Hannah
Apprentus
Intensive Chinese with Strong Grammar Foundation (Beginner to Fluent)
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- New tutor
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- English
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
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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
41 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Yongqi
Apprentus
Chinese for Everyone (Beginners to Advanced)
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- New tutor
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- German +1
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Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Yanting
Apprentus
Mandarin Chinese Course: From Beginner to Intermediate (Practical and Cultural Approach)
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- New tutor
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- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Yuqin
Apprentus
Japanese to Chinese Intensive Course | Beginner-friendly Chinese conversation, fluent everyday conversation + customized HSK level exam preparation, fun, easy…
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- New tutor
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- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
Yue
Apprentus
Learn Mandarin Chinese: From Beginner to Fluent with Certified Native Teacher
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- New tutor
- Language degree
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Qi
Apprentus
Learn Mandarin like a Native Speaker Does 像母语者一样学中文
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- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
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Wu
Apprentus
Mandarin for English Speakers at Beginner Levels from A U.S. International Student
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- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Moss
Apprentus
Beginner, intermediate and advanced Chinese (Mandarin)
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- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Jie
Apprentus
Chinese lessons — from beginner to intermediate level, with a PhD in linguistics
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- New tutor
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- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Qin
Apprentus
1. Chinese for Complete Beginners 2. Chinese for Beginners 3. Chinese for Adults 4. Chinese for Children
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- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Yanfang
Apprentus
Mandarin Chinese lessons for all levels | Online and personalized | Beginner-Friendly
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- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Jiayun
Apprentus
Beginner Mandarin Chinese A0-A1: Be ready to travel to China
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- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Zhi
Apprentus
Mandarin Chinese — casual, beginner to intermediate
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- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Rewan
Apprentus
Chinese for Beginners / Information about the Chinese Language
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- New tutor
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- Arabic +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Cherubin
Apprentus
Cours de mandarin — Débutant & Intermédiaire | Parlez chinois avec confiance !
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- New tutor
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- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Jimmie
Apprentus
Patient Mandarin teacher with a linguistic background. Conversation classes for beginners and intermediate learners to build your confidence
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- New tutor
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- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Yudi
Apprentus
Chinese for Beginners | HSK, Speaking & Practical Chinese
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- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
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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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