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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.

Caroline

Caroline

Native

Cambly

Hello! My name is Caroline. I'm originally from the US, but I've moved around quite a bit!

Native
Not listed
None listed
Portuguese +2
★ 4.8 (63)
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American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Sydney

Sydney

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Tutor for 10+ years! I love chatting with adults and children and learning new things!

Native
10 yrs · 50+ lessons
None listed
Indonesian +1
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
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NigeriaNative

AmazingTalker · Nigeria

Speak English with Confidence

Native
1 lessons
Professional teacher
German +2
★ 5.0 (1)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Pippa

Pippa

Native

Cambly

Hi, I’m Pippa! :) 👋 I’m a CELTA-qualified English teacher from Wales with 9+ years of experience teaching students from all over the world.

Native
9 years teaching
CELTA
Welsh +1
★ 4.9 (57)
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British English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Cloud

Cloud

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Let's get rid of the language barrier together

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
Russian +3
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Londeka

Londeka

South AfricaNative

AmazingTalker · South Africa

🎈Conversational🗣️Oral English

Native
5 yrs · 3 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish +3
★ 5.0 (1)
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English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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Gail

Gail

Native

Cambly

Hello! My name is Gail, and I’m from the UK.

Native
2 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 4.4 (91)
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British English · Teaches A1–B1

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Erin

Erin

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Licensed French, German, and English teacher with 9 years of experience

Native
9 yrs · 200+ lessons
Teaching degree
German +7
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Osy

Osy

NigeriaNative

AmazingTalker · Nigeria

🥇Conversational💬 Tech English

Native
5 yrs · 2 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish +3
★ 5.0 (1)
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American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
John

John

Native

Cambly

Hello! My name is John and I come from Scotland, UK.

Native
Not listed
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish
★ 4.8 (62)
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British English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
David

David

CanadaNative

italki · Canada

Certified TEFL/TESOL Tutor Available for ALL ages (Also a native French speaker)

Native
7 yrs · 33 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
French +1
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Canadian English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Pooja;

Pooja;

IndiaNative

AmazingTalker · India

Conversational English

Native
4 yrs · 5 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Tamil +3
★ 5.0 (1)
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Hannah

Hannah

Native

Cambly

CELTA Qualified- Experienced Education Professional and ESOL Teacher.

Native
Not listed
CELTA
French +1
★ 5.0 (52)
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British English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Tutor Mlu

Tutor Mlu

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Native
2 yrs · 7 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Xhosa +1
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Business
  • Beginners
Effie

Effie

GreeceNative

AmazingTalker · Greece

🗣️ Oral English|ΕCCE,ECPE,LRN

Native
25 yrs · 2 lessons
Teaching degree
Greek +2
★ 5.0 (1)
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British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Nicky

Nicky

Native

Cambly

Hello My name is Nicky and I'll be very happy to meet you.

Native
5 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (51)
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American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
दीपांशु

दीपांशु

IndiaNative

italki · India

नमस्ते दोस्तों 🌟

Native
1,000+ lessons
Language degree
Hindi +3
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 99% of messages

English (India) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Molebogeng

Molebogeng

South AfricaNative

AmazingTalker · South Africa

🥇Conversation🎈Kids 6+ & Adults

Native
3 yrs · 3 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Afrikaans
★ 5.0 (1)
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English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A2–B2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Steve

Steve

Native

Cambly

Hello! It’s great to meet you. I can’t wait to get to know you all and help you in your journey learning English.

Native
Not listed
TEFL/TESOL certificate
German
★ 4.9 (55)
Not shown

Canadian English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Tatsiana

Tatsiana

IrelandNative

italki · Ireland

Native
31 lessons
None listed
Russian +2
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Beginners
Stella

Stella

South AfricaNative

AmazingTalker · South Africa

🥇Conversation🎈Kids 6-11🎯IELTS

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

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

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Jamie

Jamie

Native

Cambly

Hello! My name is Jamie and I am very excited to meet you and begin our English journey together!

Native
4 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (55)
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American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Miguelite

Miguelite

HaitiNative

italki · Haiti

Native
12 yrs · 35 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
French +1
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Devante

Devante

United StatesNative

AmazingTalker · United States

🎉 Conversational English🎈

Native
6 yrs · 3 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

American English · 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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