Learn English with a live tutor
1-on-1 lessons for children from age 4 and for adults: speaking, English for work and study, and exam prep. Start with a trial lesson at your level.
Who is learning English?
What should lessons focus on?
What’s your main goal?
Playful lessons with movement, songs and pictures, so young children pick up English naturally.
Book a trial lessonTakes about 2 minutes. Prefer to choose yourself? Browse English tutors
See how an eTalk lesson looks
A quick look at our online classroom, how tutors work with learners, and what to expect from your first lesson.
English lessons shaped around the learner
A child learning first words and a newcomer getting ready for a job interview need very different lessons. Your tutor plans around the learner’s age, level and goals.
Kids and teens
English for children 4–17
- Playful lessons with movement and pictures (TPR) for ages 4–10
- Speaking, reading and writing at the pace of school
- Cambridge Young Learners and school exam prep
- 30-minute lessons for ages 5–12
Adults
English for adults
- Speaking practice for daily life, work and study
- For newcomers, temporary workers and international students
- Exam prep for IELTS, TOEFL, CELPIP, Duolingo and Cambridge
- 60-minute lessons, booked around your schedule
How we teach
Lessons are mostly conversation. You learn new words and grammar by using them, not by memorising lists.
Through conversation
We use the communicative method: new language is introduced and practised in real conversation with your tutor, so you start speaking from the first lesson.
About the communicative method →
Built on the CEFR
The programme follows the Common European Framework of Reference, so your level and progress are measured from A1 to C2 on an international scale.
What the CEFR levels mean →
Interactive materials
Every lesson comes with what you need: interactive exercises, pre-lesson vocabulary and grammar activities, and engaging homework.
Check your level for free →
Your online classroom
All lessons run in eTalk Live, our own web app built for live online learning. Nothing to install.
Everything in one place
Video, a shared whiteboard, lesson materials and homework in one browser tab.
1-on-1 or in a group
Private lessons with your own tutor, or small group classes if you like learning with others.
Lessons that fit your day
30 minutes for ages 5–12, and 60 minutes or longer for teens and adults.
How the trial works
Request a tutor
Tell us about the learner, their goals and the times that suit you.
Have your trial
Your tutor checks the level through conversation, then runs a live demo lesson.
Choose a package
Happy with the lesson? Pick a subscription or a prepaid package and keep going.
Our English tutors
- ProfessionalsDegrees in languages or teaching, international certificates and years of experience.
- HandpickedEvery tutor speaks English at a high level and knows how to get a learner talking.
- An approach for every learnerTutors adapt to each student and keep them motivated toward their goals.
Pricing
English tutor rates depend on the tutor: from 15 USD up to 60 USD per hour.
What you can work on
General English
Exam preparation
Not sure of your level?
What parents and learners tell us
More reviews on Trustpilot.
My son is 6 years old, and he clearly liked the game format of the lesson. He says that kindergarten is boring, but here it’s cool. I can hear how his vocabulary is increasing and sentence construction is improving.
I decided to change jobs and try my hand at IT, but I couldn’t learn English for this field on my own. eTalk has teachers who specialize in it. My colleagues notice my progress, and I keep learning.
This school is good for children with zero knowledge of English. A step-by-step approach, everything is explained clearly, and a lot of practice in communication and grammar.
Convenient platform. You can choose the day and time of the lesson yourself. With the teachers you can both laugh and seriously discuss exercises. Everything is clear and interesting.
Questions about English lessons
What happens in the trial lesson?
Your tutor gets to know the learner, checks their English level through conversation and short activities, and talks through goals. With young children the lesson is playful, with pictures, games and movement. Adults can bring real situations they want to practise.
At the end you’ll get a recommendation for the level and the kind of lessons that will help most.
How long are the lessons?
Lessons are 30 minutes for children aged 5–12, and 60 minutes or longer for older students and adults.
How much do English lessons cost?
English tutor rates depend on the tutor: from 15 USD up to 60 USD per hour. You start with a trial lesson, then choose a subscription or a package.
Who are the tutors?
Experienced, qualified teachers from around the world, in two categories: Near Native and Native Speaker. We match the learner with a tutor who fits their level, age and goals, or you can browse English tutors yourself.
What level do I need to start?
Any level, from complete beginner to advanced. If you’re not sure where you are, take our free placement test or let the tutor check it in the trial.
Can you help me prepare for an English exam?
Yes. Tutors prepare students for IELTS, TOEFL, CELPIP, Duolingo English Test and Cambridge exams, with practice tasks and feedback on speaking and writing.
What do we need for the lesson?
A laptop or tablet with a camera, a microphone and a stable internet connection, plus a quiet spot. Lessons run in the browser, so there’s nothing to install.
Start speaking English with confidence
For your child or for you. Tell us about the learner and we’ll match a tutor for the first lesson.
