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  • Tutor chinese Michelle X.

    $

    28

    50-min lesson

    • Chinese

      Speaks

    Outgoing & Certified tutor with 5 years teaching experience & customized PPT for students I have been teaching all levels HSK with good results. I give interesting class that is conducted in a simple and understandable way. I make customized plan for each students base on your level. so you won't find Chinese is that hard to learn! :)
    I can find what is your weak part and conquer them gradually.

    Why choose Michelle X.
    "Michelle is a very patient, friendly and excellent tutor. During her classes she gives me full attention, thoroughly answers every question I ask and guides me through the topics very patiently with clear explanations. She is a very easy-going person and the atmosphere during the classes is very relaxed, which certainly helps me to concentrate. I'm very glad that I've started to learn Mandarin with Michelle. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for a Mandarin tutor."
    Marat

    Marat

    December 17, 2017

  • Tutor chinese Lau W.
    Super tutor

    $

    20

    50-min lesson

    • Chinese

      Speaks
    +3

    Experienced Mandarin and Cantonese tutor with 8 years of experience | Personalized learning | Visualization | Blended learning | After-class support 📗‍Dedicated and responsible tutor. I am a Malaysian Chinese and a native Mandarin and Cantonese speaker.
    📗‍Experienced tutor with over 6000 hours of online teaching experience, I have been teaching online since 2016.
    📗‍Have experience teaching face-to-face at a language center from 2015 to 2016.

    Why choose Lau W.
    "I would highly recommended Ivan as a tutor . He was professional, polite, encouraging, always flexible and has a grest humor. My daughter loves his lesson."
    Tomi

    Tomi

    April 24, 2019

  • Tutor chinese Susan Nie D.

    New

    tutor

    $

    25

    50-min lesson

    • Chinese

      Speaks

    A tutor in Chinese to help you know China as a country and Chinese as a nation. Hello, Iam a native Chinese who have been living in English-speaking countries for over 19 years and I had 7 years’ experience of teaching English in China. I am confident that I can help you learn to speak Chinese in a speedy pace, discover and enjoy this vast nonstopped culture resevoire this language has been carrying on with over 5000 years.

  • Tutor chinese Anna L.

    $

    18

    50-min lesson

    • Chinese

      Speaks
    +1

    Professional Chinese teacher with 7 years of experience  Hi, this is Chinese teacher Anna. I have been teaching Chinese since 2010. I teach all ages and levels. I'm extremely patient and easygoing. So in my class you will feel very relaxed. I have many types of learning materials and there must be one that suits you and if there's isn't, I will customize one for you.

    Why choose Anna L.
    "Anna is amazing tutor, well spoken, fantaric English, and great motivator to study Chinese with! Thank you "
    Kira

    Kira

    May 23, 2018

  • Tutor chinese William W.

    $

    16

    50-min lesson

    • Chinese

      Speaks

    Certified Native Speaker with 5years Teaching experience Hi, my future students, thanks for reading my profile before you choose a tutor, hope this will help you choose the one that meets your requirements.
    Chinese language is a pictophonetic language which has more than 5000 years history, you will dive into the sea of this language as well as the culture when you start your learning journey.

    Why choose William W.
    "William is a good teacher,he knows how to motivate student's interests. I like him."
    Jane

    Jane

    September 28, 2016

  • Tutor italian and chinese Heng L.

    $

    25

    50-min lesson

    • Chinese

      Speaks
    +1

    Certified Chinese language Teacher with 8 years of experience Hi everyone ! My name is Lu, I love languages and teaching, I have 8 years experience as Chinese language teacher at high school, private school , international school cultural association In Italy , I give Chinese language lessons (courses for all levels, HSK exam preparation ).

    Why choose Heng L.
    "The best 🏆"
    PAUL

    PAUL

    March 23, 2019

  • Tutor chinese Careen T.

    $

    48

    50-min lesson

    • Chinese

      Speaks
    +1

    Experienced IGCSE and IB Mandarin tutor with 8 years of experiences Hello, I'm Careen, and I'm delighted to connect with you. My journey in education has been marked by a deep passion for teaching Mandarin. Formerly the Head of Mandarin at an IGCSE school, I had the privilege of guiding students from Year 3 to Year 11.

    Why choose Careen T.
    "Ms. Careen is a very fun and engaging tutor who can cater to all types of learning needs such as increasing Chinese proficiency or preparing for exams, which is what I am doing. She is well-versed in the IB program and I feel as though my Chinese knowledge has grown a lot in just the couple of months I have been learning so far. "
    Karissa

    Karissa

    September 8, 2023

  • Tutor chinese and english Hongtao L.

