Cheap Chinese tutors under $11 an hour

JA

Jack

Native

italki · China

italki Outstanding Chinese Teacher, April – September 2026 🏅

Speaks Chinese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace.

1,000+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree.

Not listed

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level. German, English, Japanese

German +2

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. Rated above the italki average.

★ 5.0 (129)

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TJ

Teacher Jiji

Native

AmazingTalker · China

💥New Teacher Offer

Speaks Chinese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace.

200+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree.

Not listed

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level. English, Cantonese

English +1

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. About average for AmazingTalker.

★ 5.0 (96)

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郑郑

郑娅 郑.

Native

Preply · China

Recognized tutor with 3 years of experience

Speaks Chinese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace plus stated years of experience.

3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree.

Not listed

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level.

English

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. Among the best rated on Preply.

★ 5.0 (35)

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JU

Jun.

Native

Cafetalk · 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.

Speaks Chinese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace.

1,000+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. Other certificate, verified by the marketplace.

Other certificate · verified

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level. Cantonese, English, Japanese

Cantonese +2

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No reviews yet

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Usually within an hour

DA

Dazhong.Ding

Native

Classgap · China

Speaks Chinese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere.

New tutor

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. Other certificate, stated by the tutor.

Other certificate

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level.

English

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No reviews yet

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CH

Cheng

Native

italki · China

Your Fun Chinese Class!Teacher Cheng from Xi'an Makes Mandarin a Breeze

Speaks Chinese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace.

1,000+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree.

Not listed

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level.

English

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. Among the best rated on italki.

★ 5.0 (113)

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Replies to 99% of messages

NA

Native

Native

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

Chinese speaking

Speaks Chinese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace.

200+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree.

Not listed

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level.

English

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. Among the best rated on AmazingTalker.

★ 5.0 (67)

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朱朱

朱红艳 朱.

Native

Preply · China

1.I teach kids to adults , no matter you are beginner or not , with nearly 2 years of Chinese experience . 2. Positive , patient , encouraging , big passion on…

Speaks Chinese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace plus stated years of experience.

2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. Listed as a professional teacher by the marketplace.

Professional teacher

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level.

English

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. About average for Preply.

★ 5.0 (29)

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YY

Ying ying

Native

Cafetalk · China

自然な中国語を話そう！

Speaks Chinese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace.

50+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. TEFL/TESOL certificate, verified by the marketplace.

TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level. English, Japanese

English +1

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No reviews yet

Replies. How quickly and reliably the tutor responds and shows up. Response time, cancellations and open slots shown by the marketplace.

Usually within a few hours

MI

Mia

Native

Classgap · China

offer real conversational Chinese and learn common topics in daily life

Speaks Chinese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Years of experience stated by the tutor.

3 years teaching

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. TEFL/TESOL certificate, stated by the tutor.

TEFL/TESOL certificate

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level. English, Arabic

English +1

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average.

No reviews yet

Replies. How quickly and reliably the tutor responds and shows up. Response time, cancellations and open slots shown by the marketplace.

Usually within a day

MA

Maggie

Native

italki · China

🎯Cure "Mute Chinese" ❤️Complete Beginner Friendly 🌟Highly Structured Courses ✅Master's Degree

Speaks Chinese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace.

2,000+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. Other certificate, verified by the marketplace.

Other certificate · verified

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level. English, Japanese, German, Korean

English +3

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. About average for italki.

★ 5.0 (93)

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MI

Mibao+Lily

Native

AmazingTalker · China

🚣immersion program💞

Speaks Chinese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace.

100+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. Listed as a professional teacher by the marketplace.

Professional teacher

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. No other language listed.

No other language listed

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. Among the best rated on AmazingTalker.

★ 5.0 (64)

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东张

东杰 张.

Native

Preply · China

Professionally certified Chinese teacher, proficient in Russian and a little English

Speaks Chinese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace plus stated years of experience.

5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. Listed as a professional teacher by the marketplace.

Professional teacher

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level. English, Russian

English +1

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. About average for Preply.

