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English tutor Susan S

Susan S

4.99
782 Lessons
From
$22.06 / h
From
South Africa
Speaks
Afrikaans, English, and Italian
"Excellent teacher! She explains clearly and she is very nice! Also, she gives you tips for real life."
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English tutor Nicoletta A

Nicoletta A

5.0
182 Lessons
From
$19.85 / h

Nicoletta A

From
Cyprus
Speaks
English and Greek
"Very positiv and she explains very well"
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English tutor Liz C

Liz C

4.99
1231 Lessons
From
$29.22 / h
From
United Kingdom
Speaks
English
"Enjoyable lesson and easy to follow her. Very happy with the way she teaches."
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English tutor Mark W

Mark W

4.98
980 Lessons
From
$22.06 / h
From
United Kingdom
Speaks
English
"I have followed several lessons with Mark and I must say that he is a wonderful teacher. Very committed, professional..."
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English tutor Katherine C

Katherine C

5.0
151 Lessons
From
$35.29 / h

Katherine C

From
United Kingdom
Speaks
English, Portuguese, and Spanish
"I think Katherine is very talented english teacher. She knows How to force student to speak english by giving some..."
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English tutor Tim W

Tim W

5.0
311 Lessons
From
$25.36 / h
From
United Kingdom
Speaks
English and Spanish
"Tim makes the classes so interesting and dynamic that learning becomes a pleasure! I strongly recommend him as an English..."
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English tutor Diana d

Diana d

4.97
259 Lessons
From
$25.36 / h
From
South Africa
Speaks
English and Portuguese
"Working with Diana gave me confidence to apply for jobs which require using English on daily basis. Before we started..."
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English tutor Irene  C

Irene C

5.0
1493 Lessons
From
$17.75 / h
From
United States
Speaks
English and Spanish
"very good teacher"
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English tutor Alex F

Alex F

5.0
40 Lessons
From
$24.26 / h
From
South Africa
Speaks
Afrikaans and English
"Taking English lessons online with Alex has been an incredibly rewarding experience. Alex's vast and diverse knowledge not only makes..."
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English tutor Vicki F

Vicki F

5.0
431 Lessons
From
$34.19 / h
From
New Zealand
Speaks
English and German
"Vicki gives all the support and encouragement to help improve my vocabulary, my speaking skills etc. She is a great..."
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English tutor Josh O

Josh O

5.0
691 Lessons
From
$34.19 / h
From
United Kingdom
Speaks
English, German, and Spanish
"There's a misconception that if you've studied at a British university, your English will forever remain impeccable. However, without practice,..."
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English tutor Michelle O

Michelle O

5.0
286 Lessons
From
$24.26 / h
From
South Africa
Speaks
Afrikaans, Dutch, English, and Spanish
"Michelle helped me achieve a 7.5 band in the IELTS exam. She's a very skilful and dedicated teacher. I appreciated..."
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English tutor Dimpho M

Dimpho M

4.85
545 Lessons
From
$24.26 / h
From
South Africa
Speaks
English
"I wanna say THANK YOU SO MUCH. Thank you my teacher Dimpho, for teaching me. Whatever I have learned from..."
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English tutor Diogo T

Diogo T

5.0
99 Lessons
From
$29.77 / h
From
Ireland
Speaks
English, Portuguese, and Spanish
"Today was my first conversation lesson with Diogo. We talked about happiness and extended to deeper topics in a social..."
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English tutor Jacopo C

Jacopo C

5.0
77 Lessons
From
$27.57 / h
From
Italy
Speaks
English, French, and Italian
"Jacopo is an intelligent, knowledgeable, friendly, and patient tutor. He tailors each lesson to accommodate my needs. He efficiently organizes..."
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English tutor Debbie R

Debbie R

5.0
150 Lessons
From
$19.85 / h
From
South Africa
Speaks
English
"Debbie is the best English teacher ever. She is very knowledgeable, extremely kind and understanding. She patiently explains more difficult..."
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English tutor Ryan L

