Online Chinese tutors

We've been helping people to learn foreign languages since 2006 and all our tutors are experts in helping anyone looking to improve their fluency, build confidence in speaking and learn Chinese efficiently and effectively.

Our language tuition services are rated as excellent on Trustpilot and we have private Chinese tutors for people of all ages and abilities.

Web based Chinese tuition can help you quickly improve all the core skills - listening, writing, reading, speaking, pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary. You can also customize your lessons to focus on goals such as business Chinese, conversational skills, accent reduction or passing official Chinese proficiency tests. Whatever your goal we have some amazing Chinese tutors here to help.

We've also a friendly customer service team on hand to help with any queries and guarantee an extra trial lesson if you're not completely happy with your Chinese teacher after your first lesson.

Teaching on Verbalplanet is by application only and our standards are high so we only admit the very best tutors from around the world. We also monitor tutor performance 24/7. All our tutors are rated on their performance by fellow students so you can make an informed choice.

Our team of professional Chinese tutors have years of experience teaching students of all ages and abilities, including children, and the vast majority are bilingual and can speak English.

You'll also find many tutors have additional professional qualifications or experience in teaching specialized areas such as conversational Chinese, emigration tests, exam preparation and cultural studies.

1-to-1 tuition with a private Chinese teacher can help you improve core skills in several ways.

1. They can provide personalized lessons tailored to your study style and goals.
2. They can offer feedback on your pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary, helping you to develop better conversational skills.
3. Native Chinese tutors can introduce you to cultural nuances and help you to understand the context behind certain words and phrases.
4. Our Chinese tutors have years of experience and can recommend the best resources, such as books, podcasts, radio channels and movies to help you practice and improve your fluency outside of class.

Overall, a private Chinese tutor can be a valuable resource and can help you to achieve your goals more efficiently and effectively.

We have several payment methods available for our Chinese lessons. You can use credit/debit cards and PayPal.

Payment can be made quickly and securely in your local currency through the Verbalplanet platform. You can book as many Chinese lessons as you want with no obligation to buy more than you need.

Working with an online Chinese tutor tends to be cheaper than face-to-face lessons because the tutor doesn't need to travel to you. Typically web based Chinese tuition will cost between $20 USD to $40 USD per lesson.

Unlike other platforms we offer loyalty discounts based on your booking history so your lessons can get progressively cheaper as you progress, which means that you can receive discounts whether you're buying one lesson or twenty.

The most effective approach to learn Chinese is through full immersion by living and working in the community alongside native speakers.

For most people that's not possible so we offer the next best thing which is to practice with a private Chinese tutor.

Your Chinese teacher can manage your development through a personal study plan designed to focus on your goals and areas of difficulty. All you need to do is create a free account, choose your tutor and start building your confidence in speaking in live conversation.

To develop correct pronunciation and an authentic accent, consider these strategies:

1. Listen and Imitate: Regularly listen to native Chinese speakers through movies, songs, podcasts, and news broadcasts. Try to imitate the sounds, rhythms, and intonation.
2. Use Pronunciation Tools: Leverage apps that focus on pronunciation, offering audio comparisons and feedback.
3. Practice with Native Speakers: Engage with fluent Chinese speakers or a tutor who can provide immediate feedback and corrections, helping you adjust your accent gradually.
4. Record and Self-Assess: Record yourself talking and compare it to natural speakers, noting areas for improvement.

These methods, combined with regular practice, will gradually help you adopt an authentic Chinese accent.

A problem many learners face is being embarrassed about talking outloud or making mistakes. Working with a Chinese tutor is a great way to overcome this problems and grown in confidence.

Choosing an online Chinese teacher involves several key considerations to ensure the best experience:

1. Qualifications and Experience: Look for tutors with formal teaching qualifications and check their experience, especially with teaching students at your level. We only accept tutors with significant teaching experience and qualifications and all our tutors detail their past teaching experience on their profile page.
2. Reviews and Feedback: Read reviews from other Verbalplanet students to gauge the tutor's effectiveness, reliability, and teaching style.
3. Teaching Style and Approach: Consider what teaching style suits your needs. Some tutors may focus more on conversation, while others might emphasize grammar or pronunciation. Contact our tutors for free to learn more.
4. Trial Lessons: These are a great way to test your current level of fluency and get to know your Chinese tutor. Use this opportunity to see if the tutor's approach aligns with your personal goals and if you communicate well with each other.
5. Flexibility and Availability: All available lesson times are shown in your time zone so you can ensure your preferred tutor's schedule aligns with yours and that they can commit to the number and frequency of lessons you'd like.
6. Compatibility: Learning a language is a long-term commitment, so it's important that you feel comfortable and motivated by your tutor.

Learning Chinese with a native speaker isn't strictly necessary, but it does offer several important advantages.

Native Chinese speakers provide authentic pronunciation, idiomatic use, and cultural context that can significantly enhance the overall experience. This real-world exposure helps learners understand how Chinese is used in everyday conversations and situations, improving their listening and speaking skills more effectively than with non-native instructors.

Regular conversation with one of our Chinese tutors will significantly boost your confidence in speaking and provide cultural insights enriching the learning process in ways which simply aren't possible through apps or self study programs.

Online Chinese lessons with Verbalplanet are a convenient and effective way to learn and are almost the same as 1-on-1 in person classes.

Our classes are conducted over popular video conferencing platforms and you can choose your preferred communication channel when you book. Web based classes enable you to learn Chinese from any location and keep using the same Chinese tutor no matter where you are in the world. During the lesson, you will have the opportunity to interact with your tutor in real-time, practice your speaking, and receive immediate feedback and guidance.

You will also have access to our bank of resources to enhance your progress between classes.

The optimal number of Chinese lessons per week you'll need will vary depending on your fluency goals and any previous study. However, most educational experts say that regular practice is the key to becoming fluent in Chinese quickly.

Ideally, around two or three online classes per week can offer a balanced approach, allowing enough time for new information to be absorbed and practiced, while also maintaining momentum without overwhelming the learner.

Engaging with a private Chinese teacher with Verbalplanet can provide you with focused intensive practice and feedback that accelerates your path to fluency.

Choosing to become fluent in Chinese is a challenging journey.

The Chinese language, primarily Mandarin, is the most spoken in the world with over a billion speakers. It serves as the official language of the People's Republic of China and Taiwan, and is also officially recognised in Singapore. The Chinese diaspora also maintains significant Mandarin-speaking communities worldwide, particularly in Southeast Asia and major cities in North America and Europe. For learners, mastering Chinese opens up access to one of the world's oldest continuous civilizations, rich in history, art, and philosophy.

Learning Chinese involves understanding its unique writing system, which consists of thousands of characters, and the tonal nature of its pronunciation, where the meaning of a word can change based on its intonation. This complexity makes Chinese a challenging yet rewarding language to learn. The language's economic and diplomatic importance is growing, as China continues to expand its global influence. Therefore, proficiency in Chinese not only enhances cultural appreciation but also boosts career opportunities in fields like business, diplomacy, and international relations.

If you are a Chinese tutor looking to teach more students please sign up for fee and submit your tutor profile. Click here to find out more about tutoring Chinese with us.