Aijing Yang
NativeCafetalk · China
Carefree, just talk! 不用担心语法和词汇，畅所欲言！
- Native
- 18 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
Page language: English
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
38 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Sakura.Y
Cafetalk · Japan
あなたの趣味や学校生活、仕事について日本語で話しましょう！日本語に関する様々な疑問にもお答えします。
- Intermediate (B1)
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Japanese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$21/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Wendy.
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
This course is suitable for students with a Chinese level of A1–A2. Using textbooks, we will learn beginner-level vocabulary, grammar, and conversation.
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.55
Addy Chen
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
口說、聽力練習
- Native
- 38 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$2.55/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
jing.Z
NativeCafetalk · China
This lesson will be tailored to each individual’s level, so even beginner level students can enjoy speaking in Chinese.
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.27
MiaHuang
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
どんな中国語の練習がしたいですか？なんでもあり！
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Japanese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
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Blair Liu
NativeCafetalk · China
毎日１５分一緒に話しましょう！ 学生のレベルに合わせて話すので初級レベルでも楽しく中国語で話すことができる。
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.27
KAKIN
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
４０ minute lesson
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
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
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
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
Anna Liu
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
老師會準備資料 適合有一定程度漢語水平的學生 I will prepare materials, suitable for students who have a strong background in Chinese.
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
gogo
Cafetalk · Japan
Instruction in Japanese on how to eat Natto, fermented soy beans, Japan's traditional dish. Why don't we eat natto together in class!
- Fluent (C2)
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Japanese +5
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Tracy Chinese
NativeCafetalk · China
This course focuses on real-life situations, enabling you to communicate smoothly whether you're ordering in a restaurant, shopping at a mall, or asking for di…
- Native
- 22 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Rarely cancels (100% attended)
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$19/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.56
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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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