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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

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

Lineo

Lineo

LesothoNative

Classgap · Lesotho

Friendly English Tutor from Lesotho - Conversation Practice for Beginners

Native
New tutor
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Southern Sotho
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–B2

  • Beginners
Abdelhakim

Abdelhakim

Morocco

Classgap · Morocco

Fluent (C2)
1 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Arabic
No reviews yet
Not shown

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Beginners
$9.00/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)
Krissy D.

Krissy D.

KenyaNative

Classgap · Kenya

German grammar tutor A1- B2 for beginners, students &exam prep. Clear, simple lessons

Native
1 years teaching
Other certificate
German
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–B2

  • Beginners
Eman

Eman

BahrainNative

Classgap · Bahrain

Certified English teacher with more than 8 years of experience, Let's talk!

Native
5 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Arabic
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Sandra D.

Sandra D.

Philippines

Classgap · Philippines

Build Confidence in English | Patient, Interactive, and Goal-Oriented Lessons

Fluent (C2)
10 years teaching
Teaching degree
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Odike F.

Odike F.

NigeriaNative

Classgap · Nigeria

Experienced English Tutor | 7 Years Teaching English to shy or zero English speakers

Native
5 years teaching
Teaching degree
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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Maria

Maria

Lebanon

Classgap · Lebanon

Certified Native Arabic Tutor (TAFL)2 years of experience teaching all ages fluently

Fluent (C2)
5 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Arabic +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
$9.00/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)
Daphine

Daphine

South AfricaNative

Classgap · South Africa

English teacher with more than ten years of teaching experience. Let's Talk!

Native
10 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

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

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Doris T.

Doris T.

CameroonNative

Classgap · Cameroon

Native
5 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
French
No reviews yet
Not shown

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Mmenoabasiekom E.

Mmenoabasiekom E.

NigeriaNative

Classgap · Nigeria

Patient and Friendly English Tutor helping kids and adults speak English naturally.

Native
5 years teaching
Other certificate
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Umutoniwase L.

Umutoniwase L.

Rwanda

Classgap · Rwanda

English Lessons for Beginners | Friendly Tutor with French Support

Fluent (C2)
New tutor
Other certificate
French
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–B2

  • Beginners
Gioia

Gioia

Italy

Classgap · Italy

Fluent (C2)
5 years teaching
Teaching degree
Italian +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–B2

  • Beginners
Lidia

Lidia

Italy

Classgap · Italy

Fluent (C2)
5 yrs · 21 lessons
Language degree
Italian +2
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Grace

Grace

Peru

Classgap · Peru

Fluent (C2)
10 years teaching
Language degree
Spanish +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Elisa

Elisa

Italy

Classgap · Italy

Upper intermediate (B2)
New tutor
Other certificate
Italian
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Federica

Federica

New Zealand

Classgap · New Zealand

Fluent (C2)
1 years teaching
Language degree
Italian +2
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Maged

Maged

Egypt

Classgap · Egypt

Fluent (C2)
5 years teaching
Teaching degree
Arabic
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

English (Egypt) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Dania

Dania

United Arab Emirates

Classgap · United Arab Emirates

Upper intermediate (B2)
5 years teaching
Other certificate
Arabic +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–B2

  • Beginners
Tshepang

Tshepang

South AfricaNative

Classgap · South Africa

Beginner-Friendly

Native
1 years teaching
Teaching degree
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

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

  • Beginners
Fateme

Fateme

IranNative

Classgap · Iran

Native
10 years teaching
Teaching degree
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Rita

Rita

NigeriaNative

Classgap · Nigeria

Clear, progressive and interactive French courses – beginners welcome!

Native
10 years teaching
Teaching degree
French
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–B2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Lorena A.

Lorena A.

Mexico

Classgap · Mexico

Fluent (C2)
3 years teaching
Other certificate
Spanish +3
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–A2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Imi-依米

Imi-依米

China

Classgap · China

Intermediate (B1)
1 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Chinese
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Gong M.

Gong M.

China

Classgap · China

Fluent (C2)
10 years teaching
Other certificate
Chinese
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches C2

  • 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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