nanaju
NativeCafetalk · South Korea
명대사를 손으로 써보면서 문법과 어휘를 익히는 시간
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Korean +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Everyday admin & immigration
Page language: English
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
28 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
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
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
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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
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MinakoN
Cafetalk · Japan
中国語ネイティブの方の中日通訳翻訳練習のお手伝いをいたします。 アテンド、ミーティング、講演会等の逐次通訳練習について、ご相談をお待ちしています。
- Fluent (C2)
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.46
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
Anny C
NativeCafetalk · China
Now you can call and chat with your Cantonese-speaking grandma! Learn Cantonese in a Fun and Joyful Way.
- Native
- 3 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Cantonese +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
Koko
NativeCafetalk · China
カスタマイズ中国語
- Native
- 10,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +4
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$7.65/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
Yuki2019
NativeCafetalk · China
想说一口地道中文？让我们从真实生活场景开始练习，轻松开口说中文，表达更自信！
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$13/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.46
Maggie Yang
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
台灣腔tái wān qiāng 練習
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Japanese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$3.82/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.37
Laxmi Kan
NativeCafetalk · Taiwan
学校での授業や宿題をお手伝いします！
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$3.19/h
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Jessica H
NativeCafetalk · China
Chinese New Year is the most important festival in China. We get together from anywhere in the world to celebrate this festival. We will make delicious Chinese…
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$9.18/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.37
Winnie.Z
NativeCafetalk · China
专为第一次聆听课程的学员所开设。让我们一起确认您的汉语/钢琴水平，谈论您的目标并决定最适合您的课程内容吧！
- Native
- 20 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
XiaoHa
NativeCafetalk · China
声調・発音・流暢さをチェック！中国語朗読を丁寧にフィードバックします。
- Native
- 5 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Japanese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
$5.10/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
海鸥 Kamome
NativeCafetalk · China
中国のお客様・取引先とのコミュニケーションに。実際の仕事場面に近い中国語を、一緒に練習します。
- Native
- 3 lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$9.56/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.46
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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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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 28, 2026
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