The best online English conversation tutors

🎓 Native UK-Qualified Teacher (PGCE/QTS/CELTA). Special launch promo rates - limited time only! 🚀 LAUNCH PROMO: Get my General English classes for just $20/hr when you book a 5-lesson package. Limited spots available before regular pricing resumes! 👋 Hi! I’m Liam. I’ve been a professional educator for over a decade. I hold a CELTA, a PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education), and QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) from the UK. This means I’ve spent my career studying the science of learning. 🇦🇺/🇬🇧 I’m a native English speaker. I grew up in Australia and studied at university in the UK (Bath Spa University). 🛠️ My university research focused on formative assessment. This means I utilise a professional toolkit of evidence-based strategies to constantly assess your progress and adapt my teaching in real-time. 🗣️ My lessons are based on the communicative approach. My goal is to maximise your opportunities to speak. Why? Because fluency is a skill you only improve through practice. 🌍 I've taken over 230 (and counting) lessons as a student on italki (Portuguese and French), so I've been in your situation. Both professional training and my own experience with tutors have shown me which approaches truly build confidence. 📅 Since everyone is unique, I invite you to get in touch so we can discuss what you need. I’ll create a personalised learning plan for you, including a detailed diagnostic assessment and a discussion about which resources will be the best fit for you. 🚀 Ready to start? Book a trial, and let’s see how I can help.

🎯 TOEFL & IELTS Expert | 9,000+ Lessons | Friendly & Focused Coaching Hi! I’m an easy-going and patient English teacher who truly enjoys helping others learn and feel confident in their language skills. I speak both English and Spanish fluently, so if you're a Spanish speaker, I can explain things clearly and support you every step of the way. My goal is to create a relaxed, supportive learning space where you feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes. That’s how real progress happens! 💬 Can’t find a time? Message me! —I’m usually flexible 🚫 Please note: I don’t teach children nor teenagers. I’m a certified English teacher with a TEFL certificate and over 4 years of experience. I’ve taught more than 8,000 lessons here on iTalki, and I specialize in helping students improve their grammar, vocabulary, fluency, and especially their TOEFL performance—many of my students score 100+ on the test. I focus on creating clear, practical, and personalized lessons that match your goals. Whether you want structured practice or relaxed conversation, I’ll adapt to what works best for you. My lessons are interactive, personalized, and always adapted to your goals and interests. I help students improve their fluency, confidence, and accuracy in a short period of time by keeping things engaging and well-balanced. Whether you prefer casual conversation or more structured practice, I’m here to help you make real progress and feel more confident speaking.

🎓Expert English Language Coach: Master Interviews, Business Communcation, Test Prep and Writing ✅ ➡️What I offer ALL of my students: • A customized study plan to meet YOUR needs. • Clear and SLOW neutral speaking so you can understand the course content easily. • Lots of extra materials and support to help you learn outside our lessons. • A kind, friendly, patient subject expert, who will support you in reaching your English goals! • Unlimited e-mail support. • Expert tools, teaching materials, video recordings, and audio notes. •I also specialize in teaching Korean learners: 안녕하세요, 영어 선생님 다니엘입니다. 저는 4년동안 한국에 살면서, 초등학교, 중학교, 고등학교에서 영어를 가르친 경험이 있습니다. 한국에 사는 동안 저도 한국어를 배웠기 때문에, 새로운 언어를 배우는 것이 얼마나 힘든 일인지 잘 알고 있어요. 그래서 영어를 배우는 여러분의 입장에서 이해할 수 있고, 그만큼 더 효과적으로 영어 실력을 향상시킬 수 있도록 도와드리겠습니다.

Native British English speaker, 18 years teaching experience. Specialising in IELTS, FCE exams. Hello, I’m Roy, a highly experienced British English teacher with 18 years of expertise in IELTS and Cambridge exam preparation (PET, FCE, CAE). I am dedicated to equipping students with the strategies and confidence required to excel in their exams, while also focusing on enhancing conversational fluency and authentic pronunciation for effective communication. My lessons are carefully tailored to each learner’s needs, drawing on my interests in history, film, and travel to create engaging and relevant learning experiences. Let’s work together to achieve your language goals—contact me to start your journey to success.

Language Coach from Australia | 10+ Years’ Experience Helping You Speak Confidently I never imagined I’d be teaching languages for 10+ years. But here I am. I’ve been teaching professionally since 2012. Although I now have another full-time career, I’ve never stopped teaching. Why? Because nothing is more rewarding than seeing my students grow. I’ve taught learners from 4 continents, and some have stayed with me for 5+ years. Often, they’re amazed at how far they’ve come. Today, I work as a marketing manager, mentoring my team to grow daily. To me, teaching is the same: guiding people to become better versions of themselves. I’m grateful to work with students who are truly committed. That’s why I keep teaching at weekends, just to support those who need it.

