Find a professional Chinese tutor near you

If you’re a native English speaker, you’ll find Chinese quite challenging to learn. But it’s a worthwhile endeavour - after all, it’s the most widely spoken language in the world! Learning Chinese can help you with business transactions, let you make the most out of a vacation in China or Macau, or even give you a better appreciation for the culture whenever you’re about to order Chinese food. As with any learning experience, it’s always worth the effort.

Mandarin, the most widely spoken Chinese dialect, is also the easiest to learn. This is because it has four tones (as opposed to Cantonese, which has 6-9 tones). Tone is a feature present in Chinese but not in any European language (including English). You can learn more about these tones and the Chinese languages’ differences when you start your basic Chinese lessons. 

Yes, if you study it full-time. If you’d like to be more proficient in speaking and writing in Chinese, it may take you a full 3-5 years depending on how much time you want to dedicate to your study of the language. But don’t get intimidated by this time frame! You can start with basic Chinese lessons, decide if you want to push through, then continue with advanced studies alongside your chosen Tasker.

As with most other tutors and language tutors, you’ll want to ask about their qualifications, teaching style, curriculum, and what to expect from their lessons. You may also want to ask about their experience with giving Chinese lessons to kids (if children are the intended students). If you’re about to take advanced Chinese classes, or learn in time for a trip or move to China, you’ll want to set your expectations as well.

Some Taskers may be able to offer Chinese or Mandarin lessons online. But to be safe, include this detail in your task post. This will limit the offers you’ll receive to those potential Taskers who have the necessary online learning tools. Just make sure to check your computer or Internet set-up before you decide on going for virtual classes.

You can find a Chinese tutor near you via Airtasker. Our platform lets you post requests that fully detail your needs, such as primary or advanced lessons, online or home tutors, and so on. Instead of posting on various sites or canvassing online courses, all you’ll need to do is post a task and wait for the offers! Remember: it’s not just about getting the “best” Chinese tutor available, but finding the one who is the best fit for you.