Tiger
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Mandarin learning
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (148)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$26/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.20
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7,301 tutors · 12 platforms
Chinese tutors for beginners
2,336 of the 7,301 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
$16–$34
Typical range
$1.10
Trial lesson
2,336
on 12 platforms
Compare Chinese tutors
2,339 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Kejun J.
NativePreply · China
A certified teacher with six years of teaching experience, suitable for beginners, offers HSK exam preparation and business Chinese courses, effectively improv…
- Native
- 6 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (19)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.50
Jane
NativeAmazingTalker · China
taught 5000hours+
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (149)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$37/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Jinzhi L.
NativePreply · China
Specialized in absolute‑beginners｜Fast‑track your Chinese, build great pronunciation with fun & professional lessons.No word-for-word translations or boring PP…
- Native
- 1 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (19)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Angela
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Living in Canada 🇨🇦
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (146)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$36/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Lin J.
NativePreply · China
🤝 Beginner‑Friendly | 🏆 10Y Business Experience & 5Y TCSL Teaching | 📚 Full HSK 1‑6 Tutoring | 👄 Oral Fluency Training | 🎯 Work, Travel & Culture Private Lesso…
- Native
- 5 yrs · 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (19)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.50
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Renee
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
🔥 Kids English🎯Adult Speaking
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (144)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$36/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.60
Chen C.
NativePreply · China
Experienced native Chineses tutor from Beijing, Standard mandarin, 📕Have 3 years teaching experience. 🎓Studied in the United States for five years
- Native
- 3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (19)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$34/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $14
Emily
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Education Degree
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (148)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$30/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Lv R.
NativePreply · China
Learning Chinese ,making friends, share happiness together!
- Native
- 11 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Cantonese +1
- ★ 4.8 (22)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.50
Adult
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Children (4-11)⭐️GAPSK⭐️HSK
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (145)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$21/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Dou L.
NativePreply · China
✅ Verified ✅ 12-Year Mandarin Teacher ✅ Speak in 3 Days ✅ Beginner-Friendly ❤️ Mandarin Proficiency Certificate ❤️ Bachelor’s Degree ❤️ Teaching Qualification
- Native
- 12 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (19)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$9.60/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.00
Teaching
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Learn Chinese easily with me
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (145)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
James Z.
NativePreply · China
Unlock the Beauty of Chinese Language with a Passionate and Experienced Teacher!
- Native
- 2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$36/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Candy
NativeAmazingTalker · China
Beginner/ Daily conversational
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Cantonese +1
- ★ 5.0 (143)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$24/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Le C.
NativePreply · China
☀️Beginner-Friendly |🌙 Custom Courses | 💼Business Chinese |📖 HSK & Oral Test Prep | 📞Professional Pronunciation Correction | 📚Daily Conversation | Traditional…
- Native
- 20 yrs · 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Allison
NativeAmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
Lived in Taiwan｜Oral Mandarin
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Cantonese +1
- ★ 5.0 (143)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$26/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Qi L.
NativePreply · China
🥇 Certified CTCSOL Teacher | 🗣️ From Beginner to Fluent | 📘 HSK Exam Preparation| 💼 Business Chinese | 🎒 Engaging Chinese for Kids
- Native
- 3 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$35/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Liz
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Conversation | Oral | Business
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (146)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$26/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Yun L.
NativePreply · China
With7 years certified chinese tutor to learn chinese and dicuss together the adventure trip of a spanish translator that working in Africa.
- Native
- 7 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$43/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $18
New
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Communicative|Fun
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Min Nan Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (139)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$62/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $20
Chunhong X.
NativePreply · China
🫵Customized Chinese Classes |✊Interactive&Encouraging Lessons |🎯Beginner-Friendly | 👩🏻🏫Pronunciation Expert |✨Business Chinese Conversations✈️
- Native
- 3 yrs · 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Teacher Xinxin
NativeAmazingTalker · China
15 years teaching experience
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Cantonese +1
- ★ 5.0 (135)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$32/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Yunlu S.
NativePreply · China
👨🏫certified teacher of Confucius Institute CTCSOL |🔥Japanese, English & Chinese trilingual instruction |❤️Super Patient/Attentive |🎯Beginner to All-levels |🎯T…
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
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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 | 294 | $18 | $15–$24 | 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 | 83 | $34 | $26–$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 $24, 7282 tutors
Native speakers
$16Middle 50% between $7.92 and $22, 4535 tutors
Non-native
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $27, 2747 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 $24, 294 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.46 and $15, 191 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $26 and $42, 83 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
- China3,846 / 7,301
- Taiwan619 / 7,301
- Hong Kong SAR China80 / 7,301
South Korea53 / 7,301
Japan45 / 7,301
Malaysia29 / 7,301
United States28 / 7,301
Canada18 / 7,301
Chinese tutors: FAQ
Among 2,336 Chinese tutors for beginners, the median price is $25 per hour; the middle half charge between $16 and $34.
We list 2,336 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 7,282 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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