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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.

Maryse

Maryse

St. LuciaNative

italki · St. Lucia

Writer, traveler, and language teacher - Learn English Fast! ✨

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
French +3
★ 5.0 (32)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yurika

Yurika

CameroonNative

italki · Cameroon

Native
10 yrs · 500+ lessons
CELTA
French
★ 4.9 (33)
Replies to 97% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Gonza

Gonza

ArgentinaNative

italki · Argentina

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
Spanish +5
★ 5.0 (32)
Replies to 99% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Tola

Tola

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Learn ENGLISH with a TESOL & TEFL certified Native English Teacher.

Native
1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish +3
★ 5.0 (32)
Replies to 94% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Kaizen

Kaizen

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Lawyer|Entreprenuer|Author|120 Hour Advanced TEFL Qualified Teacher.

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (34)
Replies to 92% of messages

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

  • Business
  • Beginners
Frank

Frank

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Spanish/English Tutor For Kids & Adults | Beginner Spanish (A1+–B1+) | Conversation & Grammar

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
Spanish +3
★ 5.0 (31)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners

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Chelsea

Chelsea

AustraliaNative

italki · Australia

Australian English Teacher living in Europe

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
German +2
★ 5.0 (31)
Replies to 98% of messages

Australian English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Charlotte

Charlotte

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Certified British English Teacher With 10 Years Experience - Conversation, Exam and Business English

Native
10 yrs · 500+ lessons
CELTA
Arabic
★ 5.0 (31)
Replies to 99% of messages

British English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Angelie

Angelie

PhilippinesNative

italki · Philippines

Professional English Teacher with 5 years of experience, IELTS and TOEFL Teacher

Native
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Language degree
Filipino +3
★ 5.0 (31)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Niklas

Niklas

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

English Learning Through Stories *BEGINNER ADULTS*

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
German +2
★ 5.0 (31)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Aamina

Aamina

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Certified ESL Teacher, 7 years experience teaching children and adults both online and school based

Native
7 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (31)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Katie

Katie

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
Korean +2
★ 5.0 (31)
Replies to 88% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Ali

Ali

CanadaNative

italki · Canada

ESL Professor - Master's in Second Language Education - Bachelor's in Teaching English

Native
500+ lessons
Official exam examiner
French +2
★ 5.0 (31)
Replies to 99% of messages

Canadian English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Susan

Susan

PortugalNative

italki · Portugal

Speak Like a Native – With a Patient, Passionate & Fun Teacher!

Native
6 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Language degree
Portuguese +2
★ 5.0 (31)
Replies to 100% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Tasos

Tasos

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Native speaker in English and Greek and fluent Spanish speaker with 3 years of experience teaching

Native
2 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
Greek +3
★ 5.0 (31)
Replies to 95% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Nick

Nick

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Experienced teacher specializing in teaching Russian speaking students

Native
1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Russian +2
★ 4.9 (33)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Hester

Hester

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

English for Kids and Teens – Speak Confidently! TEFL and TEYL Certified | Bachelor’s Degree | 8 Year

Native
9 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Afrikaans +3
★ 4.9 (33)
Replies to 100% of messages

English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Mulenga

Mulenga

ZambiaNative

italki · Zambia

certified English and French tutor here to make your language learning journey fun and interesting

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
French +1
★ 4.9 (33)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Kids
  • Beginners
CHRISTY

CHRISTY

PhilippinesNative

italki · Philippines

🧡 Your Story Matters — (Talk freely, practice English naturally, and feel supported.)

Native
4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
Filipino
★ 4.8 (35)
Replies to 100% of messages

English (Philippines) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Terence

Terence

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Learning can never be dull. I will make you fall in love with English!

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
Zulu +1
★ 4.9 (32)
Replies to 99% of messages

English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Beginners
Lindah

Lindah

ZimbabweNative

italki · Zimbabwe

Certified TESOL Teacher with a passion of helping people become the best version of themselves

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Russian
★ 4.9 (34)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1

  • Beginners
Teacher Rose

Teacher Rose

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Teacher with a perfect English accent and three years online teaching experience.

Native
3 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
French +3
★ 5.0 (31)
Replies to 100% of messages

British English · Teaches A2–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Praful

Praful

IndiaNative

italki · India

A three-time Excellence Reward Winner on italki teaching multiple languages for over 4 years

Native
4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Official exam examiner
Hindi +4
★ 4.9 (33)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Kana

Kana

LesothoNative

italki · Lesotho

Fun and engaging English conversation with a certified teacher!

Native
3 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Chinese
★ 5.0 (30)
Replies to 98% 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, 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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