The best online English conversation tutors

TESOL Certified with State Board Teaching License + 7 years + Experience. HELPED STUDENTS PASS IELTS As a teacher, I am very patient, relaxed and encouraging. I do my best to be professional in my classes with that extra personal care. Depending on the level and the age of the student, my body gestures and physical responses make the students feel active and focused on my lessons. I love sharing my ideas and opinions but I am also a good listener, open to what the students might want to share. That's why I also find satisfaction in stimulating conversations. I can also be very funny and I laugh a lot, even if there is nothing to laugh about. I am just a happy teacher and I hope I can make my students happy as well.

ISO-Certified, Degree-Holding Educator | Engaging Lessons in Multiple Languages. Namaste! I’m Elisha, an ISO-certified language teacher from India with 10 years of experience specializing in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Marathi. I am dedicated to helping students of all ages speak confidently through dynamic, culturally rich lessons. Drawing on my background as a traveler and writer, I integrate real-life stories and music into each session, ensuring that learning is both engaging and relevant. Whether you are building foundational skills or aiming to refine your fluency, I am committed to making language your superpower—one vibrant conversation at a time.

Experienced language learner and certified TEFL teacher with 7 years teaching experience I have experience teaching English to people of all skill levels. I will be able to help you improve whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced learner. I prioritize improving conversation ability by learning the most important words for communication. Consistency outside of the classroom is also key to improvement, so in addition to conversation practice, we will work together to find books, podcasts, and other media that will help your work on your comprehension outside the classroom.

I am an Afrikaans (A1-C2) & Luxembourgish (A1-A2) Sproogtest Tutor, I communicate mainly in English. My approach to teaching will be to guide you step by step until you reach your goal. My belief is to teach practically, by using materials and exercises to build new Vocabulary. Every person is unique in their needs are different , and that's why everyone needs to be taught in different ways. Some students are quick learners and others slow. My focus will be to teach my students a new Language so that they feel satisfied after a lesson.

Cambridge Certified IELTS Specialist: Empowering Your Journey to Exam Success and English Fluency! As a TEFL certified English teacher, endorsed by both Cambridge and IDP to teach IELTS, I bring over a decade of experience in teaching English to adults, both in traditional classrooms and online. My expertise lies in preparing students for the IELTS exam. Please note, my services are tailored to adults and I do not offer lessons to children.

Academic English instructor with 10+ years experience and PhD in Education ✅ All lessons are for ADULT students ONLY. ✅ Rescheduling & Cancellation: Please note that it is NOT POSSIBLE to change or cancel the lesson if there are LESS THAN 12 HOURS before the scheduled lesson time. Hello and 안녕하세요! I'm a language teacher, educational researcher, and animal lover. I'm currently travelling ✈back and forth✈ between the UK and South Korea for work. 📌 10+ years of teaching experience in Korea and the UK 📌 CELTA certified teacher with a Master’s in TESOL & PhD in Education. My italki lessons focus on TWO skills: 🎓Academic Skills (ENG): The lessons aim to help you improve your academic reading & research writing skills, as well as presentation skills. They would also help you better understand British academic culture. 👫 Communication Skills (ENG/ KOR): The lessons aim to improve your speaking confidence and communication strategies for various situations (e.g. workplace, academic and everyday conversation). 📢 Please note that: All my 60-minute lessons are 55 minutes. All my 30-minute lessons are 25 minutes. 🚫 You can record my class if you want, but DO NOT SHARE it on social media or any other public platforms (e.g. YouTube, Facebook)!

Certified CELTA teacher Language is a social activity. As such, it is important that you have the means to interact with other human beings using in this case the English language. Therefore, I want students to practice reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Furthermore, I want students to practice informal and colloquial English so as to better comprehend and communicate with native English speakers. I also believe that active participation is a fundamental part of language learning. Therefore, my goal is for students to speak as much as possible during lessons. I will not judge you but I will help you to improve your English language skills through repetition and your active participation.

