nana
Nativeitalki · China
持CTCSOL、普通话二甲证书。🍇可教HSK、HSKK、轻松学中文❤️普通话纠音 🍎中文作业辅导🐹口语陪练🦋商务汉语
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
Page language: English
7,433 tutors · 12 platforms
Chinese tutors for beginners
2,459 of the 7,433 Chinese tutors we track offer lessons for beginners. Their median price is $25 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $1.10. Native speakers charge a median of $16 per hour, versus $21 for non-native tutors.
$25/h
Median / hour
$17–$37
Typical range
$1.10
Trial lesson
2,459
on 12 platforms
Compare Chinese tutors
256 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Rita
Nativeitalki · China
Experienced teacher/Specialized in beginners/Fun and relaxed learning process
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
李拖拉IELTS+K12+新移民
Nativeitalki · Canada
i人但是平平无奇的多语种唠嗑小天才 Certified Tutor | MA Applied Linguistics
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
yanan
Nativeitalki · China
Certified Mandarin teacher with 6 years of teaching experience
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Crystal
Nativeitalki · China
拥有国际中午女教师证书和海外留学经验 的会瑜伽的中文老师
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Amanda
Nativeitalki · China
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
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Xiao.chen
Nativeitalki · China
拥有14年国际汉语教学经验的认证中文教师
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Ying
Nativeitalki · China
Improve pronunciation | Beginner-Friendly | Practical daily dialogues｜HSK｜Kids Chinese
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$40/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Jane
Nativeitalki · China
With 2300+ lessons taught and 5-star reviews from over 100 students
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Celia
Nativeitalki · China
5 Years Experience: Expert Guidance in Speaking and Grammar
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$45/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $20
Lily
Nativeitalki · China
普通话、上海话，从零开始说地道中国话。我是拥有3年教学经验的认证对外汉语老师，更懂您在中国做生意的“门道”。用语言叩开市场，用洞察解读文化，助您从生存到成功，自如驰骋江浙沪！
- Native
- 32 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
小露老师
Nativeitalki · China
标准普通话，专注中文对话教学，课堂实用高效，让你自信开口说中文。
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Kenley
Nativeitalki · China
* A Chinese teacher with a psychology certificate
- Native
- 3 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
先豪xianhao
Nativeitalki · China
🏅经验丰富的对外汉语专业导师 |🌟高效提升汉语考试和口语能力| 🎯量身定制专属学习计划
- Native
- 11 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $23
Chloe叶子
Nativeitalki · China
Sale🔥Chloe🌟Certificated Chinese Teacher 🏆5 years experience❤️Patient
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 50% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Katrina
Nativeitalki · China
10+EXP!! TESOL certificate
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- Cantonese +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$36/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
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Chinese tutors by platform
AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $12) and the biggest (2,915 tutors). Number of tutors, median hourly price and trial policy on each marketplace.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmazingTalker | 2,915 | $12 | $6.60–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 2,320 | $22 | $17–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Preply | 869 | $24 | $18–$34 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Classgap | 510 | $18 | $13–$24 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| italki | 374 | $18 | $15–$25 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Cafetalk | 191 | $13 | $9.46–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Apprentus | 135 | $33 | $25–$42 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Verbling | 41 | $29 | $25–$40 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 28 | $60 | $49–$78 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $50 | $45–$60 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| Engoo | 19 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| LanguaTalk | 6 | $33 | $31–$41 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
How much Chinese tutors charge
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
All tutors
$18Middle 50% between $11 and $25, 7414 tutors
Native speakers
$16Middle 50% between $7.92 and $23, 4714 tutors
Non-native
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $27, 2700 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
AmazingTalker
$12Middle 50% between $6.60 and $20, 2915 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $27, 2320 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $34, 869 tutors
Classgap
$18Middle 50% between $13 and $24, 510 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 374 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.46 and $15, 191 tutors
Apprentus
$33Middle 50% between $25 and $42, 135 tutors
Verbling
$29Middle 50% between $25 and $40, 41 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$60Middle 50% between $49 and $78, 28 tutors
Wyzant
$50Middle 50% between $45 and $60, 25 tutors
LanguaTalk
$33Middle 50% between $31 and $41, 6 tutors
Where Chinese tutors are from
- China3,917 / 7,433
Taiwan625 / 7,433
Hong Kong SAR China80 / 7,433
South Korea53 / 7,433
Japan45 / 7,433
Malaysia29 / 7,433
United States28 / 7,433- Canada19 / 7,433
Chinese tutors: FAQ
Among 2,459 Chinese tutors for beginners, the median price is $25 per hour; the middle half charge between $17 and $37.
We list 2,459 Chinese tutors for beginners on AmazingTalker, Tusclases / FindTutors, Preply, Classgap, and italki. Use the filters above to compare prices, trial lessons and reviews, then book on the platform you prefer.
Across 7,414 Chinese tutors with a listed price, the median is $18 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $6.60 and $34 per hour.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $1.10. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, Preply, Classgap, italki, and Cafetalk, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We read the public profile of every tutor listed on the marketplaces we cover and refresh it daily. Prices are converted to US dollars at European Central Bank rates and normalised to a 60-minute lesson. Platforms can't pay to rank higher.
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How we collect this data
We collect public profile facts (name, photo, languages, price, rating) from tutoring marketplaces and refresh them daily. Prices are normalised to a 60-minute lesson in US dollars. Ratings and reviews belong to each marketplace. Subscription platforms have no per-tutor price.
Updated September 29, 2026
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