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  • Tutor english Jonathan K.
    Super tutor

    $

    19

    50-min lesson

    • English

      Speaks

    Friendly early years educator ready to help ages 10-16 learn English Hi, I'm Jonny from the UK. I teach children between the ages of 10-16.
    I grew up in England, studied in the USA and I now live in Scotland.
    I am a former early years educator, working with children between the ages of one and five. I also worked as a writer for newspapers, magazines and websites.

    Why choose Jonathan K.
    "Jonathan is a professional teacher and his approach to lessons is positive and creative! He is just a good tutor! :-)"
    Paweł

    Paweł

    October 10, 2023

  • Tutor english Marco C.

    $

    30

    50-min lesson

    • English

      Speaks
    +3

    Certified Tutor ESOL C2 TEFL TESOL I was born in southern Italy and then traveled around various regions of Italy where I had opportunities to do different jobs, but the study of foreign languages has always been my passion. I have studied English, French, German and Chinese. I have certification in English and Chinese.

    Why choose Marco C.
    "I would highlight the entertainment of Marco's classes. Usually I got bored learning languages but with him it's much easier, learning by listening to music, speaking, reading and writing. A great person and professional!"
    Marcos

    Marcos

    January 18, 2024

  • Tutor english Kacper M.
    Super tutor

    $

    50

    50-min lesson

    • English

      Speaks

    Certified English Tutor with 10 years of experience Hi!
    I am Kacper, a passionate English tutor born in Poland. In addition to teaching, I am a singer and music producer, incorporating creativity into my lessons. My unique teaching style combines language learning with pop culture and a fascination with the USA dialect.

    Why choose Kacper M.
    "Kacper is a very good teacher. I am very happy after my lesson. I can't wait next meeting. "
    Dawid

    Dawid

    August 3, 2022

  • Tutor english Oksana B.

    $

    30

    50-min lesson

    • English

      Speaks
    +1

    TESOL certified teacher. Passed IELTS twice. Certificate about IELTS preparation from Future Learn -Cambridge Passed British Council webinars and Teaching workshops Welcome to my page.
    I'm TESOL certified teacher and quite demanding tutor.
    I am targeted on: - Business English. English for management.
    - General English. B1-C1 levels
    - Preparation to IELTS/TOEFL/Celpip/CAE
    Passed IELTS twice. 2018 and 2024. 7.5
    Have two degrees: Master Degree in Chemistry and English Phylilogy

    Why choose Oksana B.
    "I thoroughly recommend Oksana as a private English teacher! She is kind and attentive tutor, who has prepared me for the IELTS Academic exam (my result - 7/C1). Regarding the results and from my point of view, as well, my skills have become confident, now I can speak freely without any doubts and fears. I am very grateful to Oksana for my successful score!"
    Anna

    Anna

    January 29, 2023

  • Tutor english Anthony H.

    $

    60

    50-min lesson

    • English

      Speaks
    +1

    IELTS and Cambridge exam specialist with a CELTA qualification and currently studying for the DELTA diploma in teaching English as a foreign language. Hello! My name's Anthony and I'm a Manchester-born English teaching living in Italy. I teach English to adults principally for exam preparation - IELTS, Cambridge First, Advanced and Proficiency.
    My specialty is improving your academic writing for IELTS or Cambridge exams and with just a few short lessons we can transform your writing level in line with your other skill areas.

    Why choose Anthony H.
    "Anthony is an excellent teacher. He adjusts to each student and always delves deeper into the topic when necessary!"
    Anton

    Anton

    March 3, 2024

  • Tutor english Alexander C.
    Super tutor

    $

    20

    50-min lesson

    • English

      Speaks
    +3

    Afraid of speaking English? Get rid of this fear by booking a lesson with a professional, TESOL certified English tutor! Hi there! My name is Alexander, and I am a professional TESOL certified English teacher with years of experience. It has not always been like this, though. After having graduated from the high school, I did not know English whatsoever; however, it has become my passion and hobby in life eventually, ...

    Why choose Alexander C.
    "Alexander is a excellent teacher. I recommended his because he is very professional and punctual with the lessons. His teaching methodology is interesting and individual!"
    Дмитрий

    Дмитрий

    November 29, 2022

  • Tutor english Mark M.
    Super tutor

    $

    14

    50-min lesson

    • English

      Speaks

    English Fluency through Conversational English Certified English Tutor with 2+ years experience | Pronunciation | Conversation | Business English | Teens and Adults.
    Hi. I'm Mark, your English tutor. My interactive online sessions are tailored to meet your individual learning needs, focusing on improving fluency, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary.

