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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

9,899 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Martha

Martha

Native

Cambly

Greetings! I am an English as a Second Language and Special Needs preschool - adult educator with a master's degree from Teachers College, Columbia University.

Native
Not listed
Other certificate
No other language listed
★ 4.6 (200)
Not shown

American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Ndikum

Ndikum

CameroonNative

italki · Cameroon

Certified ESL Instructor with 7+ Years’ Experience. Building Confidence in Kids and Adults

Native
7 yrs · 100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
French +5
★ 4.9 (9)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Vega

Vega

IrelandNative

AmazingTalker · Ireland

🎓TEFL - Conversational English

Native
3 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Polish +13
★ 5.0 (2)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Brenda

Brenda

Native

Cambly

Hi! I have been teaching ESL/EFL to people of all ages and from many different countries for over 20 years.

Native
20 years teaching
None listed
Spanish
★ 4.6 (200)
Not shown

American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Ty

Ty

CanadaNative

italki · Canada

Award Winning Teacher 🏆 |Business Speaking Coach | IELTS | University Language Instructor 10+ Years

Native
10 yrs · 200+ lessons
Teaching degree
Chinese +1
★ 4.9 (9)
Replies to 100% of messages

Canadian English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Jason

Jason

CanadaNative

AmazingTalker · Canada

🎓 TESOL | Conversational Engli

Native
12 yrs · 8 lessons
Official exam examiner
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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Jacoby

Jacoby

Native

Cambly

Native English speaker.

Native
Not listed
None listed
Spanish +1
★ 4.6 (200)
Not shown

American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Precious

Precious

LesothoNative

italki · Lesotho

Speak English Naturally and Confidently|10 Years Experience|Masters Degree in English Teaching

Native
10 yrs · 100+ lessons
Teaching degree
Spanish +3
★ 4.8 (9)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Sanisha

Sanisha

South AfricaNative

AmazingTalker · South Africa

🎉Conversation🎈🎯Middle School

Native
2 yrs · 3 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish +3
★ 5.0 (2)
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English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Karen

Karen

Native

Cambly

I love teaching English. I am very patient and friendly and my goal is to help you become confident and comfortable speaking English.

Native
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 4.6 (200)
Not shown

American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Reece

Reece

South Africa

italki · South Africa

English Tutor | Conversational, Business, IELTS & Travel English | Speak with Confidence

Fluent (C2)
2 yrs · 100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Afrikaans +4
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 100% of messages

English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Caroline

Caroline

FranceNative

AmazingTalker · France

🎓 TESOL | Conversation 👶

Native
5 yrs · 4 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
French
★ 5.0 (2)
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British English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Isoken

Isoken

Native

Cambly

Hello! My name is Teacher Soky and I am ready to help you on your journey to learning the English language in the most interesting way.

Native
8 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
★ 4.6 (200)
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British English · Teaches A1–A2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Sandra

Sandra

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Certified EFL Teacher with over 10 years of teaching experience *Specialized in Cambridge Exams*

Native
10 yrs · 200+ lessons
Official exam examiner · verified
Spanish
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Arun

Arun

IndiaNative

AmazingTalker · India

Spoken English 🇬🇧 !

Native
5 lessons
Other certificate
Hindi +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Jacky

Jacky

Native

Cambly

Hello there! My name is Jacky.

Native
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 4.6 (200)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Zandile

Zandile

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

English Coach | 5 Yrs Exp | Business Diploma & TEFL

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 98% of messages

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

  • Business
  • Beginners
Native

Native

NigeriaNative

AmazingTalker · Nigeria

🗣️Everyday & Business English💼

Native
3 yrs · 6 lessons
Professional teacher
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Laura

Laura

Native

Cambly

Hi I taught in public educ. for 23 yrs , VIPKID for 9 years, and Cambly Kids and adults for 7 years.

Native
23 years teaching
None listed
Spanish
★ 4.6 (200)
Not shown

American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Teacher Hakeem

Teacher Hakeem

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Young Leaner Specialist English Classes

Native
3 yrs · 48 lessons
Professional teacher
Korean
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 100% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Andrew

Andrew

United StatesNative

AmazingTalker · United States

👄Pronunciation with a Plan!📝

Native
2 lessons
Other certificate
Spanish +3
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Nicola

Nicola

Native

Cambly

Hello… My name is Nicola and I am looking forward to being the person you choose to help you on your journey to learning and speaking the English language.

Native
1 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
★ 4.7 (178)
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British English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Teniel

Teniel

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Native
6 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Afrikaans
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Business
  • Beginners
Shazzy

Shazzy

South AfricaNative

AmazingTalker · South Africa

🎓 TEFL DIPLOMA LEVEL 5

Native
4 yrs · 3 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Afrikaans +5
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

English (South Africa) · likely · 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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