    $

    18

    50-min lesson

    • Chinese

      Speaks

    Oral Business English Tutor with 10 yrs experience I have instructed oral business English for staff from corporations for over ten years. I have standard authentic American pronunciation. I can also tutor writing skills. I am specialized in tutoring whose pronunciation needs some work and vocabulary needs to be built up.

    Why choose Hongtao L.
    "L. Hongtao is a great chinese language teacher. I have daily lessons with him and I could see myself improving within days of starting classes. He makes the lessons interesting and engaging and as a result you don’t realise how quickly the lesson goes. Amazing!"
    Rodion

    Rodion

    September 6, 2018

  • Tutor chinese jill s.

    $

    18

    50-min lesson

    • Chinese

      Speaks

    If you want to learn real Chinese, come to me. I am of Chinese descent. I was born in a small town in northern China. When I was in high school, I dreamed of becoming a teacher. After school, I taught and helped students who were not studying hard. Tutoring with homework. During my student days I was the head of the teaching department and mainly planned discussions and lectures.

    Why choose jill s.
    "Ms. Jill is an absolutely wonderful teacher. I ask her "What's this mean?" a million times and she does not get angry! She is very patient, understanding, kind, and professional. I have learned many words and even some grammar so far. With Ms. Jill as my teacher, I know I'll be able to have great conversations in Chinese and make many friends. "
    Joseph

    Joseph

    June 10, 2019

  • Tutor english and chinese Emma T.
    Super tutor

    $

    30

    50-min lesson

    • Chinese

      Speaks

    🏅️🏅️🏅️Professional, fun Chinese(Mandarin/English tutor Emma Dear students👩‍🎓👨‍🎓,
    Thank you for clicking on my profile and watching my demo class video. I am very glad to know you and expect to help you in our language learning mission.
    As a bilingual 🌍 tutor, I have gained increased passion in teaching and sharing.

    Why choose Emma T.
    "Very good and clear. I never thought I could learn a single word of Chinese, Emma is a great teacher."
    Paul

    Paul

    October 23, 2018

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Natalya

Natalya

with 荣枝

A wonderful teacher! My daughter enjoyed her classes. Chinese is a very difficult language, but with Coco learning it was enjoyable and very productive. Thank you!

Jesper

Jesper

with Jie

If you are a beginner, Jie will help you a lot to focus on the basics while also giving space to use your curiosity to explore the Chinese language!

Frederik

Frederik

with Keyu

Keyu is very kind and patient. Her lessons are always well prepared and adapted to my personal preferences. I really enjoy learning with her!

Alex

Alex

with Fanglin

I had 5 lessons with Fanglin preparing for my trip to China! She was very helpful and helped me with my pronounciation and grammar. She also taught me some really useful phrases and practised scenarios that I might encounter in my trip to China. I am very grateful for her help!

Giorgos

Giorgos

with Wenyu

She is a wonderfull person first of all and she know ways how to make you understand what is difficult for any of you!!!

Prices for Chinese lessons by tutor nationality

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$22 / hr

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$26 / hr

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$24 / hr

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$38 / hr

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Native Chinese speakers

$24 / hr

Non native Chinese speakers

$24 / hr

Online Mandarin Chinese Lessons: The Most Effective Way to Learn Chinese

Mandarin Chinese is one of the most popular languages to learn today. With over a billion native speakers, it is China’s official dialect as well as an important language for international business people and travelers alike. That said, Mandarin is one of the more challenging languages to master, which makes it vital that you learn it in the most effective way. Whether you’ve studied the language before or you’re just starting out, finding the best online Chinese teacher is the most important step toward fluency. Preply is here to help you choose the perfect private Chinese tutor.

 

At this point, it’s important to consider your goals. Perhaps, you want to learn recreationally in order to watch Chinese movies without subtitles or read books in the original language. Maybe you want a thorough understanding of the language to broker business deals. Or maybe you’re planning a vacation and you want to communicate with locals. Whatever your motivation, a great online Chinese tutor will help you reach your goals.

 

To speak Chinese clearly, correctly and effectively, learning from an expert is key. Over the years, Preply has gathered the best online tutors; they are dedicated, passionate linguistic professionals from around the globe. Among them are native speakers ready to share their deep knowledge of writing, reading and speaking their language. As trained and verified Chinese teachers, they will help you gain the skills you need and provide practical knowledge. The online tutors on Preply are an excellent resource for anyone preparing to learn a language.

Benefits of Online Chinese Lessons

Have you ever tried to learn a language in a physical classroom? In traditional settings, large groups and varying student abilities can present challenges. All too often, students’ goals aren’t met, and they don’t learn the skills they need to succeed.

 

With online lessons, you can have a private tutor who is as dedicated as you. You’ll avoid the pressure and distraction of a physical classroom and you’ll get a truly personalized approach.

