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English tutors for beginners

20,175 of the 46,460 English tutors we track offer lessons for beginners. Their median price is $29 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $2.20. Native speakers charge a median of $17 per hour, versus $18 for non-native tutors.

$29/h
Median / hour
$19–$42
Typical range
$2.20
Trial lesson
20,175
on 16 platforms

Compare English tutors

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

Kobus

Kobus

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

From Classroom to Real Life – English That Works for You ✅

Native
18 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Afrikaans
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 98% of messages

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

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Travis

Travis

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Poet and writer teaching English through literature for all levels

Native
50+ lessons
Professional teacher
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 98% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Lani

Lani

AustraliaNative

italki · Australia

English Communication Specialist! Speak Fluently & Naturally - TEFL/TESOL Certified English teacher.

Native
50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 99% of messages

Australian English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Pauline

Pauline

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Your Partner in Language Success: English Teaching Tailored To Your Goals :)

Native
50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Zulu +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 95% of messages

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

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Lisa

Lisa

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Masters Degree in TESOL & TESOL Certified Language Teacher For All Levels Of Students

Native
9 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish +2
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 88% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Benji

Benji

CameroonNative

italki · Cameroon

🌟 Meet Benji: Your Certified and Dynamic French and English Tutor! 🌟

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
French +2
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners

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Honorine

Honorine

CameroonNative

italki · Cameroon

TCF exam preparation|Conversation|Language structure|Homework|Interviews|Settling in a new country

Native
4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
French +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Weston

Weston

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Licensed U.S. Attorney For Advanced and Beginner English

Native
22 lessons
None listed
Japanese +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 97% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Gerry

Gerry

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Dynamic Online English Teacher with 8 years of Experience

Native
8 yrs · 23 lessons
Teaching degree
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 97% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Sufia

Sufia

PakistanNative

italki · Pakistan

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
Urdu +4
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Sam

Sam

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Experienced Tutor of Arabic and English

Native
15 lessons
None listed
Arabic +2
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 88% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
James

James

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Certified Cambridge Teacher with 8+ Years' Experience

Native
8 yrs · 100+ lessons
Official exam examiner
Spanish
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 98% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Melissa

Melissa

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Native
10 yrs · 5 lessons
Language degree
Spanish +6
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 60% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Quintin

Quintin

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
Afrikaans +2
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 96% of messages

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

  • Beginners
Geneviève

Geneviève

CanadaNative

italki · Canada

Native
1,000+ lessons
Other certificate
French +2
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Charlotte

Charlotte

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Friendly Native English Teacher | Build Confidence in English Conversation 😊

Native
5 yrs · 21 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Christopher

Christopher

AustraliaNative

italki · Australia

Relaxed English Conversation | Structured Lessons | Patient, Experienced Tutor

Native
2 yrs · 9 lessons
Language degree
Japanese +2
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

Australian English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Lorena

Lorena

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Native English Tutor and Linguist

Native
32 lessons
None listed
Romanian +3
★ 4.5 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Kingdom

Kingdom

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Certified TEFL | Business English | Grammar | Pronunciation | Conversation | Interview

Native
2 yrs · 50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Zulu +2
★ 4.5 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Kiyonna

Kiyonna

United StatesNative

italki · United States

TEFL-Certified American English Teacher | Kids & Adults | Speak With Confidence

Native
3 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Arabic +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Ayana

Ayana

SwitzerlandNative

italki · Switzerland

A-Level French Specialist & Bilingual English/French Tutor | Exam Prep & Fluency

Native
26 lessons
None listed
French
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 70% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
David

David

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Business English & Everyday Conversation|Native Speaker|7+ Years of ESL Experience

Native
7 yrs · 36 lessons
None listed
Spanish
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 92% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Camille

Camille

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Native
38 lessons
None listed
French
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 88% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Syeda

Syeda

PakistanNative

italki · Pakistan

Certified Language Teacher (6+ Yrs) | German, English & Sindhi | Friendly & Structured Classes

Native
6 yrs · 50+ lessons
None listed
Sindhi +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners

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English tutors by platform

AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $9.24) and the biggest (7,539 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
AmazingTalker7,539$9.24$3.96–$205.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors7,414$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
Classgap1,601$17$12–$214.9★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Apprentus1,525$28$19–$364.9★No trial lessons60 min
DMM英会話1,335from ¥4,880/month—4.9★Free trial period25 min
Cafetalk1,060$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
Verbling479$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, 28750 tutors
Native speakers
$17Middle 50% between $9.24 and $26, 12686 tutors
Non-native
$18Middle 50% between $12 and $28, 16064 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, 7539 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$17Middle 50% between $11 and $22, 7381 tutors
italki
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 7095 tutors
Classgap
$17Middle 50% between $12 and $21, 1601 tutors
Apprentus
$28Middle 50% between $19 and $36, 1525 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.47 and $18, 1051 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, 479 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

  • PhilippinesPhilippines7,929 / 46,460
  • United StatesUnited States4,041 / 46,460
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom3,311 / 46,460
  • South AfricaSouth Africa2,737 / 46,460
  • JapanJapan1,127 / 46,460
  • NigeriaNigeria986 / 46,460
  • TaiwanTaiwan832 / 46,460
  • CanadaCanada824 / 46,460

English tutors: FAQ

Among 20,175 English tutors for beginners, the median price is $29 per hour; the middle half charge between $19 and $42.

We list 20,175 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 28,750 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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