Find a Chinese Teacher or Tutor Online
Choose from Chinese teachers and tutors offering private, one-on-one lessons online. Compare instructors by price, availability, experience, reviews, and teaching specialties to find someone who matches your goals, whether you want conversation practice, pronunciation help, grammar instruction, HSK preparation, or general Chinese improvement.
Looking for someone to practice with instead? Check out our Language Exchange resources.
Tips for Success
Finding the right teacher may take a little trial and error. If possible, try a trial lesson or book individual sessions with a few instructors before committing to regular lessons. Look for someone who communicates clearly, gives you plenty of opportunities to speak Chinese, corrects mistakes in a helpful way, and adapts lessons to your level and goals.
Be clear about what you want to accomplish from the beginning. Tell your teacher whether your priority is conversation, pronunciation and tones, grammar, reading, HSK preparation, or something else. Regular lessons can also be more productive when you review between sessions and keep track of questions or problem areas to discuss at your next lesson.
Chinese Teacher & Tutor Platforms
AmazingTalker is an online tutoring marketplace where Chinese learners can find Mandarin teachers for private, one-on-one lessons. Browse instructors by price, availability, experience, and teaching specialties, with lessons tailored to goals such as conversation, pronunciation, grammar, exam preparation, or general Chinese improvement. Teachers set their own rates, and trial lessons are available so you can try different instructors before choosing one that fits your learning goals and budget. Available through its website and its apps: iOS and Android.
Cost Varies / Free Trial Available
GoEast Mandarin is an online Chinese language school offering private one-on-one lessons and small group classes with professional teachers. Courses follow a structured curriculum and are available for learners from beginner through advanced levels, with options for conversational Chinese, HSK preparation, Business Chinese, and other learning goals. Private lessons are personalized to your level and progress while still providing the structure and materials of an established language school. Available on the web only.
Cost Varies / Free Trial Available
italki connects Chinese learners with online teachers and tutors for private, one-on-one lessons. Browse instructors by price, availability, experience, and teaching specialties, then choose lessons that match your goals, whether you want conversation practice, help with pronunciation and tones, grammar instruction, or exam preparation. Rates vary by instructor, and lessons can be scheduled individually, making it easy to try different options until you find a good fit. italki is available through its website and its apps: iOS and Android.
Cost Varies / Free Trial Available
LRNGO is an online directory for finding language teachers and tutors around the world. Search by language and location, browse detailed profiles, and contact potential instructors directly. Many teachers list their price as “negotiable,” giving you the opportunity to discuss rates with them directly. LRNGO also offers language exchange, but free users cannot initiate contact with other free users; a paid member must make the initial contact. For Chinese learners, it can be another useful place to search for Mandarin teachers and private tutors. Available on the web only.
Cost Varies / Free Trial Available
Preply connects Chinese learners with online tutors for private, one-on-one lessons. Browse tutors by price, availability, experience, rating, and teaching specialties to find someone who matches your learning goals. Lessons can focus on conversation, pronunciation, grammar, HSK preparation, Business Chinese, or other areas you want to improve. Rates vary by tutor, and the large selection makes it easier to compare options and find someone who fits your schedule and budget. Preply is available through its website and its apps: iOS and Android.
Cost Varies / Free Trial Available
Verbling is an online language-learning platform where Chinese learners can book private, one-on-one lessons with Mandarin teachers. Browse instructors by price, availability, experience, and teaching specialties, then schedule lessons directly through the platform. Lessons can be tailored to goals such as conversation practice, pronunciation, grammar, or general Chinese improvement, with video lessons conducted through Verbling’s online classroom. Available through its website and an iOS app. An Andriod app is no longer available.
Cost Varies / Free Trial Available
Wyzant is an online tutoring marketplace where you can find Mandarin Chinese tutors for private, one-on-one lessons. Browse tutor profiles by hourly rate, experience, student reviews, and availability, with options for both online and in-person tutoring. Tutors set their own rates, so prices vary, and you can compare different instructors before choosing one that fits your learning goals and budget. Wyzant is available through its website and its apps: iOS and Android.
Cost Varies / Free Trial Available