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

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★ 5.0 (129)

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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

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★ 5.0 (113)

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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

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★ 5.0 (93)

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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

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★ 5.0 (90)

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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

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★ 5.0 (82)

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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

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★ 5.0 (78)

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SO

Sophie

Native

italki · China

with 3+ years experience.Beginner - Advanced, Conversation, HSK，Lawer,Doctor/Medical Student(MCT)

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. English, Japanese

English +1

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★ 5.0 (67)

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JU

Juan

Native

italki · 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. Lessons taught on the marketplace.

200+ 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, Spanish

English +1

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★ 5.0 (62)

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AN

Anna

Native

italki · China

Child Education Specialist with 6 Years 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.

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. English, Russian

English +1

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★ 5.0 (59)

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EI

Eileen

italki · Singapore

Speaks Chinese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. C2 level, stated by the tutor.

Fluent (C2)

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, Japanese

English +1

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★ 5.0 (42)

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DO

Dongdong

Native

italki · China

Enthusiastic, Patient and Interesting Chinese tutor, Native Mandarin, Hakkas, Conversation/HSK/YCT

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

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★ 5.0 (33)

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LI

Liz

Native

italki · China

Chinese (Mandarin) Tutor with 500+ Hours 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.

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

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★ 5.0 (30)

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MI

Mia

Native

italki · 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. 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

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★ 5.0 (24)

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YU

Yueyue

Native

italki · China

🧡 Beginner Friendly | 🎯 Beat Silent Chinese | 🎙️ Clear Audio • HD Video | 🎓 Master’s Degree & CTCSOL

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. 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

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★ 5.0 (24)

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XI

Xiaoxi

Native

italki · China

有7年丰富经验、平台授课4000+小时的专业导师，零基础轻松学汉语，看热门电视剧学地道汉语。

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, Japanese, Spanish

English +2

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★ 5.0 (16)

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张艺

张艺婧

Native

italki · China

Speaking-Focused & Pronunciation Training | Structured · Clear Corrections · HSK Prep · Culture

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

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★ 5.0 (16)

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LI

Liying

Native

italki · China

10 years experiences in teaching Chinese and Japanese in spare time.

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

Japanese +1

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★ 5.0 (15)

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LI

Lin

Native

italki · China

🌟5+ years experience 💖 Great for advanced 🤡 Fun and relaxed classes 🍻 Daily & business

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. About average for italki.

★ 4.9 (15)

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QI

Qianqian

Native

italki · China

Native Mandarin Teacher | Fix your tones & build real‑world speaking confidence

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. Teaching degree, verified by the marketplace.

Teaching degree · verified

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 italki average.

★ 5.0 (12)

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WA

Wai

Native

italki · China

A native Chinese teacher with 2 years of teaching 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.

100+ 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

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 (12)

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EM

Emily

Native

italki · China

✅ CTCSOL-Certified ✅ 900+ Lessons ✅ Practical & Structured Chinese ✅ HSK & Business Chinese

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. 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, Spanish

English +1

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★ 5.0 (12)

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EL

Ella

Native

italki · China

Specially appointed teacher for listed companies🔥Master's degree🔥Super patient🔥

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. 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, Norwegian

English +1

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★ 5.0 (12)

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ZW

Zwee

Native

italki · China

Immersive lessons in practical Hokkien & Mandarin. Bridge cultures through language.

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, Japanese

English +1

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

★ 4.9 (13)

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JE

Jessica_CN

Native

italki · China

CTCSOLCertification With 6 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.

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, French, Russian

English +2

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★ 5.0 (11)

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