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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.

Zoe

Zoe

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Speak Korean with Confidence in Everyday Conversations⭐

Native
6 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 89% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
안젤라

안젤라

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
5 lessons
None listed
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 86% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Hailey

Hailey

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

learn Korean with me 😄

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

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yoonah

Yoonah

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

I Don’t Just Teach Korean. I Help You Connect Through Korean.

Native
8 lessons
Other certificate
English +4
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

sohee

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

初心者でも安心!楽しく学ぶ韓国語会話|Korean Conversation for Beginners

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

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Seunghye

Seunghye

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

한국의 교육대학교 출신이자 4년간의 경험으로 숙련된 튜터 - 이해가 잘되는 수업 전문가A graduate of a Korean National University of Educat

Native
4 yrs · 46 lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 97% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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예슬

예슬

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🇰🇷 Learn Real Korean through K-Culture | Certified Korean Language Teacher

Native
11 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

김기현

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

I've been teaching basic Korea language to college students in Myanmar by KOICA Project

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

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Minho

Minho

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Make Korean feel natural and fun 🙃 무엇이든 물어보세요!

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

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yoon

Yoon

New ZealandNative

italki · New Zealand

초보자 환영! 편하게 이야기하며 배우는 한국어

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

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yul

Yul

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Become Fluent in Korean with a Friendly and Experienced Teacher!

Native
8 yrs · 100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 92% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Stella

Stella

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Certified Korean language teacher | Speak Naturally with Confidence | Travel, Culture, Health etc

Native
1 lessons
Professional teacher
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 67% of messages

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

  • Beginners
Jasmine

Jasmine

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Your Korean Bestie, Jasmine 🇰🇷 | Beginner-Friendly & Stress-Free Lessons ✨

Native
10 lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Emma

Emma

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🥇with a certificate in teaching Korean 📔8 years of experience 📔lessons based on your needs

Native
8 yrs · 50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
HWAYOUNG

HWAYOUNG

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Learn Korean easily and funly!

Native
9 lessons
Teaching degree
German
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 85% of messages

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

  • Beginners
Jen

Jen

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

5 years of experience as a Korean language school teacher! I’ll help you speak comfortably!

Native
5 yrs · 50+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 95% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Hyejin

Hyejin

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🇰🇷 Speak Korean More Naturally | Everyday Conversation with a Native Tutor

Native
15 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 93% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Dain

Dain

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Korean Tutor to Foreign K-Pop Idols | MBC News Anchor | 19 Yrs Exp | Custom-Built Lessons

Native
19 yrs · 5 lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

안병혁

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Learn Real Korean, From Beginner to Advanced | Personalized Study, Slang & Everyday Phrases

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
Japanese +1
★ 2.0 (1)
Replies to 96% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Hyolim

Hyolim

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🗣️ Speak Korean Naturally | Former Journalist & Certified Tutor 🗣️

Native
2 lessons
Other certificate
English
No reviews yet
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Sian

Sian

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Speak Korean Confidently | Fun & Patient Native Teacher

Native
4 lessons
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yeseo

Yeseo

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🗣️Speak Korean Without Getting Stuck! | ✨ Master Hangul in 3 Days | ✈️ Korean for Travel, Exchange

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Mindy

Mindy

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

쉽고 재미있게! 오늘부터 바로 말하는 한국어 💬✨

Native
17 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Chinese +1
No reviews yet
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Chloe

Chloe

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Learn Korean Through What You Love with Chloe

Native
New tutor
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

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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