SpeakDuo

Language Exchange · Free on the App Store

GET
Page language: English

4,166 tutors · 12 platforms

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.

Jaehyun

Jaehyun

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

A reliable partner in learning Korean.

Native
100+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (13)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Souhaila

Souhaila

Morocco

italki · Morocco

⚠️ On vacation starting August 29th

Fluent (C2)
2,000+ lessons
Language degree
Arabic +3
★ 5.0 (13)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Hazel

Hazel

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (12)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
JOY주희

JOY주희

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Certified korean teacher JOY

Native
17 lessons
Language degree
Japanese +1
★ 5.0 (12)
Replies to 80% of messages

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

  • Beginners
sungwoong

sungwoong

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Beginner-friendly native Korean tutor with a focus on casual, real-life conversation.

Native
16 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (12)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Seonghyeon

Seonghyeon

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

😉 No pressure! Take your first easy step into Korean 🚶‍♀️

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (12)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

Book with SpeakDuo

1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.

JAHYEON

JAHYEON

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🌏 일본어·스페인어를 한국어의 지름길로! | 200회+ 한국어 수업 💬

Native
100+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese +3
★ 5.0 (12)
Replies to 98% of messages

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

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

Jay

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

"Certified Korean teacher with over 14 years of work experience"

Native
14 yrs · 100+ lessons
Language degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (12)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
SOL

SOL

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

4년의경력을 가진 검증된 공인 한국어 교육자

Native
4 yrs · 100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (12)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Danmi

Danmi

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Korean Tutor with 4 Years of Experience | Speaks English & Chinese | Accounting Major

Native
4 yrs · 100+ lessons
None listed
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (12)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Joon

Joon

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Pattern driven Korean lessons with K-pop and Games

Native
7 yrs · 50+ lessons
Other certificate
English +3
★ 5.0 (12)
Replies to 68% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Seoyoung

Seoyoung

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🏆 5+ Years of teaching Experience | Custom Korean Lessons That Work

Native
6 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +3
★ 5.0 (12)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

Caylee

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Fun & Structured Korean Lessons|Tailored for Japanese and English Speakers

Native
10 yrs · 100+ lessons
Professional teacher
Japanese +1
★ 5.0 (12)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

SANGHOON

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Can a tutor be patient, fun, and friendly at the same time?

Native
27 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Dany.K

Dany.K

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Passionate nurse from Korea who wants to share languages and culture

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
yena

yena

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Patient & encouraging Korean tutor for beginners to advanced learners

Native
10 yrs · 100+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 95% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
HUA

HUA

ChinaNative

italki · China

Understand Chinese Logic, Speak Naturally | HSK · HSKK · YCT . Conversation

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
Chinese +5
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

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

Serene

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

No more boring Korean learning

Native
2 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 98% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yena

Yena

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Learn Korean Comfortably & Confidently — With a Psychology-Trained Tutor

Native
1 yrs · 50+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Miyounglee

Miyounglee

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

MiyoungSsam's Tasty Korean💥Passionate, Fun, Experienced Teacher(21 years) 🔥Taught All levels

Native
21 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Daria

Daria

Russia

italki · Russia

Я в декретном отпуске до сентября 2027! En congé maternité jusqu’au septembre 2027!

Fluent (C2)
100+ lessons
Official exam examiner
Russian +3
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
그레이스

그레이스

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

It is important to learn the basics clearly and to practice speaking in Korean, regularly.

Native
34 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Miss

Miss

CanadaNative

italki · Canada

NKlingo lab-Versatile multilingual linguist with love for teaching foreign languages!

Native
10 yrs · 100+ lessons
Teaching degree
German +3
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 94% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Lydia

Lydia

Singapore

italki · Singapore

Non-native Korean tutor with years of learning experience

Fluent (C2)
100+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 4.9 (11)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

Some booking links may earn SpeakDuo a commission at no extra cost to you. It never affects which tutors we show or in what order.

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.

Not yet. SpeakDuo is building 1:1 lessons with hand-picked teachers at fair prices; join the waitlist on this page to hear first. Meanwhile, you can practise speaking for free in SpeakDuo's live group conversations.

Teach on SpeakDuo

SpeakDuo is launching 1:1 lessons with a small group of great teachers: fair pay, no race to the bottom on price, and students who already practise speaking every day. Leave your email and we'll be in touch.

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

Currency conversion: ECB reference rates.IP geolocation by DB-IPHow we pick tutorsAbout SpeakDuoBotRequest removal