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Cheap English tutors under $11 an hour

The most affordable quarter of English tutors charge $11 per hour or less: 7,280 tutors across 16 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $18. Trial lessons typically cost $2.20. Native speakers charge a median of $17 per hour, versus $18 for non-native tutors.

$9.00/h
Median / hour
$6.75–$10
Typical range
$2.20
Trial lesson
7,280
on 16 platforms

Compare English tutors

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

Kyoko. I

Kyoko. I

Japan

Cafetalk · Japan

JLPT N2 「新完全マスター 読解」の本を使うレッスンです。宿題が多めのレッスンです。

Fluent (C2)
2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Japanese
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
$1.89/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Lady Ayame

Lady Ayame

United StatesNative

Cafetalk · United States

An American English "Free Talk" conversation lesson to practice your pronunciation, vocabulary, listening, and comprehension!

Native
20,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
Sara.TEFL

Sara.TEFL

United KingdomNative

Cafetalk · United Kingdom

Learn how to describe witches - including practical vocabulary you can use all year!

Native
2,000+ lessons
CELTA · verified
Hindi +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
$4.42/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Zach McLaughlin

Zach McLaughlin

CanadaNative

Cafetalk · Canada

With vocabulary and grammar tips!

Native
15 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Official exam examiner
Japanese
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Canadian English · likely · Teaches B1–C2

  • Exam prep
HIROMI.CH

HIROMI.CH

Japan

Cafetalk · Japan

語彙力UP ! (入門・超初級者の方も大歓迎!)クイズ形式。語彙やフレーズを テンポよくどんどんアウトプットしながら確認していきます。

Fluent (C2)
4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
anegawa

anegawa

Japan

Cafetalk · Japan

日本で働く、日本人と働く、日本企業で働く場合、正確な日本語を話す必要があります。 ビジネスでは、日本語をまちがえるとトラブルになります。日本人は、皆さんの日本語が間違っていても、何もいいません。 正しい日本語を話しましょう。ほかの日本語学習者に差を付けましょう。アクセントを弱める練習(中国語母語話者)、イントネーショ…

Intermediate (B1)
2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
Japanese
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business

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Pano

Pano

GermanyNative

Cafetalk · Germany

Freies Sprechen über den Alltag, aktuelle Themen und mehr

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
German +3
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
Elza B

Elza B

HungaryNative

Cafetalk · Hungary

World Famous Hungarians

Native
12 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
Hungarian +4
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$6.32/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Emir_

Emir_

Tunisia

Cafetalk · Tunisia

Let’s learn English together as Food Detectives !

Fluent (C2)
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Arabic +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
Liliannis

Liliannis

ArgentinaNative

Cafetalk · Argentina

Un método práctico e intuitivo usando líneas de tiempo para entender de una vez por todas cómo hablan los nativos.

Native
3 lessons
None listed
Spanish +2
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

Juane

Juane

SpainNative

Cafetalk · Spain

Introduction to Spanish Language

Native
2,000+ lessons
CELTA · verified
Spanish +6
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
$7.58/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Suzanne S

Suzanne S

United StatesNative

Cafetalk · United States

Conversation about life in the USA

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
Spanish +2
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

$5.68/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Cristina.FM

Cristina.FM

Italy

Cafetalk · Italy

語学学習のプロに勉強の進め方について相談しましょう!

Fluent (C2)
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Italian +5
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Hikmatt

Hikmatt

NigeriaNative

Cafetalk · Nigeria

Practical English for meetings, emails, and daily work communication.

Native
40 lessons
None listed
Portuguese +2
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

English (Nigeria) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Elena.O

Elena.O

Russia

Cafetalk · Russia

講師が英語で言った数字を日本語で答えてもらう練習をします。 日本語から英語も可。

Fluent (C2)
5,000+ lessons
Official exam examiner
Japanese +2
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Teaches A1–A2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
$6.32/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Valeriya T.

Valeriya T.

Russia

Cafetalk · Russia

During this consultation I can check your level and help you decide on a course for further lessons according to your goals

Fluent (C2)
50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Russian +2
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Teaches A1–B2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Alice B.