    Why choose Mark M.
    "Mark is a good teacher. He is friendly, very patient and speaks clearly. The lesson was fun and interesting. I highly recommend it to you."
    Nora

    Nora

    October 31, 2023

  • Tutor english Giacomo G.
    Super tutor

    $

    35

    50-min lesson

    • English

      Speaks

    TEFL Certified Professional Teacher. UK Philosophy Graduate. Exam preparation for IELTS / TOEFL / KET / PET / FCE / CAE. Proven results, expect excellence. Hello! 😀
    Thank you for checking out my profile.
    My name is Giacomo, and I am a professional English teacher with more than 12 years of expertise in the field.
    I hold both a globally recognized Level 5 TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) Teaching Certificate, and an IELTS (International English language Testing System) Academic Certificate.

    Why choose Giacomo G.
    "he is an enduring tutor. i advise him!"
    cinzia

    cinzia

    February 11, 2021

  • Tutor english Robb L.

    $

    21

    50-min lesson

    • English

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    CELTA certified, native English speaker from Scotland. Hi!
    My name is Robb and I am a friendly and enthusiastic CELTA-certified teacher who is looking to help you improve your English in a way that suits you best and that you find enjoyable!
    Some key areas we can focus on:
    Conversational Practice (casual, formal & specific)

    Why choose Robb L.
    "Great teacher! 😊 Very patient and puts you at ease during the lesson, it's a pleasure to study with him! "
    Serena

    Serena

    November 18, 2022

  • Tutor english Neville B.
    Super tutor

    $

    20

    50-min lesson

    • English

      Speaks

    TEFL certified, English native speaker, in conversational or structured adult learning. Hello my name is Neville.
    I have always been interested in wildlife and photography as a passion, so my interests have gravitated towards the bushveld the camera and teaching.
    My position as a Curator at the Museum in the Zoology department at the University of Durban Westville, allowed me to utilize all my skills as a designer and teacher.

    Why choose Neville B.
    "I only had a few lessons with Neville, however I can say for sure that he is a great tutor. I learned so much in these lessons, and since I am looking for some speaking practice, Neville always brings up interesting subjects and makes the conversation flow. It's like hanging out with a friend."
    Gabriel

    Gabriel

    February 16, 2022

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Sasha

Sasha

with Jeff

I had a fantastic experience with Jeff. His personalized approach, engaging teaching style, and supportive environment significantly improved my language skills. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking effective and enjoyable English lessons.

Volkan

Volkan

with Нина

Nina diligently prepared me for a job interview within days, enabling me to articulate fluently and confidently. Her guidance ensured both linguistic fluency and compelling content, significantly enhancing my performance.

Anna

Anna

with uzoamaka

Uzo is very enthusiastic and kind teacher. Very helpful with questions I had outside the lesson. I highly recommend her lessons

Dan

Dan

with Roman

Roman is a very cheerful and friendly person. Our sessions together are easy and productive. I am optimistic that, under his guidance, I will successfully reach my objective of mastering the English language.

Maria

Maria

with Michał

The classes with Michał are well structured and always interesting. He is very pantient and always attentive to students needs. I highly recommend! Pozdrawiam

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$24 / hr

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$33 / hr

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$27 / hr

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$15 / hr

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Native English speakers

$20 / hr

Non native English speakers

$20 / hr

Find an Online English Teacher to Help You Master English

Are you trying to become fluent in English? Do you need to improve your English skills for school, work or relocation? On Preply, you get access to a range of online English tutors for private lessons.

How do online English lessons with Preply work?

Booking and following a lesson with an online English tutor at Preply is easy:

 

 

1. Choose a tutor: You can use filters in "Find tutors" section to narrow the search results for your needs and budget range. You can choose based on speciality needed, specify the price range, prefered time, etc. You can even filter tutors by nationality or other languages they speak. If you have any questions for a tutor, you can message them directly.

2. Book your first lesson: When you've found a tutor, you can book your first lesson at a time and day that works for you. During your first lesson you will discuss your needs and goals with your private English tutor.

3. Buy a lesson package: If you enjoyed your first lesson and want to continue learning with this tutor, you can buy a lesson package and schedule online English lessons for the coming weeks.

4. During and after your lessons: Lessons will take place online in Preply Space, our own video platform for effective online learning. After your private English lesson the tutor might give you a summary of the class or give you a homework assignment.

5. Confirming your lessons and leaving a review: After the lesson, the platform will automatically send you a request to confirm the lesson took place and leave a review. If you don't do this within 72-hours the lesson will be confirmed automatically.

