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English tutors for beginners

20,127 of the 46,196 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–$41
Typical range
$2.20
Trial lesson
20,127
on 16 platforms

Compare English tutors

1,940 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Tina

Tina

Native

Cambly

Hello! So pleased to meet you! I am originally from the Cayman Islands (British) and have also lived in Canada, the US, the UK and France.

Native
Not listed
None listed
Spanish +1
★ 4.9 (200)
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British English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Michelle

Michelle

Native

Cambly

Hello Cambly learners!

Native
Not listed
Teaching degree
Arabic
★ 4.9 (200)
Not shown

Canadian English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Meg

Meg

Native

Cambly

Hello! My name is Megan. It will be a pleasure to be part of your journey learning English with confidence.

Native
5 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (200)
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British English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Jessie

Jessie

Native

Cambly

Hello! My name is Teacher Jessie. I am from the USA.

Native
6 years teaching
Language degree
French
★ 4.9 (200)
Not shown

American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Melissa

Melissa

Native

Cambly

Hello future students! My name is Melissa and I am an experienced ESL teacher with a background in teaching English.

Native
Not listed
None listed
Indonesian
★ 4.9 (200)
Not shown

American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
G

G

Native

Cambly

Hi Kids and Parents, My name is Gladys Oliver I have been teaching for over 25years.

Native
25 years teaching
None listed
Spanish
★ 4.9 (200)
Not shown

American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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Kayla

Kayla

Native

Cambly

I have been a teacher and tutor for 7 years, 5 of those teaching English abroad and online.

Native
7 years teaching
None listed
French +1
★ 4.9 (200)
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American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Bee

Bee

Native

Cambly

Hello, my name is teacher Bee and I am from The U.S.

Native
7 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (200)
Not shown

American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
George

George

Native

Cambly

Don't worry, George is here! Helping you with all your English language needs.

Native
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (200)
Not shown

British English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Will

Will

Native

Cambly

Hello there! Nice to meet you! I hope that I can help you on your English learning journey.

Native
Not listed
CELTA
Japanese +2
★ 4.9 (200)
Not shown

American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Zac

Zac

Native

Cambly

Hi there! I am from Toronto, Canada. I love music, cooking and chatting about cultures (I have lived in a few different countries).

Native
12 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish
★ 4.9 (200)
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Canadian English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Jazz

Jazz

United KingdomNative

Cambly · United Kingdom

******Please note I DO NOT TEACH BEGINNERS***** I only work with students of INTERMIDIATE and ADVANCED level of English speaking skills!* *Please also Note I…

Native
1 years teaching
None listed
Punjabi
★ 4.9 (200)
Not shown

British English · Teaches B1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Cheryl

Cheryl

Native

Cambly

Hello, I'm Cheryl.

Native
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (200)
Not shown

British English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Mike

Mike

IrelandNative

Cambly · Ireland

Hello, I’m Mike, a Cambly Super Tutor with over three years of experience helping adult students improve their English.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (200)
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British English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Keke

Keke

Native

Cambly

I’m a patient, high-energy Cambly Kids tutor!

Native
7 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (200)
Not shown

English (Jamaica) · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
AHMED

AHMED

Native

Cambly

Hi Everyone! I'm Mr Ahmed from California, USA.

Native
11 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Arabic
★ 4.9 (200)
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American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Latesha

Latesha

United StatesNative

Cambly · United States

Hello! My name is Latesha. I have been teaching English for over three years.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
Chinese
★ 4.9 (200)
Not shown

American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Victor

Victor

PortugalNative

Cambly · Portugal

Hi! I'm Victor, and I'm happy to meet you.

Native
Not listed
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Portuguese
★ 4.9 (200)
Not shown

American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Esther

Esther

United KingdomNative

Cambly · United Kingdom

Hi there! My name is Esther.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
Spanish
★ 4.9 (200)
Not shown

British English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Mark

Mark

Native

Cambly

Hello everyone! My name is Mark. I am from New Hampshire in the United States.

Native
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (200)
Not shown

American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Kevin

Kevin

United KingdomNative

Cambly · United Kingdom

Hi I'm Kevin. I was born in the U.K. and my wife and I, (and two dogs), are currently living in Bulgaria.

Native
Not listed
None listed
Bulgarian
★ 4.9 (200)
Not shown

British English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Cierra

Cierra

Native

Cambly

Hi, friend! My name is Cierra and I'm looking forward to chatting with you!

Native
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (200)
Not shown

American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Katie

Katie

Native

Cambly

🌟 Hello! I'm a friendly and patient English tutor from the UK.

Native
Not listed
None listed
Turkish
★ 4.9 (200)
Not shown

British English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Darren

Darren

Native

Cambly

Hello everyone, my name is Darren. I live in Normandy in France with my beautiful wife but am originally from Essex, just outside of London.

Native
Not listed
TEFL/TESOL certificate
French
★ 4.9 (200)
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British English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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English tutors by platform

AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $9.24) and the biggest (7,485 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
AmazingTalker7,485$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
Apprentus1,524$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
Verbling477$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, 28487 tutors
Native speakers
$17Middle 50% between $9.24 and $26, 12679 tutors
Non-native
$18Middle 50% between $12 and $28, 15808 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, 7485 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, 1524 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, 477 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

  • PhilippinesPhilippines7,920 / 46,196
  • United StatesUnited States4,038 / 46,196
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom3,308 / 46,196
  • South AfricaSouth Africa2,742 / 46,196
  • JapanJapan1,126 / 46,196
  • NigeriaNigeria981 / 46,196
  • TaiwanTaiwan831 / 46,196
  • CanadaCanada823 / 46,196

English tutors: FAQ

Among 20,127 English tutors for beginners, the median price is $30 per hour; the middle half charge between $19 and $41.

We list 20,127 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 28,487 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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