Nobantu
Nativeitalki · South Africa
Friendly ESL Teacher Helping Students Speak Confidently in 30 Days
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- Zulu +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A2–B1
Page language: English
46,223 tutors · 16 platforms
English tutors for conversation practice
29,174 of the 46,223 English tutors we track offer lessons for conversation practice. Their median price is $32 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $2.20. Native speakers charge a median of $17 per hour, versus $18 for non-native tutors.
$32/h
Median / hour
$20–$46
Typical range
$2.20
Trial lesson
29,174
on 16 platforms
Compare English tutors
4,520 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Yazan
Nativeitalki · Palestinian Territories
English Conversation Coach | Build Fluency & Confidence
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- Arabic +5
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Everyday admin & immigration
$18/h
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Salvador
Nativeitalki · Mexico
Certified TEFL teacher with 8 years of experience.
- Native
- 8 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–A2
- Kids
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Nohrz
Nativeitalki · Philippines
🌟 Licensed Teacher | 14+ Years Experience | ESL & Conversation Specialist 🌟
- Native
- 14 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Cebuano +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Kids
- Beginners
$6.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Elijah
Nativeitalki · United States
- Native
- 10 years teaching
- None listed
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
American English · likely · Teaches A2–C2
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Teacher Collins
Nativeitalki · United Kingdom
Boost Your English Fluency, Confidence, and Professional Communication with Tailored Lessons
- Native
- New tutor
- Official exam examiner
- French
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
British English · likely · Teaches A2–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
$15/h
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Olumide
Nativeitalki · Nigeria
- Native
- 8 years teaching
- None listed
- Yoruba +3
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$7.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Fanta
Nativeitalki · United States
English Language Tutor| Licensed Esthetician 💄Beauty & Wellness Enthusiast
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- Arabic +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Business
- Beginners
$5.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Lucien
Nativeitalki · Australia
Certified ESL Teacher
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- French +4
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 98% of messages
Australian English · likely · Teaches A1–C2
$33/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $26
Neo
Nativeitalki · South Africa
IELTS Teacher with over 4 years experience
- Native
- 5 yrs · 1 lessons
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
English (South Africa) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$6.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Eric
Nativeitalki · Hong Kong SAR China
PhD Grad| 5 years of teaching | 粵/普/英/韓 (KR - A1)/日 (JP - A2) | IELTS, TOEFL, OPIC
- Native
- 5 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Teaching degree · verified
- Cantonese +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
British English · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$31/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Deborah
Nativeitalki · South Africa
- Native
- 6 years teaching
- Professional teacher
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
$28/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Katie
Nativeitalki · Canada
Certified English Teacher with over 8 years experience
- Native
- 8 years teaching
- Official exam examiner
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 83% of messages
Canadian English · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$40/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $20
Michael
Nativeitalki · Canada
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- Chinese
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Canadian English · likely · Teaches B1–C2
- Business
$18/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Liam
Nativeitalki · United States
- Native
- 13 lessons
- None listed
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Sharissa
Nativeitalki · United States
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
Thomas
Nativeitalki · United States
M.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language - 5 years of professional teaching experience
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- Language degree
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
$16/h
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Peter
Nativeitalki · United States
🔥 Boost Your English FAST | TESOL-Certified Teacher | Friendly, Focused, Effective
- Native
- 3 lessons
- Teaching degree
- Italian +3
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 86% of messages
American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Felipe
Nativeitalki · Brazil
Polyglot teacher with 5 years of experience
- Native
- 5 yrs · 500+ lessons
- None listed
- Portuguese +4
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 95% of messages
American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Lucy
Nativeitalki · United States
TEFL Certified English Teacher
- Native
- 6 yrs · 100+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Kids
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Ruby
Nativeitalki · United States
LA native + polyglot helping others speak the English language :)
- Native
- 1 lessons
- None listed
- Spanish +5
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 50% of messages
American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2
Mario
Nativeitalki · Australia
- Native
- 15 years teaching
- Official exam examiner · verified
- Greek +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Australian English · likely · Teaches B2–C1
- Exam prep
Austin
Nativeitalki · United States
Certified teacher with over 8 years of experience teaching business and general English
- Native
- 8 years teaching
- Professional teacher
- German
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
American English · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Business
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Maggie
Nativeitalki · United States
Certified CertTESOL professional with over 18 years of experience
- Native
- 18 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
American English · likely · Teaches A2–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
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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.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmazingTalker | 7,521 | $9.24 | $3.96–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 7,225 | $17 | $11–$22 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 7,096 | $20 | $14–$27 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| NativeCamp | 5,961 | from ¥6,800/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial period | 25 min |
| Cambly | 5,753 | from €24/month | — | 4.9★ | Not advertised | 30 min |
| Engoo | 4,608 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 1,601 | $17 | $12–$21 | 4.9★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 1,512 | $28 | $19–$36 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| DMM英会話 | 1,332 | from ¥4,880/month | — | 4.9★ | Free trial period | 25 min |
| Cafetalk | 1,059 | $13 | $9.47–$18 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Preply | 966 | $30 | $24–$43 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Wiingy | 873 | $40 | $38–$41 | 4.6★ | Free trial (55 min) | 55 min |
| Verbling | 478 | $25 | $19–$34 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 102 | $61 | $50–$70 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 90 | $62 | $45–$80 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 46 | $28 | $24–$33 | 5.0★ | 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
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
Where English tutors are from
- Philippines7,926 / 46,223
- United States4,039 / 46,223
- United Kingdom3,310 / 46,223
- South Africa2,736 / 46,223
Japan1,128 / 46,223- Nigeria985 / 46,223
Taiwan832 / 46,223- Canada823 / 46,223
English tutors: FAQ
Among 29,174 English tutors for conversation practice, the median price is $32 per hour; the middle half charge between $20 and $46.
We list 29,174 English tutors for conversation practice 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 28,526 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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