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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.

Dylan

Dylan

IrelandNative

italki · Ireland

Business English Coach | Ex-Stripe & Flexport | Native English & Fluent Spanish Speaker

Native
5 yrs · 100+ lessons
Professional teacher
Spanish +1
★ 4.9 (17)
Replies to 99% of messages

English (Ireland) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Patricia

Patricia

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Native English and Spanish Speaker With TESOL!

Native
7 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish +2
★ 4.9 (17)
Replies to 99% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Sandra

Sandra

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Speak English with Confidence | Certified TEFL Tutor | Conversation, Business & Travel English

Native
2 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 4.7 (19)
Replies to 99% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Mafe

Mafe

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Classes as Fun as Your Favorite Show, as Focused as Your Favorite Book—7 Years Teaching 🎉🗣️📖🤓💡

Native
7 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
Spanish +2
★ 4.9 (16)
Replies to 96% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Francisco

Francisco

MexicoNative

italki · Mexico

👋 Hi! I'm Fran!

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
Spanish +2
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Leisha

Leisha

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

⭐TEFL certified tutor and IELTS speaking expert with 15 years of professional experience ⭐

Native
15 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners

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Mwalimu

Mwalimu

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Fulbright Scholar & Bilingual Anthropologist 🇹🇿 🇺🇸 Swahili Teacher & English Conversation

Native
7 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
Swahili +3
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Regina

Regina

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

TEFL-certified teacher with 10+ years of experience! 📚

Native
10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Official exam examiner
German +3
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 100% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Kruno

Kruno

MontenegroNative

italki · Montenegro

English tutor specialized in programming, IT, and Computer Science.

Native
2 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
Serbian +2
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · Teaches A1–B2

  • Beginners
Erica

Erica

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Certified TEFL English Teacher with 5 years teaching experience

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
Teaching degree
Afrikaans +2
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Beginners
Kwabena

Kwabena

GhanaNative

italki · Ghana

English Conversation, vocabulary and grammar!! Akan twi from scratch!! Book a trial lesson!!

Native
1,000+ lessons
Language degree
French +2
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Emilee

Emilee

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Certified English Teacher with additional certificates in Business English and English Online

Native
6 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Armenian +3
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 98% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Gayner

Gayner

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Native
9 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
Japanese +2
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 100% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Julia

Julia

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Native English speaker (USA), writing coach, and music teacher

Native
7 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
Spanish
★ 4.9 (16)
Replies to 99% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Bernadette

Bernadette

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Experienced English Teacher | 30+ Years Helping Students Reach Their Goals

Native
30 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
Spanish
★ 4.9 (16)
Replies to 95% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Julien

Julien

CanadaNative

italki · Canada

Citizen of the World | Real native speaker | 10,000+ lessons

Native
10,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
French +1
★ 4.9 (16)
Replies to 100% of messages

Canadian English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Krishta

Krishta

United StatesNative

italki · United States

English Speaking and Grammar Tutor

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
Spanish +8
★ 3.9 (34)
Replies to 99% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Teacher John

Teacher John

UkraineNative

italki · Ukraine

Certified Kids Expert

Native
7 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
Russian +2
★ 4.8 (17)
Replies to 96% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Felix

Felix

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

CELTA Certified Teacher in London - Lots of Experience Teaching Latinos, All Are Welcome!

Native
4 yrs · 200+ lessons
CELTA
Spanish
★ 4.9 (15)
Replies to 99% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Lelo

Lelo

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Certified TEFL teacher with over 4 years of experience.

Native
4 yrs · 36 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (15)
Replies to 96% of messages

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

  • Business
  • Beginners
John

John

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Passionate English Teacher with 13+ Years of Global Classroom Experience

Native
13 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
Spanish
★ 4.9 (15)
Replies to 100% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Mavis

Mavis

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (15)
Replies to 100% of messages

English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Teacher Lulue

Teacher Lulue

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Certified IELTS Teacher with over 3 years of experience. " "

Native
6 yrs · 500+ lessons
Teaching degree
Zulu
★ 4.9 (15)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Karthi

Karthi

MozambiqueNative

italki · Mozambique

TEFL Certified, Academic and Business English specializations

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Portuguese +2
★ 4.9 (15)
Replies to 96% 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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