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English tutors for beginners

20,135 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
20,135
on 16 platforms

Compare English tutors

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

Ann

Ann

United StatesNative

Cambly · United States

Hello! My name is Ann and I live in the USA.

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

  • Business
  • Beginners
David

David

AustraliaNative

Cambly · Australia

I have been a teacher for more than 20 years and enjoy helping people learn.

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

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Kirsty

Kirsty

United KingdomNative

Cambly · United Kingdom

I have had over sixteen years of teaching experience.

Native
16 years teaching
None listed
Greek
★ 4.9 (200)
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British English · Teaches A1–B2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Damion

Damion

Native

Cambly

Thanks for the opportunity to introduce myself to you!

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

  • Business
  • Beginners
Ella

Ella

Native

Cambly

I`ve been teaching English since 2016. I have experience in preparing students for high school exams, IELTS as well as job interviews.

Native
9 years teaching
None listed
Hungarian +2
★ 4.9 (200)
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American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Trevor

Trevor

Native

Cambly

A Customs Officer for 32 years and every day speaking with foreigners, I am now very excited to help develop English language for those at all levels from…

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

  • Business
  • Beginners

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Wendy

Wendy

United KingdomNative

Cambly · United Kingdom

During my working career in retail, I coached and mentored many interns and new colleagues.

Native
Not listed
None listed
Afrikaans
★ 4.9 (200)
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English (South Africa) · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Joyce

Joyce

Native

Cambly

Hello everyone! I'm Joyce and I'm a Scottish native English speaker who has lived in several other parts of the world, particularly in Mexico.

Native
Not listed
None listed
German +4
★ 4.9 (200)
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British English · Teaches A1–B2

  • Beginners
Annie

Annie

Native

Cambly

I’m a calm, encouraging teacher who focuses on helping each student learn to express their own ideas with confidence.

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

American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Rosy

Rosy

Native

Cambly

I teach mainly beginners, intermediate adults and children.

Native
Not listed
None listed
Italian
★ 4.9 (200)
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Australian English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Ashley

Ashley

United StatesNative

Cambly · United States

I love learning languages, cultures, and I love teaching others!

Native
Not listed
None listed
Spanish +4
★ 4.9 (200)
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American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Iza

Iza

Native

Cambly

Hello students! My name is Iza, and I am a native bilingual speaker of English and Malay.

Native
6 years teaching
None listed
Malay +1
★ 4.9 (200)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Justin

Justin

United StatesNative

Cambly · United States

Hello everyone, my name is Justin. I am an American with experience teaching and living abroad.

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

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Sheena

Sheena

Native

Cambly

Teaching is my passion. I love to see how someone can take knowledge and change it into experience.

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

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Maryann

Maryann

South AfricaNative

Cambly · South Africa

Hello Students, I have great communication skills and will make you feel confident and comfortable to speak while having fun and engaging lessons.

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

  • Business
  • Beginners
Star

Star

United StatesNative

Cambly · United States

Hello! I am a licensed English teacher from the United States.

Native
20 years teaching
Teaching degree
Spanish
★ 4.9 (200)
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American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Marie

Marie

Native

Cambly

I worked in the legal field for many years as a Legal Assistant.

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

  • Business
  • Beginners
MiMi

MiMi

United StatesNative

Cambly · United States

"Communication is one of the most important skills in life, and I find it truly rewarding to help students reach their goals.

Native
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (200)
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American English · Teaches A1–B2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Rich

Rich

United StatesNative

Cambly · United States

I can help you with your vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, or talk about anything you would like!

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

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Lianna

Lianna

Native

Cambly

I have been teaching English for five years.

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

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Nathan

Nathan

Native

Cambly

Hello, I am Nathan I have lived in America for most of my life, but now I have been living in Thailand for the last 3 years.

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

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Reci

Reci

Native

Cambly

Hi There! My name is Reci. I'm so excited to help you become comfortable speaking in English and practice your pronunciation.

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

American English · Teaches A1–B2

  • Beginners
Jay

Jay

MexicoNative

Cambly · Mexico

TESOL/TEFL Certified Canadian living in Mexico.

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

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Kara

Kara

United StatesNative

Cambly · United States

I am a full-time mom of seven kids. I can talk about a lot of different subjects.

Native
Not listed
None listed
Spanish +3
★ 4.9 (200)
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American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • 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 20,135 English tutors for beginners, the median price is $30 per hour; the middle half charge between $19 and $41.

We list 20,135 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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