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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.

SOO

SOO

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Let's start improving your Korean skills!

Native
2 yrs · 6 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Hyunii

Hyunii

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

We don’t study Korean, we talk it!

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Leo

Leo

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Learn Korean Naturally | From Daily Conversation to Culture

Native
21 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 94% of messages

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

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

Min

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

A certified Korean coach who likes it when you tell jokes.

Native
48 lessons
Other certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

Jihyun

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Talk Korean Like a Friend ☕ | Safe & Comfortable Space for All Levels 🌿

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

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Hyeonseo

Hyeonseo

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Former Hotelier Begins a New Journey! Expert in Korean Culture, Travel, and Basic Korean Language!

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

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners

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정서연

정서연

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

"Achieve Your Korean Language Goals with a Dedicated Tutor!

Native
17 yrs · 9 lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Peter

Peter

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

I have been teaching English for middle and high school students since 2006.

Native
40 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Haley

Haley

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Embark on a Language Adventure with Your Dedicated Korean Language Guide!

Native
30 lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
韩语LEE老师

韩语LEE老师

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

拥有5年线上教学经验的韩语老师

Native
5 yrs · 13 lessons
None listed
Chinese
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Beginners
Mike

Mike

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Currently attending Kyunghee Cyber University at 4th year majoring in Korean education.

Native
45 lessons
Language degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 93% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Jaeuk

Jaeuk

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

I have a certificates of teaching Korean and 3-years experience of teaching language

Native
3 yrs · 100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 2.6 (6)
Replies to 98% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
kang

kang

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

You Understand Korean—But Can’t Speak Yet? Let’s Change That.

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

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
JIWOO

JIWOO

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

친구처럼 편안한 한국어 수업 | 자신 있게 말하는 한국어

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

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
YOON

YOON

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

​YOON 선생님 | 초등 & 외국인 유학생 튜터 🧑‍🏫 비즈니스·회화 한국어|4년 다양한 문화권 학습자 교육 | 해외 봉사 6회

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

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Joe

Joe

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

The teacher who makes you keep interested in learning languages!

Native
27 lessons
None listed
German +3
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yeny

Yeny

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

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

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Dajung

Dajung

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Speak Real Korean with an Actor 🎬 | Sound Natural & Confident

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

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
YB

YB

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Powerful Support, Elite Results Master Korean with a Premium Tutor 엘리트 성과 | 프리미엄 튜터와 함께 한국어를

Native
10 yrs · 13 lessons
Other certificate
English +6
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
김준희

김준희

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
13 lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Esther

Esther

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
7 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 89% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Bonnie

Bonnie

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Former High School Teacher 🎓 | Learn Korean Through K-Culture

Native
50+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 98% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Ann

Ann

KazakhstanNative

italki · Kazakhstan

20 years of experience in Korean language education, Professor of Abai National University .

Native
20 yrs · 2 lessons
Language degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

혜자

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

RU 가능 | 한국어 원어민 튜터 | 꼼꼼한 피드백으로 완성하는 편안한 1:1 맞춤 회화 Объясняю на русском + Поддержка и уверенность

Native
2 lessons
None listed
Russian +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% 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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