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English tutors for beginners

20,121 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–$42
Typical range
$2.20
Trial lesson
20,121
on 16 platforms

Compare English tutors

2,265 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Thomas

Thomas

IrelandNative

italki · Ireland

A Master's qualified language teacher with 5 years experience. Certified in IELTS exam preparation

Native
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
Irish +2
★ 5.0 (35)
Replies to 96% of messages

English (Ireland) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Candice

Candice

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

I have taught 1000 lessons online and helped many students pass IELTS and CAE!

Native
8 yrs · 500+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Afrikaans +1
★ 5.0 (35)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Marlie

Marlie

CanadaNative

italki · Canada

Native English teacher helping my students to speak clearly, confidently, and naturally!

Native
25 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
French +1
★ 5.0 (34)
Replies to 100% of messages

Canadian English · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Ondine

Ondine

FranceNative

italki · France

Native
2,000+ lessons
None listed
French +3
★ 5.0 (34)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Esenkosi

Esenkosi

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Improve Your English Fluency Through Real Conversation.

Native
3 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Zulu +1
★ 5.0 (34)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Beginners
Brandee

Brandee

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Let's study English in a fun and relaxed environment!

Native
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Japanese
★ 4.9 (36)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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William

William

SwedenNative

italki · Sweden

Swedish Lessons Based on Psychological Science and Polyglot Experience - Flashcard Deck Every Lesson

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate
Swedish +7
★ 4.9 (35)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Fortune

Fortune

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

English Teacher Specializing in Confidence Building: Learn to Speak, Read, and Write with Ease!

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
Zulu +1
★ 4.9 (37)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Beginners
Teacher Sumera

Teacher Sumera

PakistanNative

italki · Pakistan

TEFL-Certified English Tutor|Speaking, Grammar,IELTS,Job Interview & Academic English for All Levels

Native
200+ lessons
Official exam examiner
Hindi +2
★ 4.9 (36)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Caroline

Caroline

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

certified TEFL 120 qualified and 3 years teaching english

Native
3 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (36)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Conrad

Conrad

CameroonNative

italki · Cameroon

Learn English & French the Fun Way!

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
French +4
★ 4.8 (40)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
AllysonLovina

AllysonLovina

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (33)
Replies to 99% of messages

Canadian English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Joy

Joy

CanadaNative

italki · Canada

| Certified English teacher | 11+ years of experience | Let's Connect! ✨

Native
11 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Indonesian +2
★ 5.0 (33)
Replies to 99% of messages

Canadian English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Robbie

Robbie

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

CELTA-qualified native English teacher & PhD researcher, with specialism in academic writing.

Native
500+ lessons
CELTA
Russian +1
★ 5.0 (33)
Replies to 98% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Teboho

Teboho

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Certified TEFL teacher with over 8 years experience

Native
8 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Afrikaans +1
★ 5.0 (33)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
David

David

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
Russian +1
★ 5.0 (33)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yulia

Yulia

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Native
10 yrs · 200+ lessons
Language degree
Russian +1
★ 5.0 (33)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Callista

Callista

NigeriaNative

italki · Nigeria

TEFL Certified International Tutor with over 10 years Teaching Experience.

Native
10 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Igbo +1
★ 4.7 (40)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Prudence

Prudence

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Friendly English Tutor For Beginners| Practice Speaking With Confidence🌍

Native
1 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (33)
Replies to 100% of messages

English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches B1

  • Beginners
Kazie

Kazie

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
Zulu
★ 5.0 (33)
Replies to 96% of messages

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

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Teacher Lungi

Teacher Lungi

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

A TEACHER WHO HELPS YOU BOOST YOUR CONFIDENCE IN SPEAKING ENGLISH.😎

Native
3 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Zulu +3
★ 5.0 (33)
Replies to 95% of messages

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

  • Beginners
Rubí

Rubí

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Bachelor of Music graduate with over 10 years experience teaching music and English

Native
10 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
Spanish +4
★ 5.0 (32)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Asa

Asa

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

TEFL Teacher Who Loves Languages, Music & Travel. Patient and Happy to Correct Your Mistakes!

Native
500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish +7
★ 5.0 (32)
Replies to 100% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Anastasia

Anastasia

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Beginner/Advanced/Business English/Exam prep teacher from New York City

Native
10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Russian +1
★ 5.0 (32)
Replies to 99% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • 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, 12665 tutors
Non-native
$18Middle 50% between $12 and $28, 15822 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 20,121 English tutors for beginners, the median price is $30 per hour; the middle half charge between $19 and $42.

We list 20,121 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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