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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.

JON

JON

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

3 years korean language tutoring experience. Fun K-pop and game-based lessons available

Native
3 yrs · 36 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 84% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Kelly

Kelly

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Experienced in teaching Korean for over 10 years with MA in Korean Education

Native
10 yrs · 47 lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

Yumi

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

If you're looking for a mentor who’s just right for you while learning Korean, that's me.

Native
15 yrs · 100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
MK

MK

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

언어 그 너머: Real Korean for Real Life 🌍🗣️

Native
15 yrs · 19 lessons
None listed
English +4
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Tami

Tami

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native Korean speaker & language learner—let's make Korean fun and practical! 🇰🇷✨

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Maria

Maria

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Languages are a wonderful tool to explore the greater unknown~

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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Nina

Nina

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Always with Teacher N! : Acquiring Communicative Competence👩🏻‍🎓

Native
10 yrs · 200+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 97% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Rudy

Rudy

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Artist from South Korea | Korean Lessons in German & English (Beginner to Intermediate)

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
German +1
★ 4.9 (8)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Dan

Dan

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Friendly Native Korean Tutor | 3 Years of Teaching Experience | Beginner & Conversation

Native
3 yrs · 29 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Jiwoo

Jiwoo

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Speak Confidently! Natural Expression & Speaking Coach for Korean Learners

Native
45 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
박지현

박지현

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Speak Natural Korean with an Experienced and Friendly Tutor

Native
30 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yubeen

Yubeen

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Your Professional Korean Guide (Former School Teacher)

Native
3 yrs · 50+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
TAEJEONG

TAEJEONG

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

듣기만 하는 수업은 끝! 틀려도 괜찮아요. 당신이 80% 말하는 한국어 코칭.

Native
50+ lessons
Teaching degree
German +1
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
ALEX

ALEX

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Personalized Korean Conversation Coaching (Real-life, Fast Progress)

Native
24 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Mary

Mary

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Feel free to dive into Korean. Practical lessons at your pace—so your confidence grows naturally🎵✈️

Native
23 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 100% of messages

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Jina

Jina

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

An experienced educator in the field

Native
200+ lessons
Teaching degree
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
이미진

이미진

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 97% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
David

David

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

한국어 배워요 🇰🇷 Learn Korean Confidently! 🌏 TOPIK & Conversation Specialist 🇰🇷

Native
10 yrs · 50+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

Minhyeok

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Join my Korean class for a fun learning experience that feels just like talking with friends! 😊

Native
22 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 93% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Alison

Alison

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

🇬🇧 UK Univ. Instructor | Author & App Creator | "The Korean You Actually Need"

Native
48 lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
佳佳

佳佳

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🌟한국어 교원 자격증을 소지한 전문 교사, 🌟5년 이상의 강의 경험 있음,🌟중국어로 강의 🌟有韩语教学资格的专业老师,🌟超过5年的教学经验,🌟用中文讲课

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
Teaching degree
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yubi

Yubi

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

⭐️Education Major | English Academy Teacher | Beaux-Arts Graduate⭐️

Native
16 lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Eugene

Eugene

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

For learners who are serious, but want a warm place to grow 🌱

Native
47 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 88% of messages

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

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

Cho

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

To be your friend and mentor^^

Native
32 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • 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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