 

Online tutoring is an ideal solution. It affords you a private tutor who is dedicated to helping you. You’ll also avoid the pressure and distraction of a physical classroom and receive a truly personalized approach. Additionally, you get to enjoy a teacher's undivided attention to guide you in learning Chinese characters, meanings and pronunciation as well as tones. Targeted learning makes the process faster and more enjoyable.

 

Preply will help you find the right private Chinese tutor and guide you through the learning process. The range of benefits include:

 

  • The best Chinese tutors for your budget
  • Mandarin Chinese lessons online at the perfect time for your busy schedule
  • The ability to learn anywhere
  • A learning plan tailored to your unique goals
  • Online Chinese lessons entirely on you
  • A dedicated customer support team available when you need them

 

It’s never been easier to find a private Chinese tutor online. On Preply, just adjust the search filters to fit your needs. Whatever your budget and availability, there is a range of options. Furthermore, you can take a look at online tutor videos, read reviews, and even connect via online chat prior to booking the first lesson of your online Chinese course.

Your Chinese Tutor Will Immerse You in Knowledge and Culture

The best way to achieve fluency in a complex language like Mandarin is through immersion, but it’s not always the most practical. It’s unlikely that you’ll be able to give up your life and work to go spend a few years in China. That said, when you work with a native speaker through online tutoring, you can replicate the benefits of immersion.

 

During your online Chinese lessons, you’ll develop the basis for a solid foundation in Mandarin. You’ll start to recognize the difference between traditional and simplified Chinese characters. That’s just the beginning though. Guided by your expert Chinese tutor, you’ll learn about the idiosyncrasies unique to this particular language as well as cultural nuances that are not just interesting but also vital to effective communication with native speakers.

 

Private Chinese teachers are the ultimate resource for language learning and helping you truly understand it on a deep and practical level. After all, you want to be able to communicate confidently in Mandarin Chinese.

 

Preply can help you enrich your life with conversations in a new language. With just a few clicks, you can find the right online Chinese tutor for you. Schedule a time for your first online Chinese conversation right now. And if you need help or have any questions, Preply’s support team is available to help.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

💪 How hard is it to become proficient in Mandarin Chinese?

On average, mastering Mandarin Chinese takes 2,200 hours according to the Foreign Service Institute. This means by dedicating 20 hours a week, it’s possible to reach fluency in Chinese in about two years. A great way to reach fluency is to practice regularly with native speakers. If you don't know any native speakers near you, check out language learning websites to find online Chinese tutors. All you need is internet access and a desire to study.
 

🏃 Is there a way to start speaking Chinese faster?

The quickest and most effective way to become fluent in Chinese is to live in a Chinese-speaking country. The need to interact with native speakers will leave you with no choice but to communicate, which will break the language barrier and push you to learn from native speakers quickly. If that is not possible at the moment, use the Internet to access Mandarin magazines and TV shows to enrich your vocabulary and improve your listening skills. Lastly, it’s vital to use what you’ve learned. Fortunately, anyone with an Internet connection can take conversational Chinese lessons online with native speakers on platforms like Preply.
 

💁 Why is Preply the best place to study Chinese online?

On Preply, everyone who wants to master Mandarin Chinese will find a professional tutor who suits their needs. With one-on-one teaching, tutors customize lessons to the needs of each person who wants to become fluent. You can make quick progress because online lessons are accessible at any time you want. What's more, it’s easy to choose a private teacher according to your budget and language objectives, as prices are reasonable and there are many private Chinese tutors to choose from!
 

💵 How much does an online Chinese lesson cost?

Surprisingly, $14 is the average price for a 60-minute lesson with an online Mandarin Chinese tutor on Preply. The more affordable ones charge only $3 per Chinese lesson, with superstars asking up to $90. Tutors set their own Mandarin Chinese lesson prices, which vary based on demand and other factors.
 

🎦 How does online Chinese tutoring work?

For Chinese lessons, students and tutors open the online classroom called Preply Space. This video chat platform also lets you download study materials, track your progress and exchange messages with your Chinese teacher.
 

🧑🏻‍🤝‍🧑🏿 How many people speak Chinese?

Over one billion people around the world speak the Chinese language. Among them are 918 million native speakers.
 

🌍 What countries speak Chinese?

Standard Chinese (also known as Mandarin) is the official language in China, Taiwan and Singapore. It's also spoken as regional language in one more country and spoken in 50 more.
 

🎓 What are the most popular Chinese language tests?

The TOCFL is intended for non-native speakers of Mandarin. If you want to determine your proficiency or want to study, work, or do business in Mandarin Chinese-speaking contexts or countries, you could register for this test. Otherwise, to see how far you've come from working with Preply teachers, you can also consider the popular BCT: Business Chinese test.