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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.

Rey

Rey

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Speak Korean Naturally from Day1 | Friendly Native Tutor 🇰🇷

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Nathan

Nathan

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Native
2 yrs · 50+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 91% of messages

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

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

Do

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

K-pop Lover & 5 years Exp 💃 Fun Lessons

Native
5 yrs · 45 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 98% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Erica

Erica

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Real Korean for Work & Daily Life | 20+ Years of Experience

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
박형규

박형규

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

우리 모두 같이 즐겁고 재미있고 유익한 한국어🇰🇷 수업 해보아요

Native
12 lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

Miyeon

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Enjoy Learning Korean Naturally with a Professional Teacher ✨

Native
22 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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Sunghoon

Sunghoon

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Certified Top Tutor based in Seoul / A safe, supportive, and structured learning space

Native
5 yrs · 100+ lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 94% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
노채은

노채은

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Beginners to Advanced 🌱|Friendly&Professional Korean Tutor 🥰|Custom Notes, Materials & Homework📚

Native
3 yrs · 50+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Teo

Teo

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🎉 From Beginner to Advanced! ✨ Friendly Korean from Scratch." 😁재미있게 한국어 공부해요🎊

Native
20 yrs · 35 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
kim

kim

IrelandNative

italki · Ireland

Learn Travel Korean✈️ | Personalized Lessons👩‍🏫 | Speak Real-life Korean🗣️ | Role-play Practice🎭

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 97% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Young

Young

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Speak Korean from Your First Lesson | Learn by Using, Not Memorizing

Native
50+ lessons
CELTA
English
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Kaely

Kaely

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Speak Naturally | Korean🇰🇷 & English🇺🇸| Real-Life Practice

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Eunkyung

Eunkyung

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Certified English Teacher with 15 Years Experience

Native
15 yrs · 50+ lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 97% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Dong

Dong

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

한국어교원 자격증 소지, 명상 요가 지도 및 상담 전문. 편안한 한국어 프리토킹, 발음 억양 교정

Native
50+ lessons
Other certificate
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 98% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
seung

seung

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

대학교에서 2년 동안 외국인을 위한 멘토링을 꾸준하게 진행하고 있습니다!

Native
15 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 81% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
황예하

황예하

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

JLPT N1, Korean university student.

Native
3 yrs · 100+ lessons
None listed
Japanese +1
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Jenn

Jenn

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

A Dancer and a Translator with 7 Years of Experience! 🗣✍️

Native
7 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 96% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Juyoung

Juyoung

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🚀 From ‘가, 나, 다’ to real conversations—learn like friends. 🤗

Native
38 lessons
Other certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

Oonghee

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Relaxed and patient Korean tutor with 2,000+ hours of experience. I'll make Korean your language!

Native
4 yrs · 100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 98% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Chloe

Chloe

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Master degree in Language Teaching with +10 years Classroom Experience

Native
10 yrs · 33 lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 95% of messages

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

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

세인

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

A choice you won't regret😉 Eng/日本語👌

Native
19 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 96% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Woobin

Woobin

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Friendly Korean Lessons 🇰🇷 | English & Japanese Support

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Ara

Ara

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Certified tutor 🏅 helping you build a solid Korean foundation 📚 while boosting your confidence 💪

Native
3 yrs · 100+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Hoon

Hoon

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

JUST DO IT. YOU CAN DO IT. I WILL BE WITH YOU

Native
4 yrs · 14 lessons
Language degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • 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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