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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.

善荷선하

善荷선하

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🎓 3 yrs Experience | Conversat

Native
2 lessons
None listed
Chinese +4
No reviews yet
Not shown

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

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

beagopa

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

6+ Years Experience | TOPIK | Beginner Friendly | Real Korean Conversation

Native
8 yrs · 24 lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 97% of messages

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

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

Donna

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🎓 Korean Teacher | Conversatio

Native
New tutor
Professional teacher
English +5
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

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

summer

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
40 lessons
Other certificate
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 98% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Eunae

Eunae

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Korean language certificate

Native
3 years teaching
Teaching degree
Chinese +3
No reviews yet
Not shown

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

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

Hyemi

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Tailored Korean lessons for all levels—from basic greetings to real-life talk.

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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Teacher Gina

Teacher Gina

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

📚 Personalized Lessons

Native
4 years teaching
None listed
Chinese +3
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–B1

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

Ryan

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Korean Tutor for Real Life & Work | Speak Naturally, Not Like a Textbook

Native
34 lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 98% of messages

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

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

Wonbin쌤

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🥇100% CustomLessons✨

Native
New tutor
Professional teacher
English +3
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

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

sunkyung

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🔔안녕하세요.💕In my class you will practice speaking a lot and learn practical Korean for real life😊

Native
24 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 93% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Dana

Dana

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Key Conversation Patterns

Native
2 lessons
Professional teacher
English +5
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

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

Jaewon

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

A Qualified Native Korean Teacher from Seoul who has traveled to more than 40 countries

Native
20 lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

Korean (South Korea) · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Donggun

Donggun

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🎓 Bachelor | Conversational Ja

Native
7 yrs · 1 lessons
Language degree
English +4
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Tr.

Tr.

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

한국어 공인 강사이며 10년간의 수업강의 경험있음

Native
10 yrs · 27 lessons
Other certificate
English +3
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 96% of messages

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A2–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Daesung

Daesung

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🏅🇰🇷CertifiedKoreanTeacher Lv.2

Native
New tutor
Other certificate
English +3
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

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

Izzie

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Teaching is My Calling: A Singer-Songwriter and Educator Who Makes Learning Creative

Native
8 yrs · 45 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Myeongcheol

Myeongcheol

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🎓 Korean Teacher | Conversatio

Native
11 lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

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

김경수

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Certified Korean Language Teacher with a strong background in cross-cultural communication

Native
17 lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 89% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Hana

Hana

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Conversation, K-Drama, TOPIK

Native
7 yrs · 16 lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

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

heni

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
41 lessons
None listed
Japanese +2
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Minjung

Minjung

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Korean💫Beginner💫Speak Now

Native
15 lessons
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

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

Sol

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🌟 9+ Years of Teaching Experience – Personalized Korean Lessons for Every Learner! 🌟

Native
9 yrs · 100+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Bora

Bora

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🎯 Korean Conversation 🌈

Native
7 lessons
Language degree
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

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

Danbi

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

프랑스 한글학교 교사 / 전문성 있는 한국어교원자격 / 한국어, 이제는 ‘듣기만’ 하지 말고 ‘말하기’ 해요! 🏆

Native
46 lessons
Teaching degree
French +1
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • 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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