Replies to 100% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Donna

Donna

NamibiaNative

italki · Namibia

With my three years of experience, all age groups, dynamic personality, let's embark on a journey.

Native
3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
Afrikaans +1
★ 4.9 (132)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • 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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