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Korean tutors for beginners

2,641 of the 4,168 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

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

Han

Han

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

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

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Narae

Narae

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

My Personalized Korean Class – Learn with me in a Fun Way! 私にぴったりの韓国語レッスン!楽しく勉強しましょう!나만을 위한 한국어 수업

Native
14 yrs · 500+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (22)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

Alvin

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (22)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
John

John

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Learn English and Korean With Me — Real Conversations to Core Skills

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (22)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Lei

Lei

Japan

italki · Japan

韓国在住10年の講師が教えるリアル韓国語🇰🇷

Fluent (C2)
100+ lessons
None listed
Japanese +2
★ 5.0 (21)
Replies to 98% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Hyejin

Hyejin

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Let's explore Korean culture, mindset, and real-life usage!

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (20)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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Claire

Claire

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

✈️ Former Cabin Crew | Trilingual (KR/EN/JP) | B.A. Korean Language Education 💎 IG: @by_clairearl.kr

Native
200+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (20)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Minjeong

Minjeong

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Kind, patient and empathetic 같은 너의 친구 :) we can become friends.

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (20)
Replies to 100% of messages

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A2–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Jihyun

Jihyun

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Experienced English and Korean Instructor

Native
5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (20)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

Yun

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🎓 Certified Tutor with 4 years experience : Learn real-life Korean through personalized lessons ✨

Native
4 yrs · 100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 4.9 (20)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Siwoo

Siwoo

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Your Korean Study Buddy!😉🧡

Native
1 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Jaden

Jaden

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

The best way to learn Korean is not to study Korean

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Saeron

Saeron

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Speak Korean naturally with personalized, confidence-building 1:1 lessons.

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 98% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Richard

Richard

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Qualified Korean language instructor and more than 6 years of teaching experience.

Native
6 yrs · 50+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 4.9 (20)
Replies to 98% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Steven

Steven

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Medical Student Fluent in English/Korean

Native
1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +2
★ 4.8 (21)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Summer

Summer

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

University Korean Instructor 🇰🇷 | MA in Korean Education | Real Conversation, Real Korean 💬

Native
500+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yujin_positive

Yujin_positive

NetherlandsNative

italki · Netherlands

⭐Your Safe-Space Korean Tutor | Reach Your Full Potential⭐

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (18)
Replies to 98% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Libin

Libin

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

I wanna be ur teacher and friend ♥️🫂♥️ Feel free to contact me and join my classes anytime✨🤘✨

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (18)
Replies to 98% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
수현

수현

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Master Real Korean for Real Life | Speak Korean Naturally & Confidently

Native
1 yrs · 100+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (18)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Kim

Kim

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

A young and competent Korean teacher with more than 4 years of teaching experience

Native
4 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (18)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Mina

Mina

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

K-pop Dance party!!! While learning Korean (Beginner friendly)

Native
4 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (18)
Replies to 98% of messages

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

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

Haylin

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Clear, Logical Korean for Beginners+ 🎯 Custom review notes provided

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (18)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Jiwon

Jiwon

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Jiwon💝Early childhood major, 3 years’ teaching experience, Australia WH&Study in UK, Teach Korean🥰

Native
3 yrs · 200+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 4.9 (18)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Hyoung

Hyoung

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

New teacher on Italki - 'conversational' Korean

Native
10 yrs · 50+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 4.8 (19)
Replies to 96% 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 (1,078 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
AmazingTalker1,078$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, 4127 tutors
Native speakers
$18Middle 50% between $12 and $27, 3310 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, 1078 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 Korea2,999 / 4,168
  • JapanJapan83 / 4,168
  • ChinaChina63 / 4,168
  • TaiwanTaiwan49 / 4,168
  • United StatesUnited States29 / 4,168
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China18 / 4,168
  • CanadaCanada11 / 4,168
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom7 / 4,168

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 4,127 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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