Well qualified teacher with over 20 years' teaching experience. I like to get to know my students as this helps me tailor the lesson to the student’s interests and needs. My lessons are designed to help you become more fluent. A focus on pronunciation will help you to sound natural and I have a standard neutral British accent. My lesson style is relaxed and you will feel more confident when speaking and I aim to let students speak as much as possible. I will correct grammar and pronunciation mistakes at the end of the lesson so that you can focus on these areas in order to progress. * Unfortunately I don’t teach under 16s because I cannot devote the time to this that it requires

Worked for 4 years at UBC, Vancouver, Canada. Former scientist. 🔬 *From Lab to Language*: Hi! I’m Pierre—a PhD scientist (biology/biochemistry) turned English coach, blending rigorous academic training with TEFL-certified teaching. At UBC Vancouver, I mentored researchers and professionals, mastering how to simplify complex ideas into clear, confident English. I specialize in: ✅ **Deep-Dive Conversations** – Tech, philosophy, finance? Let’s sharpen your fluency on topics *you* care about. ✅ **Scientific/Academic English** – Theses, journals, or presentations? I’ll help you write and speak like a peer. ✅ **Tests & Business** – IELTS/TOEFL strategies or workplace fluency, tailored to your goals. ✅ I’m very patient and I’ll let you talk as much as possible so you can have a chance to wok on your errors and gain confidence, all of this in a friendly atmosphere! ✅ You are more than welcome to propose your own material, I’m always ready to prepare classes based on what you like. ✅ I always find appropriate materials for my lessons and make sure that you can get something from it. ✅ I can also help you preparing for your test (IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, etc…). We’ll work with test templates and I’ll make sure to give you a strategy to help you improve both your time management and English skills. ✅ I have experience in academic/scientific English, if you are a student preparing a thesis or a scientist wishing to publish in a scientific journal, I can help you. 📌 Please note that I do NOT teach children, thank you.

From Hawaii: Native English for Confident, Natural Conversations Hi! I'm Knives, a friendly native English speaker from Hawaii 🌺 I'm currently planning an exciting move to Japan to study the language and culture. I'm a language learner too, so I totally get the challenges (and fun!) of picking up new skills. I love chatting about travel, ancient history, cultures, science, fitness, and whatever interests you! Teaching English online lets me connect with people from all over the world while keeping things relaxed and enjoyable. Whether you're a beginner who's nervous about speaking or more advanced and wanting to sound natural and confident, I'm here to help you every step. I have a strong vocabulary and I'm especially good at helping with pronunciation, fluency, vocabulary expansion (moving beyond the same words all the time), as well as preparing you for a job interview or resume writing! As a teacher, I'm all about creating a supportive, pressure-free space. I'm patient, easy-going, and encouraging, and I do love sharing alternative words and phrases so you can sound more natural and professional. My lessons are relaxed and light-hearted — expect games, jokes, real-life practice, friendly corrections, and plenty of laughs! Many students say they feel much more confident and comfortable speaking after just a few lessons with me. My goal is simple: help you make real progress while actually having fun along the way! 🎉 I hope to see you soon!

Experienced NET teacher living in Hong Kong My greatest strength and passion are teaching conversational English, but I am also capable of creating structured lesson plans based on TEFL teaching. Going over grammar, writing, IELTS exams with you.

UK Native English Teacher Specialising in Pronunciation and Accent Reduction For FREE British Pronunciation Tips, check out my YouTube channel: BritishPronunciationTips Hi, I’m Liz, a qualified British English teacher and pronunciation coach from the UK. I specialise in British pronunciation and accent reduction, helping English learners sound clearer, more natural, and more confident when they speak. My main focus is pronunciation training, but I also offer conversation lessons for students who want to practise fluency while receiving correction and feedback. I work with learners from Europe, Asia, and beyond, helping them identify the pronunciation patterns linked to their native language. In lessons, we focus on the sounds, rhythm, stress, intonation, and word endings that make the biggest difference to how natural your English sounds. My lessons are practical and personalised. I do not just tell you that something sounds wrong — I show you exactly what to change, how to move your mouth, how to hear the difference, and how to practise until the sound becomes more automatic. I have a degree in Applied Languages, a TESOL certificate, and years of experience teaching English online. I speak Spanish fluently, conversational Chinese, and some Bulgarian, so I understand what it feels like to learn a language and struggle with pronunciation myself. If you want to sound clearer, more confident, and more natural in British English, I’d love to help you.

