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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.

Ashley

Ashley

Native

Cambly

Hello! My name is Ashley and it's so nice to meet you!

Native
10 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (140)
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American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Aggie

Aggie

KenyaNative

italki · Kenya

TEFL Certified and Experienced Teacher-Native English, Swahili and Gĩkũyũ. Learn with Ease. Karibu!!

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Swahili +1
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Mustapha

Mustapha

United StatesNative

AmazingTalker · United States

🎓 TESOL | Kids Conversation 👶

Native
2 yrs · 12 lessons
None listed
French +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

American English · Teaches A2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Ameena

Ameena

Native

Cambly

Hello friend! My name is Ameena and I'm a native English speaker from the USA.

Native
Not listed
None listed
French
★ 4.9 (139)
Not shown

American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Grant

Grant

United StatesNative

italki · United States

英语导师

Native
42 lessons
None listed
Chinese
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 99% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Beginners
Adriel

Adriel

United StatesNative

AmazingTalker · United States

🎓 TESOL | Conversational Engli

Native
8 yrs · 4 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Chinese
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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sarahw28

sarahw28

Native

Cambly

Children and Adults! I can help you! I am English and can help you with grammar, pronunciation and help you achieve your goals!

Native
Not listed
Official exam examiner
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (139)
Not shown

British English · Teaches A1–A2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Brad

Brad

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Native English TEFL Certified Teacher with over 5 years experience!

Native
6 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Russian +1
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 99% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Beginners
Sunet

Sunet

South AfricaNative

AmazingTalker · South Africa

Conversational - All ages

Native
2 lessons
Teaching degree
Afrikaans
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

British English · Teaches B2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Lauren

Lauren

United StatesNative

Cambly · United States

Hello! I have been an educator for 15 years.

Native
15 years teaching
Teaching degree
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (135)
Not shown

American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Duarte

Duarte

PortugalNative

italki · Portugal

Native
50+ lessons
CELTA
French +4
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 82% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Kundai

Kundai

ZimbabweNative

AmazingTalker · Zimbabwe

Speak with Confidence!

Native
13 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Shona +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

Teaches A1–B2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Chantal

Chantal

Native

Cambly

Hello everyone!

Native
33 years teaching
Teaching degree
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (133)
Not shown

American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Aleksandra

Aleksandra

CanadaNative

italki · Canada

Tailored Lessons for Every Level - TEFL Certified

Native
500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Bulgarian +4
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 99% of messages

Canadian English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Joseph

Joseph

NigeriaNative

AmazingTalker · Nigeria

TESOL | Conversational English

Native
3 yrs · 12 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

British English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Carolyn

Carolyn

Native

Cambly

Hello, my name is Carolyn and I am really glad you are here!

Native
Not listed
None listed
Spanish
★ 4.8 (147)
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American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Maria

Maria

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Languages are a wonderful tool to explore the greater unknown~

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
Korean +1
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 99% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Anthony

Anthony

United KingdomNative

AmazingTalker · United Kingdom

🎓 TEFL | Kids English 👶

Native
6 yrs · 1 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
French
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

British English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Alissa

Alissa

Native

Cambly

Hello there and welcome! I’m a fun loving, song singing, silly story, happy type of person.

Native
25 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
★ 4.8 (146)
Not shown

Canadian English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Amina

Amina

KenyaNative

italki · Kenya

🌍 English & Swahili Tutor | Practical, Personalized Lessons That Build Confidence

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
Swahili +2
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Ainara

Ainara

SpainNative

AmazingTalker · Spain

🎓 10 yrs Experience | Kids Eng

Native
10 yrs · 8 lessons
None listed
Spanish +4
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Tariro

Tariro

Native

Cambly

If you're looking to just have a chat with someone about anything under the sun, give me a call.

Native
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 4.7 (162)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners
Teacher Bongi

Teacher Bongi

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Certified TEFL teacher with over 4 years of teaching experience.

Native
4 yrs · 50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Zulu
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Beginners
Seth

Seth

United StatesNative

AmazingTalker · United States

🎓Exam Prep | Business English💼

Native
26 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

American English · Teaches A1–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$3.96–$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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