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  • Tutor english Yuri S.
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    This is The BEST Method For Learning English A lot of people have tried to learn English by studying grammar, reading books, watching movies or TV shows, but still lack confidence and fluency when speaking English.
    I have worked with students every day for the past 20 years, and most of my students initially felt that reaching fluency was impossible.

    Why choose Yuri S.
    "I graduated from the Moscow State Linguistics University a few years ago and I have been out of practice ever since. I am ashamed to admit this, but I’m pretty sure I have succumbed to laziness and my English requires some "CPR" ASAP. Fortunately, Yuri recognized my problem and nailed it right on the head. His approach is working out notably well for me, and despite the fact that I have lost a lot of what I learned over the years at school and college, I am picking up the language with the speed of a jet airplane. It is a lot of work, but Yuri is very clear and accurate and is always able to help me understand what I should do to improve. Time just flies by with my tutor, and I am already looking forward to the next lesson. Cheers."
    Rimma

    Rimma

    May 11, 2015

  • Tutor english Art O.

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    Experienced English teacher for adults SHORT BIOGRAPHY
    Masters degree in Communications.
    Certificates in EFL teaching & Online learning
    Twenty years experience teaching in class and online.
    TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
    The three most important things for learning any language are practice, practice, and more practice.

    Why choose Art O.
    "Excellent teacher - attentive and polite. Obviously that he's competent on different topics. Time is passing quickly during the lesson. Thanks. "
    Olga

    Olga

    October 13, 2016

  • Tutor spanish, english, russian, french and italian Svetlana B.

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    Certified graduate with 20 years of experience. An individual approach is developed, an individual program for each student taking into account their wishes and study goals (for work, negotiations, transfer abroad, for communication with English-speaking partners, exam preparation, etc. ), for studying grammar and vocabulary, for my part an in a system that has proven itself in practice and an active approach to spoken and spoken language.

    Why choose Svetlana B.
    "Svetlana is a great teacher! "
    Nelly

    Nelly

    November 1, 2023

  • Tutor english Amina K.
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    Certified tutor with 10 years of experience around the world Hi! My name is Amina and I've been teaching English with pleasure for 10 years! I have taught in different countries of the world (from Asia to South America), so there is no problem to adapt to the cultural and linguistic characteristics (pronunciation) of any student. I teach both adults and children.

    Why choose Amina K.
    "Very interesting and inspiring lessons"
    Serhiy

    Serhiy

    July 5, 2022

  • Tutor ukrainian, english, russian and german Alina O.

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    Experienced, licentiate, skillful teacher with 13 years of experience. Best results are ensured Certified teacher of English/German/Russian/ Ukrainian languages for children and adults with more than 13 years of experience.
    Online or Face-to-face lessons (London).
    Individual lessons or lessons in mini-group.
    Studying of language will become your hobby📚

    Why choose Alina O.
    "Alina is an amazing teacher of the Russian language. She is not only proficient from a technical perspective, but her teaching skills are very effective. She is highly patient and can adapt her teaching methodology as per each student to create a bespoke lesson plan. I would highly recommend her as a Russian teacher. "
    James

    James

    March 16, 2018

  • Tutor russian, math, japanese, painting and english Natalia T.

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    Certified tutor with 20 years of experience” Grammar and talking through playing methods. Reading and writing. Discussing topics. I can prepare for exams, including IELTS and TOEFL as well as for school exams. You will overcome you fear of talking if there. My lessons are intetresting and effective for people of any age.

  • Tutor english Oksana K.

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    Certified teacher with international work experience Hello. My name is Oksana. I've had a really huge experience in teaching English, both children and adults. I have a diploma in psychology and know how to learn a language easily and with pleasure.
    Teaching languages ​​is my passion, I have my own teaching program and I am always looking for new interesting materials.

  • Tutor english Jonathan L.

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    Native speaker with 27 years of teaching experience First of all, I am qualified to teach English in the US, having graduated, (with honors), from a prestigious American university, after studying English, teaching, and rhetoric, (i. e. the art of language. ) This alone would put me in the top 5% of teachers on this site.

    Why choose Jonathan L.
    "Jonathan are great teacher. Thank you."
    Artem

    Artem

    January 6, 2015

  • Tutor english Larry B.

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    Certified TEFL tutor with 8+ years of teaching experience and a business and legal background Hello there! I am Larry from North Carolina, USA.
    I help people achieve their goals and improve their lives. I am super excited to help you on your journey to excellence.
    I have many years of international experience as a language, legal, and business expert.

    Why choose Larry B.
    "I chose Larry because he offered business language lessons as well as day to day language. For now having had 3 lessons I am well satisfied with his lessons. He advised what to do to achieve my goal thirst which is lose my tongue, he tries to mix my wishes with other things during the lesson. He gives homework and demand its accomplishment. If important for someone He is schedule follower and no canceling from his side."
    Людмила

    Людмила

    September 7, 2015

  • Tutor english Maria M.
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    Warm greetings from an exceptionally energetic tutor! BA in International Relations & English-Russian Interpretation (2014)
    MA in Mediacommunications (2016)
    I will be happy to coach you through a wonderful journey of studying English, Russian, Ukrainian, Marketing, Politics, Journalism or International Relations.

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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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$15 / hr

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Native english speakers

$20 / hr

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$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.