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Native Chinese speakers teaching online

814 of the 1,077 Chinese tutors we track are native speakers. They charge a median of $24 per hour, compared with $24 for non-native tutors. Trial lessons typically cost $3.30. Native speakers charge a median of $24 per hour, versus $24 for non-native tutors.

$24/h
Median / hour
$17–$33
Typical range
$3.30
Trial lesson
814
on 12 platforms

Compare Chinese tutors

460 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Jing L.

Jing L.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Beginner | VCE | young children | HSK exam preparation | Legal Vocabulary Learning|Business Chinese |Precise Pronunciation Correction|Tourism Chinese| Daily Co…

Native
13 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (21)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
李艳

李艳

ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · China

Kids | Pronunciation

Native
15 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +4
★ 5.0 (1,206)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Tiffany

Tiffany

ChinaNative

Verbling · China

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (123)
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
Linxi K.

Linxi K.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

✅ Patient & Flexible ✅ Encouraging ✅ Goal-Oriented ✅ Systematic & Structured Lessons ✅ Customized Courses ✅ Adult Beginners, Children & Teenagers ✅ HSK Levels…

Native
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (21)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Gabriel

Gabriel

TaiwanNative

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

Optometry&Mandarin Teacher

Native
5,000+ lessons
Other certificate
English +3
★ 5.0 (1,144)
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Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Yi

Yi

TaiwanNative

Verbling · Taiwan

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (68)
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business

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Alisha H.

Alisha H.

TaiwanNative

Preply · Taiwan

🏅 Taiwanese Chinese Tutor | 700+ Hrs Experience | Pronunciation & Conversation | Authentic Culture & Slang | Essay Writing & Literature

Native
2 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +3
★ 5.0 (18)
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  • Speaks your language
메이ℳ𝒶𝓎

메이ℳ𝒶𝓎

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

‼️Fluent in English‼️5yr➕

Native
5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Korean +2
★ 5.0 (1,143)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Ziwen G.

Ziwen G.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Former national broadcaster, host & journalist helps you speak authentic Chinese with confidence from day one. | 🗣️Pronunciation & Speaking Coach | 💼Business &…

Native
6 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (17)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Fei

Fei

ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · China

10Yrs Exp🥇Traveling Phrases

Native
10 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Cantonese +1
★ 5.0 (1,132)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Amy W.

Amy W.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

native speaker with teaching experience

Native
1 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
Japanese +2
★ 5.0 (15)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yoyo

Yoyo

ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · China

Standard pronunciation

Native
5,000+ lessons
Other certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (1,112)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
LinShan Z.

LinShan Z.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

✅13 years of teaching experience, Level-2 Grade A Mandarin certified, fluent in authentic Cantonese.✅ Core Courses: HSK 1–6,YCT,Business Chinese, Beginner Chin…

Native
13 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Cantonese +2
★ 5.0 (14)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Jason

Jason

TaiwanNative

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

5-star U.S Ivy League teacher

Native
20 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (1,097)
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Chinese (Taiwan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Jack H.

Jack H.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Speak Chinese Clearly and Confidently; Fun & Practical Chinese Lessons for Real Life; Fix Your Pronunciation, Boost Your Speaking; Learn Chinese with a Certifi…

Native
2 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (14)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Cici

Cici

ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · China

4000h+Speaking Chinese is fun

Native
5,000+ lessons
Other certificate
Min Nan Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (1,065)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
晓晨 Z.

晓晨 Z.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

A gentle, patient, fun, and responsible Chinese teacher! Learning Chinese with me is enjoyable!

Native
2 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 4.9 (15)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yuan

Yuan

ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · China

🌻🌻5yrs+exp .Kids

Native
5 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (1,023)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Wenqiang W.

Wenqiang W.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Beginner-friendly, experienced teacher with professional certification CTCSOL. Super patient and enthusiastic, helping with pronunciation and listening skills.

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (13)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Swallow

Swallow

ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · China

read/write/sinology

Native
5,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (1,028)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Yuanyuan Y.

Yuanyuan Y.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

🌈 Chinese Culture Expert! 🎇 Speak Fluently in No Time! 🌟 Patient and Enthusiastic, Friendly for Beginners! ❗️ Pronunciation Pro 💐 Adults & Kids & Business & HSK

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (13)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Una

Una

ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · China

Children (6-11)|Pronunciation|Kids (3-5)

Native
10,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Cantonese +1
★ 5.0 (1,013)
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Teaches A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
建光 张.

建光 张.

ChinaNative

Preply · China

Professional Chinese teachers with International Chinese Teacher Professional Competence Certificate, adopt flexible and interesting teaching methods, and teac…

Native
2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (11)
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Chinese (China) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Doctor

Doctor

ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · China

📈Dele and siele/Kahoot

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (974)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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Chinese tutors by platform

Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($13), while AmazingTalker offers the most choice (482 tutors). Number of tutors, median hourly price and trial policy on each marketplace.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
AmazingTalker482$20$15–$285.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply235$34$24–$425.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors161$22$15–$285.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
Cafetalk36$13$6.19–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Wyzant33$50$45–$605.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
Classgap31$17$13–$194.9★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling29$28$25–$355.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Tutor Hunt28$60$49–$794.9★No trial lessons60 min
Engoo22from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Apprentus13$42$37–$514.9★No trial lessons60 min
LanguaTalk6$33$31–$395.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
italki1$15$15—Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min

How much Chinese tutors charge

Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.

All tutors
$24Middle 50% between $17 and $34, 1055 tutors
Native speakers
$24Middle 50% between $17 and $33, 792 tutors
Non-native
$24Middle 50% between $17 and $39, 263 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

AmazingTalker
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $28, 482 tutors
Preply
$34Middle 50% between $24 and $42, 235 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$22Middle 50% between $15 and $28, 161 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $6.19 and $15, 36 tutors
Wyzant
$50Middle 50% between $45 and $60, 33 tutors
Classgap
$17Middle 50% between $13 and $19, 31 tutors
Verbling
$28Middle 50% between $25 and $35, 29 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$60Middle 50% between $49 and $79, 28 tutors
Apprentus
$42Middle 50% between $37 and $51, 13 tutors
LanguaTalk
$33Middle 50% between $31 and $39, 6 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Chinese tutors are from

  • ChinaChina580 / 1,077
  • TaiwanTaiwan179 / 1,077
  • South KoreaSouth Korea23 / 1,077
  • VietnamVietnam13 / 1,077
  • JapanJapan13 / 1,077
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China9 / 1,077
  • United StatesUnited States7 / 1,077
  • ItalyItaly2 / 1,077

Chinese tutors: FAQ

Yes, somewhat: native Chinese speakers charge a median of $24 per hour, compared with $24 for non-native tutors. We list 814 native speakers.

Across 1,055 Chinese tutors with a listed price, the median is $24 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $8.21 and $46 per hour.

Yes. The median trial lesson costs $3.30. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, Classgap, and Verbling, 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 October 19, 2026

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