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 (80,341 reviews)

    Course level

    Intermediate

    Course duration

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

    Course price

    Starting at $23 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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    6,934 English teachers available

    • Sana A.
      ProfessionalSuper Tutor

      $233

      50-min lesson

      60

      students

      7323

      lessons
      • English

      60 active students

      7,323 lessons

        Speaks
      • English (Native),
      • Urdu (Proficient)

      +1

      Native British Certified English teacher TESOL,TEFL,TEAL,TEYL,TEOL certified with over 8 years of experience in teaching English professionally and internationally to adult students.Specialised in Business , General english and IELTS. — Hi! I’m Sana - a TESOL,TEFL,TEAL,TEYL,TEOL,Certified Native British English teacher from Kensington, London with over 8 years of experience teaching English to become confident, fluent, and natural English speakers. I specialize in Fluency English, Business English, IELTS, CAE, and CPE exam preparation.

      Why choose Sana A.

      "I highly recommend Sana because she is a very good teacher. Lessons are always interesting and tailored to my needs. She is friendly, patient and she makes me feel comfortable even if I make mistakes"

      Andrea

      Andrea

      June 23, 2022

      Super popular. Booked 20+ times recently

    • Marc M.

      $233

      50-min lesson

      41

      students

      4200

      lessons
      • English

      41 active students

      4,200 lessons

        Speaks
      • English (Native)

      IELTS Examiner/coach , Business English Coach. Start your journey now. — Hello everyone,
      If you are looking to pass your IELTS,TOEFL, Cambridge , improve your business Conversational English or just practice your general English you're in the right place.
      My name is Marc and I love teaching English!
      During our lessons together, we will work on activities that will increase your talking time.

      Why choose Marc M.

      "Marc is an excellent teacher. He is helping me to prepare for the academic IELTS exam. A class with Marc is comfortable and calm. He is professional and I would recommend him to anyone that is looking to improve their English language."

      Marisela

      Marisela

      July 7, 2021

      Popular. Booked 6 times recently

    • Hayley R.

      $311

      50-min lesson

      25

      students

      1488

      lessons
      • English

      25 active students

      1,488 lessons

        Speaks
      • English (Native),
      • Catalan (Pre-Intermediate)

      +6

      Want to speak like a native? Look no further: CELTA qualified and experienced English Teacher (British English) — Hi there, my name is Hayley and I am a qualified Teacher and Linguist from London in the U. K. I have over 10 years experience teaching English as a Foreign language to all ages, levels and nationalities. I graduated in Modern Languages from Queen Mary University of London.

      Why choose Hayley R.

      "She’s amazing and there’s no word to describe her "

      Sam

      Sam

      February 10, 2025

      Very popular. Booked 17 times recently

    • Jack C.
      ProfessionalSuper Tutor

      $272

      50-min lesson

      20

      students

      1279

      lessons
      • English

      20 active students

      1,279 lessons

        Speaks
      • English (Native),
      • Italian (Upper-Intermediate)

      +1

      🇬🇧 Native British Teacher | 👨‍🏫 3+ Years of Teaching all ages and levels! | Fluent in 🇪🇸 Spanish & 🇮🇹 Italian | ⭐ 5-Star Rated — Hello! I'm Jack, a fully qualified teacher and a native English speaker. I also speak fluent Spanish and have a good knowledge of Italian. I'm from the north of England and I am very passionate about sports, traveling, and exploring new cultures. I have two years of experience teaching Spanish in British schools combined with a year of teaching English.

      Why choose Jack C.

      "I had a great experience learning with this teacher! He is friendly and makes you feel comfortable. His lessons are interesting and always engaging. He is really well-prepared and gave me homework to help me practice. He helped me a lot with my writing by giving me feedback after every lesson and adapting them based on what I needed. He is always available and corrected my homework as soon as I sent them, always giving me advice on how to improve and raise the level. Thanks to him, I got the IELTS certification I needed! I totally recommend taking lessons with him!"

      erika

      erika

      August 26, 2025

    • Sarah K.
      Professional

      $233

      50-min lesson

      9

      students

      136

      lessons
      • English

      9 active students

      136 lessons

        Speaks
      • English (Native),
      • Spanish (Advanced)

      +1

      From Beginner to Confident │ Grammar Made Simple, Exams Made Easy — Hi, I’m Sarah. I teach English to adults who are serious about their goals — whether that’s passing exams, speaking with confidence, or finally making grammar click.
      With 10+ years of experience, a degree in English Studies, and a Master’s in Applied Linguistics, I know how to make lessons both structured and adaptable.