Top 1% English Teacher on Italki with more than 17 years experience teaching adults and children. Hello! My name is Josh, and I’m from Chicago, USA. I enjoy helping students feel confident using English in real life. I graduated university in 2008 and earned my TESOL certificate before moving to Seoul, South Korea, where I taught English for 7 years. I can also speak and read Korean (한국어 말하고 읽을 수 있어요!). I’ve been teaching on Italki since 2017, working with students from around the world. I have 17+ years of experience, including 10 years online, teaching all ages and levels—from young learners to professionals. My lessons are interactive, communicative, and personalized to your goals. I encourage both adults and children to speak freely, make mistakes, and improve through feedback. I also provide notes after each lesson so you can review your progress. For kids, I use Oxford’s Everybody Up, Oxford Discover series textbooks plus songs, games, phonics and activities to make learning fun and effective. In addition I use Reading Explorer and WonderSkills to build reading, vocabulary, and thinking skills. I also help students with KET and PET test prep. For advanced children we often do debate, discussion, interview prep etc. For adults, I provide flexible, personalized lessons for all levels, focusing on conversation, grammar, IELTS speaking, job interviews, professional English, and adapting to life in English-speaking countries. Just tell me your goals, and I’ll make lessons that fit you perfectly.

Certified Cambridge Teacher with 8+ Years' Experience I’m a calm, patient, and supportive teacher who always puts students at the centre of the learning process. I’ve taught learners of all levels, from complete beginners to advanced professionals, and I always adapt to your goals, whether it’s for work, travel, study, or conversation. My background includes working for platforms like the British Council and Education First, so I’m used to maintaining high teaching standards while keeping lessons engaging and personal.

Certified TEFL, Cambridge Teacher I've been teaching for 4 years, privately and in Language Schools. I discovered that I'm actually really good at teaching, and this has helped me enjoy it, which is something I was afraid of when I first started. Now I enjoy teaching, meeting new people and sharing experiences.

Certified Trilingual Teaching Professional with 6+ Years of Experience in the Field A dedicated Teaching Professional with over 6 years of experience, prioritizing student-centered learning in a supportive and engaging environment. I am committed to catering to individual learning styles and abilities, ensuring every student's needs are met. Known for my adaptability and hard work, I am a trusted educator focused on delivering results efficiently and effectively. Let's achieve success together in record time!

Certified TEFL Teacher! I teach A1 Beginners through C1 advanced students. I offer 3 english classes. 1. Formal English Class: In my formal english class I teach a lesson and provide assignments, activities, and homework. 2. Informal English Class: In my informal english class we have casual conversations about anything that interests my students. We can also choose from a list of topics that I have prepared, or we can choose an article that interests the student. 3. Extra Help Class: In my extra help class I tutor students that need help with essays, books, or assignments they don’t understand.

Experienced ENGLISH Native Teacher offering B1 to C2 Advanced English classes English as a Foreign language teacher, British Native Speaker, bi-lingual Brazilian Portuguese, trained and taught at Berlitz, in São Paulo. Spent eleven years teaching English privately to Brazilian businessmen and their families. Also prepared many students for TOEFL exams, necessary for entry into international universities. Our classes promise to be dynamic and interesting. Browse my students' comments in the Reviews Section on iTalki.

Certified IELTS & DELF teacher 👩‍🏫8+ years of experience✍️Specialized in Speaking & test prep📝 As a teacher I am friendly, kind, patient and understanding with my students. I understand my student's needs & goals and customizes the lessons for them accordingly. I am good at making fun lesson plans for my students.

TESL Certified English Teacher, 22+ Years Experience, TESL Sponsor, IELTS/TOEIC/TOEFL Certified I have been a professional English teacher since 2003. I have a Bachelors degree in Sociology, with a Major in Criminology, and Credit towards a 2nd Bachelor’s in Education. I’m qualified as a TESL Teacher-Sponsor. I have taught English in Canada, Japan, and South Korea, with students from infants to engineers and business professionals. I’ve also taught in school, corporate, and online settings. My teaching includes: TOEIC/TOEFL/IELTS Preparation, General/Academic English, Conversation, Business, Presentation, Listening, Writing, Reading, Grammar, High-School, Junior High-School, Children, Etc. Digital media, Internet Resources, Online Tools, and platforms are fundamental to our lessons.

