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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.

Yuri

Yuri

Native

Cambly

Hello there! My name is Yuri, I am thirty-one years old and I am American.

Native
Not listed
None listed
Spanish +2
★ 4.7 (73)
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American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Bernice

Bernice

GhanaNative

italki · Ghana

•Nervous About Speaking English? Build your Confidence with me + Speak Ewe with Pride!

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
Ewe +7
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Elaine

Elaine

South AfricaNative

AmazingTalker · South Africa

🏅conversation🏅vocabulary🏅oral

Native
5 yrs · 2 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish +3
★ 5.0 (1)
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English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Daniel

Daniel

Native

Cambly

Hello! My name is Daniel. I am a Native English speaker from the USA, but I am now a medical student living in Guatemala.

Native
Not listed
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish
★ 4.8 (65)
Not shown

American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Mbali

Mbali

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Qualified English Teacher Helping Adults & Kids Speak Confidently for Work, Travel & School

Native
500+ lessons
Teaching degree · verified
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 98% of messages

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

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Shadrach

Shadrach

NigeriaNative

AmazingTalker · Nigeria

Kids 6-11,Chat Fun

Native
1 yrs · 3 lessons
None listed
Spanish +3
★ 5.0 (1)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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Kelly

Kelly

Native

Cambly

Hi, My name is Kelly. I am an English teacher, a writer, and mother of two.

Native
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (59)
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American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Tamisha

Tamisha

AustraliaNative

italki · Australia

Tamisha 🌟 Writing and Speaking 🔥 Australian 🦘

Native
4 yrs · 100+ lessons
None listed
Korean
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 99% of messages

Australian English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Ruth

Ruth

CameroonNative

AmazingTalker · Cameroon

English | TOEFL /IELTS /TEFL

Native
4 yrs · 5 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
French
★ 5.0 (1)
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American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Courtney

Courtney

Native

Cambly

Hey everyone! I am a qualified accountant but have tutored children with schoolwork and homework for the last 7 years.

Native
7 years teaching
None listed
Afrikaans
★ 4.3 (105)
Not shown

English (South Africa) · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Andreea

Andreea

RomaniaNative

italki · Romania

UK Qualified Teacher (10+ Years), IB experience, SEN trained (ADHD, Autism spectrum)

Native
10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree · verified
French +7
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

British English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Comfort

Comfort

NigeriaNative

AmazingTalker · Nigeria

🎈Kids 6-11| Conversation🎈

Native
3 yrs · 3 lessons
Other certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Kar

Kar

Native

Cambly

Hello! I'm Kar, a passionate English teacher who loves helping students at the beginner to intermediate levels.

Native
Not listed
None listed
Thai
★ 4.6 (77)
Not shown

American English · Teaches A1–B1

  • Beginners
Yuki

Yuki

CanadaNative

italki · Canada

English Conversation & IELTS Speaking | French TEF/TCF Canada for Immigration | 英语口语·雅思口语·加拿大移民法语备考|

Native
50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Chinese +3
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Grace

Grace

South AfricaNative

AmazingTalker · South Africa

Conversation,Oral,Grammar 🏅

Native
6 yrs · 2 lessons
Teaching degree
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (1)
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English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Deemple

Deemple

Native

Cambly

My name is Deemple and it is nice to meet you.

Native
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (58)
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British English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Francisco

Francisco

ArgentinaNative

italki · Argentina

Spanish and English teacher with professional experience

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
Spanish +6
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Lynne

Lynne

South AfricaNative

AmazingTalker · South Africa

Become Fluent Today!

Native
5 yrs · 1 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish +4
★ 5.0 (1)
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American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Trinita

Trinita

Native

Cambly

Hello my name is Trinita. I love to help little one's and even older adults.

Native
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (58)
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American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Mariam

Mariam

PhilippinesNative

italki · Philippines

TEFL-Certified, Experienced, and Passionate Teacher| Learn English, Filipino, and Cebuano with me!

Native
2 yrs · 500+ lessons
Teaching degree
Filipino +1
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 94% of messages

English (Philippines) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Kaathyaani

Kaathyaani

South AfricaNative

AmazingTalker · South Africa

Conversation

Native
13 yrs · 2 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish +3
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

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

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Megan

Megan

Native

Cambly

Hello friends! I have been teaching children for 14 years now.

Native
14 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
★ 4.8 (63)
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American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
English

English

KenyaNative

italki · Kenya

Expert Tutoring, Tailored for Your Success – 6+ Years of Proven Experience!

Native
6 yrs · 50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Swahili
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Rachael

Rachael

ZimbabweNative

AmazingTalker · Zimbabwe

💥Beginners & Intermediate

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

Teaches A1–B2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration

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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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