Alice B.

PolandNative

Cafetalk · Poland

Read, practice pronunciation, vocabulary and discuss books

Native
12 yrs · 4 lessons
CELTA
Polish +2
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
Iryna_Lang

Iryna_Lang

UkraineNative

Cafetalk · Ukraine

自分のペースで語彙を広げ, 日常英会話ステップアップできる快適な空間 A comfortable environment to expand your vocabulary and elevate your everyday English at your own pace

Native
4 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Russian +3
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

American English · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
MAI.C

MAI.C

Japan

Cafetalk · Japan

30分だけ英語でお話しましょう!

Fluent (C2)
1,000+ lessons
None listed
Japanese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Teaches A1–C2

Lan Do

Lan Do

VietnamNative

Cafetalk · Vietnam

Boost your speaking confidence in this fun practice session

Native
17 yrs · 500+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Vietnamese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–B1

  • Beginners
Yenkhoa

Yenkhoa

Vietnam

Cafetalk · Vietnam

Tailored speaking practice for beginners to advanced learners. Let's chat!

Fluent (C2)
2 yrs · 6 lessons
None listed
Vietnamese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Chung Suzume

Chung Suzume

Vietnam

Cafetalk · Vietnam

Move beyond superficial chit-chat! Master practical English communication with clear Japanese breakdowns.

Fluent (C2)
3 lessons
None listed
Vietnamese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Teaches A1–C2

Kalid Happy

Kalid Happy

MoroccoNative

Cafetalk · Morocco

Ask and answer about MONEY

Native
7 yrs · 100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Arabic +3
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$8.84/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Aida

Aida

Palestinian TerritoriesNative

Cafetalk · Palestinian Territories

Do you have something specific in mind you'd like to study? This class is for students with specific requests!

Native
21 lessons
None listed
Arabic +1
No reviews yet
Can take over a day

Teaches A1–A2

  • Kids
  • Beginners

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English tutors by platform

AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $9.24) and the biggest (7,521 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
AmazingTalker7,521$9.24$3.96–$205.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors7,225$17$11–$225.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
italki7,096$20$14–$275.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
NativeCamp5,961from ¥6,800/month—5.0★Free trial period25 min
Cambly5,753from €24/month—4.9★Not advertised30 min
Engoo4,608from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Classgap1,601$17$12–$214.9★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Apprentus1,512$28$19–$364.9★No trial lessons60 min
DMM英会話1,332from ¥4,880/month—4.9★Free trial period25 min
Cafetalk1,059$13$9.47–$18—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Preply966$30$24–$435.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Wiingy873$40$38–$414.6★Free trial (55 min)55 min
Verbling478$25$19–$345.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Tutor Hunt102$61$50–$704.9★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant90$62$45–$805.0★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, 28526 tutors
Native speakers
$17Middle 50% between $9.24 and $26, 12681 tutors
Non-native
$18Middle 50% between $12 and $28, 15845 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, 7521 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$17Middle 50% between $11 and $22, 7192 tutors
italki
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 7096 tutors
Classgap
$17Middle 50% between $12 and $21, 1601 tutors
Apprentus
$28Middle 50% between $19 and $36, 1512 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.47 and $18, 1050 tutors
Preply
$30Middle 50% between $24 and $43, 966 tutors
Wiingy
$40Middle 50% between $38 and $41, 873 tutors
Verbling
$25Middle 50% between $19 and $34, 478 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$61Middle 50% between $50 and $70, 102 tutors
Wyzant
$62Middle 50% between $45 and $80, 90 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $24 and $33, 45 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where English tutors are from

  • PhilippinesPhilippines7,926 / 46,223
  • United StatesUnited States4,039 / 46,223
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom3,310 / 46,223
  • South AfricaSouth Africa2,736 / 46,223
  • JapanJapan1,128 / 46,223
  • NigeriaNigeria985 / 46,223
  • TaiwanTaiwan832 / 46,223
  • CanadaCanada823 / 46,223

English tutors: FAQ

The cheapest quarter of English tutors in our directory charge $11 per hour or less (7,280 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.

Across 28,526 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 12, 2026

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