Xinyi
Nativeitalki · China
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (25)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
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7,433 tutors · 12 platforms
Chinese tutors for beginners
2,487 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
$18–$35
Typical range
$1.10
Trial lesson
2,487
on 12 platforms
Compare Chinese tutors
2,487 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Xueqi
Native (likely)FindTutors
Experienced Mandarin Tutor｜Beginner to Advanced, Online Lessons Available
- Native (likely)
- 1 years teaching
- Language degree
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
$27/h
Book on FindTutors(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
崔宇
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–B2
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
lara
NativeCafetalk · China
For beginners whose native language is English, with English annotations
- Native
- 7 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$9.18/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
Jie
Apprentus
Chinese lessons — from beginner to intermediate level, with a PhD in linguistics
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
EMMA
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
TOPIK🏆systematic learning
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Korean +3
- ★ 5.0 (948)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$40/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.80
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Gao L.
NativePreply · China
Certified Chinese tutor with +10 years teaching experience. Expert in HSK1-6 courses and exams. and HSKK spoken language | Standard Mandarin Class | YCT (Kids…
- Native
- 15 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (53)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$34/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $14
Amber
Nativeitalki · China
Guidance for Beginners | Adults & Children | Chinese Painting Enthusiast | Highly Encouraging style
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (24)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Subinuer
Native (likely)Tusclasesparticulares
🌟 Aprende chino desde cero de manera práctica y adaptada a tus objetivos, ¡online!
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Beginners
Whitney
NativeClassgap · China
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
TSAI C.
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
A Course in Contemporary Chinese 1-2
- Native
- 22 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.46
Qin
Apprentus
1. Chinese for Complete Beginners 2. Chinese for Beginners 3. Chinese for Adults 4. Chinese for Children
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
May
NativeAmazingTalker · China
6000+｜Spoken Chinese and test
- Native
- 10,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (946)
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$40/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $17
Shuching C.
NativePreply · Taiwan
😊Active💕Passionate👌Real-Life Conversation👀Useful Phrase 😇Enjoyable teaching style✅All levels
- Native
- 2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (53)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$48/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $20
Yueyue
Nativeitalki · China
🧡 Beginner Friendly | 🎯 Beat Silent Chinese | 🎙️ Clear Audio • HD Video | 🎓 Master’s Degree & CTCSOL
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (24)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Jessie
Native (likely)Voscours
Professeure native de chinois, Master FLE, cours en ligne adultes et préparation HSK
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- French
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Beginners
Yiting
Classgap · Taiwan
Hi~ I'm Tina 👋🏻, from Taiwan. I'm a native Chinese speaker and have a Chinese language teaching certificate.
- Fluent (C2)
- 1 yrs · 1 lessons
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Hae ran.P
NativeCafetalk · China
了解学生需求，推荐适合课程
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.46
Yanfang
Apprentus
Mandarin Chinese lessons for all levels | Online and personalized | Beginner-Friendly
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Wendy
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🏅7300 classes completed🏅
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (933)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$38/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Heng L.
NativePreply · China
Certified Chinese language Teacher with 8 years of experience
- Native
- 8 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Italian +1
- ★ 5.0 (53)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$36/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Zoey
Nativeitalki · China
Chinese teacher with years of experience
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (22)
- 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
Florence
Native (likely)Voscours
Chinois en ligne pour débutants et confirmés – Conversation, HSK et culture chinoise
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- French
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$6.83/h
Book on Voscours(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Darya
Classgap · Spain
- Not listed
- 10 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Russian +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
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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, 4744 tutors
Non-native
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $27, 2670 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 2,487 Chinese tutors for beginners, the median price is $25 per hour; the middle half charge between $18 and $35.
We list 2,487 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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