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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.

Robert

Robert

Native

Cambly

I have been teaching English for almost 30 years to students of all ages and levels around the world.

Native
30 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Portuguese
★ 4.9 (200)
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British English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
FAYE

FAYE

SpainNative

Cambly · Spain

Hi, I am tutor Faye. I'm looking forward to giving you a unique teaching style which is both educational and fun.

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

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Helen

Helen

AustraliaNative

Cambly · Australia

Hi everyone, let me tell you a bit about myself!

Native
20 years teaching
None listed
Turkish
★ 4.9 (200)
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Australian English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Mandy

Mandy

Native

Cambly

Hi! I’m a patient, supportive, and friendly teacher who’s excited to help you learn something new.

Native
Not listed
None listed
Afrikaans +1
★ 4.9 (200)
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British English · Teaches A1–B2

  • Beginners
Karen

Karen

Native

Cambly

I am very patient and I truly hope you are comfortable enough asking questions, examples or repetitions.

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

American English · Teaches A1–B2

  • Beginners
Lisa

Lisa

Native

Cambly

I am an American from Florida, I now live in the United Kingdom.

Native
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (200)
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American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners

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Ren

Ren

Native

Cambly

I am an English teacher in Japan. I am an extrovert who enjoys teaching and interacting with students.

Native
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (200)
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American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Natalie

Natalie

Native

Cambly

I love teaching people from all backgrounds and ages.

Native
Not listed
None listed
French
★ 4.9 (200)
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British English · Teaches A1–B1

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Lauren

Lauren

Native

Cambly

My name is Teacher Lauren. I am from the UK but I have been living in sunny Australia for the past 7 years as well as travelling around Asia and South America.

Native
Not listed
None listed
Spanish
★ 4.9 (200)
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British English · Teaches A1–B2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Sean

Sean

United KingdomNative

Cambly · United Kingdom

I am a calm and patient person who speaks slowly and clearly.

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

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Esther

Esther

Native

Cambly

I am so happy to have caught your attention!

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

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Martin

Martin

United StatesNative

Cambly · United States

I love to listen and I like to talk. I also have this crazy idea that learning can be fun.

Native
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (200)
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American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Ashley

Ashley

CanadaNative

Cambly · Canada

I'm an ESL instructor from Canada with over six years of tutoring experience, as of 2026.

Native
6 years teaching
None listed
French
★ 4.9 (200)
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Canadian English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Dorian

Dorian

Native

Cambly

I work in a Backpackers travel Agency in Ecuador, so I am use to speaking to people from all over the world with varying levels of English

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

British English · Teaches A1–B2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Sylvie

Sylvie

Native

Cambly

Hello future students! My name is Sylvie.

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

  • Business
  • Beginners
Rita

Rita

Native

Cambly

Having lived in another country and being bilingual, I have the patience,understanding & knowledge to help you reach your goals.

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

American English · Teaches A1–A2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Sheila

Sheila

Native

Cambly

I have been a language coach and teacher in many settings including business, college test prep, beginner to advanced.

Native
Not listed
None listed
Chinese
★ 4.9 (200)
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American English · Teaches B1–B2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Buffy

Buffy

United KingdomNative

Cambly · United Kingdom

Hi my name is Teacher Buffy. I am from England but lucky enough to be able to live in Europe.

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

British English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Jennifer

Jennifer

Native

Cambly

I am Jennifer from England. I am a native speaker with a clear, neutral British accent.

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

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Stephanie

Stephanie

Native

Cambly

Hey I'm Stephanie, I'm from London and I've been helping others learn English for the past 10 years.

Native
10 years teaching
None listed
Spanish
★ 4.9 (200)
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British English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Jessyca

Jessyca

Native

Cambly

I have a love for languages which has allowed me to build knowledge of multiple different cultures.

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

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Michele

Michele

United KingdomNative

Cambly · United Kingdom

I have worked in offices for 26 years and also some bar work and cafes andrestaurants.

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

British English · Teaches A1–B2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Jonathan

Jonathan

Native

Cambly

I've been teaching English since 2011 to students from all levels, from beginners to advanced, and I've been a Cambly tutor since 2019.

Native
14 years teaching
None listed
Portuguese +2
★ 4.9 (200)
Not shown

American English · Teaches B1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Pip

Pip

Native

Cambly

Hello! Welcome! I'm excitedly looking forward to meeting & talking with you.

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

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners

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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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