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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.

Danhee

Danhee

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

K-lessons with a University student majoring in Education! small talk, reading books, etc

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

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
yunseol

yunseol

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Your New Korean Best Friend is Here! 🇰🇷 Let's Chat & Boost Your Korean Skills Naturally! 😊

Native
38 lessons
None listed
English
★ 4.8 (5)
Replies to 93% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
김다연

김다연

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Speaking-Focused Lessons for English&French Speakers | 5+ Years of Experience | Beginners Welcome

Native
5 yrs · 50+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
eugene

eugene

United KingdomNative

italki · United Kingdom

Natural Korean Conversation Lessons with a Certified Teacher from Korea

Native
7 lessons
Other certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Beginners
SunHee

SunHee

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Qualification grade level 1 Korean Language Course Teacher & Literary translator living in Seoul

Native
10 yrs · 45 lessons
Other certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
JISEON

JISEON

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

7+ Years Pro Educator | Master Korean with 3-step Method

Native
7 yrs · 49 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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혜린

혜린

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native Korean Teacher for Beginners and Travelers | English, Thai & Chinese Support

Native
33 lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
종소허

종소허

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Multilingual Korean tutor who makes learning Korean fun and stress-free

Native
46 lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
YEJI

YEJI

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

쉽고 재밌게 가르치는 "진짜" 한국어

Native
4 yrs · 50+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 95% of messages

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
JaeHyeon

JaeHyeon

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🔥Make your Korean into C1 fluency within a year! | Best ways to learn Korean | Best for beginners

Native
3 yrs · 50+ lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Hyunjoong

Hyunjoong

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🙌Annyeong from Noah!🫡 Let's talk about our lives with Korean😁

Native
17 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Seungpyo

Seungpyo

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Speak Naturally Like a Native! Learn Korean Language & Culture with a Friendly Teacher

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

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Andy

Andy

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🌟 Passionate Korean Tutor with Multilingual Skills 🌟

Native
5 yrs · 43 lessons
None listed
German +1
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Siu

Siu

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
41 lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Cherry

Cherry

China

italki · China

和5年+知名机构教学经验的韩语翻译硕士老师一起上课是种什么体验? Mti of Korean / 持有韩语Catti 2级口笔译资格证

Fluent (C2)
5 yrs · 50+ lessons
Language degree
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 96% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Ryan

Ryan

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Korean Grammar!! The owner of the YouTube channel "Learn Fly Love" here!!

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 97% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yougi

Yougi

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🇰🇷 Business Korean | Korean for Professionals | Practical Korean😊

Native
15 lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
SEYA

SEYA

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🌸 Beginner/ Intermediate & Conversation Specialist|🎓Certified Korean Language Teacher

Native
37 lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

Nayoung

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🚀 Speak Korean Confidently — Lessons Tailored Just for You ✨

Native
23 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
beagopa

beagopa

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

6+ Years Experience | TOPIK | Beginner Friendly | Real Korean Conversation

Native
8 yrs · 24 lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 97% of messages

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

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

summer

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
40 lessons
Other certificate
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 98% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Hyemi

Hyemi

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Tailored Korean lessons for all levels—from basic greetings to real-life talk.

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

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Ryan

Ryan

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Korean Tutor for Real Life & Work | Speak Naturally, Not Like a Textbook

Native
34 lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 98% of messages

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

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

sunkyung

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🔔안녕하세요.💕In my class you will practice speaking a lot and learn practical Korean for real life😊

Native
24 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 93% of messages

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

  • 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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