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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.

Alex

Alex

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Native
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Greek +1
★ 5.0 (29)
Replies to 99% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
David

David

FranceNative

italki · France

Certified teacher, linguist and translator. My sessions are tailored to your goals and needs.

Native
12 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
CELTA
French +8
★ 5.0 (29)
Replies to 99% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Bryce

Bryce

CanadaNative

italki · Canada

Certified French and English Teacher; Professeur de français et d'anglais certifié; 来自加拿大的法语老师和英语老师

Native
500+ lessons
Teaching degree
French +1
★ 5.0 (29)
Replies to 100% of messages

Canadian English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Frankie

Frankie

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Certified GCSE, A level and CELTA teacher with over 10 years experience.

Native
10 yrs · 200+ lessons
CELTA
Spanish +3
★ 4.9 (31)
Replies to 98% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Lucia

Lucia

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

🌟CERTIFIED TEFL TEACHER. IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH OR SETSWANA WITH A FRIENDLY TEACHER!

Native
500+ lessons
Teaching degree
Xhosa
★ 4.9 (30)
Replies to 98% of messages

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

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Raine

Raine

United StatesNative

italki · United States

From one passionate language learner to another, let's work together to achieve.

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
Japanese
★ 5.0 (29)
Replies to 98% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners

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Mishell

Mishell

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

English Tutor with over 2 years teaching experience

Native
2 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
Zulu
★ 5.0 (29)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Dillon

Dillon

United StatesNative

italki · United States

I help people accomplish their language goals🙂

Native
2,000+ lessons
CELTA · verified
Arabic +3
★ 5.0 (29)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
BameO

BameO

BotswanaNative

italki · Botswana

Experienced English tutor with a neutral accent : Let's smash your 2026 Language learning goals!

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
No other language listed
★ 4.8 (33)
Replies to 97% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Abigail

Abigail

JamaicaNative

italki · Jamaica

Conversational English | Business English | TOEFL prep | CELPIP prep

Native
200+ lessons
Official exam examiner
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (28)
Replies to 100% of messages

English (Jamaica) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Arissa

Arissa

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Certified TESL and TEFL teacher with 12 years of experience.

Native
12 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Spanish
★ 5.0 (28)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Jeannie

Jeannie

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Qualified English tutor for adults and young children (Cambridge YLE: Starters, Movers, Flyers, etc)

Native
7 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
Afrikaans
★ 5.0 (28)
Replies to 98% of messages

English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Camagwini

Camagwini

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Creative Writer with 3 years experience in teaching pronunciation, writing, reading and children!

Native
3 yrs · 500+ lessons
Language degree
Xhosa
★ 5.0 (28)
Replies to 98% of messages

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

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Chris

Chris

CanadaNative

italki · Canada

📚 English for Career Success, Exams & Confident Communication | CELPIP • IELTS • Business English

Native
500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish
★ 5.0 (28)
Replies to 100% of messages

Canadian English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Stephanie

Stephanie

MexicoNative

italki · Mexico

Native
4 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
Spanish +4
★ 5.0 (28)
Replies to 98% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Jessica

Jessica

SwedenNative

italki · Sweden

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
Swedish +1
★ 5.0 (28)
Replies to 97% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Ruth

Ruth

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

British English TEFL Teacher|Business Communication Specialist|Helping You Speak with Confidence

Native
500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Portuguese +1
★ 5.0 (28)
Replies to 99% of messages

British English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Paballo

Paballo

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Certified TEFL Teacher with over 5 years of experience

Native
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 4.5 (39)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Beginners
Linda

Linda

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Practical English for Life, Career and Exams! Your go-to Tutor to help you speak English with ease.

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
Xhosa +1
★ 5.0 (28)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Phila

Phila

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Conversational English Teacher

Native
2 yrs · 100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Zulu
★ 5.0 (28)
Replies to 98% of messages

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

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Mesumbe

Mesumbe

CameroonNative

italki · Cameroon

Certified DELF teacher with over 4 years of teaching experience. want to speak french? join me !

Native
4 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
French +1
★ 5.0 (28)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Kenneth

Kenneth

CanadaNative

italki · Canada

TESOL国际认证英语教师,30年英语教学经验,曾任中加国际学校校长及环球雅思主管,教你听说自如,不死记硬背,建立英语语感的方法。

Native
30 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Chinese
★ 5.0 (28)
Replies to 99% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Jessica

Jessica

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Kids Lessons Available! Certified ESL Teacher with 7 years of experience working with children.

Native
7 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (28)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Rafiq

Rafiq

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Experienced online English Teacher

Native
500+ lessons
Teaching degree
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (29)
Replies to 98% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • 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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