      Why choose Sarah K.

      "Sarah is an excellent teacher and also she is kind and the classes are dynamic and interesting"

      Miriam Oret

      Miriam Oret

      October 2, 2025

      Popular. Booked 6 times recently

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    • Alex S.

      $179

      50-min lesson

      38

      students

      3519

      lessons
      • English

      38 active students

      3,519 lessons

        Speaks
      • English (Native)

      Elevate your language fluency with me! A British English speaker with years of experience and a fully qualified TEFL Certificate — Hey! My name is Alex and I am a 32 year old native speaker from London, England. My interests include music, fitness and travelling. I've always had an interest in languages and have studied languages in the past, such as Italian. Right now, I have chosen to leave the UK and travel to experience life in other cultures.

      Why choose Alex S.

      "I have been living and working in London for a few years and so I have very specific needs with English. Alex quickly adapted, covering all the points I require. He is friendly and has a lovely London accent - the accent I aim to have."

      Felipe

      Felipe

      February 26, 2022

    • Shannan P.
      Professional

      $358

      50-min lesson

      30

      students

      3783

      lessons
      • English

      30 active students

      3,783 lessons

        Speaks
      • English (Native),
      • Chinese (Mandarin) (Beginner)

      +1

      IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC and Certified Teacher with over 20 years experience — I am delighted to introduce myself as Teacher Shannan, an accomplished educator with a rich and diverse background in teaching that spans over 23 years. Throughout my extensive career, I have honed my expertise in delivering exceptional education and fostering a dynamic learning environment.

      Why choose Shannan P.

      "Shannan is absolutely amazing tutor! Highly recommended."

      Natalia

      Natalia

      November 16, 2023

      Popular. Booked 5 times recently

    • Leonie K.
      Professional

      $210

      50-min lesson

      31

      students

      4033

      lessons
      • English

      31 active students

      4,033 lessons

        Speaks
      • English (Native),
      • Albanian (Advanced)

      +3

      Certified full-time native English tutor with 3+ years of experience on Preply! — Hello there and welcome to my profile! Let me introduce myself and tell you about my qualifications. I am a certified Preply tutor who has been working on this site for three years now. I studied English to the highest level in an Irish high school and obtained a grade of H2.

      Why choose Leonie K.

      "She's bound to become the best teacher.Highly recommended"

      Harry

      Harry

      May 27, 2021

    • Alex G.
      Super Tutor

      $171

      50-min lesson

      17

      students

      1076

      lessons
      • English

      17 active students

      1,076 lessons

        Speaks
      • English (Native),
      • Portuguese (Advanced)

      Specialist Exam Tutor with over 20 years of experience. Achieve your English language goals with a professional exam tutor at your side! — - Over 20 years teaching experience.
      - Over 15 years experience teaching IELTS, CAE and
      FCE.
      - Professional qualifications; Cambridge CELTA and
      Oxford Trinity DipTESOL
      - Communicative teaching
      - Interesting and fun activities, not lists of words to

      Why choose Alex G.

      "She is brilliant, doesn't waste time and goes straight to what I need for my exam I'm very satisfied with the classes"

      clara

      clara

      April 1, 2025

    • James T.
      Professional

      $296

      50-min lesson

      31

      students

      1360

      lessons
      • English

      31 active students

      1,360 lessons

        Speaks
      • English (Native)

      British Business English & Exam Prep Expert | 15+ Years Experience | Personalised Lessons That Work — Hello, and thank you for viewing my profile!
      My name is James, and I'm a British English teacher from Wales, UK. I’ve been teaching for over 15 years, both in Japan and Vietnam, as well as online with students across Europe. Before becoming a teacher, I worked in medical physics, which enables me to support professionals in healthcare with their English needs.

      Why choose James T.

      "very professional and nice teacher. It's interesting to learn something new every time. Thank you!"

      Andrey

      Andrey

      August 23, 2024