My aim goal is teaching Spanish to everyone in a easy, efficient and simple way!! 👧🏻👦🏻My lessons include: Conversation, Grammar, writing, listening skills **"Spanish through Conversation" it's the method to learn any language !! you will be speaking immediately, building confidence, and rapidly learning new vocabulary. The conversation is the perfect way to see what skills we need to focus most of our time on, and give you valuable time to finally speak!

New Year Sale! Book your classes now while the offer is still available 🎓 I’m a TEFL-certified ESL teacher with over 10 years experience teaching students of all ages and levels. My lessons are practical, engaging, and tailored to you. I use a mix of videos, presentations, real-life examples, songs, and interactive activities to keep lessons clear, enjoyable, and effective, whatever your learning style or goals. After every class, you’ll receive clear lesson notes and personalised materials so you can review what we covered, practise independently, and see real progress between lessons. You never leave a class wondering “what did we learn today?” Whatever your learning goals are, I’ll help you learn naturally and at your own pace.

📝IELTS Speaking lessons🗣️ available again💯 starting November 5th!📆 ⚠️I ONLY TEACH ADULTS⚠️ 🚫I DO NOT TEACH CHILDREN🚫 ✔️Provide you with all the materials and practice you need to improve ✔️Give you a sense of achievement, desire to practice new knowledge, and confidence to learn more

American Accent Training | Grammar and Vocabulary + Fluency | Certified TESOL Teacher 🇺🇸｜ 你好！我是来自美国的TESOL认证英语老师，现在住在香港。我擅长美式发音和雅思备考，也曾经自己学过中文，所以特别懂你学英语的困难。让我帮你自信开口！ Hi, I’m Drew! A TESOL-certified American English teacher from Ohio, now in Hong Kong. I specialize in accent training and fluency—helping students sound natural and confident. Having learned Mandarin myself, I know the challenges of language learning firsthand! I'm extremely passionate about helping my students reach their desired goal. Often times our goals feel out of reach, but all we need is the right method. I have gone through the language learning process myself with Mandarin, and can confidently teach you all the tools and tricks to progress in English, regardless of your level. My lessons come in two styles. Formal classes to build your skills step by step from your current level. These are perfect for: 🎯 Accent training 📚 IELTS Preparation Informal classes (best for B1+) 🇺🇸You pick any topic. We talk naturally, and I'll help you reduce filler words, improve pronunciation on the spot, and express yourself more fluently. Works for any level with some adjustment. ✅Perfect for diversifying your communication skills in a native and cohesive way! ✅Ready to sound more American or get your target IELTS band? ✅ Message me with: -Your current English Level -Your goals

19 year old Canadian Ready to Guide You to Fluency! As a teacher, I want to create a safe and open environment for all of my students. That being said, due to my ADHD, I often found it very hard to learn growing up as I would often get distracted. Because of this, I can now understand why some people have difficulty in language classes. I hope to break that wall down and make it feel more fun and engaging than the student could have ever imagined. I teach conversational English and like to have fun with my students.

Adaptable 👩‍🏫 Patient 🤗 Supportive 😎 Friendly 🏆 Dedicated to my students' goals Hello and welcome 🤗✨ I’m so happy you’re here and excited to be part of your English learning journey 🌱💬 I’m a qualified TEFL tutor from South Africa 🇿🇦 with online teaching experience since 2019, working with students of all ages (5+) and levels (A1–C2). I love helping learners grow in confidence and start using English more naturally in everyday life 🌟 With a background in tourism 🌍 and aviation ✈️, I’ve connected with people from all over the world—so I understand how to make lessons feel comfortable, engaging, and easy to follow. My lessons are personalised to your goals, whether you want to improve conversation, strengthen grammar, expand vocabulary, prepare for exams, or build your business English 📚 ✨ In our lessons, you can expect: ✔️ A friendly, relaxed, and encouraging space ✔️ Plenty of speaking practice (at your pace) ✔️ Clear guidance and simple explanations ✔️ Lessons designed just for you ✔️ Supportive feedback to help you grow My goal is to help you feel confident, motivated, and excited to speak English every day 😊 Let’s get started and make real progress together—book your trial lesson today 🚀💛

Experienced punjabi Tutor|Personalised Lessons for All Levels|Helping You Speak with confidence Sat Sri Akal Ji! Hi, I’m Varinder—a Punjabi language educator with a unique blend of engineering and teaching experience. Having taught online and in Canadian schools for over 5 years, I bring a multicultural perspective to my lessons. My specialty is helping students speak Punjabi confidently while discovering its vibrant culture. If you want practical language skills and a supportive learning environment, I’m here to guide you!