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Looking for an online Chinese tutor? Preply is the leading online language learning platform worldwide. You can choose from 2847 Chinese teachers with an average rating of 4.93 out of 5 stars given by 14061 customers. Book a lesson with a private Chinese teacher today and start learning. Not entirely happy with your tutor? No worries, Preply offers free tutor replacement till you're 100% satisfied.  Looking for a different way to learn a language? Explore online Chinese classes.

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  • Tutor english and chinese Oksana S.

    Oksana S.

    Ukraine
    Super tutor

    HK$

    235

    50-min lesson

    • Chinese

      Speaks
    +2

    Teacher of English and Chinese languages  Hi everyone! My name is Oksana, but you can call me Sana! I have been teaching children and adults for more than 3 years. Among my student you will find kids and grown-ups from Ukraine, Russia, Germany, China, Portugal and Hungary. Feel free to contact me if you have any question! =)

    Why choose Oksana S.
    "Friendly, approachable, and excellent communication skills and knowledge. Would strongly recommend learning with teacher Oksana! :)"
    Jiachen

    Jiachen

    July 7, 2022

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  • Tutor chinese Kerri Y.

    Kerri Y.

    China
    Super tutor

    HK$

    250

    50-min lesson

    • Chinese

      Speaks

    Native Chinese Tutor with 11 years of teaching experience I am a friendly, caring and determined person. I like traveling, jogging, hiking and watching movies in my spare time.
    Being a language teacher is my main passion. I will help you to build up your confidence before running on the curriculum. I will find out your needs and guide you to another level.

    Why choose Kerri Y.
    "Kerri is a wonderful teacher! I am going to China next week and have had three lessons with her. She has been teaching me very practical words and phrases I am hopeful about using while in Beijing. She knows just how much to challenge me, and I appreciate how she takes time to review a concept or two at the end of class. I highly recommend studying with her."
    Nicole

    Nicole

    March 26, 2018

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  • Tutor chinese Careen T.

    HK$

    352

    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.
    "I believe Careen is a very good tutor, who has helped my speaking skills immensely. "
    Joy

    Joy

    September 2, 2023

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  • Tutor chinese Anna L.

    HK$

    141

    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 a fantastic teacher, she sticks to the Target language, only using English when I really need it. I feel a lot more comfortable speaking Chinese, and feel I will have a huge increase in my ability thanks to her teaching. :) "
    Rebecca

    Rebecca

    November 18, 2018

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  • Tutor chinese jill s.

    HK$

    141

    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.
    "Really nice and understanding tutor. She provides a great study materials and helps with improving pronunciation and correcting them. Really good with teaching Chinese if you haven't studied Chinese or Mandarine at all. I'm really looking forward to having more classes with her in the future. "
    Natalia

    Natalia

    April 20, 2019

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  • Tutor chinese and english Hongtao L.

    HK$

    133

    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.
    "I've had a great time chatting with Hongtao. He has helped me practice, generally challenging me to come up with ways to express myself in Chinese and teaching me a lot of new vocabulary. Also, he has helped me work on a self-introduction for a business presentation I'm giving in China. He seems to enjoy teaching, which makes it more fun for me too."
    Phil

    Phil

    June 22, 2019

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  • Tutor chinese Lau W.

    Lau W.

    Malaysia
    Super tutor

    HK$

    156

    50-min lesson

    • Chinese

      Speaks
    +3

    Experienced Mandarin and Cantonese tutor with 7 years of experience 📗‍Dedicated and responsible tutor. I am a Malaysian Chinese and a native Mandarin and Cantonese speaker.
    📗‍Full-time tutor with over 5000 hours of online teaching experience, I have been teaching online since 2016.
    📗‍Have experience teaching face-to-face at a language center and a tuition center (cram school) from 2015 to 2016.

    Why choose Lau W.
    "Super efficient and ultra effective tutoring. I hope to continue working together in the future as I study for future HSK tests. "
    Tom

    Tom

    July 29, 2019

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  • Tutor chinese Yun Ya S.

    HK$

    227

    50-min lesson

    • Chinese

      Speaks
    +1

    Experienced Chinese Teacher with Chinese Literature Background Hello everyone, my name is YUN YA.
    - 5+ Years of Teaching Experience Online.
    - Certified Teacher by Minstry of Education ( Certificate of Qualification to Teach Mandarin Chinese as a Second / Foreign Language )
    - Well - structured Lessons. ( including conversation, grammar, vocabulary, topic discussion, homework practice)

    Why choose Yun Ya S.
    "Cheerful and accommodating. Just finished lesson #3 and am getting a grasp of the tricky pronunciation and tonal aspects of Chinese. She uses consistent methods and presentation styles which make me, a beginner in this language, more comfortable. She is always prompt and ready at the scheduled time. "
    Anthony

    Anthony

    May 17, 2018

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  • Tutor chinese Carol Z.

    HK$

    39

    50-min lesson

    • Chinese

      Speaks

    Certified tutor with 4 years of experience Hi, this is Carol, happy to meet you here ! I'm from the beautiful Yellow Mountain in China.
    I studied English Language and Communication for my Bachelor degree, which equipped me with a comprehensive understanding and systematic knowledge of different perspectives in English language, such as functional grammar, phonetics, English literature, translation etc.

    Why choose Carol Z.
    "Lesson was excellent with patient teacher . "
    Savita

    Savita

    December 4, 2022

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  • Tutor english and chinese Emma T.

    Emma T.

    China
    Super tutor

    HK$

    235

    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.
    "I really enjoyed the lesson with Emma. She is energetic, fun and thorough, which are all good quality of a good tutor. She's punctual and tries to explain the culture of China and the origin of Chinese character at the same time so that the students really can know more about China. Highly recommend."
    JinHee

    JinHee

    June 10, 2019

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Jim

with Jianyang

She's a great tutor and is patient. She's friendly and helpful with practicing my Chinese. I would recommend her!

Катерина

with Qiao

I was wondering if I should write anything here or not, because if I tell you how great teacher Zhou is, she's gonna have less time for having classes with me. But she's a professional teacher and a good person. She can answer every question and bring the atmosphere of China to every class at least with her traditional clothes styles. 周老师最厉害。

Sarah

with Fanglin

Lessons with Fanglin are fantastic! Very dynamic, we cover a lot of vocabulary and practise it in different contexts. Fanglin explains sentence structures and words in a way that is easy to understand and remember.

艾伦 Alain

with Jin

我的觉得Jin老师最好 She is one of the best teacher, very enjoyable class and uing very simple term to make you understand.

Thato

with 月敏

She is very patient, friendly and professional. I feel that I'll make so much progress with her. I definitely recommend.

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$25 / hr

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$21 / 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.

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