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English tutors for conversation practice

24,324 of the 42,394 English tutors we track offer lessons for conversation practice. Their median price is $31 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $3.30. Native speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, versus $19 for non-native tutors.

$31/h
Median / hour
$19–$46
Typical range
$3.30
Trial lesson
24,324
on 16 platforms

Compare English tutors

6,467 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Taylor

Taylor

United StatesNative

italki · United States

California Native

Native
1,000+ lessons
Not listed
Arabic +2
★ 5.0 (79)
Replies to 95% of messages

Teaches B1–C2

Russell

Russell

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Language learning from a PhD-holding linguist and phonetician

Native
2,000+ lessons
Not listed
French +6
★ 5.0 (76)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Daniella

Daniella

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Friendly conversation and detailed written corrections with a native English speaker

Native
2,000+ lessons
Not listed
Italian +2
★ 5.0 (76)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Irene

Irene

Spain

italki · Spain

Fluent (C2)
500+ lessons
Professional teacher
Spanish +3
★ 5.0 (78)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

Noël

Noël

Netherlands

italki · Netherlands

Fluent (C2)
1,000+ lessons
Not listed
Hungarian +4
★ 4.8 (87)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Hristina

Hristina

Bulgaria

italki · Bulgaria

The most positive tutor, looking for students who really want to learn

Fluent (C2)
500+ lessons
Not listed
Bulgarian +2
★ 4.9 (80)
Replies to 96% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners

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Abigail

Abigail

BotswanaNative

italki · Botswana

Native
1,000+ lessons
Not listed
French
★ 5.0 (75)
Replies to 97% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Nermine

Nermine

Egypt

italki · Egypt

Fluent (C2)
2,000+ lessons
Not listed
Arabic +1
★ 5.0 (75)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

Tiphaine

Tiphaine

France

italki · France

Top 1% Expert Teacher is Back! 🚀 | Master French with Confidence

Fluent (C2)
500+ lessons
Not listed
French +2
★ 5.0 (75)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Rodrigo

Rodrigo

Brazil

italki · Brazil

Teaching with passion and purpose to help you communicate with the world — one word at a time.

Fluent (C2)
500+ lessons
Not listed
Portuguese +6
★ 5.0 (75)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

Precious

Precious

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

Business Professional | Information Technology Specialist | Certified ESL Teacher

Native
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Afrikaans +1
★ 5.0 (75)
Replies to 97% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
Michael

Michael

United StatesNative

italki · United States

CELTA certified teacher with over six years experience

Native
500+ lessons
Professional teacher
Italian +6
★ 5.0 (75)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
Debbie

Debbie

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Native British English Teacher | Business English, Fluency & Exam Preparation (B1–C2)

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Italian
★ 5.0 (77)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches B1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
Melanie

Melanie

CanadaNative

italki · Canada

20 years of reaching goals! Preparing students for University, IELTS, CAE, FCE, TOEFL, and Duolingo.

Native
1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
French +1
★ 5.0 (77)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A2–C2

  • Exam prep
Ethan

Ethan

United StatesNative

italki · United States

✨ Speak Naturally! English for Kids and Adults ✨

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Chinese +1
★ 4.9 (79)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Mimi

Mimi

South AfricaNative

italki · South Africa

PROFESSIONAL TEACHER, WITH MORE THAN 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Native
500+ lessons
Professional teacher
No other language listed
★ 4.9 (84)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Ioachim

Ioachim

Romania

italki · Romania

Expert in B1 exam preparation 📚✨Everything you need for your B1 exam is here! ❤️

Fluent (C2)
1,000+ lessons
Not listed
Romanian +5
★ 5.0 (78)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Peter

Peter

Sweden

italki · Sweden

A licensed teacher in Swedish, English, Spanish and a Polyglot (6 languages and counting)

Fluent (C2)
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Swedish +4
★ 5.0 (78)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

Karla

Karla

Colombia

italki · Colombia

Fluent (C2)
1,000+ lessons
Not listed
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (75)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

Irene

Irene

UgandaNative

italki · Uganda

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (75)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A2–C2

Teacher Alex

Teacher Alex

Spain

italki · Spain

Certified Teacher for Young Learners and Teenagers and ELE Teacher DELE, GCSE and IB Spanish.

Fluent (C2)
1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (75)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Quinten

Quinten

BelgiumNative

italki · Belgium

Casual Conversations or Structured Classes, you decide!

Native
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Dutch +2
★ 5.0 (76)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
  • Beginners
Jon

Jon

Trinidad & TobagoNative

italki · Trinidad & Tobago

Want more confidence when speaking in business situations? Book a class today!!

Native
500+ lessons
Professional teacher
Spanish
★ 5.0 (74)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Business
Philippe

Philippe

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Native
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
French +6
★ 5.0 (74)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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English tutors by platform

AmazingTalker has the lowest median price ($11), while italki offers the most choice (7,246 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
italki7,246$20$14–$265.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
AmazingTalker6,759$11$3.96–$225.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Cambly5,875from €24/month—4.9★Not advertised30 min
NativeCamp5,267from ¥6,800/month—5.0★Free trial period25 min
Tusclases / FindTutors5,057$17$11–$235.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
Engoo4,158from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
DMM英会話1,900from ¥4,880/month—4.9★Free trial period25 min
Apprentus1,343$29$20–$364.9★No trial lessons60 min
Classgap1,293$18$12–$234.9★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Cafetalk985$13$9.56–$18—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Preply965$30$24–$435.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Wiingy858$40$38–$414.6★Free trial (55 min)55 min
Verbling470$25$19–$355.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Tutor Hunt100$60$49–$694.9★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant73$60$40–$805.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk45$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 $28, 25164 tutors
Native speakers
$18Middle 50% between $10 and $27, 11618 tutors
Non-native
$19Middle 50% between $12 and $29, 13546 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

italki
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $26, 7246 tutors
AmazingTalker
$11Middle 50% between $3.96 and $22, 6759 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$17Middle 50% between $11 and $23, 5032 tutors
Apprentus
$29Middle 50% between $20 and $36, 1343 tutors
Classgap
$18Middle 50% between $12 and $23, 1293 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.56 and $18, 980 tutors
Preply
$30Middle 50% between $24 and $43, 965 tutors
Wiingy
$40Middle 50% between $38 and $41, 858 tutors
Verbling
$25Middle 50% between $19 and $35, 470 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$60Middle 50% between $49 and $69, 100 tutors
Wyzant
$60Middle 50% between $40 and $80, 73 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $24 and $33, 45 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where English tutors are from

  • PhilippinesPhilippines7,466 / 42,394
  • United StatesUnited States3,405 / 42,394
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom2,859 / 42,394
  • South AfricaSouth Africa2,387 / 42,394
  • JapanJapan1,089 / 42,394
  • NigeriaNigeria829 / 42,394
  • TaiwanTaiwan797 / 42,394
  • CanadaCanada676 / 42,394

English tutors: FAQ

Among 24,324 English tutors for conversation practice, the median price is $31 per hour; the middle half charge between $19 and $46.

We list 24,324 English tutors for conversation practice on italki, AmazingTalker, Cambly, NativeCamp, and Tusclases / FindTutors. Use the filters above to compare prices, trial lessons and reviews, then book on the platform you prefer.

Across 25,164 English tutors with a listed price, the median is $18 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $5.28 and $40 per hour.

Yes. The median trial lesson costs $3.30. Trials are offered on italki, AmazingTalker, NativeCamp, Engoo, and DMM英会話, 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 October 2, 2026

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