★ 4.7 (26)

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JW

Jayde Wang

Native

Cafetalk · Taiwan

Let’s talk about what you love! From lifestyle and food to shopping, trends, and sports.

Speaks Chinese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace.

36 lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. Other certificate, verified by the marketplace.

Other certificate · verified

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level. English, Japanese

English +1

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average.

No reviews yet

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Usually within a few hours

EV

Evelyn

Native

italki · China

Certificated teacher with 5 years experience 💬English / Cantonese💬HSK/YCT❤️Conversation❤️Kids

Speaks Chinese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace.

1,000+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. TEFL/TESOL certificate, verified by the marketplace.

TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level. Cantonese, English, Japanese, Russian

Cantonese +3

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. Among the best rated on italki.

★ 5.0 (90)

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CL

Cloud

Native

AmazingTalker · China

Conversationa Writing/Reading

Speaks Chinese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace.

100+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. Listed as a professional teacher by the marketplace.

Professional teacher

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level. English, Cantonese

English +1

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. About average for AmazingTalker.

★ 5.0 (63)

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BH

BaoLian H.

Native

Preply · China

Many years of experience as a Chinese teacher | Teaching subjects range from beginners to advanced Chinese learners ✅ HSK, HSKK, BCT ✅ Business Chinese ✅ Daily…

Speaks Chinese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace plus stated years of experience.

5 yrs · 200+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. TEFL/TESOL certificate, verified by the marketplace.

TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level. Cantonese, English

Cantonese +1

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. Among the best rated on Preply.

★ 5.0 (18)

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NT

Nanami Tsai

Native

Cafetalk · Taiwan

Recommended level : A2 or above Talk with Native speakers! whatever you want to talk about is okay.

Speaks Chinese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace.

50+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. Other certificate, verified by the marketplace.

Other certificate · verified

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level. Japanese, English

Japanese +1

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average.

No reviews yet

Replies. How quickly and reliably the tutor responds and shows up. Response time, cancellations and open slots shown by the marketplace.

Usually within a few hours

HA

Han

Native

italki · China

Learn Chinese and have fun!

Speaks Chinese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace.

500+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree.

Not listed

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level. English, French

English +1

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. Among the best rated on italki.

★ 5.0 (82)

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CI

Ciria

Native

AmazingTalker · China

🎯Conversation for adult & kid

Speaks Chinese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace.

100+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree.

Not listed

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level. Cantonese, English, Japanese

Cantonese +2

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. Among the best rated on AmazingTalker.

★ 5.0 (53)

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HL

Huizi L.

Native

Preply · China

CTCSOL-Certified Chinese Teacher👩‍🏫 | Patient & Fun😊 | Children's Picture Book Read-Aloud📚 | School Chinese Review📝 | HSK & YCT Prep📖 | Pinyin & Conversation🗣️…

Speaks Chinese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace plus stated years of experience.

3 yrs · 500+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. Listed as a professional teacher by the marketplace.

Professional teacher

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level.

English

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. Rated above the Preply average.

★ 5.0 (14)

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YU

yuyu.wu

Native

Cafetalk · China

Let's practice daily conversational Chinese while checking pronunciation and grammar together. Anyone from beginners to advanced is welcome to join! ♪

Speaks Chinese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace.

500+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree.

Not listed

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level. Japanese, English, Korean

Japanese +2

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average.

No reviews yet

Replies. How quickly and reliably the tutor responds and shows up. Response time, cancellations and open slots shown by the marketplace.

Usually within an hour

AM

Amber

Native

italki · China

🌟Italki Excellence Teacher | SHS Teaching Qualification| Mandarin Proficiency Level Certificate

Speaks Chinese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace.

1,000+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree.

Not listed

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level.

English

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. Among the best rated on italki.

★ 5.0 (78)

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YA

Yang

Native

AmazingTalker · China

📝 Chinese Test Prep | Oral

Speaks Chinese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace.

100+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree.

Not listed

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level. English, Cantonese

English +1

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. Among the best rated on AmazingTalker.

★ 5.0 (48)

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