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English tutors for beginners

20,162 of the 46,223 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
20,162
on 16 platforms

Compare English tutors

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

Himangi

Himangi

IndiaNative

italki · India

Linguist with 5+ years teaching experience / Neurodivergent-inclusive / Multilingual

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
Hindi +7
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Kimbarly

Kimbarly

KenyaNative

italki · Kenya

native swahili teacher with over 100hrs of teaching experience. I like to laugh while we learn.

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
Swahili
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 94% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Helen

Helen

ChinaNative

italki · China

Licensed TESOL teacher with over 5 years of teaching experience

Native
5 yrs · 100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Canadian English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Jared

Jared

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Scots & English Language Teacher

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
German +3
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 96% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Anadae

Anadae

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

English Teacher | 10+ Years’ Experience | Business & General English | CEFR A1–B2

Native
10 yrs · 28 lessons
None listed
Filipino +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 97% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Katrine

Katrine

NorwayNative

italki · Norway

Certified and experienced teacher of English and Norwegian | UK Qualified Teacher and TEFL certified

Native
100+ lessons
Teaching degree
Norwegian +4
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners

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Michael

Michael

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Experienced German and English tutor with a BA in German Language and Literature

Native
100+ lessons
Language degree
German +6
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Damien

Damien

PortugalNative

italki · Portugal

Native
1 yrs · 8 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Portuguese +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Donnay

Donnay

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

TEFL-Certified English Teacher from South Africa – 5+ Years’ Experience with Kids & Adults

Native
5 yrs · 32 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Afrikaans
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 89% of messages

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

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Rasa

Rasa

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Practical English for Life, Work and Study in the UK and Beyond

Native
10 yrs · 50+ lessons
CELTA
Lithuanian +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 96% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Peter

Peter

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Experienced professional teacher with a love for language learning

Native
10 yrs · 19 lessons
Professional teacher
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 95% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Christopher

Christopher

GermanyNative

italki · Germany

Native
200+ lessons
Language degree
German +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 99% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Brad

Brad

United StatesNative

italki · United States

English Teacher with multiple years of experience. All students and language levels are welcome.

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

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Joshua

Joshua

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Over 7 years living and teaching English in Japan. Let's take on this language journey together!

Native
7 yrs · 13 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Japanese +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Alexandre

Alexandre

SwitzerlandNative

italki · Switzerland

Native
3 lessons
None listed
French +3
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Beginners
Jaymee

Jaymee

AustraliaNative

italki · Australia

Native
12 lessons
Professional teacher
Polish
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Australian English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Teacher Ale

Teacher Ale

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Certified italian french and english teacher 20 years exp CERTIFIED TESOL ENGLISH TEACHER 🇫🇷🇮🇹🇬🇧

Native
20 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
French +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
David

David

United StatesNative

italki · United States

TESOL-CERTIFIED EXPERIENCED NATIVE ENGLISH TEACHER | Structured CEFR Learning and Business English

Native
15 yrs · 3 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Anaily

Anaily

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Certified TEFL Tutor that creates classes tailored to you

Native
27 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 97% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Nathan

Nathan

AustraliaNative

italki · Australia

Australian English Teacher Living in Japan 🦘🇯🇵

Native
5 lessons
None listed
Japanese
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Australian English · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Beginners
Stephen

Stephen

United StatesNative

italki · United States

TEFL-certified American English teacher specializing in students who speak Portuguese

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

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Efe

Efe

United StatesNative

italki · United States

10+ Years of Experience | Native English Speaker|Speaking, Fluency, Exam Prep, Writing, Reading

Native
10 yrs · 3 lessons
None listed
Turkish +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
John

John

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Native English Teacher Living in Mexico

Native
13 lessons
None listed
Spanish +3
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Marion

Marion

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Patient, Structured English Lessons for Adults | Beginner to Advanced

Native
13 lessons
None listed
Spanish +1
★ 4.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches B1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners

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English tutors by platform

AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $9.24) and the biggest (7,521 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
AmazingTalker7,521$9.24$3.96–$205.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors7,225$17$11–$225.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
italki7,096$20$14–$275.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
NativeCamp5,961from ¥6,800/month—5.0★Free trial period25 min
Cambly5,753from €24/month—4.9★Not advertised30 min
Engoo4,608from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Classgap1,601$17$12–$214.9★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Apprentus1,512$28$19–$364.9★No trial lessons60 min
DMM英会話1,332from ¥4,880/month—4.9★Free trial period25 min
Cafetalk1,059$13$9.47–$18—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Preply966$30$24–$435.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Wiingy873$40$38–$414.6★Free trial (55 min)55 min
Verbling478$25$19–$345.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Tutor Hunt102$61$50–$704.9★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant90$62$45–$805.0★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, 28526 tutors
Native speakers
$17Middle 50% between $9.24 and $26, 12681 tutors
Non-native
$18Middle 50% between $12 and $28, 15845 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, 7521 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$17Middle 50% between $11 and $22, 7192 tutors
italki
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 7096 tutors
Classgap
$17Middle 50% between $12 and $21, 1601 tutors
Apprentus
$28Middle 50% between $19 and $36, 1512 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.47 and $18, 1050 tutors
Preply
$30Middle 50% between $24 and $43, 966 tutors
Wiingy
$40Middle 50% between $38 and $41, 873 tutors
Verbling
$25Middle 50% between $19 and $34, 478 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$61Middle 50% between $50 and $70, 102 tutors
Wyzant
$62Middle 50% between $45 and $80, 90 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $24 and $33, 45 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where English tutors are from

  • PhilippinesPhilippines7,926 / 46,223
  • United StatesUnited States4,039 / 46,223
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom3,310 / 46,223
  • South AfricaSouth Africa2,736 / 46,223
  • JapanJapan1,128 / 46,223
  • NigeriaNigeria985 / 46,223
  • TaiwanTaiwan832 / 46,223
  • CanadaCanada823 / 46,223

English tutors: FAQ

Among 20,162 English tutors for beginners, the median price is $30 per hour; the middle half charge between $19 and $42.

We list 20,162 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 28,526 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 12, 2026

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