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Korean tutors for beginners

729 of the 2,624 Korean tutors we track offer lessons for beginners. Their median price is $23 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $23 for non-native tutors.

$23/h
Median / hour
$15–$33
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
729
on 12 platforms

Compare Korean tutors

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

𝑅𝓎𝒶𝓃

𝑅𝓎𝒶𝓃

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

💯A GAME CHANGER💯

Native
5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +7
★ 5.0 (3,872)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Soyoung M.

Soyoung M.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Master Korean with Fun, Interactive Lessons with a Certified tutor who has years of experience. Let's speak, read, write and listen with confidence! You can do…

Native
10 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (266)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Tina

Tina

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

As long as you have the heart to learn Korean, that’s more than enough💛

Native
1,000+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (171)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Ernesto

Ernesto

BrazilNative

Classgap · Brazil

Native
1 yrs · 100+ lessons
Other certificate
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (4)
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
SEOYEON

SEOYEON

South KoreaNative

Cafetalk · South Korea

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Native
10,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Beginners
Jayden

Jayden

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

13000+⬆️ class experiences

Native
10,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +4
★ 5.0 (3,313)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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Kwangho K.

Kwangho K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

The #1 Most Booked Korean Tutor | The #1 Way to Enjoy Your Korean Journey | 7+ Years Experience on Preply

Native
7 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (269)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
ChaeEon

ChaeEon

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🥇 🏆 Korean Language Instructor (Level 1) | Practical Korean | 📝 Personalized Study Notes ✨

Native
1,000+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (140)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Hanelle

Hanelle

South KoreaNative

Classgap · South Korea

Native
3 yrs · 39 lessons
Other certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (4)
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Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
jjin Park

jjin Park

South KoreaNative

Cafetalk · South Korea

Practice conversation for 15 minutes! The power of 15 minutes!

Native
2,000+ lessons
Not listed
Japanese
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Beginners
BORA

BORA

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

perfect class only for you

Native
5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (2,667)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Yuri K.

Yuri K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🔥 Top 1% Korean Tutor (10K+ Hours) 🔥 Certified Full-Time Teacher with 7 Yrs Expertise 🔥 Customized, High-Quality Materials

Native
5 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (215)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Junkissi

Junkissi

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

K-culture insider from Seoul🇰🇷 Real Korean for real conversations | All levels welcome

Native
500+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (73)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Brian

Brian

ArgentinaNative

Classgap · Argentina

Teaching in a language institute (Waiyu)

Native
23 lessons
Other certificate
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (3)
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Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
clara99

clara99

South KoreaNative

Cafetalk · South Korea

フリートーク

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
German +2
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Sini

Sini

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

TOPIK2 l Beginner👑

Native
5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (2,347)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Sunyoung P.

Sunyoung P.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Dating a Korean? 🫶 Stop translating, start CONNECTING. 5,000+ hrs of making you family-talk ready! 🏠

Native
6 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (170)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Claire

Claire

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Claire helps you speak Korean step by step—with comfort and confidence

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (73)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Ji H.

Ji H.

South KoreaNative

Classgap · South Korea

Native
New tutor
Other certificate
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–B2

  • Beginners
sujung jung

sujung jung

South KoreaNative

Cafetalk · South Korea

Recommended for beginners who can't read Hangul yet. You will learn basic conversations and grammar using the original teaching materials.

Native
500+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Helen링

Helen링

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

💎11yrs+ teaching exp💎

Native
5,000+ lessons
Not listed
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (2,342)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Boram S.

Boram S.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🇰🇷 Certified Korean Language Instructor 👩‍🏫 💖 Enjoy personalized Korean lessons with Teacher Boram, who has 11 years of teaching experience. Upgrade your Korea…

Native
11 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (108)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Jiwon

Jiwon

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

✨✨Your Korean Best Friend & Teacher (Beginner Friendly!)| 🗣️ English Available

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (53)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Jiyoung

Jiyoung

South KoreaNative

Classgap · South Korea

Native
New tutor
Other certificate
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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Korean tutors by platform

Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while Preply offers the most choice (889 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
Preply889$23$16–$345.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors729$23$17–$285.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
Cafetalk326$12$9.18–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
italki257$17$13–$225.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
AmazingTalker255$22$17–$285.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Classgap54$22$18–$274.9★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling36$32$27–$355.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Engoo33from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Wyzant25$60$50–$655.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk9$34$33–$395.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Apprentus7$30$29–$35—No trial lessons60 min
Tutor Hunt4$44$41–$535.0★No trial lessons60 min

How much Korean tutors charge

Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.

All tutors
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $29, 2590 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $29, 1678 tutors
Non-native
$23Middle 50% between $16 and $29, 912 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

Preply
$23Middle 50% between $16 and $34, 889 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$23Middle 50% between $17 and $28, 728 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $9.18 and $15, 326 tutors
italki
$17Middle 50% between $13 and $22, 257 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $28, 255 tutors
Classgap
$22Middle 50% between $18 and $27, 54 tutors
Verbling
$32Middle 50% between $27 and $35, 36 tutors
Wyzant
$60Middle 50% between $50 and $65, 25 tutors
LanguaTalk
$34Middle 50% between $33 and $39, 9 tutors
Apprentus
$30Middle 50% between $29 and $35, 7 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$44Middle 50% between $41 and $53, 4 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Korean tutors are from

  • South KoreaSouth Korea1,700 / 2,624
  • JapanJapan61 / 2,624
  • United StatesUnited States16 / 2,624
  • ChinaChina13 / 2,624
  • TaiwanTaiwan10 / 2,624
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China5 / 2,624
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom4 / 2,624
  • ItalyItaly3 / 2,624

Korean tutors: FAQ

Among 729 Korean tutors for beginners, the median price is $23 per hour; the middle half charge between $15 and $33.

We list 729 Korean tutors for beginners on Preply, Tusclases / FindTutors, Cafetalk, italki, and AmazingTalker. Use the filters above to compare prices, trial lessons and reviews, then book on the platform you prefer.

Across 2,590 Korean tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $10 and $40 per hour.

Yes. The median trial lesson costs $5.00. Trials are offered on Preply, Cafetalk, italki, AmazingTalker, 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 September 28, 2026

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