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Korean tutors for beginners

2,641 of the 4,166 Korean tutors we track offer lessons for beginners. Their median price is $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.

$27/h
Median / hour
$18–$36
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
2,641
on 12 platforms

Compare Korean tutors

363 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Kai

Kai

FindTutors

I teach Korean remotely to beginners and can tailor the course to your needs.

Advanced (C1) (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners
Maho

Maho

Japan

AmazingTalker · Japan

🗣 Conversational Korean Beginn

Advanced (C1)
20 lessons
None listed
Japanese +7
No reviews yet
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Teaches A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Kasia

Kasia

FindTutors

I would like to provide one-on-one lessons to learners of Korean at a beginner to intermediate level. I am TOPIK Level 5 certified

Not listed
New tutor
Official exam examiner
Not listed
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Lotus

Lotus

Taiwan

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

🎓 HSK 6 | Business Chinese 💼

Fluent (C2)
New tutor
None listed
Chinese +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Hyunchel

Hyunchel

Native (likely)

FindTutors

I am an empathic and caring teacher. And I place a high value on learners' motivation and interest.

Native (likely)
2 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners
Learn

Learn

China

AmazingTalker · China

HSK Chinese & Speaking Courses

Fluent (C2)
5 years teaching
None listed
Chinese +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners

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Wonkwon

Wonkwon

FindTutors

👩 ‍Korean language teaching qualification 🌈 Taught in China for 9 years, UK for 9 years 🙋 Encouraging active participation 😲 Humorous

Not listed
18 years teaching
None listed
Not listed
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners
Joy

Joy

Taiwan

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

📝 TOPIK | Conversational Chine

Fluent (C2)
1 lessons
Other certificate
Chinese +3
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Carie

Carie

FindTutors

I provide tailored private lessons to beginner and intermediate learners of Korean to suit any areas needing focus!

Not listed
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B1

  • Beginners
序俙

序俙

Taiwan

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

🌟中文會話🌟中文發音

Fluent (C2)
1 lessons
None listed
Chinese +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners

Nayoung

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Bright Korean tutor with finance background offering Korean lessons in London : )

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
teacher Lorraine

teacher Lorraine

Taiwan

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

Chinese Conversation🎈

Fluent (C2)
4 lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +1
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

Jeongmin

Native (likely)

FindTutors

As a dedicated Korean language mentor, I am committed to making the learning experience both enjoyable and effective

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Sierra

Sierra

China

AmazingTalker · China

🎓 Putonghua II/A | Conversatio

Advanced (C1)
3 yrs · 1 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Cantonese +5
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners

Jeongmin

Native (likely)

FindTutors

I teach Korean language classes at all levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced.

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
NAOKI

NAOKI

Japan

AmazingTalker · Japan

🎓 6 yrs Experience | Conversat

Fluent (C2)
6 years teaching
None listed
Japanese +2
No reviews yet
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Seong

Seong

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Would you like to learn something new? I would be happy to help you!

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners
Muzaffarjon

Muzaffarjon

Uzbekistan

AmazingTalker · Uzbekistan

🎓 Conversational Korean 👩‍🏫

Upper intermediate (B2)
New tutor
None listed
Uzbek +3
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Maeve

Maeve

FindTutors

I’m friendly and outgoing and would love to help beginners on their Korean language journey!

Not listed
New tutor
None listed
English
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
I

I

South Korea

AmazingTalker · South Korea

All ages and all Level

Intermediate (B1)
14 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Mongolian +5
No reviews yet
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

James

FindTutors

Recently retired fluent speaker of Korean (Seoul National University), graduate of Chinese (Leeds University)

Fluent (C2) (likely)
New tutor
None listed
Chinese
No reviews yet
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Beginners
Silvia

Silvia

Taiwan

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

🎓 TOPIK | Business Chinese 💼

Fluent (C2)
9 years teaching
Official exam examiner
Min Nan Chinese +4
No reviews yet
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Teaches A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

Yuna

Native (likely)

FindTutors

I'm a passionate tutor and my lessons would aim improving Koreans! From beginners to fluent speakers.

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Mehwish

Mehwish

Pakistan

AmazingTalker · Pakistan

🗣 Conversational Korean 👶

Upper intermediate (B2)
New tutor
Language degree
English +3
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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Korean tutors by platform

Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while AmazingTalker offers the most choice (1,077 tutors). Number of tutors, median hourly price and trial policy on each marketplace.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
AmazingTalker1,077$16$11–$225.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply889$23$16–$345.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
italki865$20$15–$265.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Tusclases / FindTutors753$22$17–$285.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
Cafetalk373$12$9.47–$14—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Classgap58$21$18–$254.9★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Engoo39from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Verbling36$32$27–$355.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Wyzant32$59$50–$655.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
Apprentus31$30$25–$375.0★No trial lessons60 min
LanguaTalk9$36$33–$405.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Tutor Hunt4$45$42–$545.0★No trial lessons60 min

How much Korean tutors charge

Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.

All tutors
$19Middle 50% between $12 and $27, 4125 tutors
Native speakers
$18Middle 50% between $12 and $27, 3309 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 816 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

AmazingTalker
$16Middle 50% between $11 and $22, 1077 tutors
Preply
$23Middle 50% between $16 and $34, 889 tutors
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $26, 865 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $28, 752 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $9.47 and $14, 373 tutors
Classgap
$21Middle 50% between $18 and $25, 58 tutors
Verbling
$32Middle 50% between $27 and $35, 36 tutors
Wyzant
$59Middle 50% between $50 and $65, 32 tutors
Apprentus
$30Middle 50% between $25 and $37, 31 tutors
LanguaTalk
$36Middle 50% between $33 and $40, 8 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$45Middle 50% between $42 and $54, 4 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Korean tutors are from

  • South KoreaSouth Korea2,999 / 4,166
  • JapanJapan83 / 4,166
  • ChinaChina63 / 4,166
  • TaiwanTaiwan49 / 4,166
  • United StatesUnited States29 / 4,166
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China18 / 4,166
  • CanadaCanada11 / 4,166
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom7 / 4,166

Korean tutors: FAQ

Among 2,641 Korean tutors for beginners, the median price is $27 per hour; the middle half charge between $18 and $36.

We list 2,641 Korean tutors for beginners on AmazingTalker, Preply, italki, Tusclases / FindTutors, and Cafetalk. Use the filters above to compare prices, trial lessons and reviews, then book on the platform you prefer.

Across 4,125 Korean tutors with a listed price, the median is $19 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $10 and $37 per hour.

Yes. The median trial lesson costs $5.00. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, Preply, italki, Cafetalk, and Classgap, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.

We read the public profile of every tutor listed on the marketplaces we cover and refresh it daily. Prices are converted to US dollars at European Central Bank rates and normalised to a 60-minute lesson. Platforms can't pay to rank higher.

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How we collect this data

We collect public profile facts (name, photo, languages, price, rating) from tutoring marketplaces and refresh them daily. Prices are normalised to a 60-minute lesson in US dollars. Ratings and reviews belong to each marketplace. Subscription platforms have no per-tutor price.

Updated November 12, 2026

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