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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.

Johan

Johan

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Certified TEFL/TESOL tutor with 5+ years of experience.

Native
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (48)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Touve

Touve

CanadaNative

italki · Canada

TESOL-Certified Teacher with Over 20 Years’ Experience Teaching In Person and Online

Native
20 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish
★ 5.0 (47)
Replies to 100% of messages

Canadian English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Rudo

Rudo

ZambiaNative

italki · Zambia

Certified English Speaking and IELTS Tutor |4+ years of experience

Native
4 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
Russian +1
★ 5.0 (47)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Tonia

Tonia

CameroonNative

italki · Cameroon

🇨🇦Master French, TEF/TCF, and reach your goals with a certified teacher with 6 years experience

Native
2 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
French
★ 5.0 (47)
Replies to 100% of messages

English (Cameroon) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Onur

Onur

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

Improve your English&Conversation Skills with an Academic/ Akademisyen ile İngilizcenizi Geliştirin!

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
Language degree
Turkish +1
★ 5.0 (46)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Haley

Haley

United StatesNative

italki · United States

TEFL Certified Teacher with 6 Years of English Teaching Experience

Native
6 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
French +2
★ 5.0 (46)
Replies to 95% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners

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Christian

Christian

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Fun Teacher with 9 Years of Experience with Children and Adults

Native
10 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
Japanese
★ 5.0 (46)
Replies to 98% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Jessica

Jessica

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Communication & Fluency Specialist | Personalised English Coaching

Native
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Afrikaans
★ 5.0 (46)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Beginners
Joshua

Joshua

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Hi, I'm Josh! Native English Speaker from London with TEFL Certification and a Passion for Language

Native
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish +2
★ 5.0 (46)
Replies to 98% of messages

British English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Megan

Megan

CanadaNative

italki · Canada

Certified English teacher with over 7 years of teaching, including abroad experience

Native
7 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
French +5
★ 5.0 (46)
Replies to 100% of messages

Canadian English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Seth

Seth

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

TOEFL/KEY/PET/FCE Teacher👑Kids/Teens Favourite😁! Do Not Be Shy!🧑🏽‍💼Business Confidence Booster

Native
500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Afrikaans +2
★ 4.9 (48)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Abigail

Abigail

NigeriaNative

italki · Nigeria

Certified TEFL Teacher With Over 6 Years of Teaching Experience in Both English & Yoruba Language

Native
6 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Yoruba
★ 4.9 (49)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Josie

Josie

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

I am a fluent, native English speaker with a TEFL certification.

Native
500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (48)
Replies to 96% of messages

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

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Soo

Soo

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Korean +3
★ 4.9 (48)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Riley

Riley

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Certified TEFL Teacher | Learn at Your Own Pace | Practical, Engaging Lessons

Native
3 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish
★ 5.0 (45)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Deolinda

Deolinda

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

✨Just a passionate Teacher who wants you to be fluent in a fun and efficient way✨

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
Portuguese +2
★ 5.0 (45)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Kristina

Kristina

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

An interpreting major, speaking 5 languages, overjoyed to guide you on your language journey! 🥳

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
Bulgarian +5
★ 5.0 (45)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Michael

Michael

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Professional English Teacher - 12 Years of Experience - Kids & Adults

Native
12 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +3
★ 5.0 (45)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Nikki

Nikki

AustraliaNative

italki · Australia

Native
6 yrs · 500+ lessons
CELTA
French +3
★ 5.0 (45)
Replies to 98% of messages

Australian English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Victoria

Victoria

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Native
500+ lessons
Professional teacher
Spanish +1
★ 4.9 (47)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches B1–C2

  • Beginners
Deophister

Deophister

ZambiaNative

italki · Zambia

Hello there, I am certified IELTS teacher with over 5 years of wonderful teaching experience

Native
4 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
Russian
★ 4.9 (50)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Clara

Clara

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

British Spanish Certified CELTA teacher with over 20 years teaching experience

Native
20 yrs · 500+ lessons
CELTA
Spanish
★ 5.0 (46)
Replies to 98% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Marcel

Marcel

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Caring Language Teacher helping people express their ideas through words.

Native
1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Spanish +5
★ 5.0 (46)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Emoni

Emoni

Puerto RicoNative

italki · Puerto Rico

¡Wepa! I'm a multilingual Puerto Rican Spanish teacher with 12+ years' experience. ¡Bienvenidos!

Native
12 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Spanish +5
★ 4.9 (49)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • 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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