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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.

Laura

Laura

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Native
12 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Spanish
★ 5.0 (123)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Mark

Mark

CanadaNative

italki · Canada

Native
2,000+ lessons
None listed
French +3
★ 5.0 (129)
Replies to 99% of messages

Canadian English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Jeremy

Jeremy

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Unlock your English and speak with fluency!

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
Spanish +3
★ 5.0 (124)
Replies to 99% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Beth

Beth

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Creative ESL teacher for artists, students & storytellers

Native
10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish +3
★ 5.0 (126)
Replies to 100% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Thomas

Thomas

United StatesNative

italki · United States

TEFL-certified teacher with ten years of teaching experience.

Native
7 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish +2
★ 5.0 (122)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Anezwa

Anezwa

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

ESL Instructor with 4 Years Experience | Online & In-Person Teaching | Exam Prep

Native
4 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
Xhosa +3
★ 5.0 (123)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners

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Farhan

Farhan

IndiaNative

italki · India

Multi Lingual with over 16 years of teaching experience

Native
16 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Hindi +7
★ 4.9 (129)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Kirsten

Kirsten

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

I am a qualified and experienced TEFL teacher with degrees in English Language and Communication.

Native
2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (124)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Lauri

Lauri

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Learning should be fun! I am a very interactive tutor who loves to teach!

Native
3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
No other language listed
★ 4.6 (183)
Replies to 99% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Haleigh

Haleigh

United StatesNative

italki · United States

TESOL certified, Spanish speaking teacher, specializes in customized lessons for each student

Native
5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish
★ 4.9 (131)
Replies to 99% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Rosann.

Rosann.

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

UK British teacher with 5 yrs experience teaching Children, Teens and Adults in a relaxed class!

Native
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
French +1
★ 5.0 (123)
Replies to 100% of messages

British English · Teaches A1–C1

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Sonia

Sonia

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Native
20 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Italian +1
★ 5.0 (123)
Replies to 99% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Ben

Ben

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Full time, online certified teacher with more than 20 years experience in education.

Native
20 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Japanese +1
★ 5.0 (125)
Replies to 100% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Johan

Johan

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Passionate about business English. 15 years experience working for US industry giant.

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Afrikaans +2
★ 5.0 (120)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Business
  • Beginners
Julie

Julie

United StatesNative

italki · United States

TEFL Certified with 5 years of teaching within the public school system & 2 years as a private tutor

Native
7 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Japanese +1
★ 5.0 (126)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Craig

Craig

IrelandNative

italki · Ireland

Native
10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
Portuguese +1
★ 5.0 (121)
Replies to 99% of messages

English (Ireland) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Sarah

Sarah

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Let's Master English Together!!!

Native
2,000+ lessons
None listed
Afrikaans +1
★ 5.0 (121)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Sassie

Sassie

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

I use scientifically proven strategies to help improve language through speech therapy knowledge.

Native
500+ lessons
Professional teacher
Tsonga
★ 5.0 (121)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Beginners
George

George

Bosnia & HerzegovinaNative

italki · Bosnia & Herzegovina

We will build your speaking confidence step by step from day one.

Native
7 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (122)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Patrick

Patrick

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

General English/Kids/IELTS teacher with 7 years' experience

Native
7 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Russian
★ 5.0 (122)
Replies to 99% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
James

James

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

"Knowledgeable and patient, every lesson is very informative, highly recommended!"

Native
2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
German +1
★ 5.0 (122)
Replies to 100% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
English

English

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

⭐ Personalised A1 - C2 Lessons Based on Your Needs and Interests ⭐ English for Adults and Kids ⭐

Native
5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (119)
Replies to 100% of messages

British English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Mikayla

Mikayla

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Certified TEFL/ESL teacher with 6 years of experience teaching conversational and business English.

Native
6 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Afrikaans
★ 5.0 (121)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Business
  • Beginners
Roxane

Roxane

United StatesNative

italki · United States

WEEKEND KIDS CLASSES ages 3 to 12 ! Limited availability, English or French

Native
20 yrs · 500+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
French +3
★ 5.0 (119)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • 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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