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English tutors for beginners

20,177 of the 46,460 English tutors we track offer lessons for beginners. Their median price is $29 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $2.20. Native speakers charge a median of $17 per hour, versus $18 for non-native tutors.

$29/h
Median / hour
$19–$42
Typical range
$2.20
Trial lesson
20,177
on 16 platforms

Compare English tutors

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

Nil

Nil

Spain

Classgap · Spain

Upper intermediate (B2)
5 yrs · 50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Catalan +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–B1

  • Beginners
Qinyong

Qinyong

China

Classgap · China

Fluent (C2)
1 years teaching
Teaching degree
Chinese
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Victoria

Victoria

China

Classgap · China

Beijinger, Oral Chinese, Travel Chinese, HSK, Bussines Chinese and Chinese Culture.

Intermediate (B1)
3 years teaching
Other certificate
Chinese
★ 5.0 (1)
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Carla

Carla

Spain

Classgap · Spain

Fluent (C2)
1 yrs · 13 lessons
Other certificate
Catalan +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Usually within a day

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Harry O.

Harry O.

NigeriaNative

Classgap · Nigeria

Speak English with Confidence | Patient & Friendly Tutor for All Levels

Native
5 yrs · 6 lessons
Other certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (1)
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–B2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$9.00/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)
Judith

Judith

United KingdomNative

Classgap · United Kingdom

Boost Your English, IELTS, TOEFL Success, Business English Specialist|Adults & Kids

Native
5 yrs · 3 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
French +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Usually within a day

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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Татьяна

Татьяна

Russia

Classgap · Russia

Online tutor who is more than 6 years experience offers professional training!

Intermediate (B1)
10 years teaching
Teaching degree
Russian
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Ismikhan

Ismikhan

Azerbaijan

Classgap · Azerbaijan

🌟 Certified English Tutor 📚 IELTS & TOEFL Expert 🎉 Fun, Tailored Lessons Await!

Fluent (C2)
1 yrs · 11 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Turkish +2
★ 4.0 (1)
Not shown

Teaches A1–B2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
莉

莉

China

Classgap · China

Fluent (C2)
10 yrs · 9 lessons
Teaching degree
Chinese
★ 4.0 (1)
Usually within a day

Teaches C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Lazaros

Lazaros

GreeceNative

Classgap · Greece

Native
5 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Greek +1
★ 1.0 (1)
Not shown

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Joy

Joy

NigeriaNative

Classgap · Nigeria

Speak Portuguese with Confidence – Fun & Personalized Lessons for All Levels

Native
3 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Portuguese
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Guilherme

Guilherme

Brazil

Classgap · Brazil

Fluent (C2)
10 years teaching
Other certificate
Portuguese +2
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Dounyazed

Dounyazed

Algeria

Classgap · Algeria

Fluent (C2)
5 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Arabic +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Blessing

Blessing

NigeriaNative

Classgap · Nigeria

Explore English with a Creative Writer and Experienced Teacher!

Native
3 years teaching
Other certificate
Turkish +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C1

  • Beginners
Vasilis

Vasilis

GreeceNative

Classgap · Greece

Native
5 years teaching
Language degree
Greek +2
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Sarah

Sarah

NigeriaNative

Classgap · Nigeria

Specialised in Business, Conversational Fluency for Adult Learners

Native
5 yrs · 5 lessons
Other certificate
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Victor A.

Victor A.

Brazil

Classgap · Brazil

Fluent (C2) (likely)
5 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Portuguese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Meina

Meina

China

Classgap · China

Upper intermediate (B2)
10 years teaching
Teaching degree
Chinese
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–B2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Peter

Peter

AustraliaNative

Classgap · Australia

High energy, experienced English tutor - let's have fun learning English!

Native
10 years teaching
Teaching degree
Japanese
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Australian English · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Jihad

Jihad

Egypt

Classgap · Egypt

Professional Arabic and English Teacher 12 Years Helping Students Succeed.

Fluent (C2)
10 years teaching
Language degree
Arabic +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Daria

Daria

Russia

Classgap · Russia

Not listed
1 years teaching
Teaching degree
Russian
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C1

  • Beginners
Selin

Selin

Türkiye

Classgap · Türkiye

Fluent (C2)
3 yrs · 8 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Turkish +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Ogulcan Z.

Ogulcan Z.

TürkiyeNative

Classgap · Türkiye

Native
5 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Turkish
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
$9.00/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)
Constandinos

Constandinos

CyprusNative

Classgap · Cyprus

British English tutor with 3 years of experience here to accompany you on this trip.

Native
3 yrs · 50+ lessons
Other certificate
Greek +2
No reviews yet
Not shown

British English · Teaches A1–B2

  • Beginners

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English tutors by platform

AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $9.24) and the biggest (7,539 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
AmazingTalker7,539$9.24$3.96–$205.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors7,414$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
Classgap1,601$17$12–$214.9★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Apprentus1,525$28$19–$364.9★No trial lessons60 min
DMM英会話1,335from ¥4,880/month—4.9★Free trial period25 min
Cafetalk1,060$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
Verbling479$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, 28750 tutors
Native speakers
$17Middle 50% between $9.24 and $26, 12686 tutors
Non-native
$18Middle 50% between $12 and $28, 16064 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, 7539 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$17Middle 50% between $11 and $22, 7381 tutors
italki
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 7095 tutors
Classgap
$17Middle 50% between $12 and $21, 1601 tutors
Apprentus
$28Middle 50% between $19 and $36, 1525 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.47 and $18, 1051 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, 479 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

  • PhilippinesPhilippines7,929 / 46,460
  • United StatesUnited States4,041 / 46,460
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom3,311 / 46,460
  • South AfricaSouth Africa2,737 / 46,460
  • JapanJapan1,127 / 46,460
  • NigeriaNigeria986 / 46,460
  • TaiwanTaiwan832 / 46,460
  • CanadaCanada824 / 46,460

English tutors: FAQ

Among 20,177 English tutors for beginners, the median price is $29 per hour; the middle half charge between $19 and $42.

We list 20,177 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 28,750 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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