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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.

English

English

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Friendly English Tutor | 5 Years experience|Speak Confidently & Improve Fast 🚀

Native
5 yrs · 42 lessons
None listed
Xhosa
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Terenc

Terenc

AlbaniaNative

italki · Albania

Certified TESOL and TEYL teacher with more than 6 years of experience

Native
8 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Albanian +1
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Sergio

Sergio

PortugalNative

italki · Portugal

Native English/Portuguese Certified Tutor

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
Portuguese +2
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Tony

Tony

IrelandNative

italki · Ireland

Certified TEFL English teacher with over 11 years Experience.

Native
12 yrs · 50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 98% of messages

English (Ireland) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Kelly

Kelly

United StatesNative

italki · United States

TEFL-Certified, UCLA-Educated Teacher With 2 Decades Of Experience

Native
20 yrs · 200+ lessons
Official exam examiner
German
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Benjamin

Benjamin

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
German +1
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners

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Toni

Toni

CanadaNative

italki · Canada

Master's in Language Teaching Graduate with over 5000 hours of teaching experience; polyglot

Native
1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
French +7
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 100% of messages

Canadian English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Anya

Anya

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Fun, free-flowing conversation.

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
Spanish +3
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Cindy

Cindy

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Certified TESOL instructor with over 8 years of experience.

Native
8 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Beginners
Mr. Abraham

Mr. Abraham

MexicoNative

italki · Mexico

¡Hablemos Español! Let's Talk! Certified Spanish & English as a Second Language Teacher.

Native
10 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Spanish +2
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Jeremy

Jeremy

United StatesNative

italki · United States

🇪🇺🇳🇱🇧🇪Dutch, 🇪🇸🇲🇽Spanish, & 🇺🇸🇬🇧English! 🔥 Up to 30% OFF on packages inc. Exam Prep!

Native
1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Spanish +7
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 99% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Jamie

Jamie

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Certified English teacher + PhD in Second Language Acquisition

Native
13 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
CELTA
French +3
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 100% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Rick

Rick

CanadaNative

italki · Canada

Certified TEFL teacher with years of experience teaching English as a second language.

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish +2
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 100% of messages

Canadian English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Dr Jayanta

Dr Jayanta

IndiaNative

italki · India

Best Teacher Award 🏆

Native
10 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Bangla +3
★ 4.7 (10)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Ndikum

Ndikum

CameroonNative

italki · Cameroon

Certified ESL Instructor with 7+ Years’ Experience. Building Confidence in Kids and Adults

Native
7 yrs · 100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
French +5
★ 4.9 (9)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Ty

Ty

CanadaNative

italki · Canada

Award Winning Teacher 🏆 |Business Speaking Coach | IELTS | University Language Instructor 10+ Years

Native
10 yrs · 200+ lessons
Teaching degree
Chinese +1
★ 4.9 (9)
Replies to 100% of messages

Canadian English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Precious

Precious

LesothoNative

italki · Lesotho

Speak English Naturally and Confidently|10 Years Experience|Masters Degree in English Teaching

Native
10 yrs · 100+ lessons
Teaching degree
Spanish +3
★ 4.8 (9)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Reece

Reece

South Africa

italki · South Africa

English Tutor | Conversational, Business, IELTS & Travel English | Speak with Confidence

Fluent (C2)
2 yrs · 100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Afrikaans +4
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Sandra

Sandra

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Certified EFL Teacher with over 10 years of teaching experience *Specialized in Cambridge Exams*

Native
10 yrs · 200+ lessons
Official exam examiner · verified
Spanish
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Zandile

Zandile

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

English Coach | 5 Yrs Exp | Business Diploma & TEFL

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 98% of messages

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

  • Business
  • Beginners
Teacher Hakeem

Teacher Hakeem

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Young Leaner Specialist English Classes

Native
3 yrs · 48 lessons
Professional teacher
Korean
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 100% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Teniel

Teniel

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Native
6 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Afrikaans
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Business
  • Beginners
Aggie

Aggie

KenyaNative

italki · Kenya

TEFL Certified and Experienced Teacher-Native English, Swahili and Gĩkũyũ. Learn with Ease. Karibu!!

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Swahili +1
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Grant

Grant

United StatesNative

italki · United States

英语导师

Native
42 lessons
None listed
Chinese
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 99% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • 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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