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Korean tutors for beginners

2,641 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
2,641
on 12 platforms

Compare Korean tutors

2,278 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

heungsub

heungsub

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🎓 TESOL | Kids English 👶

Native
New tutor
None listed
English +5
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

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

Joy

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Korean Language Teacher | Fluent in Chinese & English

Native
2 years teaching
Professional teacher
Chinese +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Jenny

Jenny

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

💬 Start speaking Korean

Native
1 lessons
None listed
English +3
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

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

Jimin

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🗣️ Korean You Can Actually Use 📜 Certified Korean Teacher 🎯Lessons Tailored to You

Native
7 lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
No reviews yet
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

Rimoa

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Easy & Practical Korean Tutor

Native
2 lessons
None listed
English +3
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

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

KJ

United StatesNative

italki · United States

“Learn Korean Naturally | Culture, Daily Life & Fun”

Native
15 years teaching
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration

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HOON

HOON

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Korean✈️Abroad⎪Speak Now😊

Native
1 lessons
Professional teacher
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Joshua

Joshua

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Start Speaking Korean from Day 1! | Lessons for Absolute Beginners

Native
New tutor
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
친구같은

친구같은

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

한국어 일상 회화 등을 친구처럼 재미있게!😄

Native
New tutor
None listed
Chinese +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
David

David

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Ph.D. holder with 6 years of academic teaching experience offering clear, professional Korean lesson

Native
6 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
No reviews yet
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

SiEun

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Korean💫Beginner💫Speak Now😊

Native
1 lessons
None listed
Chinese +3
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yoon

Yoon

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🔥Want to learn real Korean in a friendly vibe? This is it!

Native
12 lessons
None listed
English +3
No reviews yet
Replies to 84% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
지훈쌤

지훈쌤

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🥇여행·회화·입문~비즈니스 한국어🎖

Native
1 lessons
None listed
Japanese
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Andrew

Andrew

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Korean/English Translator that is passionate about exploring Korean Media

Native
New tutor
None listed
English +5
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Mikyung

Mikyung

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

💕 Easy, Fun Korean 💕

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

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Mina

Mina

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

영어,베트남어 구사 가능한 한국어 교사(교육학 석사)

Native
14 years teaching
Language degree
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Sunwoo

Sunwoo

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Fundamental|Conversation|Travel

Native
4 years teaching
None listed
English +5
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
박혜영

박혜영

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

3년 이상 온라인 한국어 강사 경험

Native
3 years teaching
Other certificate · verified
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

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

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South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

"🌟Master Korean!📚Beginners🚀"

Native
1 lessons
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Olly

Olly

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Korean Academy Teacher in Gangnam | Perfect Announcer Pronunciation

Native
9 lessons
Teaching degree
English
No reviews yet
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Moon.

Moon.

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

😍5 E-model🌈

Native
7 lessons
None listed
English +3
No reviews yet
Not shown

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Sol

Sol

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
New tutor
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yoon

Yoon

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🌟 Kids & Teens English 👶

Native
New tutor
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

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

Olivia

CanadaNative

italki · Canada

Native
New tutor
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

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 / FindTutors753$22$17–$285.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
Cafetalk373$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
Wyzant32$59$50–$655.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
Apprentus31$30$25–$375.0★No trial lessons60 min
LanguaTalk9$36$33–$405.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Tutor Hunt4$45$42–$545.0★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, 3309 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 816 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, 752 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $9.47 and $14, 373 tutors
Classgap
$21Middle 50% between $18 and $25, 58 tutors
Verbling
$32Middle 50% between $27 and $35, 36 tutors
Wyzant
$59Middle 50% between $50 and $65, 32 tutors
Apprentus
$30Middle 50% between $25 and $37, 31 tutors
LanguaTalk
$36Middle 50% between $33 and $40, 8 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$45Middle 50% between $42 and $54, 4 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Korean tutors are from

  • South KoreaSouth Korea2,999 / 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
  • CanadaCanada11 / 4,166
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom7 / 4,166

Korean tutors: FAQ

Among 2,641 Korean tutors for beginners, the median price is $27 per hour; the middle half charge between $18 and $36.

We list 2,641 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 12, 2026

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