Business Communication Specialist | 8+ Years’ Experience | ESP & Linguistics Expert My teaching is rooted in linguistics and shaped by years of working with professionals across cultures. I specialize in ESP (English for Specific Purposes), TBLT, and communicative approaches that emphasize clarity and confidence. As a language learner myself, I know how to create lessons that feel relevant, effective, and even engaging. Whether you're in business or tech, I adapt to your goals with empathy and structure.

CELTA-qualified English teacher with over 10 years’ experience helping students speak with ease. Привет всем! Меня зовут Мария, я - преподаватель английского языка, живущий в России. Разумеется, я могу преподавать также и русский. Я преподаю английский уже 10 лет. У меня диплом бакалавра по специальности - филология 2015 года, с того времени я работала как в государственных, так и в частных школах, получила CELTA в Барселоне, открыла свой языковой центр. Я довольно опытный преподаватель. Я преподаю английский и русский любым уровням и возрастам. Я с ума схоже по преподаванию и изучению языков, поэтому большая часть моего времени посвящена им. Мне также нравится играть в теннис, бег, читать, кодить, тестить и готовить. Я забочусь о своем теле, поэтому хожу в спортзал три раза в неделю.

CELTA certified teacher specialising in literature and proof-reading Hello! I’m James, a CELTA-certified English language teacher and aspiring writer from Scotland, with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English, American and Gothic literature. I completed my CELTA training at Edinburgh's Centre of English Studies (CES) in 2017, before joining italki. Students and colleagues have praised my professionalism, friendliness, warmth and sense of humour. I listen closely to my students, understand their needs and work to help them achieve their goals. Available lessons include: “General English”: We'll focus on improving your core skills to help you reach the next level. I’ll provide teaching materials, homework and periodic assessments. “Informal Tutoring”: We can discuss any topic of interest or roleplay anything you need to practise (job interviews, presentations, etc.). I’ll correct your mistakes and introduce relevant grammar/vocabulary. “Proof-reading”: Need help with your writing? I can correct your mistakes and offer you advice. I specialise in academic writing but have also helped students with their creative projects. “Language Through Literature”: If you enjoy reading and have an interest in literature, I can offer a range of English-language short stories, poems and essays we can discuss.

I have a masters degree in education and an endorsement in English as a second language. I help students with conversational English, TOEFL, IELTS, writing and Business English. I teach both children and adults.

Qualified teacher with 5 years experience and qualified to teach kids and adults As your teacher, I am patient, encouraging, and committed to your success. I create a friendly and welcoming learning environment where you’ll feel comfortable making mistakes and asking questions. I adapt my teaching style to suit your learning preferences, whether you love visuals, storytelling, or hands-on practice. My goal is to make each lesson engaging, practical, and full of progress!

Certified Italian Teacher - Native Sicilianu Speaker - 汉语学生! I hold a Masters degree in public and social communication from the University of Bologna, a DITALS certification released by the University of Siena for Foreigners and a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate. I studied elocution too and I often help friends and coworkers learning languages. Some of them told me about italki and here i am! :)

🇺🇸🇬🇧English & 🇳🇱Dutch that Move at the Speed of You! Not Just Fluent, Fearless! I've taught 550+ students and over 15,000 lessons online. Before teaching, I worked in customer service, hospitality, and childcare, roles that taught me how to connect with people quickly and genuinely. I was fully educated in English through the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, earned my TEFL certification in 2021, and started a BA in International Business and Languages. I'm a native English speaker with a neutral accent, fluent in Dutch, and conversational in French and Spanish. Living abroad most of my life has given me deep empathy for anyone navigating a new language in a new place.

Polyglot and Teacher of Chinese Mandarin, Cantonese, English and Spanish since 2012 Hi! I’m Jacob from Guangdong, China. My native languages are Mandarin and Cantonese, and I also speak English, Spanish, Portuguese and Catalan fluently. I can teach in any of these languages. Languages are my biggest passion. I’m currently learning Esperanto, German and Korean, so I understand your challenges and can share practical learning tips with you. I’ve been teaching online since 2012 and have given more than 2000 lessons to 500+ students from all over the world. I hold a PhD in Chinese Linguistics and Master’s degrees in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language and English Linguistics. My lessons are practical and tailored to your goals. Book a trial lesson and let’s get started.