How Preply Can Help You Learn English Online

People looking to improve their English language skills have many options, so why should you use Preply? Well, our first-class English teachers have experience teaching at every level. No matter where you are on your journey to learning English — absolute beginner or more advanced — you will be able to find the right private English tutor to meet your personal needs. Additionally, they all go through a background check to ensure their credentials are legitimate and that you get the highest quality online English lessons. Moreover, our platform is convenient and easy to use, thereby making the task of connecting with an English tutor simple. You can contact an English tutor, book lessons on our site, then use our video platform Preply Space for effective online learning.

Why learn English with Preply?

 

  • Native English speakers: You can get online lessons from a native speaker who has not only mastered the language, but can also offer sound information on culture and phrasing that you will not learn from textbooks alone.
  • A personal approach: English lessons are tailored to your needs and your specific stage of learning, whether you want to learn conversational or business English. Rather than be stuck in a classroom with a bunch of other students, you get one-on-one time with an English language expert and will see a faster progression in your skills.
  • Convenience: Online English lessons can take place wherever and whenever you need them. Schedule them with your English tutor to fit around your other commitments, such as work or school. You can take an online English lesson in the comforts of home, rather than rushing through traffic to get to a lesson in town.
  • Affordable: All our virtual English teachers offer an hourly rate. The price depends on level of experience, qualifications and other factors; this allows you to choose someone who fits your budget. You can take some initial lessons with different tutors to find the one to match your requirements and budget perfectly.
  • Several thousand experts: Preply is the platform of choice for a massive number of online English teachers as we are a trusted learning website. We have a wide selection of experts so you will be able to find a tutor whose teaching style works for you. They each have reviews from previous students and a star rating. You can read through the feedback before committing to an English lesson to get a good idea of their teaching methods and techniques. This helps you determine if the online tutor is the right fit before you even make contact to ensure you find the best English teacher possible.
  • Tutors you can trust: All our tutors go through a background check to ensure their credentials are legitimate and that you get the highest quality online English lessons.
  • There's a tutor on Preply for everyone: Our first-class virtual English teachers have experience teaching at every level. No matter where you are on your journey to learning English — absolute beginner or more advanced — you will be able to find the right English tutor to meet your personal needs. Preply has private English tutors from many different countries, so if you are a complete beginner, you can find a tutor who also speaks your native language

Money-Back Guarantee for All Online English Lessons

For your peace of mind, Preply guarantees 100% money back if you're not happy with the selected instructor. We have so much confidence in our vetted English tutors that if you don't think they provided a great first English lesson, we will refund your payment.

Want to learn more about how Preply can help you with learning English? Chat with one of our friendly support team members via email or the message board on the website.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

🗣 How hard is English, and how many hours will it take to become proficient?

English is much easier than most other languages despite its tense varieties, irregular verbs and pronunciation. With regular online English lessons, you can start having basic conversations quite quickly. If you want to be fluent, you’ll need between 600-750 hours of 1-on-1 English tutoring with an online teacher combined with self-practice. Hundreds of experts are ready to help you improve. Choose an English tutor who’s a native speaker now.
 

📲 How do interactive online English lessons via video work?

Tutors and students share files, note down vocabulary, share their screens and chat on Preply Space, a video chat platform. With it, you can have private English lessons anywhere with online English tutors from all over the world.
 

🎓 What are the most popular English tests?

IELTS, TOEFL, SAT, ACT, and GRE are the top five standardized tests for students and non-native English learners among hundreds of English language tests worldwide. Data is based on the annual number of test-takers and confirmed by the number of lessons with online test prep tutors on Preply. IELTS is accepted by most American, Australian, British, Canadian, Irish, and New Zealand academic institutions, and many more across the world. In particular, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the United Kingdom use IELTS scores as proof of prospective immigrants' competence in English. More specifically, IELTS uses British English and is generally favored by the United Kingdom and institutions in Commonwealth nations, such as New Zealand and Australia. On the other hand, the TOEFL tests your ability to communicate in English in academic settings. Administered by US-based organization the Education Testing Service, TOEFL uses American English. It is accepted by thousands of institutions across many countries, including the UK, USA, and Australia, as well as all of the world’s top 100 universities. It can also satisfy the required language component for student, post-study, skilled migration, and business visas in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.
 

🧑🏻‍🤝‍🧑🏿How many people speak English worldwide?

Over one billion people around the world speak English, of which about 379 million are native speakers.
 

🌍 How many countries speak English?

There are 67 countries around the world where English is the official language, and it is a regional language in 27 other countries.