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Korean tutors for beginners

1,453 of the 3,488 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 $18 per hour, versus $22 for non-native tutors.

$23/h
Median / hour
$15–$35
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
1,453
on 12 platforms

Compare Korean tutors

1,218 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Hyewon K.

Hyewon K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

📚 No More Stiff Grammar! Fun, Speaking-Focused Classes

Native
4 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (7)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
SEYA

SEYA

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🌸 Beginner & Conversation Specialist|🎓Certified Korean Language Teacher

Native
11 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Jung

Jung

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Master degree in Education

Native
500+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (246)
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Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Jeong Hyun N.

Jeong Hyun N.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Korean Tutor for Beginners Who Can Read Hangul | Speak with Confidence

Native
42 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 4.7 (7)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Ellie

Ellie

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🚀 Speak Korean Confidently — Lessons Tailored Just for You ✨

Native
14 lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Rebecca

Rebecca

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

✌️Fluent Eng 🗒Teach +1000hr

Native
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +3
★ 5.0 (237)
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Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners

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Rani P.

Rani P.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

👉 Holder of Korean Language Teacher Certification 👉 Able to teach all levels (from complete beginners to advanced speakers) 👉 Currently teaching Korean to inte…

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
임혜린

임혜린

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

1:1 Korean Tutor (2 Yrs Experience) | Ex-English Teacher for Teens

Native
33 lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 91% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Kimmy

Kimmy

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🥇Speaking | Beginners 🥇

Native
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (236)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Semi P.

Semi P.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🏆 Current Korean Language Instructor | From Beginner Korean to Natural Conversation

Native
5 yrs · 34 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
OK

OK

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Certified Level 2 | Learn Korean Through Seoul's Architecture, Spaces & Culture

Native
50+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
YULL

YULL

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

2,500+/Everyday Conversation

Native
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +3
★ 5.0 (227)
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Teaches A1–C2

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

Yeri S.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Customized Korean Classes 🎧 Beginners Welcome | Learn with K-POP & K-Dramas

Native
100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (6)
Not shown
  • Beginners
Lina

Lina

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Learn Korean Like Talking to a Friend 😊

Native
33 lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 72% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
True

True

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Education on Free Subjects

Native
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese
★ 5.0 (225)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Chi Hun H.

Chi Hun H.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Brian | I'll be your Korean friend Kpop, Korean drama and movie | Learn fun

Native
4 yrs · 500+ lessons
Not listed
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
gibom

gibom

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Speak Korean with Confidence | Certified Korean Teacher & Textbook Author

Native
50+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Hi

Hi

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🤓Daily Conversation👂Listening📚

Native
500+ lessons
Not listed
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (229)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Jae Yong Y.

Jae Yong Y.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

ENFP 120% which grants casual and non-awkward atmosphere. Best fit for beginner level.

Native
2 yrs · 200+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Min

Min

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Customized Korean Reading with Real Texts

Native
17 lessons
Not listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Teacher EVA

Teacher EVA

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Fun and Easy Lesson

Native
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +3
★ 5.0 (222)
Not shown

Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Mila P.

Mila P.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Over 3 Years of Tutoring Experience | Friendly Native Korean Speaker Beginners to Advanced level (TOPIK, Buisness Korean, Kids class) Fun Korean culture class(…

Native
3 yrs · 100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +5
★ 5.0 (6)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yumin

Yumin

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Patient and friendly Korean tutor focused on real conversation

Native
37 lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 97% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Hyomin

Hyomin

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🎁 Korean education expert

Native
500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +3
★ 5.0 (221)
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 (911 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
AmazingTalker911$18$11–$245.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply889$23$16–$345.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors729$23$17–$285.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
italki453$18$13–$255.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Cafetalk326$12$9.18–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
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
Apprentus19$30$29–$40—No trial lessons60 min
LanguaTalk9$34$33–$395.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 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 $13 and $28, 3454 tutors
Native speakers
$18Middle 50% between $12 and $26, 2427 tutors
Non-native
$22Middle 50% between $16 and $29, 1027 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

AmazingTalker
$18Middle 50% between $11 and $24, 911 tutors
Preply
$23Middle 50% between $16 and $34, 889 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$23Middle 50% between $17 and $28, 728 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $13 and $25, 453 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $9.18 and $15, 326 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
Apprentus
$30Middle 50% between $29 and $40, 19 tutors
LanguaTalk
$34Middle 50% between $33 and $39, 9 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$44Middle 50% between $41 and $53, 4 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Korean tutors are from

  • South KoreaSouth Korea2,419 / 3,488
  • JapanJapan71 / 3,488
  • TaiwanTaiwan49 / 3,488
  • ChinaChina47 / 3,488
  • United StatesUnited States26 / 3,488
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China16 / 3,488
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom9 / 3,488
  • CanadaCanada7 / 3,488

Korean tutors: FAQ

Among 1,453 Korean tutors for beginners, the median price is $23 per hour; the middle half charge between $15 and $35.

We list 1,453 Korean tutors for beginners on AmazingTalker, Preply, Tusclases / FindTutors, italki, and Cafetalk. Use the filters above to compare prices, trial lessons and reviews, then book on the platform you prefer.

Across 3,454 Korean tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $10 and $38 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 September 29, 2026

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