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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.

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

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Hyesook C.

Hyesook C.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Meet your friendly and fun Korean tutor! Challenge yourself with a native Korean tutor who has over 20 years of experience in English education!

Native
5 yrs · 30 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (2)
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • 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
Other certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (2)
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Seojin P.

Seojin P.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Korean Master: From Beginner to Intermediate

Native
4 yrs · 49 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

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

  • 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
Teaching degree
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (2)
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Woonkyung G.

Woonkyung G.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Korean Teacher Who Can Communicate in Chinese

Native
7 yrs · 43 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners

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Yemo J.

Yemo J.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Practical Korean for Real Life 🗣️ — Travel, K-Culture & Everyday Conversations ✨

Native
24 lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • 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

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Jinju S.

Jinju S.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🇰🇷 Korean Tutor | Speak Confidently with Practical Korean | Customized Classes

Native
3 yrs · 13 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Heesung O.

Heesung O.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🍎 Active Korean Language School Teacher & CA Public Schools Substitute Teacher! 🎯 Structured Yet Fun Lessons Tailored For You! ⚖️ The Perfect Balance: Real Kor…

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

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Tae young J.

Tae young J.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Learn Korean with a Certified Teacher and Counseling Major

Native
9 lessons
Other certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

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

  • Beginners
Chanho C.

Chanho C.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Speak Korean Now 🙂 Practical Conversation-Focused Tutor

Native
2 yrs · 14 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

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

  • 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

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

  • 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

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Jardin K.

Jardin K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

12+ years experience | Certified | Conversation Master | TOPIK

Native
12 yrs · 24 lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Suhee J.

Suhee J.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Speak Korean from Day One! 🇰🇷 Learn with Suhee, Your Friendly Tutor in Italy 🇮🇹

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

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Rome J.

Rome J.

Philippines

Preply · Philippines

Learn Korean Naturally 💬 Let's Speak Confidently and Comfortably!

Advanced (C1)
1 yrs · 36 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • 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
20 yrs · 26 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

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

  • 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

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

  • 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
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Seungjun L.

Seungjun L.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Learn Korean comfortably and naturally, just like chatting with a Korean friend!

Native
1 yrs · 50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 4.5 (2)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Hyungtaek K.

Hyungtaek K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

From the Basics to Mastery in Korean, I'm Here to Support You!

Native
1 yrs · 22 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • 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

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Mina K.

Mina K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Turning your "Korean knowledge" into "Korean speaking"! | Your friendly tutor | Learn the Busan dialect too!

Native
13 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (1)
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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