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    • Cathy K.
      Professional

      $389

      50-min lesson

      17

      students

      3940

      lessons
      • English

      17 active students

      3,940 lessons

        Speaks
      • English (Native)

      Friendly UK TEFL 5 tutor, World top 100 university graduate. Specialist coach: IELTS, TOEFL, GMAT, Business English, Critical Thinking, TOEIC, GRE, OTE, OET, SAT, Cambridge, SELT, PTE, and other tests. Accountant. Proven record of delivery. — My name is Cathy. I am an experienced, professional English tutor from the UK. As a proud member of the IATEFL organisation (for tutors), I look forward to helping you reach your goals. Welcome to my lessons! I am looking forward to hearing about your learning priorities, plus your hobbies and interests.

      Why choose Cathy K.

      "Methods she use is beneficial to learn.🌷 You should try this experience with Madam Cathy. She has high willing for us to teach.🌷"

      Esin

      Esin

      May 25, 2023

    • Arthur James F.
      ProfessionalSuper Tutor

      $272

      50-min lesson

      18

      students

      666

      lessons
      • English

      18 active students

      666 lessons

        Speaks
      • English (Native),
      • Afrikaans (Native)

      +1

      English & Professional Skills Coach | Business English, Communication & Confidence | UK Native | IELTS/Cambridge | 5★ Tutor — 🎄🎄🎄 Hi, its the festive season so if you are looking for a teacher please bookmark my profile to lock in the price now and start learning in 2026! I am on holiday from 22/12/25 and back on 02/01/26. There are only a handful of lessons remaining this year - thanks to my amazing students and their fabulous results.

      Why choose Arthur James F.

      "Arthur is a calm, attentive, and thoughtful teacher. Conversations with him are engaging — from history to psychology — always with a focus on improving English. Highly recommend."

      Leon

      Leon

      June 3, 2025

    • Paula A.
      ProfessionalSuper Tutor

      $350

      50-min lesson

      18

      students

      1487

      lessons
      • English

      18 active students

      1,487 lessons

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

      +1

      English Speaking for Professional & Academic Goals | Native English Tutor (Certified) — Hi, I’m Paula — a certified English instructor from California with a background in legal linguistics. I work with intermediate and advanced learners (B1+) who already speak English and use English at work.
      My students can communicate in English, but want to speak more clearly, confidently, and naturally in meetings, discussions, presentations, or professional conversations.

      Why choose Paula A.

      "I highly recommend her.😊 She has good materials to teach. She also analyses student's problems and reflects them in the class."

      길동

      길동

      June 18, 2024

      Popular. Booked 10 times recently

    • Thomas C.
      ProfessionalSuper Tutor

      $233

      50-min lesson

      35

      students

      1129

      lessons
      • English

      35 active students

      1,129 lessons

        Speaks
      • English (Native)

      Friendly and Motivational Tutor from London, UK — Hi, my name is Thomas, I am a well spoken native English speaker from London. I have great experience of teaching students from all over the world for many years. My interests include, nature, philosophy, psychology and sport.
      I have many years experience teaching English to a vast array of students.

      Why choose Thomas C.

      "Thomas is very clear in his presentation of ideas and encourages learning."

      Margarida

      Margarida

      April 15, 2025

      Very popular. Booked 12 times recently

    • Sarah H.
      Professional

      $311

      50-min lesson

      9

      students

      601

      lessons
      • English

      9 active students

      601 lessons

        Speaks
      • English (Native)

      Specialising in OET and NMC OSCE preparation and Conversational English. 17+ years experience in the NHS. — Hello Students!
      My name is Sarah, and I am from the United Kingdom. I am a native English speaker.
      I have over 17 years experience working in the NHS within the nursing profession, as well as providing professional training, education and supervision within these fields.

      Why choose Sarah H.

      "My daughter has been practicing with Sarah for the last year, and she had an excellent experience with her right from the start. They began by having simples conversations, and than moved on to reviewing some grammar rules or structures, and Sarah has been very helpfull in both these settings, always adapting to the student needs and requests. She is very friendly, kind and patient. She also provided some learing tools, like games and the like, which were very appreciated. So, I'd definetely recommend her for students of all degrees of skill. "

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      angelo

      March 24, 2025

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    • Lauren K.
      Professional

      $311

      50-min lesson

      27

      students

      1969

      lessons
      • English

      27 active students

      1,969 lessons

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

      🎖 TEFL Certified | 9+ Years of Experience | Native English Tutor 🗣 Conversation | IELTS | Grammar | Reading & Writing | Interview & Exam Prep ✅ Customised 1:1 Courses | 25 or 50-Minute Lessons — Hey there, I'm Lauren! 👋🏽 🇬🇧
      🔥 10,000+ hours taught online | 9+ years of experience
      🎖 120-hour TEFL Certified
      😁 Interactive, Enthusiastic, Motivating & Patient Teacher
      ⭐ Courses: Conversation | Grammar | Pronunciation | IELTS | Reading & Writing
      ✅ Custom 1:1 courses | 25 or 50-minute lessons

      Why choose Lauren K.

      "Lauren is a 10 star teacher! She has a lot of positive energy and patience. It s great to have her as a teacher! 🙏 "

      Alina

      Alina

      November 20, 2024

    • Paul S.
      Professional

      $467

      50-min lesson

      16

      students

      1022

      lessons
      • English

      16 active students

      1,022 lessons

        Speaks
      • English (Native)

      Taking the IELTS exam soon? Which band score do you need? — I'm Paul, a dedicated IELTS Academic Coach and CELTA qualified English Language Teacher with over a decade of experience.
      Having spent years guiding hundreds of students to achieve success in the IELTS exams, I am now focus exclusively on IELTS exam coaching.

