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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

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

Hyun J.

Hyun J.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Korean Language Educator | Language School Instructor | 10+ Years Teaching Experience 👩🏻‍🏫 | Beginner to Advanced | English, Japanese & Spanish Speak More, Not…

Native
10 yrs · 100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +3
★ 5.0 (7)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Min Ji C.

Min Ji C.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🔥Teaching All Levels (Beginner, Intermediate, advanced Talking learners), 🔥Office worker tutor with 8 years of experience at a global sports brand Korea headqu…

Native
6 yrs · 100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (7)
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Jung Eun P.

Jung Eun P.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Easy-to-Understand Korean Lessons in English

Native
15 yrs · 100+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (7)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Taehee K.

Taehee K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Learn Travel Korean✈️ | Personalized Lessons👩‍🏫 | Speak Real-life Korean🗣️ | Role-play Practice🎭 | Korean Culture Tips🥢

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
Japanese +1
★ 5.0 (7)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Hyewon K.

Hyewon K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

📚 No More Stiff Grammar! Fun, Speaking-Focused Classes

Native
4 yrs · 500+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (7)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Jeong Hyun N.

Jeong Hyun N.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Korean Tutor for Beginners Who Can Read Hangul | Speak with Confidence

Native
42 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 4.7 (7)
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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Elisa K.

Elisa K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Korean Tutor with 7 Years of Experience! You can start learning from the basics using Spanish, even if you don't know any Korean. Whether you're a child or an…

Native
7 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (6)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Myoungae Y.

Myoungae Y.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Learn Korean step by step with a designer and teacher of 6 years! ✨ Systematic curriculum focused on real-life practice - 1:1 customized lessons | Summary note…

Native
6 yrs · 50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (6)
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Rani P.

Rani P.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

👉 Holder of Korean Language Teacher Certification 👉 Able to teach all levels (from complete beginners to advanced speakers) 👉 Currently teaching Korean to inte…

Native
100+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Semi P.

Semi P.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🏆 Current Korean Language Instructor | From Beginner Korean to Natural Conversation

Native
5 yrs · 34 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yeri S.

Yeri S.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Customized Korean Classes 🎧 Beginners Welcome | Learn with K-POP & K-Dramas

Native
100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (6)
Not shown

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

  • Beginners
Chi Hun H.

Chi Hun H.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Brian | I'll be your Korean friend Kpop, Korean drama and movie | Learn fun

Native
4 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Aishwarya T.

Aishwarya T.

India

Preply · India

Beginner Korean for Women | Learn Step by Step 🇰🇷

Not listed
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Jae Yong Y.

Jae Yong Y.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

ENFP 120% which grants casual and non-awkward atmosphere. Best fit for beginner level.

Native
2 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Mila P.

Mila P.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Over 3 Years of Tutoring Experience | Friendly Native Korean Speaker Beginners to Advanced level (TOPIK, Buisness Korean, Kids class) Fun Korean culture class(…

Native
3 yrs · 100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +5
★ 5.0 (6)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Dain L.

Dain L.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Korean Tutor to Foreign K-Pop Idols | MBC News Anchor | 19 Yrs Exp | Custom-Built Lessons

Native
19 yrs · 23 lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (5)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Subin L.

Subin L.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🌷 Speak REAL Korean with friendly tutor 🇰🇷 K-culture expert | beginners welcome

Native
1 yrs · 100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (5)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Hahyun K.

Hahyun K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Travel Korean for Beginners ✈️ Speak confidently with role-plays

Native
1 yrs · 50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (5)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Nayoung K.

Nayoung K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

💃🏻 Korean for Beginners Who Want to Actually Speak | Certified Teacher in Spain | Real Speaking Practice

Native
1 yrs · 100+ lessons
Other certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (5)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Jangmi S.

Jangmi S.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🚀Go From Silent to Speaking in Your First Lesson | Korean for Absolute Beginners | Korean Language & Literature Major | Structured, Speaking-Focused Lessons

Native
4 yrs · 48 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (5)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Sujin L.

Sujin L.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🎬 Learn Korean through K-dramas & K-pop | 🎤 Pronunciation coaching | 💬 Absolute beginners welcome | 😊 A tutor who listens and laughs a lot

Native
5 yrs · 50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (5)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Sinhyeong C.

Sinhyeong C.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

✅TESOL Certificate | Clear and Precise Korean by a Law & English Major Who Truly Understands Language | Korean beginners welcome!

Native
50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (5)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Eunju G.

Eunju G.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Have you lived in Korea? - What my students hear the most!

Native
1 yrs · 100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (5)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Cris K.

Cris K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

How well do you know Korea? Let's chat in our first lesson and find your unique way to learn Korean. Book your trial lesson now! 😊

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (5)
Not shown

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

  • 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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