Tutor comparison. Source checked September 2026.
Magic Ears vs 51Talk for tutors
Magic Ears has a current posting with an advertised hourly band. 51Talk's public FAQ describes a teacher level system without publishing an hourly wage. These records describe the teaching model and source basis.
Compare the teaching models
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| Dimension | Magic Ears | 51Talk |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching model | Small group Chinese K to 12 English classes. | One to one Chinese K to 12 English lessons. |
| Pay basis | Its SmartRecruiters posting states $19 to $26 per hour. That is advertised pay, not typical earnings, and hours are up to the tutor. | The public FAQ does not publish an hourly wage. Older planning figures are not used here. |
| Fees | No tutor side fee is published in the posting. | The teacher level system can change per lesson rates, but the FAQ does not give the amounts. |
| Requirements | The posting asks for native English, a bachelor's degree or current study, and says TEFL is preferred. | Fluent English and a bachelor's degree, diploma or equivalent experience. Teaching experience is optional; TESOL or TEFL is an advantage. Choose the home based route; the FAQ also describes centre based work. |
| Status | The current board record marks the posting active. | Check the current intake with the employer. |
Magic Ears: small group Chinese K to 12 English classes; 51Talk: one to one Chinese K to 12 English lessons.
How to use this comparison
- Check the linked teacher page before applying. Intake, requirements, fee rules, and class availability can change.
Sources: Magic Ears SmartRecruiters posting checked 18 September 2026 · 51Talk FAQ checked 19 September 2026. See the company pay directory for the underlying board record.