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Korean tutors for beginners

912 of the 2,838 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 $19 per hour, versus $23 for non-native tutors.

$23/h
Median / hour
$15–$33
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
912
on 12 platforms

Compare Korean tutors

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

Moon K.

Moon K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

👋 Meet your Korean bestie | 🎙️ Audiobook Narrator | Speak with Confidence, Beginners are welcome💓

Native
50+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (3)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Hwijae J.

Hwijae J.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Learn Korean Easily and Fun from Beginner to Intermediate

Native
25 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Eugene L.

Eugene L.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Learn Korean Easily in English – From Beginner to Business Korean Classes

Native
2 yrs · 50+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (3)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Jahyun N.

Jahyun N.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Certified Korean Teacher | Learn Beginner, Conversational, and Travel Korean Easily 🇰🇷

Native
1 yrs · 28 lessons
Professional teacher
German +2
★ 5.0 (3)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Rosa P.

Rosa P.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Korean tutor with experience and unique passion!

Native
500+ lessons
Professional teacher
Italian +1
★ 5.0 (3)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Gowoon L.

Gowoon L.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🏆 10+ Years of Teaching Experience | 🌎 Global Work & International Experience | 🎓 MBA | 🤝 Multicultural Education & Volunteering | 💼 Korean from Beginner to Bu…

Native
10 yrs · 19 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +4
★ 5.0 (3)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners

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Jieun C.

Jieun C.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

#Do Not Hesitate!! :) #You WILL Speak Korean! ⭐⭐⭐ #Native Korean Tutor #Beginner to Advanced Korean #Conversation & Pronunciation Practice #Personalized Lesson…

Native
4 yrs · 50+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (3)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Mars M.

Mars M.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Business Korean conversation and general

Native
7 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Seunghyeon H.

Seunghyeon H.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Beginner · Travel · Drama Korean | Fun Classes Learning Through Real-Life Situations

Native
39 lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (3)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Jaehyun P.

Jaehyun P.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

✨Top Choice for Beginners✨ | K-pop & K-drama Insider | 7 years of 1:1 teaching Experience | Structured Lessons that gets you speaking from the First Class

Native
7 yrs · 34 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Seolbin K.

Seolbin K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🗣️ Say what you learn, in the same lesson | 🎓 16 years teaching English | 💬 English when you need it | 🌏 Beginner to real conversation

Native
2 yrs · 28 lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Seojin P.

Seojin P.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Korean Master: From Beginner to Intermediate

Native
49 lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Heejung Y.

Heejung Y.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Beginner Korean & Customized TOPIK Classes with a Level 2 Korean Teacher

Native
23 lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Jiwon S.

Jiwon S.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Learn Korean with Confidence! Beginner-Friendly Lessons to Boost Your Speaking Skills - Support for Travel, Conversation, and Pronunciation

Native
2 yrs · 24 lessons
Professional teacher
Japanese +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Hyojun H.

Hyojun H.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Speak Natural Korean with Confidence! 🎯 | KIIP & Beginner Expert 🇨🇦 | Friendly & Structured 1:1 Lessons

Native
1 yrs · 15 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Kassy K.

Kassy K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Natural Korean for Complete Beginners | Drama & Real Life Korean

Native
2 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Jina K.

Jina K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Relaxed beginner & real-life Korean with a native speaker (20+ years of teaching)

Native
26 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Seunghyeok K.

Seunghyeok K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Native Korean Tutor | Beginners, Conversation & Business Korean

Native
1 yrs · 25 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Jay P.

Jay P.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

A tutor who can teach well for beginner

Native
36 lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Riley K.

Riley K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🇰🇷🇺🇸 Speak Korean Naturally with an Active Tutor 🙌 | Beginner-Friendly English Support | Personalized Feedback Report

Native
3 yrs · 9 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Myung eun R.

Myung eun R.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Certified Korean tutor for beginners, English-speaking & patient

Native
5 yrs · 50+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Sungkeun K.

Sungkeun K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

💼 Native Korean tutor with 25+ years in international trade 📝 TOPIK prep & Business Korean 🔤 Beginner-friendly 🌏 English support available

Native
12 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Jane S.

Jane S.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Learn Practical Korean Easily and Enjoyably, Even as a Beginner! 🇰🇷

Native
20 lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
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

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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
italki364$18$13–$235.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
AmazingTalker357$22$16–$285.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 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
Apprentus12$30$29–$37—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 $14 and $29, 2804 tutors
Native speakers
$19Middle 50% between $13 and $28, 1860 tutors
Non-native
$23Middle 50% between $16 and $29, 944 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
italki
$18Middle 50% between $13 and $23, 364 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $16 and $28, 357 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 $37, 12 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 Korea1,874 / 2,838
  • JapanJapan63 / 2,838
  • TaiwanTaiwan30 / 2,838
  • United StatesUnited States20 / 2,838
  • ChinaChina17 / 2,838
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China7 / 2,838
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom4 / 2,838
  • ItalyItaly3 / 2,838

Korean tutors: FAQ

Among 912 Korean tutors for beginners, the median price is $23 per hour; the middle half charge between $15 and $33.

We list 912 Korean tutors for beginners on Preply, Tusclases / FindTutors, italki, AmazingTalker, and Cafetalk. Use the filters above to compare prices, trial lessons and reviews, then book on the platform you prefer.

Across 2,804 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, italki, AmazingTalker, 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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