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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

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

Fex

Fex

CanadaNative

Cafetalk · Canada

From your first sentences to fluent debates , all levels welcome at The Talk Spot.

Native
4 yrs · 3 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Turkish +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Canadian English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
$8.84/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Kazu.H

Kazu.H

Japan

Cafetalk · Japan

英語学習初心者のために英語上達法を本音で教えます!

Intermediate (B1)
200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Alex Gregg

Alex Gregg

United StatesNative

Cafetalk · United States

Fun Fluency Practice

Native
23 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
Japanese +2
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Precious Winter

Precious Winter

South AfricaNative

Cafetalk · South Africa

Master speaking, writing and learn ways to boost your confidence.

Native
2 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

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

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
$3.79/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Lynn gamu

Lynn gamu

ZimbabweNative

Cafetalk · Zimbabwe

Japanese Students Say Hair Rules Are Too Strict

Native
6 yrs · 28 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Can take over a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
tomotomo

tomotomo

Japan

Cafetalk · Japan

「洋書は難しい」と思っていた方へ。 憧れの一冊を、一人で頑張って読むのではなく、 誰かと一緒に味わう時間を楽しんでみませんか。 本選びのご相談から、実際の読書まで、 あなたのペースに合わせてお手伝いします。

Fluent (C2)
500+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Teaches A1–A2

  • Kids
  • Beginners

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Kay

Kay

South AfricaNative

Cafetalk · South Africa

Turn reading into clear confident speaking

Native
4 yrs · 21 lessons
Teaching degree
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

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

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
MIO.B

MIO.B

Japan

Cafetalk · Japan

一緒に楽しく英語を学びましょう♪ おひとりおひとりに合ったオリジナルのレッスンをさせて頂きます^^

Fluent (C2)
2 yrs · 100+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–A2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Rie_Takayama

Rie_Takayama

Japan

Cafetalk · Japan

コミュニケーションで大切なことは?世界に共通する暗黙のルールと、心で繋がるためのヒントをお伝えします!

Fluent (C2)
200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese +3
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Business
  • Beginners
Brett Austin

Brett Austin

CanadaNative

Cafetalk · Canada

A relaxed, natural English discussion for adults who want to maintain their abilities.

Native
4 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Japanese
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Canadian English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
kenjy

kenjy

Japan

Cafetalk · Japan

多読、文法、日常会話などをいっしょに勉強しましょう。

Fluent (C2)
30 yrs · 100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Japanese
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners
Reina.

Reina.

Japan

Cafetalk · Japan

初めましてのあなた、いきなりレッスンを受けるのは不安なあなた、まずは自己紹介やレッスンの進め方など、気軽なお話から始めませんか?

Fluent (C2)
1,000+ lessons
None listed
Japanese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

American English · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Beginners
Haru sensei

Haru sensei

IndiaNative

Cafetalk · India

Lets get to know each other. Looking forward to meeting you!!

Native
2 lessons
None listed
Hindi +2
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Romy

Romy

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

好きな英語の歌を通して歌詞の発音やイントネーション、意味を楽しみながら学びましょう。ヴォーカルイーズで発声のトレーニングをします。

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
Japanese
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yucci

Yucci

JapanNative

Cafetalk · Japan

初心者大歓迎!英会話は慣れです。あなたも話せる♪

Native
4 lessons
None listed
Japanese
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Siyethaba

Siyethaba

South AfricaNative

Cafetalk · South Africa

Reading a book to improve your reading skills

Native
4 yrs · 5 lessons
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

  • Beginners
Mary Bright

Mary Bright

NigeriaNative

Cafetalk · Nigeria

Daily Conversation | Teacher Mary

Native
3 yrs · 4 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Dindi

Dindi

Philippines

Cafetalk · Philippines

No scripts. No preparation. Just your creativity and English.

Fluent (C2)
2 lessons
None listed
Filipino +2
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Njoki A.

Njoki A.

KenyaNative

Cafetalk · Kenya

Relax, chat and grow fluent step by step.

Native
6 lessons
None listed
Swahili +1
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
L Carter

L Carter

United StatesNative

Cafetalk · United States

Let's chat together.

Native
6 yrs · 14 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Chinese +2
No reviews yet
Not shown

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Beginners
Dina R.

Dina R.

PhilippinesNative

Cafetalk · Philippines

(Intermediate to Advanced (中級〜上級)) These lessons offer students a chance to express their personal opinions and beliefs on a variety of topics. さまざまなテーマについて、自分…

Native
6 lessons
None listed
Filipino +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C1

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Shiz

Shiz

Japan

Cafetalk · Japan

初心者からあらゆる勉強法を試し、ネイティブと話せるようになった勉強法をご案内します

Intermediate (B1)
500+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners
Chiamaka

Chiamaka

NigeriaNative

Cafetalk · Nigeria

Speak Naturally Speak Naturally in Everyday Conversations

Native
21 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
French
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Yuko Fukushima

Yuko Fukushima

Japan

Cafetalk · Japan

もう一度、英語をやり直してみませんか? つまずいたところから、ゆっくり進めていきましょう!

Fluent (C2)
13 yrs · 50+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese
No reviews yet
Not shown

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • 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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