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AmazingTalker · China
Beginners/HSK/Spoken
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1,231)
- Not shown
Teaches A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
7,384 tutors · 12 platforms
2,381 of the 7,384 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.
2,382 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

AmazingTalker · China
Beginners/HSK/Spoken
Teaches A2
Preply · China
📚 HSK support | 🗣️ Chinese Listening & Speaking Tutor | 🎉Beginner-Friendly | 🚀 Proven progress with students | 🤝 Tailored teaching for you | 🍵 Pronunciation &…
italki · China
拥有2年教学经验的CTCSOL认证中文教师,精通HSK,HSKK,YCT和MCT辅导的备考专家
Teaches A1–C2

Voscours
Cours de chinois débutant/ HSK 1 ( vocabulaire, caractères, civilisation chinoise... )

Classgap · South Korea
Teaches A1–C1

Cafetalk · China
For beginners whose native language is English, with English annotations
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.

Apprentus
Mandarin Chinese classes HSK 1 (A1) and HSK 2 (A2) with a B1 level Chinese student, clear and progressive method to learn from scratch
Teaches A1–A2

AmazingTalker · Taiwan
✨Set a foundation for child
Teaches A1–C2
Preply · China
5+ Years Experience | Conversation, Grammar & HSK | Patient & professional |
italki · Malaysia
Mandarin as a Second Language Tutor | Master of Education (TESOL) | English & Malay Support
Teaches A1–B2

Voscours
Cours de chinois pour débutants adultes et enfants

Classgap · China
Teaches A1–C1

Cafetalk · Taiwan
A Course in Contemporary Chinese 1-2

Apprentus
Chinese Language Lessons | Beginner to Advanced | HSK Preparation
Teaches A1–C2

AmazingTalker · China
Kids | Pronunciation
Teaches A1–C2
Preply · China
Certified🥇 Passionate🥇Patient🥇 Bilingual🥇 7 years teaching experience
italki · China
5年教学经验:专注零基础中文/日常地道对话/HSK考试/留学备考
Teaches A1–C1

Nachhilfeunterricht
Chinese Tutor for beginners or sincere HSK examinees

Classgap · China
Teaches A1–C1

Cafetalk · China
了解学生需求,推荐适合课程

Apprentus
Mandarin course for beginners – Mandarin and Chinese culture taught in English
Teaches A1–C2

AmazingTalker · Taiwan
Optometry&Mandarin Teacher
Teaches A1–C2
Preply · China
✅Beginner and Kids-friendly✅HSK HSKK ✅Speaking improvement ✅Business Chinese ✅Chinese for travel🏅7 years teaching experience |👨🏫certified teacher of Confucius…
italki · China
拥有三年教学经验的汉语导师,让你流利说汉语!
Teaches A1–C2
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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 | 352 | $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 | 108 | $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 |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
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Updated September 29, 2026
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