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Korean tutors for beginners

2,651 of the 4,180 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
2,651
on 12 platforms

Compare Korean tutors

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

Mia

Mia

United StatesNative

italki · United States

✨Start speaking Korean confidently!🌿Relaxed vibe, and real progress! Beginner friendly👌

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (30)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Rhea

Rhea

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

💡 1300+ Teaching Hours | 🏅 Certified Korean Language Teacher | 🎓 B.A. in Korean Language

Native
3 yrs · 200+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (30)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Hyobin

Hyobin

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

✨ Korean Teacher + Writer Who Knows the Real Language

Native
200+ lessons
Language degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (30)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

Suzie

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Speak Korean Naturally & Confidently | Your Friendly Korean Teacher

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (30)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Hyung

Hyung

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Certified Korean Teacher | 1,000+ Hours | Clear Lessons with Cultural Insight

Native
200+ lessons
Teaching degree
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (30)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
MISO

MISO

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🎓 Certified Korean Teacher | Japanese Support (JLPT N2) | 8 Years in Beauty & Pharma 💄

Native
50+ lessons
Teaching degree
Japanese +1
★ 5.0 (29)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners

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Dani

Dani

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🎯 Personalized Lessons | 📚 Learning Materials | 💛 Supportive Teacher

Native
100+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (29)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
YuJin

YuJin

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Highly personalized Korean & Japanese lessons around what you love, with your own living textbook

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (29)
Replies to 96% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Hyun

Hyun

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Welcome to Joy's Korean class :)

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (27)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
김가영

김가영

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

The certified Korean teacher who loves K-pop

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (27)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

Saerom

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Помогаю заговорить по-корейски с нуля

Native
6 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
Russian +3
★ 4.9 (28)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
minju

minju

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

韓国語全然分からなくても大丈夫🙆 優しいミンジュ先生と一緒に韓国語教室✨

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
Japanese
★ 5.0 (26)
Replies to 99% of messages

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Beginners
Hyeonyoung

Hyeonyoung

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Stuck at intermediate? Let's level up with reading, discussion, and conversation practice🌟

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (26)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
장연주

장연주

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Your friendly neighbor Korean with Fluent English and multi-cultural background 🚀

Native
200+ lessons
Language degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (26)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
조수정

조수정

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

A friendly Korean teacher with 4+ years of experience working with children 🧸✨

Native
4 yrs · 200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (25)
Replies to 96% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
MIN

MIN

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🌏 📚 Your Go-To Korean & English Mate🚶‍♀️🌸

Native
200+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (25)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
So

So

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Korean Conversation Coach: Speak Confidently with Real Context & Accurate Nuances

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (25)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Hyobin효빈쌤

Hyobin효빈쌤

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

✨YourKoreanTeacherHYOBIN🧑‍🏫|高互动学习🗣️|Beginner→Advanced|성균관대 졸업 · 독서,시사 토론|News,Books & Real Korean

Native
2 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (24)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

Minjae

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
Japanese +1
★ 5.0 (24)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Eun

Eun

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

한국어 교원 자격증 2급 소지

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate
German +1
★ 4.9 (25)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
KIM

KIM

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

발음수업 a pronunciation class

Native
8 yrs · 200+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (24)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Damon

Damon

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

A communication specialist bridging Korean language, culture, and student learning journeys.

Native
200+ lessons
Language degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (23)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Kaitlyn

Kaitlyn

MalaysiaNative

italki · Malaysia

Native
6 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Cantonese +3
★ 5.0 (23)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Taein

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Korean Speaking Practice for Beginners! Learn Korean Naturally through Real Conversations

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (22)
Replies to 100% of messages

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 (1,090 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
AmazingTalker1,090$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 / FindTutors751$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
Wyzant34$59$49–$655.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
Apprentus32$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, 4139 tutors
Native speakers
$18Middle 50% between $12 and $27, 3322 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 817 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

AmazingTalker
$16Middle 50% between $11 and $22, 1090 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, 750 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 $49 and $65, 34 tutors
Apprentus
$30Middle 50% between $25 and $37, 32 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 Korea3,010 / 4,180
  • JapanJapan83 / 4,180
  • ChinaChina63 / 4,180
  • TaiwanTaiwan49 / 4,180
  • United StatesUnited States29 / 4,180
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China18 / 4,180
  • CanadaCanada12 / 4,180
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom7 / 4,180

Korean tutors: FAQ

Among 2,651 Korean tutors for beginners, the median price is $27 per hour; the middle half charge between $18 and $36.

We list 2,651 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 4,139 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 13, 2026

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