Renee
FindTutors
Native Cantonese and Mandarin to beginners online. With GCSE grade 9.
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- New tutor
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- Beginners
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7,426 tutors · 12 platforms
Chinese tutors for beginners
2,402 of the 7,426 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 $22 for non-native tutors.
$25/h
Median / hour
$16–$34
Typical range
$1.10
Trial lesson
2,402
on 12 platforms
Compare Chinese tutors
2,402 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
lisa
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Business|Writing|Pronunciation
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (324)
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Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$16/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Hongjin Y.
NativePreply · China
Handcraft & Illustrator | 6yr | All-Levels | Beginner-friendly | Personalized Plans | HSK
- Native
- 6 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (30)
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- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$39/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $16
Chunxia
Nativeitalki · China
✅Native Mandarin Tutor | Fluent English | Beginner friendly | UK & USA students | Custom notes
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Xinjing
FindTutors
Patient Chinese tutor guiding beginners through practical and interactive lessons
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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- Beginners
Lina
NativeAmazingTalker · China
"🎈Kids & Juniors Chinese🎈
- Native
- 500+ lessons
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- English
- ★ 5.0 (320)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
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Yang A.
NativePreply · China
🗣️Speak Chinese Fluently & Naturally | 🌏 Real-Life Chinese & Cultural Insights | 🚀Customized Lessons from Beginners to Advanced Levels
- Native
- 3 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (30)
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- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$37/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $16
Leon
Nativeitalki · China
2000+ teaching hours & Master's in Chinese Language and Literature & Confucius Institute certified.
- Native
- 50+ lessons
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- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
Jasmine
FindTutors
Learn Mandarin with Ease – From Beginner to Fluent
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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- Beginners
$27/h
Book on FindTutors(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Ashley
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🎉Kids&Adults Conversation♥️
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
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- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (316)
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Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$28/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Shi Y.
NativePreply · China
Experienced Chinese tutor proficient in Spanish and English, offering fun and engaging lessons for adults and teens – ✅ perfect for beginners, ✅ business/trave…
- Native
- 6 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (29)
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- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$43/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $18
Yixuan
Nativeitalki · China
- Native
- 21 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 96% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Jin
FindTutors
I would describe myself as a patient, friendly, well-organized tutor. My lessons are aimed at beginners to intermediate learners.
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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- Beginners
Felicia
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🗣️Basic Chinese | Conversation
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (305)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$26/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
PeiRong L.
NativePreply · China
Chinese Class 🍀 Focus on HSK 🌈 Oral Chinese 🌈 YCT 🌈 Learn Chinese easily 🍀 Friendly to beginners, helping you speak Chinese efficiently 🐼
- Native
- 4 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (29)
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- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$21/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.95
Paula
Nativeitalki · China
⭐Beginners Welcome 🎯10 years Exp| Structured |👩ENFJ 🗣️multilingual🧑⚕️ Medical🧒Heritage
- Native
- 17 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- German +3
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$37/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Vera
FindTutors
I gave private Mandarin Chinese lessons to adults from beginners level (HSK1) as well as to GCSE and A-Level exam takers.
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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- Exam prep
- Beginners
楊老師
NativeAmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Children (6-11)|Hobby|Conversation
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Cantonese +1
- ★ 5.0 (302)
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Teaches A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$29/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
Yijie C.
NativePreply · China
HSK · Business · Beginners — Chinese You'll Actually Use | CTCSOL · 1,000+ Lessons · 5.0 rating
- Native
- 4 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (29)
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- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$16/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.50
Molly
Nativeitalki · China
Adults, Conversational Chinese, Everyday Chinese, Pronunciation & Tones
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Simon
Voscours
Professeur de chinois en ligne grand débutant, débutant, faux débutant et pré intermédiaire + cours spécifiqes de chinois des affaires. Formation et supports p…
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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- Business
- Beginners
Jane
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🔥Conversation🏅Interview
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (303)
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Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$34/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
红 L.
NativePreply · China
Go Beyond Grammar Rules to True Chinese Mastery! ✅ For True Beginners | 🗣️ Targets Speaking Fluency | 😊 Highly Interactive & Fun
- Native
- 5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (29)
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- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$40/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $17
Jamie
Nativeitalki · Taiwan
Skilled Chinese teacher making learning practical and stress-free✨
- Native
- 9 lessons
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- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
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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 |
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| 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 | 372 | $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 | 130 | $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, 7407 tutors
Native speakers
$16Middle 50% between $7.92 and $23, 4612 tutors
Non-native
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $27, 2795 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, 372 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.46 and $15, 191 tutors
Apprentus
$33Middle 50% between $25 and $42, 130 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
- China3,915 / 7,426
- Taiwan625 / 7,426
- Hong Kong SAR China80 / 7,426
South Korea53 / 7,426
Japan45 / 7,426
Malaysia29 / 7,426
United States28 / 7,426
Canada19 / 7,426
Chinese tutors: FAQ
Among 2,402 Chinese tutors for beginners, the median price is $25 per hour; the middle half charge between $16 and $34.
We list 2,402 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 7,407 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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