Ryan L

5.0
276 Lessons
From
$27.57 / h
From
Canada
Speaks
English and Spanish
"Ryan is a very sympathic tutor, who takes his time to prepare the lesson. Its fun for me to improve..."
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English tutor  Mike  S

Mike S

5.0
201 Lessons
From
$22.06 / h
From
United Kingdom
Speaks
English, French, German, and Spanish
"Very good teacher. I'm learning a lot."
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English tutor Mark Y

Mark Y

4.92
357 Lessons
From
$25.36 / h
From
United States
Speaks
English
"Mark is a wonderful tutor. He listened to my requests and prepared for the next lesson as I wanted."
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English tutor Katelyn H

Katelyn H

5.0
67 Lessons
From
$30.88 / h
From
United States
Speaks
English
"shes helping me being comfy when im speaking another language. Couldnt be better, im thankful that i found her:)."
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Frequently Asked Questions

On LanguaTalk, you can find exceptional tutors for 1-on-1 English lessons tailored to your goals and learning preferences. Here’s how to try it for yourself:

1 - Find your ideal tutor by browsing videos, reviews, pricing and availability.

2 - Book a trial. Many tutors offer a 30-minute trial for free; others charge a discounted price.

3 - Take personalised lessons with your new tutor via video call. Or try someone else.

No card is required to book a free trial session. Please only book if you’re considering taking lessons. Pricing varies by tutor and you can use the filter to find someone who fits your budget. You can pay one lesson at a time, or buy in bulk for a discount (open a tutor's profile to see their pricing options).

We’re confident you’ll love learning via LanguaTalk. We're trusted by students all over the world because we're transparent. We ask students to rate each lesson, and we display reviews on tutors’ profiles.

99.8% of lesson ratings are 5 stars. Why? Because unlike other platforms, we accept only the top 10% of tutor applications.

To see our full FAQs or get help from our friendly team, click the 'Help' button in the bottom-right. You can also watch students talking about their experiences learning via LanguaTalk below.

1-on-1 lessons are perhaps the best way to improve speaking skills, and because of this many students use LanguaTalk to learn to speak English fluently. That said, some students have other, more specific goals. Tell your tutor what your goals are and they'll tailor the lessons to your needs. Most tutors can help with any of the following:

  • Practical English for travelling or integration
  • Business English
  • IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), B2 First (FCE), Duolingo English Test & TOEIC exam preparation
  • Preparation for school exams – A Levels / Baccalaureate etc.
  • Improving specific skills: speaking, reading, listening & writing
  • Grammar (for all levels)
  • Improving pronunciation

New to LanguaTalk? You'll have one credit for a free trial. Most tutors offer a trial for free. If they do not, they’ll offer a trial session at a discount compared to their usual hourly rate.

Trial sessions last 30 minutes. They allow you to assess whether the tutor is a good fit for you, and get a feel for learning online. The tutor will assess your level and aim to understand your needs and interests so that they can customise any lessons you decide to take. You'll be encouraged to speak in English as much as possible, but of course you can speak in English too!

After your session, if you feel that the tutor isn’t quite right for you, you can simply book a trial with someone else.

Most of the English tutors on our site are able to teach students of all levels. When you click on a tutor's profile you'll see if certain levels are not supported. For example, certain tutors cannot teach complete beginners.

Likewise, you can also see on the tutor's profile whether they're suitable for all ages. Online English lessons are sometimes taken to support school/college studies. Usually, the tutor will be able to customise the lessons to follow the material and topics covered in the student's exams. Please note that as per our Terms & Conditions, students who are under 18 must get permission from a legal guardian before booking.

Lessons are taught 1-on-1 so that you receive your tutor’s full attention and can make fast progress. Communicating via video call, you’ll be able to talk to your tutor and share learning materials as if you were in the same room.

