Yannie
Nativeitalki · Hong Kong SAR China
A Certified Teacher with high HSK pass rate
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Cantonese +1
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 95% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
Page language: English
7,336 tutors · 12 platforms
Chinese tutors for beginners
2,357 of the 7,336 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
$16–$34
Typical range
$1.10
Trial lesson
2,357
on 12 platforms
Compare Chinese tutors
222 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Rica
Nativeitalki · China
Beginner friendly/HSK/Business Chinese/Travel/Correct pronunciation/Kids and adults courses.
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 4.5 (9)
- 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 $10
Pei
Nativeitalki · Taiwan
Speak Mandarin confidently – I’ll be by your side every step ☀️
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Helen
Nativeitalki · China
4,000+ Teaching Hours|Beginner-Friendly|Intermediate to Advanced|Immerse you in Real Chinese
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$23/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Xinxing
Nativeitalki · China
🇨🇳 商务中文专家 | 🏅 HSK 1-6备考 | 🎒 YCT少儿 | ✈️ 旅游工作 | 🤝 零基础友好 | 🎯 你的专属定制
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$18/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Meng
Nativeitalki · China
Native Chinese Teacher | Trilingual (CN/FR/EN) | HSK/YCT Expert | Pronunciation & Business Chinese |
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
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Cherish
Nativeitalki · China
Certified Teacher with 2+ Years of Teaching Experience|Chinese Announcer at the World's Best Airline
- Native
- 46 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Qing
Nativeitalki · China
Chinese for all levels | Bilingual (EN B2) | New HSK 3.0 | Taoism, TCM & calligraphy
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$19/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Chufang
Nativeitalki · China
⭐️4 years of Chinese teaching experience🌠 Part-time tour guide📈 Focus on adult conversation and be
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$19/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Mia
Nativeitalki · China
Certificated CTCSOL teacher with 3 years teaching experience,Super patient ,Passionate and Fun
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Amelie
Nativeitalki · China
Amelie Tang🐰3 years Chinese experience🌈HSK test /Children's Chinese Enlightenment / AP Chinese GCS
- Native
- 35 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
Janet
Nativeitalki · China
⭐️Legal & Business background⭐️CTCSOL Certified⭐️Beginner friendly⭐️Based in Beijing⭐️Children
- Native
- 31 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Miao
Nativeitalki · China
5 years experience, focusing on daily authentic Chinese (zero-based), HSK & study-abroad prep.
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
JingL
Nativeitalki · China
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 91% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
Mia
Nativeitalki · China
普粤英三语，拥有2年多中文教学经验，已上500+节课，教过70+学生，母语为中文的专业对外汉语老师，熟悉HSK、生存中文、会话教学
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Cantonese +1
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Syuen
Nativeitalki · Malaysia
Native Chinese and English Speaker | Fun and Engaging Lessons!
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +4
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$22/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Kate
Nativeitalki · China
🌟 3+ years experience 💖 Great for beginners 🤡 Fun and relaxed classes 🍻 Daily & business
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$29/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Lucinda
Nativeitalki · China
✅Mandarin Certificate| ✅ Business Chinese| ✅HSK| ✅ Daily Conversations| ✅YCT| ✅Zero Foundation
- Native
- 24 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Wei.Qiao
Nativeitalki · China
🎓 University Lecturer · Law Master · CTCSOL Certified | Sing Your Way to Fluent Chinese
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Xin
Nativeitalki · China
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Jiamin
Nativeitalki · China
Chinese Community Tutor - Learn Through Real Conversation
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Linda
Nativeitalki · China
🏅CTCSOL & MSCS 💖Oral & pronunciation coaching ✅Experienced & patient ✅Custom vocab + essay edits💯
- Native
- 7 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Iris
Nativeitalki · China
🌟 More than Chinese — understand 🏯 culture & history, speak 🗣 like a native with perfect tones
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 83% 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
Sunan
Nativeitalki · China
HSK / YCT / Kids Chinese / Daily Conversation / Travel Chinese / Mandarin Tutor
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
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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 | 322 | $18 | $15–$24 | 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 | 90 | $33 | $26–$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 $24, 7317 tutors
Native speakers
$16Middle 50% between $7.92 and $22, 4563 tutors
Non-native
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $27, 2754 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 $24, 322 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.46 and $15, 191 tutors
Apprentus
$33Middle 50% between $26 and $42, 90 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
- China3,872 / 7,336
- Taiwan621 / 7,336
- Hong Kong SAR China80 / 7,336
South Korea53 / 7,336
Japan45 / 7,336- Malaysia29 / 7,336
United States28 / 7,336
Canada18 / 7,336
Chinese tutors: FAQ
Among 2,357 Chinese tutors for beginners, the median price is $25 per hour; the middle half charge between $16 and $34.
We list 2,357 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 7,317 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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