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Korean tutors for beginners

1,489 of the 3,545 Korean tutors we track offer lessons for beginners. Their median price is $24 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, versus $22 for non-native tutors.

$24/h
Median / hour
$16–$36
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
1,489
on 12 platforms

Compare Korean tutors

1,250 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Yuni N.

Yuni N.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

BEGINNER? OK! K-CULTURE? OK! An Exciting Global Tutor with 23 Years of Teaching Experience!

Native
23 yrs · 7 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yoonah

Yoonah

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

I Don’t Just Teach Korean. I Help You Connect Through Korean.

Native
6 lessons
Professional teacher
English +4
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
𝐘𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐢

𝐘𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐢

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

😎Conversation😎Grammar🌟

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (113)
Not shown

Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Chloe K.

Chloe K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Native Korean Tutor from Seoul | Beginner-Friendly Lessons in English

Native
23 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
sohee

sohee

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

初心者でも安心!楽しく学ぶ韓国語会話|Korean Conversation for Beginners

Native
24 lessons
Not listed
Japanese +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
"Hyunsu

"Hyunsu

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🔥MasterJapanese🔥

Native
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Japanese +2
★ 5.0 (107)
Not shown

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners

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Haeun P.

Haeun P.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🇰🇷 A Friendly Korean Tutor Who Makes Learning Comfortable for Absolute Beginners

Native
6 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
German +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Seunghye

Seunghye

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

한국의 교육대학교 출신이자 4년간의 경험으로 숙련된 튜터 - 이해가 잘되는 수업 전문가A graduate of a Korean National University of Educat

Native
45 lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 97% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Boram

Boram

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🎁10+1/20+2 Free Lessons!🎁

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +15
★ 5.0 (103)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

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

Hwajung K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Fun, friendly Korean for beginners & kids — learn with your Korean friend

Native
13 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
예슬

예슬

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🇰🇷 Learn Real Korean through K-Culture | Certified Korean Language Teacher

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

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Gina

Gina

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🔥 5000+ Online Classes 🔥

Native
500+ lessons
Not listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (102)
Not shown

Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Hyeyun J.

Hyeyun J.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

From Beginner to Conversation | Practical Korean Lessons at Your Own Pace with Clear, Structured Guidance

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

Min

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

전문성 있는 공인 한국어 강사

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

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Paul

Paul

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🎖News🥇Conversation🏅TOEFL

Native
500+ lessons
Not listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (100)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
YongSeok O.

YongSeok O.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Escape from being a complete beginner with a friendly native tutor! Korean conversation, pronunciation, and K-culture

Native
27 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown
  • Beginners
Jihyun

Jihyun

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Talk Korean Like a Friend ☕ | Safe & Comfortable Space for All Levels 🌿

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

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
moon

moon

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

1:1 Customized Korean class

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (102)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Young S.

Young S.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🎵 Learn Korean with the Joy of K-POP! | Certified Korean Teacher | Spanish Major | Understanding Learners' Struggles, Step by Step from Beginner Level 🇰🇷

Native
7 yrs · 40 lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yoon

Yoon

New ZealandNative

italki · New Zealand

초보자 환영! 편하게 이야기하며 배우는 한국어

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

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Chaeny

Chaeny

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

📚Real Korean via media🎬

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (98)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

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

Yul

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Become Fluent in Korean with a Friendly and Experienced Teacher!

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 92% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
김 동.

김 동.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Fun Korean Classes! From Beginners to Conversation, Let's Learn Korean Culture Together

Native
13 lessons
Professional teacher
No other language listed
★ 4.0 (1)
Not shown
  • Beginners
Jieun

Jieun

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Korean language teacher level2

Native
500+ lessons
Not listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (95)
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
italki507$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
Apprentus22$33$28–$41—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, 3511 tutors
Native speakers
$18Middle 50% between $12 and $26, 2477 tutors
Non-native
$22Middle 50% between $16 and $29, 1034 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, 507 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
$33Middle 50% between $28 and $41, 22 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 Korea2,467 / 3,545
  • JapanJapan71 / 3,545
  • TaiwanTaiwan49 / 3,545
  • ChinaChina48 / 3,545
  • United StatesUnited States26 / 3,545
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China16 / 3,545
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom9 / 3,545
  • CanadaCanada7 / 3,545

Korean tutors: FAQ

Among 1,489 Korean tutors for beginners, the median price is $24 per hour; the middle half charge between $16 and $36.

We list 1,489 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 3,511 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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