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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

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

유니

유니

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Beginner to Intermediate Korean, can speak US, CN

Native
2 yrs · 50+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (17)
Replies to 95% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
JeongAh

JeongAh

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🇰🇷 Speak Korean with Confidence | Friendly & Personalized Lessons

Native
50+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (17)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Nayeon

Nayeon

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

✨Learning Korean CAN be fun!✨Start now before 2026 ends!✨

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (17)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Ahreum

Ahreum

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Certified Korean Major Teacher | Structured 1:1 Academy Lessons & Post-class Docs!

Native
100+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (17)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Kyounghae

Kyounghae

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Your Korean, Your Way: From 한글 to Fluent ✨ Your Friendly Guide 😊 on the Road 🛤️ to Korean Fluency

Native
15 yrs · 200+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (17)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Bom

Bom

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🇰🇷 Certified Korean Tutor | Clear Pronunciation & Practical Conversations 🗣✨

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (17)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners

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Yunee

Yunee

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

A qualified Korean language teacher with over 5 years of experience. Enjoy learning Korean in a fun

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (17)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
SeHee

SeHee

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

15+ yrs experience | Learn Korean naturally with stories, songs & real talk

Native
15 yrs · 200+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (17)
Replies to 96% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Maya

Maya

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Poliglot|Marketing specialist HR Experience| Content Editor| Specialized in Business & World topics

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (17)
Replies to 97% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Soohyun

Soohyun

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

💜 Certified Korean Teacher | Conversation-Focused | Speaks 🇺🇸🇪🇸

Native
200+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +3
★ 5.0 (17)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
고대언

고대언

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

연극 배우에게 배우는 재밌는 한국어 수업!

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (16)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Hannah

Hannah

United StatesNative

italki · United States

A friendly, fun Korean teacher in Seattle

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (16)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Rin

Rin

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Tutor with 4 Years of Experience | Degree in Korean Language Education✔️

Native
4 yrs · 200+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (16)
Replies to 100% of messages

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A2–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
chaehee

chaehee

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

“Learn Korean with a Skilled Mentor — Focused on Your Goals with Practical, Personalized Support!”

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 4.9 (17)
Replies to 95% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
SIYOON

SIYOON

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Certified Korean Language Teacher | 1+ Year of Teaching Experience | Fun & Interactive Learning

Native
1 yrs · 100+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 94% of messages

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

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

Ines

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Learn Korean Naturally with Ines (fluent in English!)

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 97% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Heejung

Heejung

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

💚희정쌤과 편한 분위기에서 한국어를 배워요🍀

Native
8 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 97% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Yunhee

Yunhee

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Friendly / Experienced (15Yrs) / Korean Teacher

Native
15 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 97% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Kiyeong

Kiyeong

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

한국어 완전 초급~프리토킹 🌸 Let’s enjoy learning Korean together! 🌟 一起快樂學韓語

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (14)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Ballooney

Ballooney

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Expert with 16 year teaching experience

Native
16 yrs · 100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (14)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yully

Yully

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

👩‍🏫Tutor with 4 years of experience 🌟 Step out of textbooks and into real conversations.

Native
4 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (14)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
송민주

송민주

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

한국어 교육을 전공한 민주 선생님과 함께라면, 단순히 배우는 것을 넘어 ‘진짜 한국어’를 만나게 됩니다.

Native
2 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (14)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
리앤

리앤

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🇰🇷 Speak Korean Naturally with a Broadcast Professional 🎤

Native
50+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (14)
Replies to 99% of messages

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
YERIM

YERIM

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🟥pronunciation expert

Native
10 yrs · 100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (14)
Replies to 99% 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 (1,077 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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