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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.

Debye

Debye

Native

Cambly

Hi, I am Debye. I have a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and was a Licensed Professional Counselor.

Native
16 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (40)
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American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Kathryn

Kathryn

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

✨ Friendly British English Teacher | Relaxed, Personalised Lessons

Native
35 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
French +2
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

British English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Tr.Michael

Tr.Michael

United KingdomNative

AmazingTalker · United Kingdom

Daily, Exam prep, business

Native
5 lessons
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (1)
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British English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Emma

Emma

Native

Cambly

Hello, I'm Emma! I am a new tutor with a passion for teaching kids.

Native
Not listed
None listed
German
★ 4.8 (43)
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American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Dawid

Dawid

PolandNative

italki · Poland

POLISH for work in Poland - speak TOMORROW | ENGLISH - understand fast natives

Native
37 lessons
None listed
Polish +1
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Emir

Emir

TürkiyeNative

AmazingTalker · Türkiye

🎓 IELTS | Conversation

Native
17 yrs · 12 lessons
DELTA
Thai +3
★ 5.0 (1)
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American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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Kathy

Kathy

Native

Cambly

Hi, my name is Kathy. I would love to chat to you.

Native
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 4.7 (46)
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British English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Sinead

Sinead

IrelandNative

italki · Ireland

Devoted and friendly native English teacher with over 5 years experience

Native
6 yrs · 50+ lessons
Professional teacher
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 92% of messages

English (Ireland) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Naledi

Naledi

South AfricaNative

AmazingTalker · South Africa

📚 Conversational English 🗣

Native
11 yrs · 1 lessons
Teaching degree
Spanish +3
★ 5.0 (1)
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English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Paul

Paul

Native

Cambly

Hello, My name is Paul and I am from California.

Native
Not listed
None listed
Spanish
★ 4.6 (49)
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American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Andrew

Andrew

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

English Made Fun, Practical & Powerful – Boost Your Speaking Today!

Native
30 yrs · 47 lessons
Official exam examiner
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Michael

Michael

United KingdomNative

AmazingTalker · United Kingdom

🎓 TESOL | Kids English 👶

Native
6 yrs · 2 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (1)
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British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Liz

Liz

Native

Cambly

Hello! Are you looking to improve your English skills and feel more confident speaking?

Native
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 4.4 (52)
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British English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Jake

Jake

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

TEFL-Certified, Native English Teacher

Native
100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 99% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Krystal

Krystal

NigeriaNative

AmazingTalker · Nigeria

🎉Fun English Chat | 🗣

Native
1 lessons
None listed
Yoruba +1
★ 5.0 (1)
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Kenyada

Kenyada

Native

Cambly

Hello! My name is Kenyada, and I’m a TEFL and TESOL certified tutor from the United States!

Native
4 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 4.8 (37)
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American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Filipe

Filipe

AngolaNative

italki · Angola

Learn Portuguese & English for Real Life | Certified Teacher from Angola | 10+ Years’ Experience

Native
10 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
Portuguese +3
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 99% of messages

English (Angola) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Daphny

Daphny

PhilippinesNative

AmazingTalker · Philippines

Learn English at Your Pace

Native
1 lessons
None listed
Filipino
★ 5.0 (1)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Neil

Neil

Native

Cambly

Hello. I'm a trained TEFL teacher with online tutoring experience.

Native
18 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (34)
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British English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Miss

Miss

KenyaNative

italki · Kenya

Let's break the monotony and talk some more as we learn. Karibuni!

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
Luo +3
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 99% of messages

English (Kenya) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Isabella

Isabella

United StatesNative

AmazingTalker · United States

🎓 TESOL | Conversational Engli

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

  • Kids
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Andy

Andy

Native

Cambly

Hello, Everyone!! My name is Dre, and I am looking forward to meeting you.

Native
18 years teaching
Teaching degree
French
★ 4.9 (34)
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Canadian English · Teaches A1–B2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Alex

Alex

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

CELTA certified Dutch and English tutor, here to guide you to fluency!

Native
200+ lessons
CELTA
Dutch
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 99% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Julia

Julia

RussiaNative

AmazingTalker · Russia

🎓 CELTA 💼

Native
11 yrs · 1 lessons
CELTA
Russian +1
★ 5.0 (1)
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British English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • 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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