Online English tutors & teachers for private English lessons Improve your English with Preply! Choose from 27438 online English tutors. Book your online lesson and get started today. 100% satisfaction guaranteed!
Improve your English with Preply! Choose from 27438 online English tutors. Book your online lesson and get started today. 100% satisfaction guaranteed!
Looking for an online English tutor? Preply is the leading online language learning platform worldwide. You can choose from 27438 English teachers with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars given by 240545 customers. Book a lesson with a private English teacher today and start learning. Not entirely happy with your tutor? No worries, Preply offers free tutor replacement till you’re 100% satisfied. Looking for a different way to learn a language? Explore online English classes.
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Evelyn
with Tanya
Tanya is amazing, she adapts everything 100 percent for you and your language progress. She is patient and kind and always boosts your confidence in speaking!!!
Camila
with Ishan
I highly recommend Ishan. He is a great teacher, really focuses on your weakness, and his classes are fun and usefull. Now I’m preparing for the toefl, and he gives me great activities and examples to improve my score (and I actually can feel the improvements after class). He is one of the best english teachers that I ever had!
Hani
with Jonathan
Jonathon is an exceptional English teacher! He is very patient, understanding, and truly dedicated to helping me improve. His lessons are well-structured, and he always makes sure I feel comfortable and confident while learning. I’ve seen significant progress since starting lessons with him, and I highly recommend him to anyone looking to improve their English skills!
Mila
with Jenny May
Teacher Jenny the best tutor ❤️ My daughter loves her so much, and I see the progress each day! We had tutors before, but none of them produced such results in English. I am so happy that my daughter studies with Jenny 🤗
Carolina
with Olivia
I love having lessons with Olivia! I am incredibly grateful for the support and guidance I have received from her. She has helped me in so many different ways! I highly recommend Olivia, she is not only excellent teacher but also a wonderful person. Thanks!!
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. 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. 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. 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. Over one billion people around the world speak English, of which about 379 million are native speakers. There are 67 countries around the world where English is the official language, and it is a regional language in 27 other countries.
