Rin1107
NativeCafetalk · China
中国語を始めて勉強する方のための、初心者向けのレッスンです。
- Native
- 3 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$12/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
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4,632 tutors · 12 platforms
Cheap Chinese tutors under $16 an hour
The most affordable quarter of Chinese tutors charge $16 per hour or less: 1,158 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $0. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $23 for non-native tutors.
$13/h
Median / hour
$10–$14
Typical range
$0
Trial lesson
1,158
on 12 platforms
Compare Chinese tutors
124 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Miki.W
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
現場ですぐ使えるフレーズ ホテル、旅館編、 飲食店編、 物販・お土産屋さん編、 トラブル篇。
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Japanese
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Kids
- Beginners
$5.10/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.46
Nina HUANG
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
中国語コース
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Japanese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Junen
NativeCafetalk · China
「テキストで勉強した内容普段全然使わない！」と感じていませんか？実際、ネイティブの方が普段どうやって中国語を話しているかを会話しながら教えます^_^
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$12/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.46
Luna.C
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
從五十音到旅遊會話，手把手陪你學習日文，上全日文老師課前安心打底！
- Native
- 47 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$9.94/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Cheng Qing
NativeCafetalk · China
たとえ短くても、時間を作って、気楽で会話しましょう！
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Japanese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
$1.91/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
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CyoCyo
NativeCafetalk · China
自己紹介、日常生活と趣味など、なんでも話してもいいです。発音や文法などが間違い時は、丁寧に直します。 勉強中にわからない文法と単語があれば、このフリートークで話しても大丈夫です。
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
Leelee
NativeCafetalk · China
はじめまして、りりの中国語教室へようこそ！ 一回目のレッスン、テーマをあらかじめ設定しません。気軽におしゃべりしませんか？！中国語でも、日本語でも、中国語と日本語と混じっても、何でもOK！
- Native
- 20,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Exam prep
- Kids
Xiao Mi
NativeCafetalk · China
Carefully crafted topics covering diverse aspects of life ,each with thought-provoking questions to spark natural discussions.
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Xenia.Y
NativeCafetalk · Hong Kong SAR China
難しい文法ゼロ。とにかく話す広東語15分
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +4
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
yee
NativeCafetalk · China
Practice Mandarin speaking in a friendly and patient lesson.
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Cantonese +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
Jerry Long
NativeCafetalk · China
你喜欢什么话题呢？ 让我们轻松畅聊吧！
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Cantonese +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Everyday admin & immigration
Cindy Tang
NativeCafetalk · China
This course is specifically designed for first-time listeners. Let's assess your English level together, discuss your goals, and decide on the most suitable co…
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$5.74/h
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Laoshi Chen
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
台湾の色々なオンラインゲームをしながら、楽しく中国語を身につけます。
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$3.19/h
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Echo Tsui
NativeCafetalk · China
Start from scratch, learn with ease ゼロからはじめて、ラクに入门
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
Jun.
NativeCafetalk · China
AP 試験の準備をしている学生向けの中国語レッスンです。 This course is for students who are preparing for the AP exam.
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Cantonese +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
Luisa
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
Let's chat in Mandarin! You can talk about what happened today, interests, food, travel...you can choose any topics!
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Mengya
NativeCafetalk · China
After each lesson, one more real-life topic you can chat about.
- Native
- 10 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.55
sakura wang
NativeCafetalk · China
まず楽しく中国語で話してみて、中国語学習の習慣を身につけましょう。
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Haruka Yao
NativeCafetalk · China
日本語→中国語の翻訳をご希望の方は、ぜひお気軽にご相談ください。
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$6.37/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Sunny 晴
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
純正な台灣繁體字です ლ(❛◡❛✿)ლ 老師給你免費教材,上課內容豐富，用英文或是日文上課都可以 ♪ 台灣的生活文化、日常口語表達方式、學習美麗的字體。 老師提供免費教材。特別推薦給喜愛台灣中國語的好朋友。 Authentic Taiwanese Mandarin lesson. Great, Various les…
- Native
- 10,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
Linda.A
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
Don't know how to learn Chinese? Don't know your level of Chinese? Or which lesson to take or start from? This counseling lesson will help you find your way.
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
kaede
NativeCafetalk · China
テキストを使いながら、実生活に役立つ基礎的な表現を楽しく学びましょう。
- Native
- 16 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
$9.56/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.27
lily fan
NativeCafetalk · China
よく使う基本文を勉強して、すぐ実践できる中国語！
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
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Chinese tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($13), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (2,320 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| AmazingTalker | 315 | $21 | $14–$28 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| italki | 235 | $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 | 73 | $34 | $27–$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
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $28, 4613 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $28, 2042 tutors
Non-native
$23Middle 50% between $17 and $28, 2571 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
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
AmazingTalker
$21Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 315 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $15 and $24, 235 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.46 and $15, 191 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $27 and $42, 73 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
- China1,751 / 4,632
- Taiwan262 / 4,632
South Korea27 / 4,632
Japan26 / 4,632
United States16 / 4,632
Vietnam13 / 4,632- Hong Kong SAR China12 / 4,632
Malaysia11 / 4,632
Chinese tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of Chinese tutors in our directory charge $16 per hour or less (1,158 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 4,613 Chinese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $11 and $37 per hour.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $0. Trials are offered on Preply, Classgap, AmazingTalker, 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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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 28, 2026
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