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English tutors for beginners

20,121 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–$42
Typical range
$2.20
Trial lesson
20,121
on 16 platforms

Compare English tutors

1,942 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Amanda

Amanda

Native

Cambly

Hello students, My name is Teacher Amanda.

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

  • Beginners
Nigel

Nigel

New ZealandNative

Cambly · New Zealand

I have been a teacher for over 40 years.

Native
40 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (200)
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English (New Zealand) · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Tea

Tea

Native

Cambly

Hello, my name is Teacher Tea. I am from the Midwest area of the United States.

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

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Verina

Verina

Native

Cambly

Hello! Join me for a chat =) Whether a beginner, traveler, or scholar, we'll find something of value for your walk of life.

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

  • Business
  • Beginners
Angel

Angel

Native

Cambly

I am happy to accept all levels of (over-18) adult students for HALF HOUR lessons only.

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

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Kirsty

Kirsty

Native

Cambly

Hello! If you are looking for a teacher with experience who is passionate about teaching adults and children, then book a lesson!

Native
Not listed
None listed
Afrikaans
★ 4.9 (200)
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English (South Africa) · Teaches A1–B2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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Shereen

Shereen

South AfricaNative

Cambly · South Africa

Are you ready to take your English to the next level?

Native
10 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Afrikaans
★ 4.9 (200)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Bruce

Bruce

CanadaNative

Cambly · Canada

I am glad to teach any age and and pretty much any topic.

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

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Rodger

Rodger

South AfricaNative

Cambly · South Africa

My teaching style is understanding, patient, and kind.

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

  • Business
  • Beginners
Sharyn

Sharyn

Native

Cambly

I have a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education.

Native
7 years teaching
Teaching degree
Thai
★ 4.9 (200)
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Australian English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Stephen

Stephen

Native

Cambly

Hello, English learners!! My name is Stephen.

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

  • Beginners
Niki

Niki

Native

Cambly

Hi everyone! 👋🏻 I'm Niki from England ✅ I am TEFL certified British tutor 📝 I have over 9 years' experience.

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

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Storm

Storm

Native

Cambly

Hello! My name is Storm and I am so happy to meet you!

Native
Not listed
None listed
Dutch
★ 4.9 (200)
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American English · Teaches A1–A2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
April

April

United StatesNative

Cambly · United States

Let's have fun talking together! "Share your smile with the world.

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

  • Business
  • Beginners
Paul

Paul

Native

Cambly

Hi everyone, Bonjour and 你好!I'm Paul, 29 and I live in Dublin, Ireland.

Native
8 years teaching
None listed
French +2
★ 4.9 (200)
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British English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Lori

Lori

Native

Cambly

Hello! I have 8+ years of experience teaching adults English.

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

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
David

David

United KingdomNative

Cambly · United Kingdom

Hi i am a British English Language teacher, born in England, UK.

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

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Colleen

Colleen

Native

Cambly

I have a total of 17 years of teaching experience, and I am comfortable and happy to teach all fluency levels, including children and adult beginners.

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

  • Kids
  • Beginners
James

James

United StatesNative

Cambly · United States

I do not work with children or beginners because I do not have the training or required knowledge to teach them.

Native
15 years teaching
None listed
Spanish
★ 4.9 (200)
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American English · Teaches B1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Valerie

Valerie

Native

Cambly

Hello! If you need help with English, I’m here for you!

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

American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Kim

Kim

Native

Cambly

Hello. Thank you for taking the time to look at my profile.

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

Canadian English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Jerry

Jerry

United StatesNative

Cambly · United States

I'm Jerry, a certified English teacher with a clear Western North American accent.

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

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Drew

Drew

Native

Cambly

👍Let us chat and have great conversations.

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

American English · Teaches B1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Ryon

Ryon

Native

Cambly

A wandering teacher with a passion for volunteering, reading, and postcards.

Native
Not listed
None listed
Spanish
★ 4.9 (200)
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American 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, 12665 tutors
Non-native
$18Middle 50% between $12 and $28, 15822 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 20,121 English tutors for beginners, the median price is $30 per hour; the middle half charge between $19 and $42.

We list 20,121 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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