English course for beginners

    Become proficient in English with the English course for beginners. Enjoy the benefits of 1-on-1 personalised classes, carefully crafted by the perfect tutor for you.

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    What you will learn in the English course for beginners

    Get ready to dive into the world of English language with our English course for beginners. An expert tutor will guide you through the intricacies of English, tailoring the course to your individual learning needs.

    Skills that you will develop in the English course for beginners

    • Enhanced English vocabulary and grammar understanding
    • Improved English reading and comprehension skills
    • Effective English writing skills
    • Confident English speaking and listening skills
    • Ability to use English in real-life situations

    How Preply English courses work

    1. Select your ideal tutor for your English course for beginners. Then, book a trial lesson of either 25 or 50 minutes before signing up for the course.
    2. You’ll receive a tailored learning plan based on your goals and get a feel for the tutor’s teaching methods. Don’t worry if you’re not completely satisfied. You have the option to switch to a different tutor for free, or claim a full refund.
    3. Once you’ve completed your trial lesson, you’re all set to subscribe! At this stage, you can decide how many lessons you’d like to schedule per week or month. Even after finishing the course, you can continue your learning journey. Feel free to cancel your subscription at any time as per your convenience

    Course mode

    Online, with your favourite tutor

    Course rating

    4.9 (64,933 reviews)

    Course level

    Intermediate

    Course duration

    13 hours (Estimated 7 weeks, 2 lessons/week)

    Course price

    Starting at $24 per lesson

    Subscription based

    Once you finish the course, keep learning or cancel your subscription anytime.

    Choose your tutor to start the English course for beginners

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    $20 – $310+
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    6,225 English teachers available

    • Andre M.
      Super Tutor

      $236

      50-min lesson

      • English

        Speaks

      Certified Indonesian Teacher with 7 years of experience teaching professionals, high school and university students — Hi there, I'm Andre and I have been teaching "Bahasa Indonesia" or Indonesian language since 2014. I have experienced teaching students from various backgrounds, different age groups and levels, from complete beginners to intermediate. I always use customised learning materials and exercises to meet my students learning goals and objectives.

      Why choose Andre M.

      "Andre is friendly, polite and very enthusiastic. He is intelligent and teaches well."

      Jonathan

      Jonathan

      April 23, 2020

    • Laura Y.
      Professional
      Super Tutor

      $314

      50-min lesson

      • English

        Speaks

      Certified native French tutor with years of experience making French easy and enjoyable to learn from scratch, and over four years of experience as a professional translator. — WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE ME?
      Hello, I'm Laure — a native French speaker and certified tutor specializing in teaching French as a second language to learners of all levels and ages. I’m also a professional translator and hold a degree in finance. With years of experience, I bring both expertise and a passion for making French learning enjoyable and effective.

      Why choose Laura Y.

      "Laura is a very talented pedagog! She prepared a special individual course for our lessons based on my existing level and goals that I want to achieve. She is very attentive to details and it is pleasure to study with her."

      Kotliarova

      Kotliarova

      October 19, 2018

    • Patricia K.
      Super Tutor

      $236

      50-min lesson

      • English

        Speaks

      Certified Tesol tutor speaking fluent English and Dutch teaching fun and educational classes to both children and adults, beginners to advanced. Hope to see you soon! — Hello there! I'm Trish, originally from The Netherlands, I moved to live in Australia in 1998. I'm fluent in English, having spent more time in an English-speaking country than in my native land. I consider myself an English native speaker. But rest assured, you don't need to be in the Netherlands or Australia to book classes with me.

      Why choose Patricia K.

      "Patricia is very good teacher. My classes are so fun!!!"

      sera

      sera

      May 22, 2023

    • Mariam D.
      Professional
      Super Tutor

      $141

      50-min lesson

      • English

        Speaks
      +3

      Certified TEFL/TESOL Tutor with 10 Years of Experience Helping Students Succeed — Hello and welcome! I’m Mariam — your future English tutor!
      With over 10 years of teaching experience across Thailand, Hungary, Armenia and online, I’ve helped students of all ages and backgrounds build confidence and fluency in English. Whether you're a beginner or just looking to improve your speaking skills, I’m here to support your journey every step of the way.

      Why choose Mariam D.

