Lily
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$24/h
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8,596 tutors · 12 platforms
Chinese tutors for beginners
3,701 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
3,701
on 12 platforms
Compare Chinese tutors
3,186 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
jingl
NativeCafetalk · China
Conversation Course
- Native
- 1 lessons
- None listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$19/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.37
普通話瑤瑤老師
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🔥升小面試 🔥GAPSK卓越 🔥朗誦比賽指導 🔥拼音識字
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (382)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$21/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Tara
Nativeitalki · China
HKU-Med in TCFL ⭐5 yrs‘ on italki⭐Specializes in teaching kids & teenagers and exam prep
- Native
- 10,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (279)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$17/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Lin L.
NativePreply · China
Don't let Chinese overwhelm you! From daily conversations to fluent expressions, even beginners can easily get started and unlock practical Chinese skills.
- Native
- 5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (36)
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$19/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
April
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 10 years teaching
- Teaching degree
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$24/h
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Lily8
NativeCafetalk · China
中国語 フリートーク 自由に会話
- Native
- 1 lessons
- None listed
- Japanese +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$16/h
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The
NativeAmazingTalker · China
❤️GAPSK|Read|Recitation|HSK❤️
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (382)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$17/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Joyce
Nativeitalki · China
TEFL Certified, IELTS Teacher, Mandarin Teacher, ACCA-Qualified Accounting professional
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (278)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Hin Ming Frankie C.
NativePreply · Hong Kong SAR China
An experienced and effective teacher with a PhD in Chinese Studies
- Native
- 8 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (37)
- Not shown
Chinese (Hong Kong SAR China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$42/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $18
Daisy F.
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$15/h
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Amy Liu
NativeCafetalk · China
日常会話は実際の生活シーンを中心にした会話です｜本物の人と1対1で、没入型のスピーキング練習ができます。買い物や外出時の雑談もスムーズに行えます。
- Native
- 4 yrs · 1 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Cantonese +3
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$28/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Zoe
NativeAmazingTalker · China
GAPSK | Conversation | pinyin
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (368)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Chen
Nativeitalki · China
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (267)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$19/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
瑞雪 吴.
NativePreply · China
10 Years of Chinese Teaching | Northwest University Chinese Department | Second Language Learning Methods | Beginner Friendly 📍 Certified Teacher 📍 Super Patie…
- Native
- 10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (35)
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$26/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Huifang.Gao
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$24/h
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Tracy Chinese
NativeCafetalk · China
This course focuses on real-life situations, enabling you to communicate smoothly whether you're ordering in a restaurant, shopping at a mall, or asking for di…
- Native
- 22 lessons
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Rarely cancels (100% attended)
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$19/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.56
Vanessa
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Children (6-11)|Pronunciation|Conversation
- Native
- 4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (366)
- Not shown
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Rui
Nativeitalki · China
A Certified International Chinese teacher with more than 8 years of teaching experience
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (275)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Chaoqun M.
NativePreply · China
6 years of TCFL teaching experience| Passionate about cross-cultural communication |adult beginners.teenagers.children| international trade | Energetic | Begin…
- Native
- 3 yrs · 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (35)
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$36/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Summer
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- Official exam examiner
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$29/h
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Hanny
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
可以一起聊聊有興趣的話題！
- Native
- 1 lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.27
Puppeteer
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
all English level
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (365)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$44/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Anthony
Nativeitalki · China
students-centered & students get to speak a lot with feedback
- Native
- 10,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (268)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$20/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 (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 $25, 6545 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 2032 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 3,701 Chinese tutors for beginners, the median price is $32 per hour; the middle half charge between $22 and $42.
We list 3,701 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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