Scarlett
Nativeitalki · China
一名热爱语言的中医
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 94% of messages
Teaches A2–B2
- Speaks your language
$8.00/h
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7,336 tutors · 12 platforms
Chinese tutors for conversation practice
3,563 of the 7,336 Chinese tutors we track offer lessons for conversation practice. Their median price is $25 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $1.10. Native speakers charge a median of $16 per hour, versus $21 for non-native tutors.
$25/h
Median / hour
$16–$33
Typical range
$1.10
Trial lesson
3,563
on 12 platforms
Compare Chinese tutors
258 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
BINGBING
Nativeitalki · Canada
耐心友好的中文老师
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Lily
Nativeitalki · China
🎯 Find Your Gaps. Practice Smarter. Make Real Progress| 9,000+ Lessons | Chinese for Adults & Teens
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Yannie
Nativeitalki · Hong Kong SAR China
A Certified Teacher with high HSK pass rate
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Cantonese +1
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 95% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
Russell
Nativeitalki · China
A Chinese teacher with some programming knowledge.一个懂点编程的中文老师
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
$10/h
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Rica
Nativeitalki · China
Beginner friendly/HSK/Business Chinese/Travel/Correct pronunciation/Kids and adults courses.
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 4.5 (9)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$12/h
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Leon
Nativeitalki · Taiwan
A Chinese language instructor at a U.S. university with over ten years of teaching experience.
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 93% of messages
Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$25/h
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Pei
Nativeitalki · Taiwan
Speak Mandarin confidently – I’ll be by your side every step ☀️
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Chinese (Taiwan) · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
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Xiuya
Nativeitalki · China
Fun & Multilingual Chinese Tutor | World Traveler & Photographer
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$19/h
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Helen
Nativeitalki · China
4,000+ Teaching Hours|Beginner-Friendly|Intermediate to Advanced|Immerse you in Real Chinese
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$23/h
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Xinxing
Nativeitalki · China
🇨🇳 商务中文专家 | 🏅 HSK 1-6备考 | 🎒 YCT少儿 | ✈️ 旅游工作 | 🤝 零基础友好 | 🎯 你的专属定制
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$18/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Meng
Nativeitalki · China
Native Chinese Teacher | Trilingual (CN/FR/EN) | HSK/YCT Expert | Pronunciation & Business Chinese |
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
Cherish
Nativeitalki · China
Certified Teacher with 2+ Years of Teaching Experience|Chinese Announcer at the World's Best Airline
- Native
- 46 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$20/h
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Chufang
Nativeitalki · China
⭐️4 years of Chinese teaching experience🌠 Part-time tour guide📈 Focus on adult conversation and be
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$19/h
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Mia
Nativeitalki · China
Certificated CTCSOL teacher with 3 years teaching experience,Super patient ,Passionate and Fun
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$20/h
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Amelie
Nativeitalki · China
Amelie Tang🐰3 years Chinese experience🌈HSK test /Children's Chinese Enlightenment / AP Chinese GCS
- Native
- 35 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
Janet
Nativeitalki · China
⭐️Legal & Business background⭐️CTCSOL Certified⭐️Beginner friendly⭐️Based in Beijing⭐️Children
- Native
- 31 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Miao
Nativeitalki · China
5 years experience, focusing on daily authentic Chinese (zero-based), HSK & study-abroad prep.
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$12/h
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JingL
Nativeitalki · China
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 91% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
Ren
Nativeitalki · China
🌟Daily Conversation Chinese| HSK/YCT Exam Preparation | Travel Chinese
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
$12/h
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Mia
Nativeitalki · China
普粤英三语，拥有2年多中文教学经验，已上500+节课，教过70+学生，母语为中文的专业对外汉语老师，熟悉HSK、生存中文、会话教学
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Cantonese +1
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$15/h
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Sweet
Nativeitalki · China
资深全职教师。擅长HSK快速提分、少儿口才识字与工程商务中文（7年工程审计背景）。课堂高效生动，为你定制专属计划，带你从零基础轻松进阶到母语水平！
- Native
- 41 lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$24/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Xianshun
Nativeitalki · China
Learn Chinese Easily with Xianshun
- Native
- 37 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$30/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Syuen
Nativeitalki · Malaysia
Native Chinese and English Speaker | Fun and Engaging Lessons!
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +4
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$22/h
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Chinese tutors by platform
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 | 322 | $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 | 90 | $33 | $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 |
How much Chinese tutors charge
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
All tutors
$18Middle 50% between $11 and $24, 7317 tutors
Native speakers
$16Middle 50% between $7.92 and $22, 4563 tutors
Non-native
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $27, 2754 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
AmazingTalker
$12Middle 50% between $6.60 and $20, 2915 tutors
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
italki
$18Middle 50% between $15 and $24, 322 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.46 and $15, 191 tutors
Apprentus
$33Middle 50% between $26 and $42, 90 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
- China3,872 / 7,336
- Taiwan621 / 7,336
- Hong Kong SAR China80 / 7,336
South Korea53 / 7,336
Japan45 / 7,336- Malaysia29 / 7,336
United States28 / 7,336- Canada18 / 7,336
Chinese tutors: FAQ
Among 3,563 Chinese tutors for conversation practice, the median price is $25 per hour; the middle half charge between $16 and $33.
We list 3,563 Chinese tutors for conversation practice on AmazingTalker, Tusclases / FindTutors, Preply, Classgap, and italki. Use the filters above to compare prices, trial lessons and reviews, then book on the platform you prefer.
Across 7,317 Chinese tutors with a listed price, the median is $18 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $6.60 and $34 per hour.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $1.10. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, Preply, Classgap, 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 29, 2026
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