      "Mariam is a wonderful teacher. I am so glad that i found her. She always punctual and very patient and kind. Thanks for her, i am able to Speak English confidently and without fear. She creates an interesting lesson plan based on my goals. She is always attentive to my needs. I can strongly recommend her to everyone who wants to learn English."

      Valeriya

      Valeriya

      January 29, 2024

    • Michael T.
      Professional
      Super Tutor

      $228

      50-min lesson

      • English

        Speaks
      +1

      15 years of teaching experience and multiple qualifications at your service, to create a tailored course and make you feel at ease, and improve your language and thinking skills. — ● Certified teacher: BUSINESS ENGLISH /ITALIANO, EXAMS (including Citizenship exam & CILS), language for travelling.
      ● Fully bilingual italian-english, 15 years of teaching experience: Lessons will be tailored to your needs, level, and preferences.

      Why choose Michael T.

      "Michael is a very patient teacher, he is attentive and helps me to reach my goals. Thank you."

      Tongman

      Tongman

      November 29, 2018

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    • Kinga F.

      $141

      50-min lesson

      • English

        Speaks
      +4

      Poliglota teaching English, special attention for people with ADHD. — Hi! My name is Kinga and I am from the Netherlands. I have a passion for learning new things myself, and helping other people learn as well. For me it is important to create a positive learning environment in which you feel comfortable and stimulated to reach your potential.

      Why choose Kinga F.

      "I've been learning English with Kinga for a while now, and I'm already feeling more confident speaking English. She is really patient and interested. If you're looking for an English teacher, don't look any further!"

      Nick

      Nick

      April 15, 2025

    • Nataliia R.
      Professional

      $220

      50-min lesson

      • English

        Speaks
      +2

      Сertificated philologist. — Do you want to engage in interesting and fun? I love different students: beginners, inexperienced, serious and not very, even spoiled! In the classroom, we speak, read with pleasure, write, play, solve puzzles, participate in competitions among my students, watch videos, record our videos.

      Why choose Nataliia R.

      "I really enjoy my Russian lessons with Natalija and would highly recommend her for anybody who would like to learn the language. The classes are well structured, Natalija provides diverse learning materials and is very patient, thorough and positive. "

      Andra

      Andra

      April 21, 2019

    • Fatima A.
      Professional

      $212

      50-min lesson

      • English

        Speaks

      An Arabic and English tutor, especially for second and foreign language learners — Salam/Hello everyone!
      My name is Fatima. I am an English and Arabic tutor. I have a huge passion for cultures, communication, and languages and I have taught people from around the globe such as America, Canada, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Maldives, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, etc.

      Why choose Fatima A.

      "Fatima is a very good teacher, she is very patient and kind. She uses a lot of different material and is not afraid to repeat, repeat and repeat again! So far, I have loved all of my lessons with her and I am looking forward to continuing and learn more Arabic!"

      Alice

      Alice

      December 29, 2018

    • Rosa Carolina H.
      Professional

      $196

      50-min lesson

      • English

        Speaks
      +1

      ESL English and Spanish teacher — I'm an English ESL and Spanish teacher with over 20 years of experience in this wonderful career, I combine two easy methods so you can learn fast and easily.
      I have worked in institutes and an international school, with a variety of cultures, ages and different levels , since the very beginner to those who only want to improve their vocabulary and fluency.

      Why choose Rosa Carolina H.

      "Rosa is amazing teacher! She is able to adapt the class to my knowlegde. Classes are very interesting and I highly recommend working with Rosa! "

      Dejana

      Dejana

      August 13, 2019

    • Gonzalo D.
      Super Tutor

      $133

      50-min lesson

      • English

        Speaks
      +1

      Spanish and English tutor with 5 years of experience. — I am an English-Spanish Translator and language tutor from Buenos Aires, Argentina. I'm a Native Spanish speaker, I'm fluent in English and I'm studying German.
      I've developed my teaching skills through my course of studies and by working as a teacher in language institutes and as an online tutor in Preply.

      Why choose Gonzalo D.

      "Gonzalo is a really good teacher; He is very kind and patient to explain things, which I appreciate. He is also super accommodating and has taken the time to prepare classes and vocabulary to match my needs for every class. The learning experience is fun and friendly even with my basic level. Highly recommended!"

      Tanya

      Tanya

      February 18, 2020