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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.

Su-Ling

Su-Ling

United StatesNative

Cambly · United States

I am very patient and will help you on your English learning journey!

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

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
James

James

Native

Cambly

Hi everyone, I’m James。我乐于帮助需要克服英语口语恐惧、扩大词汇量并提升流利度的中国学生。 I cater to adult learners at high beginner level intermediate and advanced proficiency levels, not…

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
  • Beginners
John

John

Native

Cambly

Hello! I have been a teacher for eight years.

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

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
James

James

United KingdomNative

Cambly · United Kingdom

Including Business English and exams

Native
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (200)
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British English · Teaches B1–B2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Suzan

Suzan

Native

Cambly

Hello! Thanks for reading my info. Please note that I prefer to speak with ADULTS ONLY who are NOT BEGINNERS.

Native
Not listed
None listed
Danish
★ 4.9 (200)
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American English · Teaches B1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Mike

Mike

Native

Cambly

I'm a dedicated and passionate English and Spanish teacher with 10 years of experience, committed to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.

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

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners

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Minty

Minty

Native

Cambly

Hello! My name is Minty. I'm originally from the UK and I have been living in Bulgaria for the last 11 years.

Native
7 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Bulgarian +1
★ 4.9 (200)
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British English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Jason

Jason

United StatesNative

Cambly · United States

Hello! I'm Jason in North Carolina, USA.

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
NataliaF

NataliaF

Costa RicaNative

Cambly · Costa Rica

Placement tests, phonics, pronunciation, and reading.

Native
Not listed
None listed
Spanish +2
★ 4.9 (200)
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American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Danni

Danni

United StatesNative

Cambly · United States

Hi everyone!

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

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Connie

Connie

Native

Cambly

~~~ Certified English Teacher ~~~ I create a detailed lesson plan for you and will send a lesson report immediately after the class so you can monitor your…

Native
18 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (200)
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American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Brian

Brian

United StatesNative

Cambly · United States

I was in the medical field for 32 years.

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

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Annette

Annette

Native

Cambly

HI, I am Annette, I am from America, . I now live in New Zealand.

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

  • Business
  • Beginners
AL

AL

Native

Cambly

Hello! My name is Alex. I am a friendly and patient Canadian.

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

  • Business
  • Beginners
Denise

Denise

Native

Cambly

Hey! My name is Denise. Teaching is fun for me so I hope to make your experience learning with me an amazing one.

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

  • Beginners
Tara

Tara

IndonesiaNative

Cambly · Indonesia

Hello! I have over 27 years of teaching experience, having worked with students of all ages and backgrounds.

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

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Anthony

Anthony

United StatesNative

Cambly · United States

I love to meet people from all over the world, learning about them, their language and their culture.

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

American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Tasha

Tasha

JapanNative

Cambly · Japan

Hello! Tasha here. I am an English teacher in junior high school living in Japan.

Native
Not listed
None listed
Filipino +2
★ 4.9 (200)
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American English · Teaches A1–B2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Andrea

Andrea

Native

Cambly

Hi Students! My name is Andrea and I am from South Africa.

Native
15 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (200)
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English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners
Cecily

Cecily

Native

Cambly

Hi! My name is Cecily. I live near Chicago.

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

  • Beginners
Tanya

Tanya

Native

Cambly

I am a CELTA-qualified English teacher with a master's degree in education and substantial experience as an examiner for international English language exams.

Native
20 years teaching
Official exam examiner
Spanish +4
★ 4.9 (200)
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British English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Barbara

Barbara

South AfricaNative

Cambly · South Africa

Hello. My name is Barbara. I would love to chat with you!

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

English (South Africa) · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Jennifer

Jennifer

Native

Cambly

Hello! 😊 I’m a passionate English educator who truly loves helping students grow in confidence and fluency.

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

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Leasa

Leasa

Native

Cambly

I have taught people of all ages and cultures over the years and I love meeting new people.

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

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, 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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