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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.

Myung eun R.

Myung eun R.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Certified Korean tutor for beginners, English-speaking & patient

Native
5 yrs · 50+ lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (1)
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Joohyun H.

Joohyun H.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

[4 Years of Experience as a Kindergarten Teacher 👩‍🏫] [Certified Teacher 🎓] [Bright and Cheerful Classes 😊] [Travel and Food Blogger ✈️] [Customized Lessons fo…

Native
4 yrs · 6 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (1)
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Chaeyoung Y.

Chaeyoung Y.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Personalized Korean Classes | Real Korean Used by Native Speakers | English/Spanish Available

Native
14 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (1)
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Wonjeong L.

Wonjeong L.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🎯 From Basic Korean to Real-Life Conversations!

Native
7 lessons
None listed
German +1
★ 5.0 (1)
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Seonjeong C.

Seonjeong C.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

14 Years Living in Spanish-Speaking Countries! Let's Study Together!

Native
5 yrs · 9 lessons
None listed
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (1)
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Seoyeon Y.

Seoyeon Y.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Learn Real Korean Like a Korean Friend

Native
25 lessons
None listed
Japanese
★ 5.0 (1)
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners

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Sungkeun K.

Sungkeun K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

💼 Native Korean tutor with 25+ years in international trade 📝 TOPIK prep & Business Korean 🔤 Beginner-friendly 🌏 English support available

Native
12 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (1)
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Heya H.

Heya H.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

✨ MA in Linguistics · 2 Years Teaching Experience · English Explanation Available 🎬 K-Drama Fan? Let's Learn Korean Together! ✅ All Levels Welcome — From Korea…

Native
2 yrs · 28 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
연준 김.

연준 김.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Going All the Way with Tutor Yeonjun

Native
9 lessons
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

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

  • Beginners
Hyunju C.

Hyunju C.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Veteran with 21 Years of Experience | Friendly Korean Lessons from Basics to Business

Native
21 yrs · 17 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Jane S.

Jane S.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Learn Practical Korean Easily and Enjoyably, Even as a Beginner! 🇰🇷

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

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Hyemi K.

Hyemi K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Learn Korean with a Friendly Native Speaker

Native
15 lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

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

  • Beginners
Young K.

Young K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Step-by-Step Korean(Grammar & Vocab) with a Former Public School Teacher! 🌟

Native
4 lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yuni N.

Yuni N.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

BEGINNER? OK! K-CULTURE? OK! An Exciting Global Tutor with 23 Years of Teaching Experience!

Native
23 yrs · 7 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
봉환 봉.

봉환 봉.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Certified Level 1 Korean Teacher with Extensive Teaching Experience

Native
12 yrs · 8 lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +3
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Chloe K.

Chloe K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Native Korean Tutor from Seoul | Beginner-Friendly Lessons in English

Native
23 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Haeun P.

Haeun P.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🇰🇷 A Friendly Korean Tutor Who Makes Learning Comfortable for Absolute Beginners

Native
6 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
German +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Hwajung K.

Hwajung K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Fun, friendly Korean for beginners & kids — learn with your Korean friend

Native
13 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Hyeyun J.

Hyeyun J.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

From Beginner to Conversation | Practical Korean Lessons at Your Own Pace with Clear, Structured Guidance

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

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
YongSeok O.

YongSeok O.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Escape from being a complete beginner with a friendly native tutor! Korean conversation, pronunciation, and K-culture

Native
27 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

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

  • Beginners
Young S.

Young S.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🎵 Learn Korean with the Joy of K-POP! | Certified Korean Teacher | Spanish Major | Understanding Learners' Struggles, Step by Step from Beginner Level 🇰🇷

Native
7 yrs · 40 lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
김 동.

김 동.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Fun Korean Classes! From Beginners to Conversation, Let's Learn Korean Culture Together

Native
13 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
★ 4.0 (1)
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Seonggeun C.

Seonggeun C.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

1. Absolute Beginner Korean 2. Conversational Korean through Travel, Food, and Culture 3. Learn Korean through K-Dramas 4. TOPIK

Native
10 yrs · 1 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Dakyung H.

Dakyung H.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Learn Korean easily and enjoyably in 3 languages with an active Korean instructor!

Native
2 yrs · 6 lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

  • 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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