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Chinese tutors for beginners

4,761 of the 9,167 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 $17 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.

$32/h
Median / hour
$21–$42
Typical range
$2.20
Trial lesson
4,761
on 12 platforms

Compare Chinese tutors

406 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

许晓星

许晓星

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

Native
5 years teaching
Other certificate
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Jerry L.

Jerry L.

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

Patient Mandarin & Cantonese Teacher with 2 years of teaching experience

Native
5 yrs · 14 lessons
Other certificate
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Xiaoting

Xiaoting

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

Native
3 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Caitlin

Caitlin

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

Unlock Your Language Potential with a Dynamic and Engaging Tutor!

Native
5 yrs · 1 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yunanyuan

Yunanyuan

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

Native
10 years teaching
Teaching degree
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
$9.00/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)
Gu Q.

Gu Q.

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

Native
10 years teaching
Teaching degree
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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艾米

艾米

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

Native
5 years teaching
Other certificate
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
佳思

佳思

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

Native
10 years teaching
Other certificate
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yali

Yali

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

Native
New tutor
Other certificate
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Qianyun

Qianyun

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

Native
3 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Athena

Athena

Iran

Classgap · Iran

Fluent (C2)
3 years teaching
Language degree
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$9.00/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)
Wangru

Wangru

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

Native
New tutor
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Deborah

Deborah

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

Native
5 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Ulina

Ulina

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

Native
New tutor
Other certificate
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
西蒙

西蒙

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

Native
5 years teaching
Language degree
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Zhixuan

Zhixuan

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

Native
5 years teaching
Other certificate
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yingle

Yingle

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

Native
5 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Pilar

Pilar

Argentina

Classgap · Argentina

Upper intermediate (B2)
5 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Yicheng

Yicheng

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

Native
3 years teaching
Teaching degree
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Snow

Snow

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

Snow小禾⛄️majored in Chinese international education🍯National scholarship owner

Native
1 years teaching
Other certificate
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Carrie

Carrie

China

Classgap · China

From Zero to Real Conversation | Practical Chinese, HSK Basics & Culture for Adults

Fluent (C2)
3 years teaching
Other certificate
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Ellen L.

Ellen L.

China

Classgap · China

Patient Chinese Tutor for Kids (16+) & Adults A1-B2 Learners

Fluent (C2)
10 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yasmine

Yasmine

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

🌻6+ Years Experience🌻Customized Courses🌻Easy & Engaging Lessons

Native
5 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +2
No reviews yet
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Mo W.

Mo W.

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

🔥Passionate and patient Native Chinese tutor with 2 years teaching experience,

Native
3 years teaching
Other certificate
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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Chinese tutors by platform

AmazingTalker is both the cheapest (median $9.24) and the biggest (3,467 tutors). Number of tutors, median hourly price and trial policy on each marketplace.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
AmazingTalker3,467$9.24$6.60–$205.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors2,379$21$17–$275.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
italki1,398$20$15–$285.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Preply869$24$18–$345.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Classgap557$18$14–$235.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Cafetalk209$13$9.47–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Apprentus151$33$26–$424.9★No trial lessons60 min
Verbling43$30$25–$415.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Wyzant37$55$45–$605.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
Tutor Hunt31$61$50–$804.9★No trial lessons60 min
Engoo20from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
LanguaTalk6$33$32–$395.0★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, 9147 tutors
Native speakers
$17Middle 50% between $9.00 and $24, 7206 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 1941 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

AmazingTalker
$9.24Middle 50% between $6.60 and $20, 3467 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $27, 2379 tutors
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $28, 1398 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $34, 869 tutors
Classgap
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $23, 557 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.47 and $15, 209 tutors
Apprentus
$33Middle 50% between $26 and $42, 151 tutors
Verbling
$30Middle 50% between $25 and $41, 43 tutors
Wyzant
$55Middle 50% between $45 and $60, 37 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$61Middle 50% between $50 and $80, 31 tutors
LanguaTalk
$33Middle 50% between $32 and $39, 6 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Chinese tutors are from

  • ChinaChina5,307 / 9,167
  • TaiwanTaiwan730 / 9,167
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China103 / 9,167
  • South KoreaSouth Korea59 / 9,167
  • JapanJapan53 / 9,167
  • MalaysiaMalaysia50 / 9,167
  • United StatesUnited States42 / 9,167
  • CanadaCanada27 / 9,167

Chinese tutors: FAQ

Among 4,761 Chinese tutors for beginners, the median price is $32 per hour; the middle half charge between $21 and $42.

We list 4,761 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 9,147 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 November 12, 2026

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