Teresa
NativeAmazingTalker · Canada
🎓 TESOL | Conversation 🗣
- Native
- 14 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
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8,116 tutors · 12 platforms
Chinese tutors for beginners
2,943 of the 8,116 Chinese tutors we track offer lessons for beginners. Their median price is $28 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $1.10. Native speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$28/h
Median / hour
$19–$37
Typical range
$1.10
Trial lesson
2,943
on 12 platforms
Compare Chinese tutors
2,536 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Bella
Nativeitalki · China
🌟 Teacher Jiaxin | 8 Years of Language Education — Your Key to the Chinese World 🔑
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$28/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Isa
NativeAmazingTalker · China
小學語文教師，8年經驗
- Native
- 11 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 4.6 (7)
- Not shown
Teaches A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.90
Andreina
Nativeitalki · China
✅ Certificato CTCSOL | 📚 5 Anni di Esperienza | 🌍 Bilingue Inglese/Italiano | 🎯 Preparazione HSK
- Native
- 20 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 97% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Thị
NativeAmazingTalker · Vietnam
Children (6-11)|Conversation|Adults
- Native
- 26 lessons
- Professional teacher
- Vietnamese +3
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Not shown
Teaches A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Sansan
Nativeitalki · China
5 Years' Teaching Experience in Both Chinese and English & 3 Years' Translation Experience
- Native
- New tutor
- Language degree · verified
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$19/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
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Jessie
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Teens 🐉 Mandarin Fun & Easy😊
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
Lynn
Nativeitalki · China
HSK
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$24/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Ms.Lin
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Simple learning but useful
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Cantonese +4
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Not shown
Teaches A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$32/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.80
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
Adele
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🗣 Conversational English 👶
- Native
- 19 lessons
- Not listed
- Cantonese +2
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$11/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
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
Mila
NativeAmazingTalker · China
🍬Hobby🍬Basic 🍬Kids oral
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$29/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
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
劉甯晏
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎓 11 yrs Experience | Business
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Not shown
Teaches A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.70
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
Nicole
NativeAmazingTalker · China
authentic 🏆 patient
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$16/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
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
Xiaobai
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Chinese Coach /Fun & Rigorous
- Native
- 18 lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese +2
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Not shown
Teaches A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$6.60/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Amanda
Nativeitalki · China
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Muna
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Conversation | HSK | Culture
- Native
- 5 lessons
- Professional teacher
- German +1
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
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
Winnie
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Your Friend💃🍭travel丨business
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$29/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
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
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Chinese tutors by platform
AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $12) and the biggest (2,954 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 | 2,954 | $12 | $6.60–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 2,324 | $22 | $17–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,009 | $20 | $15–$25 | 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 | 511 | $18 | $13–$24 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 192 | $13 | $9.51–$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 | 28 | $60 | $49–$78 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 27 | $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, 8097 tutors
Native speakers
$18Middle 50% between $10 and $24, 5725 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $26, 2372 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
AmazingTalker
$12Middle 50% between $6.60 and $20, 2954 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $26, 2324 tutors
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $25, 1009 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $34, 869 tutors
Classgap
$18Middle 50% between $13 and $24, 511 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.51 and $15, 192 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, 28 tutors
Wyzant
$50Middle 50% between $45 and $60, 27 tutors
LanguaTalk
$33Middle 50% between $31 and $41, 6 tutors
Where Chinese tutors are from
- China4,489 / 8,116
- Taiwan673 / 8,116
Hong Kong SAR China90 / 8,116
South Korea54 / 8,116
Japan48 / 8,116
Malaysia42 / 8,116
United States31 / 8,116- Canada22 / 8,116
Chinese tutors: FAQ
Among 2,943 Chinese tutors for beginners, the median price is $28 per hour; the middle half charge between $19 and $37.
We list 2,943 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 8,097 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, 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 1, 2026
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