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Korean tutors for beginners

2,639 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
2,639
on 12 platforms

Compare Korean tutors

2,276 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

ERIN

ERIN

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🎬 100% Korean with Erin! 🇰🇷

Native
14 yrs · 2 lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Minhyeok

Minhyeok

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Join my Korean class for a fun learning experience that feels just like talking with friends! 😊

Native
22 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 93% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Doye

Doye

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🎓 Korean | Beginners 👶

Native
4 lessons
None listed
English +4
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

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

Alison

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

🇬🇧 UK Univ. Instructor | Author & App Creator | "The Korean You Actually Need"

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

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Dohkyung

Dohkyung

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🗣 Conversational Korean 👄

Native
3 lessons
None listed
Japanese +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
佳佳

佳佳

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🌟한국어 교원 자격증을 소지한 전문 교사, 🌟5년 이상의 강의 경험 있음,🌟중국어로 강의 🌟有韩语教学资格的专业老师,🌟超过5年的教学经验,🌟用中文讲课

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
Teaching degree
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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태오쌤

태오쌤

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

💬 Conversational Korean

Native
3 lessons
None listed
English +5
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

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

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

Yubi

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

⭐️Education Major | English Academy Teacher | Beaux-Arts Graduate⭐️

Native
16 lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 100% of messages

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
JINY

JINY

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🌱 Hangul to Real Korean

Native
7 yrs · 3 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Chinese +3
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Eugene

Eugene

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

For learners who are serious, but want a warm place to grow 🌱

Native
47 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 88% of messages

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

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

Tony

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

💬 Conversational Korean 👋

Native
4 lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

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

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

Cho

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

To be your friend and mentor^^

Native
32 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Gloria

Gloria

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Conversation|Adults

Native
10 yrs · 50+ lessons
Teaching degree
Chinese +2
★ 3.7 (3)
Not shown

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

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

Rey

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Speak Korean Naturally from Day1 | Friendly Native Tutor 🇰🇷

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
tomo

tomo

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🎓 TESOL certified | beginner~

Native
6 yrs · 22 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Japanese +4
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

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

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

Nathan

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Native
2 yrs · 50+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 91% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Teacher Dorothy

Teacher Dorothy

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Essential for Chinese beginner

Native
1 yrs · 31 lessons
None listed
Chinese +3
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

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

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

Do

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

K-pop Lover & 5 years Exp 💃 Fun Lessons

Native
5 yrs · 45 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 98% of messages

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Eunjin

Eunjin

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

I will make fun class.

Native
32 lessons
Other certificate
Japanese +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

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

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

Erica

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Real Korean for Work & Daily Life | 20+ Years of Experience

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Teacher Emma

Teacher Emma

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🎈Adults & Kids🎈Conversation

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

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

박형규

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

우리 모두 같이 즐겁고 재미있고 유익한 한국어🇰🇷 수업 해보아요

Native
12 lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

Friend

Hong Kong SAR ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China

Oral expert | Let’s have fun

Native
4 yrs · 11 lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

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

Miyeon

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Enjoy Learning Korean Naturally with a Professional Teacher ✨

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

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

  • Speaks your language
  • 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 / FindTutors752$22$17–$285.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
Cafetalk371$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
Wyzant34$59$49–$655.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
Apprentus32$30$25–$365.0★No trial lessons60 min
LanguaTalk9$36$33–$405.0★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
$19Middle 50% between $12 and $27, 4125 tutors
Native speakers
$18Middle 50% between $12 and $27, 3307 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 818 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, 751 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $9.47 and $14, 371 tutors
Classgap
$21Middle 50% between $18 and $25, 58 tutors
Verbling
$32Middle 50% between $27 and $35, 36 tutors
Wyzant
$59Middle 50% between $49 and $65, 34 tutors
Apprentus
$30Middle 50% between $25 and $36, 32 tutors
LanguaTalk
$36Middle 50% between $33 and $40, 8 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$44Middle 50% between $41 and $53, 4 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Korean tutors are from

  • South KoreaSouth Korea2,995 / 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
  • CanadaCanada12 / 4,166
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom7 / 4,166

Korean tutors: FAQ

Among 2,639 Korean tutors for beginners, the median price is $27 per hour; the middle half charge between $18 and $36.

We list 2,639 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 13, 2026

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