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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.

Gongmyeong G.

Gongmyeong G.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Learn Easy Korean from Scratch with a Certified Tutor!

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (5)
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Haneul K.

Haneul K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🎭 Find Your Natural Korean Voice! | Learn 'Real' Natural Korean with an Actor

Native
41 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (5)
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Olena P.

Olena P.

Ukraine

Preply · Ukraine

A certified teacher with extensive experience, I will teach you to understand what your favorite singers are singing about

Advanced (C1)
8 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
ua +1
★ 5.0 (5)
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners
Sujeong K.

Sujeong K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

[Beginner to Advanced] Real Conversation & Pronunciation Expert 📚 TOPIK Specialist 🌿 Korean History & Culture Specialist

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

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Yun Kyoung K.

Yun Kyoung K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

[Certified Korean Language Teacher] From beginners, global corporate executives to young learners, personalized Korean just for you!

Native
8 yrs · 45 lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (4)
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Sunwoo J.

Sunwoo J.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

📢 Korean Conversation for Those Who Are Afraid to Speak | Beginners Welcome, Learn Hangul Step by Step |🇰🇷 Certified Korean Language Tutor |📚 Let’s Study Toget…

Native
1 yrs · 100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (4)
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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Alum S.

Alum S.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🗺️Learn Living Korean through Hot Spots & Travel in Seongsu-dong! 🇨🇳🇬🇧Communicate in 3 Languages 💬From Absolute Beginners to Real Business 🏢12 Years in F&B Pla…

Native
50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Yoonie C.

Yoonie C.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🎬 Real Korean from a Drama and Movie Music Producer

Native
5 yrs · 26 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Hyojung L.

Hyojung L.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Learn Korean Easily and Fun with a Teacher Who Knows the Beauty Industry!

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Japanese +1
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown

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

  • Beginners
Daeho K.

Daeho K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Learn Real Korean with K-Hip Hop! 🎤

Native
4 yrs · 15 lessons
Professional teacher
English +5
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Sook C.

Sook C.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Beginner / Pronunciation Correction / Daily Conversation / K-Drama: Fun and Enjoyable Korean

Native
15 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Sophia K.

Sophia K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Enjoy engaging conversations that make time fly and truly feel the local vibe!

Native
50+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Lia M.

Lia M.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Learn Korean Easily and Enjoyably!

Native
50+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Do-yeon L.

Do-yeon L.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🌱 Beginner Korean Specialist · 🗣️ Conversation Focused · 🎯 1:1 Customized Lessons · 📝 Learning Support Outside of Class · 👩‍🏫 Teaching Experience · 🎓 Graduate…

Native
1 yrs · 43 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yeji L.

Yeji L.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Sound Like a K-Drama & K-pop Native 🎬🎶 | Learn Korean & Busan Dialect 📁

Native
100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Sohee K.

Sohee K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Speak Korean Naturally with a Tutor Who Grows with You!

Native
3 yrs · 100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Japanese +1
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Munjeong C.

Munjeong C.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Fashion Marketer Tutor! From Celebrity Behind-the-Scenes Stories to Real, Living Korean 💫

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

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Hyundo M.

Hyundo M.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Beginners are welcome! Learn Korean in a fun way with a native speaker! | 1 year as a Seoul guide · 2 years as a Korean instructor

Native
2 yrs · 50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Sunyoung A.

Sunyoung A.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🎯 Recommended for: Warm & Patient Korean Tutor | Conversation & Culture Learn Real Korean with an Experienced Native Tutor

Native
20 yrs · 31 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Kyungje O.

Kyungje O.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Welcome Japanese Students! From Korean Beginners to Business Level.

Native
5 yrs · 50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Japanese
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown

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

  • Business
  • Beginners
Hye Rin P.

Hye Rin P.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Korean for Beginners and Professionals | Practical Lessons with English Support

Native
2 yrs · 32 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Se gye M.

Se gye M.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

[8 Years of Teaching Experience] A Tutor Who Truly Understands Beginners! 😊 K-Dramas🎬, Grammar📚, Personalized Lessons🎯, Review Note📝, Feedback✍️

Native
8 yrs · 50+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Haneul W.

Haneul W.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🇰🇷 Say goodbye to the overwhelming solo Korean study! Let’s start having fun together :)

Native
2 yrs · 37 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Sera L.

Sera L.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Learn Korean Easily, Even as a Beginner! Let's Dive into K-Pop Together!

Native
46 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Not shown

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

  • 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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