Lemon
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$24/h
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8,596 tutors · 12 platforms
Chinese tutors for beginners
3,345 of the 8,596 Chinese tutors we track offer lessons for beginners. Their median price is $32 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $2.20. Native speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$32/h
Median / hour
$22–$42
Typical range
$2.20
Trial lesson
3,345
on 12 platforms
Compare Chinese tutors
2,861 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Yuni
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Zero-level Introduction
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (430)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$21/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Ms. Su
Nativeitalki · Taiwan
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (312)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Jianhui Z.
NativePreply · China
15Y Exp | HSK 1-6 | Business Chinese | Conversational Chinese |Reading & Polishing
- Native
- 15 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (38)
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$34/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $14
Yifei
NativeFindTutors
Chinese is my mother language, I lived in China for 20 years.Aiming to teach people who want to learn in different ages.
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
$20/h
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Yiping
NativeClassgap · China
Native Chinese language teacher. Teaching all levels from beginner to advanced.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$39/h
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Jenny
NativeAmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
AT Official Mentor|>5000+Hrs
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (413)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$48/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $20
Bryan
Nativeitalki · Taiwan
Certified Teacher from 🇹🇼 6 YOE and Counting
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (305)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $19
Zhigang D.
NativePreply · China
I'm your proper chinese tutor
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (38)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Yigong W.
NativeClassgap · China
Chinese is my mother tongue. I have a certificate in advanced Mandarin
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$17/h
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Bella
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
✅ Interactive conversation
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (418)
- Not shown
Teaches A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$33/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Nancy
Nativeitalki · China
🥇Certified+Professional+12y experience👄(Talk!)Picture Talking+Story Telling🪄Cultural Immersion
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (303)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Lei D.
NativePreply · China
Certified Chinese Tutor | Practical Mandarin for Real Life 👉 Focus on Speaking & Listening You Can Use Immediately| Beginner friendly｜💕Kids friendly ｜HSK Prep…
- Native
- 5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (37)
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$32/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $14
Qianzheng
NativeClassgap · China
music （chinese music） sports (chinese sport) art （chinese art）
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
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Su
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Chinese teaching
- Native
- 10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (401)
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$22/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
YuHan雨晗
Nativeitalki · China
14 years experience teaching Chinese !
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (300)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$23/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $17
Changxia Y.
NativePreply · China
Certified&Experienced |Beginner-Friendly（Fluent in En&ES）| HSK 1-6 | Pinyin Course | Pronunciation Coaching | Customized Course | Conversational Chinese
- Native
- 10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Cantonese +3
- ★ 5.0 (37)
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$38/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $16
Celina
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 5 lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Atei
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Children (6-11)|Conversation|Test preparation
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese +3
- ★ 5.0 (399)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$30/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.80
Marie
Nativeitalki · China
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (307)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$50/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Ci X.
NativePreply · China
🤹 Multilingual Support | Simplified & Traditional Chinese | Classical & Religious Texts 😺 | 🧚 Beginner-Friendly | HSK + Business Chinese 👩🎓| 👯 Structured & Pe…
- Native
- 3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Japanese +3
- ★ 5.0 (37)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$42/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $18
Nichole
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Jason
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Yrs in 🇺🇸 Conv🥇Tests🎖️Kids
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (398)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$26/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.80
Haley
Nativeitalki · China
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (292)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
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Chinese tutors by platform
AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $12) and the biggest (3,007 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 | 3,007 | $12 | $6.60–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 2,328 | $21 | $17–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,419 | $20 | $15–$28 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Preply | 869 | $24 | $18–$34 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Classgap | 520 | $18 | $13–$23 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 194 | $13 | $9.56–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Apprentus | 136 | $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 | 29 | $60 | $49–$78 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 28 | $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 $12 and $25, 8577 tutors
Native speakers
$18Middle 50% between $11 and $24, 6489 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2088 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
AmazingTalker
$12Middle 50% between $6.60 and $20, 3007 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $26, 2328 tutors
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $28, 1419 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $34, 869 tutors
Classgap
$18Middle 50% between $13 and $23, 520 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.56 and $15, 194 tutors
Apprentus
$33Middle 50% between $25 and $42, 136 tutors
Verbling
$29Middle 50% between $25 and $40, 41 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$60Middle 50% between $49 and $78, 29 tutors
Wyzant
$50Middle 50% between $45 and $60, 28 tutors
LanguaTalk
$33Middle 50% between $31 and $41, 6 tutors
Where Chinese tutors are from
- China4,855 / 8,596
- Taiwan720 / 8,596
- Hong Kong SAR China95 / 8,596
South Korea55 / 8,596
Japan54 / 8,596
Malaysia50 / 8,596
United States40 / 8,596
Canada24 / 8,596
Chinese tutors: FAQ
Among 3,345 Chinese tutors for beginners, the median price is $32 per hour; the middle half charge between $22 and $42.
We list 3,345 Chinese tutors for beginners on AmazingTalker, Tusclases / FindTutors, italki, Preply, and Classgap. Use the filters above to compare prices, trial lessons and reviews, then book on the platform you prefer.
Across 8,577 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 $2.20. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, italki, Preply, Classgap, 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 October 2, 2026
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