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English tutors for beginners

20,241 of the 46,353 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
20,241
on 16 platforms

Compare English tutors

4,115 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Daniella

Daniella

Armenia

italki · Armenia

Fluent (C2)
1 yrs · 50+ lessons
None listed
Armenian +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B1

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Philisiwe

Philisiwe

EswatiniNative

italki · Eswatini

Chat,Laugh,Learn English the Easy Peasy Way|Learn at your own pace with a patient tutor.

Native
4 yrs · 19 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Zulu
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Beginners
Ridwan

Ridwan

GhanaNative

italki · Ghana

Cambridge CELTA|General and Business English tutor with 5 years experience making learning lively

Native
5 yrs · 50+ lessons
CELTA
Arabic +3
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Abderrahim

Abderrahim

Morocco

italki · Morocco

TESOL-certified / Master's degree in Linguistics / Three years experience

Fluent (C2)
3 yrs · 18 lessons
Official exam examiner
Arabic +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 95% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Isidro

Isidro

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Native English Teacher from the US, 10+ Years Experience. Bilingual, based in Chile.

Native
10 yrs · 50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Enrico

Enrico

Italy

italki · Italy

Certified teacher with years of experience online and in-person - support in multiple languages!

Fluent (C2)
10 yrs · 25 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Italian +4
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners

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Pei

Pei

Taiwan

italki · Taiwan

🇹🇼 你好・Hello 👋 Two languages. One conversation.

Fluent (C2)
5 yrs · 1 lessons
None listed
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Makayla

Makayla

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Friendly English Tutor | Build Confidence & Speak Naturally

Native
5 yrs · 25 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Japanese
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 98% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Michelle

Michelle

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Professional Business English Teacher

Native
29 lessons
None listed
German +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 92% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Shuni

Shuni

IndonesiaNative

italki · Indonesia

📜Certified English, Japanese & Indonesian Teacher with Japanese Manufacturing 🏭Industry Experience

Native
50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Indonesian +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Gleziel

Gleziel

Philippines

italki · Philippines

🌟 13-Year Licensed Teacher 🌟 Kids & Adults 🌟TEFL Certified

Fluent (C2)
13 yrs · 100+ lessons
Teaching degree
Cebuano +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 98% of messages

English (Philippines) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Dora

Dora

Hungary

italki · Hungary

French, English, and Hungarian Teacher | Personalized & Creative Lessons for All Levels

Fluent (C2)
50+ lessons
None listed
Hungarian +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Bella

Bella

China

italki · China

A certified teacher with four years of experience in teaching both Chinese and English

Fluent (C2)
4 yrs · 48 lessons
None listed
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Juanna

Juanna

KenyaNative

italki · Kenya

Certified TEFL English Tutor | Psychology Student Dedicated to Your Learning Success

Native
6 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Beginners
Akubue

Akubue

NigeriaNative

italki · Nigeria

Experienced and Passionate French Teacher

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

Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Rebecca

Rebecca

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

IELTS, OET & Cambridge C1 Advanced | Exam Preparation with a Native British English Teacher

Native
6 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Welsh
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 96% of messages

British English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Fernanda

Fernanda

Chile

italki · Chile

Certified English teacher for Spanish-speaking adults · From B1 to B2 in 3 months · 5.0★

Fluent (C2)
8 yrs · 100+ lessons
Other certificate
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 91% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Sharon

Sharon

China

italki · China

University teacher✔Master's degree✔TEM8/IELTS7/TESOL/CTCSOL大学老师✔硕士✔专八/雅思7/TESOL/CTCSOL中英文教学资格

Fluent (C2)
40 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
xiaojie

xiaojie

ChinaNative

italki · China

🌈 Daily conversation・Beginner friendly ・Experienced online tutor. From HSK1-6 level zero to advance

Native
3 yrs · 22 lessons
None listed
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 90% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Glory

Glory

CameroonNative

italki · Cameroon

Certified 120h TEFL tutor with 4 years experience adults and kids Conversational English and more

Native
4 yrs · 19 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
French +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 93% of messages

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Attrija

Attrija

IndiaNative

italki · India

Polyglot teaching Thai with Real-Life context

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

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Claudia

Claudia

Venezuela

italki · Venezuela

Certified English/Spanish teacher with 3 years of experience helping YOU speak naturally✨

Fluent (C2)
3 yrs · 22 lessons
None listed
Spanish +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 87% of messages

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Gianmarco

Gianmarco

Italy

italki · Italy

English and Italian teacher - specialized in conversation

Fluent (C2)
200+ lessons
None listed
Italian +3
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Aman

Aman

IndiaNative

italki · India

certificated teacher with 10 years experience.Learn Hindi , punjabi &English Confidently All Levels”

Native
5 yrs · 50+ lessons
None listed
Hindi +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners

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English tutors by platform

AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $9.24) and the biggest (7,639 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
AmazingTalker7,639$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
Apprentus1,525$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
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, 28644 tutors
Native speakers
$17Middle 50% between $9.24 and $26, 12751 tutors
Non-native
$18Middle 50% between $12 and $28, 15893 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, 7639 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, 1525 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, 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

  • PhilippinesPhilippines7,954 / 46,353
  • United StatesUnited States4,044 / 46,353
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom3,317 / 46,353
  • South AfricaSouth Africa2,769 / 46,353
  • JapanJapan1,126 / 46,353
  • NigeriaNigeria993 / 46,353
  • TaiwanTaiwan838 / 46,353
  • CanadaCanada826 / 46,353

English tutors: FAQ

Among 20,241 English tutors for beginners, the median price is $29 per hour; the middle half charge between $19 and $42.

We list 20,241 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 28,644 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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