      Why choose Paul S.

      "Paul is an awsome teacher. He knows and understand deeply about IELTS test, so he gives many tips and know-how. And I was empressed that he has many example and methods to explain grammers and vocabularies. Even if I didn't take the test, still he's helping me a lot to speak in English correctly and properly. so regardless of the test, if you want to learn about how to speak and write in English, I highly recommend him."

      Ellie

      Ellie

      March 30, 2024

      Popular. Booked 6 times recently

    • Ivan H.
      Professional

      $303

      50-min lesson

      12

      students

      1727

      lessons
      • English

      12 active students

      1,727 lessons

        Speaks
      • English (Native)

      Former IELTS Examiner/CELTA-qualified English teacher from the UK with over 25 years’ experience in IELTS Prep/General/Business English. The IELTS/Business English expert trusted by test takers and working professionals alike. — Are you nervous about your upcoming IELTS test — or struggling to sound confident in meetings and emails? Or maybe you are just looking to take your English skills to the next level?
      If you're looking for expert guidance to achieve your goals - whether it's for your upcoming IELTS test or your next business meeting - you've come to the right place.

      Why choose Ivan H.

      "Had a great pleasure working with Ivan. Very knowledgeable, informative and warm. Highly recommend him! 👍🏻😊"

      Paulina

      Paulina

      April 19, 2023

    • Mark H.
      Super Tutor

      $288

      50-min lesson

      11

      students

      248

      lessons
      • English

      11 active students

      248 lessons

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

      +3

      Certified IELTS English tutor from the UK with 7 years of experience — I've taught for 7 years, focusing on business and general English and have had great results from my students in IELTS and other examinations - looking forward to meeting you! We'll work out a custom program according to your needs and requirements so that your lessons are both enjoyable and productive.

      Why choose Mark H.

      "Mark is a wonderful teacher: knowledgeable, engaging, and attentive to students' needs. He helped me comprehend which aspects I needed to work specifically on, from grammar to pronunciation, from vocabulary to content. He is also able to make you learn while having fun! I can only thank him for the effort he puts into preparing each lesson and for the improvements he is helping me achieve. "

      Annalisa

      Annalisa

      May 27, 2024

    • Lisa L.
      Professional

      $451

      50-min lesson

      5

      students

      183

      lessons
      • English

      5 active students

      183 lessons

        Speaks
      • English (Native),
      • French (Beginner)

      Accent Reduction & Pronunciation Coach | English Tutor 15+ years experience — Welcome! My name is Lisa. I am from the USA, currently live in India, and have over 15 years experience teaching English to students of all ages worldwide. I have taught both overseas and online, completing thousands of online classes — over 7,900! Many of these focused on accent reduction and English pronunciation training.

      Why choose Lisa L.

      "Lisa has been an absolutely fantastic accent coach! She introduced me to the General American accent and has been instrumental in my improvement. I especially love how she catches every small detail in my sound and provides corrections every time. Her guidance is incredibly effective and encouraging!"

      Temuri

      Temuri

      May 27, 2025

    Online English classes - Personalized learning with expert tutors

    Master English with personalized online English classes that adapt to your goals. Each lesson combines practical skills like grammar and vocabulary with real-world applications - from writing work emails to having natural conversations. Whether you're preparing for career advancement or planning to travel, these classes help you build the confidence to communicate effectively.

    Our experienced tutors understand what it takes to progress in English. They guide you through essential language skills while sharing insights into cultural differences and regional variations. Learn to navigate different English accents and expressions, whether you're focusing on American English, British English, or both.

    Why choose our online English classes? Our approach focuses on practical results - helping you express yourself clearly at work, understand native speakers with ease, and feel confident in everyday situations. Through structured lessons that build on your strengths, you'll develop lasting language skills that serve you in real life.

    What will you learn in the online English classes?

    • Gain practical skills to effectively communicate in English in various real-world situations.
    • Master specific sub-skills such as writing professional emails, delivering presentations, and engaging in conversations.
    • Receive a customized learning plan addressing your individual strengths and areas for improvement.

    Who are our online English classes for?

    • Complete beginners - Start learning English from scratch with step-by-step guidance

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    • Students and exam takers - Get high IELTS, TOEFL, and Cambridge exam scores

    • Frequent travelers - Gain practical English skills for real-world situations

    Why choose our online English classes?

    Your path to English fluency starts here with:

    • Tailored learning paths - Custom lessons for fluency, business English, or IELTS/TOEFL prep
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    95% of students improve fluency within 3 months.

    What to expect in your online English lessons

    Every class is personalized to your needs. A typical lesson includes:

    • Real conversation practice - Speak English naturally in interactive discussions
    • Grammar and vocabulary boost - Strengthen your foundation with practical exercises
    • Engaging activities - Role-playing, quizzes, and real-world scenarios to reinforce learning
    • Instant feedback - Real-time corrections and pronunciation tips from your tutor

    Learn English with expert guidance, tailored for you.

    How it works - Start learning in 4 easy steps

    1. Choose your tutor - Browse top-rated English tutors based on your goals and budget

    2. Plan your journey - Get a customized course plan tailored to your needs

    3. Start learning - Take one-on-one lessons on Preply Classroom at your convenience

    4. Track your progress - Receive personalized feedback to measure your improvement

     

    Course mode

    Online, with your favourite tutor

    Course rating

    4.9 (367,689 reviews)

    Course level

    Beginner

    Course duration

    18 hours (Estimated 9 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.