The tutors vary in terms of their teaching methods, resources, experiences, and personalities. So we suggest you look at several profiles to choose the best tutor for you. Whichever English tutor you pick, they'll aim to tailor the lessons to your individual needs.

The vast majority of students take 55-minute lessons. But some tutors also provide the option of 30-minute lessons. If they do, you’ll see this noted on their profile (below their pricing and above the ‘Buy Lessons’ button).

55-minute lessons are recommended for most students. In general, we only suggest considering 30-minute lessons if they’re for your child, or you have an intermediate level and only want conversation practice.

We want students to have an exceptional learning experience on LanguaTalk, so we only accept the very best tutor applications. Though we consider qualifications and experience, we place equal value on communication skills, personality and reviews from previous students. Almost all tutors are native speakers of the language they teach, and we require that they can speak English too.

Each tutor is different - they have different backgrounds, strengths, teaching methods and personalities. So we suggest you browse several profiles to find the right English tutor for you.

The beauty of taking lessons online is that you can learn anytime, anywhere. To see tutors who are likely to fit your weekly schedule, use the availability filter at the top. Then when you see a tutor you like, check their profile calendar to make sure their time slots work for you. Some tutors have limited availability as they already have lots of students.

Our booking system is designed to be incredibly easy to use. You can see tutors' available hours in your local time zone. If you choose to book lessons with a tutor, you'll be able to purchase them one at a time, or buy in bulk with a volume discount. You can pay securely by card on our website.

You can manually add bookings to your personal calendar, or if you use Google calendar, you can add bookings automatically with our syncing feature. You'll also be able to receive email reminders to help ensure you don't forget to turn up.

You can reschedule or cancel lessons in a couple of clicks. Note that this can only be done up to 24 hours before the lesson time. This rule is required to protect tutors, who lose income when lessons are cancelled at the last minute.

How does learning with an English teacher online differ from learning face-to-face?

Sometimes students feel uncertain about learning English online because they think it’ll be totally different to learning face-to-face. But usually when they try it, they find that the experience is almost the same and they often build a strong relationship with their tutor.

Once you start a video call with your chosen English tutor online, you’ll be able to communicate with them as if you were in the same room. They’ll usually also share learning resources with you (using Google Docs, YouTube etc.) and you’ll be able to collaborate in real-time.

How long does it take to become fluent in English?

According to the Foreign Service Institute, if you already speak English, English is one of the easiest languages to learn. The exact amount of time it will take you to become fluent will depend on many factors, such as your current level, your knowledge of similar languages, your capacity to learn, how you study, and how intensively you study. Some will be able to go from beginner to conversational fluency within a couple of months through intensive study. Others will take longer. Combining 1-on-1 lessons with an online English tutor with regular self-study is an effective way to learn English fast.

How much do online English tutors typically charge per lesson?

If you live in the US or Europe, face-to-face English lessons may cost anywhere between $20 and $60 (USD) per hour. Online tutoring tends to be cheaper than face-to-face because the tutor doesn't need to travel to you. An online English tutor could cost anywhere from $13 to $50 per hour, but be aware that very cheap tutors may lack experience. On LanguaTalk, English tutors typically charge between $14 and $40 per hour.

Of course, learning 1-on-1 with an experienced English tutor is not the cheapest way to learn; you could learn via a free app instead. But if you're serious about learning, nothing beats 1-on-1 English lessons with a great teacher.

What's the best way to study English?

There is no 'best way' to learn a language - it depends on your needs, level and budget. If you can't afford to take lessons, you can use a free app such as Duolingo to build your vocabulary. And to improve your listening skills, you can watch TV and listen to podcasts in English. But to learn how to actually speak a language, you need to talk to a native speaker on a regular basis and receive accurate feedback so that you improve. If you want to make fast progress, it's best to take 1-on-1 lessons that are tailored to your needs by an experienced online English teacher.

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