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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.

Xiaoqin

Xiaoqin

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

Native
New tutor
Other certificate
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Lynn H.

Lynn H.

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

Native
1 years teaching
Language degree
English +2
No reviews yet
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Annie L.

Annie L.

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

Experienced Cantonese tutor|for beginners and kids & Practical conversation

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

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Aishwarya

Aishwarya

India

Classgap · India

4+ Years’ Experience | HSK, HSKK & YCT Exams | Speaking, Travel & Business Chinese

Upper intermediate (B2)
3 years teaching
Other certificate
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–B2

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

琛

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

Native
3 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
Brenda

Brenda

PortugalNative

Classgap · Portugal

Speak Mandarin with Confidence | Experienced Chinese Teacher for Kids, Teens & Adults

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

Teaches C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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Valentina L.

Valentina L.

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

Native
New tutor
Other certificate
English +2
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Michelle

Michelle

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

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

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Tingting

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

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

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Guyu

Guyu

ChinaNative

Classgap · 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
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yi

Yi

SpainNative

Classgap · Spain

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

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Neo

Neo

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

Native
New tutor
Language degree
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Hai

Hai

ChinaNative

Classgap · 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
  • Business
  • Beginners
春晓

春晓

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

A magical Chinese tutor, makes you speak like a real Chinese.

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

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Hexuan

Hexuan

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

Native
New tutor
Language degree
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Cloudia

Cloudia

AustriaNative

Classgap · Austria

Native
5 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
German +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches C2

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

Víctor

Mexico

Classgap · Mexico

Fluent (C2)
1 years teaching
Other certificate
Spanish
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners
Nuri 李.

Nuri 李.

Azerbaijan

Classgap · Azerbaijan

Professional Chinese Tutor

Fluent (C2)
5 years teaching
Language degree
Russian +3
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

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

Yifang

TaiwanNative

Classgap · Taiwan

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

Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
雪松

雪松

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

Native
3 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Wenjuan

ChinaNative

Classgap · China

Native
5 years teaching
Other certificate
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Doris X.

Doris X.

New ZealandNative

Classgap · New Zealand

Experienced Mandarin Educator, 5+ Years Teaching Chinese to Learners of All Ages

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

Teaches A1–C1

  • 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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