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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.

Rozhin

Rozhin

Iran

Classgap · Iran

Upper intermediate (B2)
3 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
N.AIKA

N.AIKA

Japan

Cafetalk · Japan

韓国語で楽しくお話ししましょう♪

Fluent (C2)
16 lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

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

  • Beginners
Caleb

Caleb

Native (likely)

Apprentus

Korean Lesson for All Levels_Class in English, Japanese, and Korean!

Native (likely)
3 years teaching
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Hannah

Myanmar (Burma)

AmazingTalker · Myanmar (Burma)

🔥 TOEFL & IELTS EXPERT 🔥

Upper intermediate (B2)
4 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Burmese +2
★ 5.0 (1,271)
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Teaches B1–C2

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

John

United States

italki · United States

A friendly, encouraging and chill teacher who is a native English speaker.

Fluent (C2)
2,000+ lessons
None listed
English +9
★ 5.0 (74)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Ludovica

Ludovica

Letuelezioni

Laureata in Mediazione Linguistica offre lezioni di coreano base per principianti

Not listed
Not listed
Language degree
Italian +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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Kaitlin K.

Kaitlin K.

United States

Preply · United States

🇰🇷 Friendly Korean Tutor for Absolute Beginners (Kids & Adults)

Advanced (C1)
1 yrs · 100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +3
★ 5.0 (2)
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Lulu

Lulu

China

Classgap · China

Intermediate (B1)
New tutor
Other certificate
Chinese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$9.00/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)
Yukiho

Yukiho

Japan

Cafetalk · Japan

レッスンを初めて受ける方はこちらから^^ 韓国語の目標設定やレベルチェックを行います。

Fluent (C2)
3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Teaches A1–A2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Burcu

Burcu

Apprentus

Turkish language classes, Korean language classes, English language classes

Not listed
New tutor
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
JC

JC

Taiwan

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

💜Beginner | ✈️ Conversation

Advanced (C1)
6 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Language degree
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (1,164)
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Kimiko

Bolivia

italki · Bolivia

Certified Spanish Teacher 👩‍🏫|Friendly, patient and willing to help you to speak with confidence ⭐

Fluent (C2)
2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (65)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Sara

Sara

Letuelezioni

Laureata in lingue impartisce lezioni di coreano dal livello principiante

Fluent (C2)
Not listed
Language degree
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners
Rome J.

Rome J.

Philippines

Preply · Philippines

Learn Korean Naturally 💬 Let's Speak Confidently and Comfortably!

Advanced (C1)
1 yrs · 36 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
张延玉

张延玉

China

Classgap · China

Intermediate (B1)
10 years teaching
Other certificate
Chinese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Yuka-t

Yuka-t

Japan

Cafetalk · Japan

長めにお話したい人用50分コース!

Fluent (C2)
5,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Hong

Hong

Native

Apprentus

Level 4 — Real-Life Conversation (Practical Korean).

Native
10 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
지나

지나

Taiwan

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

Korea Culture Lesson

Advanced (C1)
2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (1,079)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
tianna

tianna

China

italki · China

我会中文和韩语。I can teach Chinese and korean.중국어과 한국어를 할 수 있다.

Fluent (C2)
3 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (59)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Faiza

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Young Korean Tutor proving basic to intermediate Korean lessons to English speaking students

Native (likely)
Not listed
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (4)
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Beginners
Laura

Laura

China

Classgap · China

Hello dear friend! I am very glad to meet you in classgap. 👏

Basic (A2)
3 yrs · 1 lessons
Language degree
Chinese
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches C1–C2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
koguma.T

koguma.T

Japan

Cafetalk · Japan

音読習慣は韓国語学習を変える!「読めない」「読んでこなかった」方のためのレッスンです。

Fluent (C2)
100+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners
A

A

Native (likely)

Apprentus

Let's Learn Korean! Elementary Korean for Beginners!

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

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Winni

Winni

Taiwan

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

10+yrs Teaching Exp 💯

Advanced (C1)
10 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (997)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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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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