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Korean tutors for beginners

1,508 of the 3,581 Korean tutors we track offer lessons for beginners. Their median price is $24 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, versus $22 for non-native tutors.

$24/h
Median / hour
$17–$36
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
1,508
on 12 platforms

Compare Korean tutors

1,508 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

James

James

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🎯7y Exp🏅Eng Conv🚀TOEFL🔥Grammar

Native
2,000+ lessons
Not listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (312)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Min Ji C.

Min Ji C.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🔥Teaching All Levels (Beginner, Intermediate, advanced Talking learners), 🔥Office worker tutor with 8 years of experience at a global sports brand Korea headqu…

Native
6 yrs · 100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (7)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Cho

Cho

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

To be your friend and mentor^^

Native
31 lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Hajin

Hajin

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

+2000exp🌸AT Official mentor🎖️

Native
1,000+ lessons
Not listed
Japanese +3
★ 5.0 (312)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Hyewon K.

Hyewon K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

📚 No More Stiff Grammar! Fun, Speaking-Focused Classes

Native
4 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (7)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Rey

Rey

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Speak Korean Naturally from Day1 | Friendly Native Tutor 🇰🇷

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

⭐5,000+ hrs teaching⭐

Native
1,000+ lessons
Not listed
English +5
★ 5.0 (312)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Jeong Hyun N.

Jeong Hyun N.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Korean Tutor for Beginners Who Can Read Hangul | Speak with Confidence

Native
42 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 4.7 (7)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Hanna

Hanna

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Beginner Korean A1–A2 | Clear Structure, Speak with Accuracy & Confidence

Native
41 lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Kiki

Kiki

Hong Kong SAR China

AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China

🎈5yrs exp✨100% customized

Fluent (C2)
1,000+ lessons
Not listed
Cantonese +2
★ 5.0 (308)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Rani P.

Rani P.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

👉 Holder of Korean Language Teacher Certification 👉 Able to teach all levels (from complete beginners to advanced speakers) 👉 Currently teaching Korean to inte…

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Sohee

Sohee

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🇰🇷 Certified Korean Teacher(+6yrs)/ Lezioni Chiare, Visive e Pratiche, Speak Korean Confidently✨📚

Native
50+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +4
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
JUJU쌤

JUJU쌤

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

♥️K-pop🥇TOPIK Skills Expert

Native
500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +3
★ 5.0 (299)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Semi P.

Semi P.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🏆 Current Korean Language Instructor | From Beginner Korean to Natural Conversation

Native
5 yrs · 34 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Do

Do

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

K-pop Lover & 5 years Exp 💃 Fun Lessons

Native
41 lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Si

Si

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

with feedback and correction

Native
500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (295)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Yeri S.

Yeri S.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Customized Korean Classes 🎧 Beginners Welcome | Learn with K-POP & K-Dramas

Native
100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (6)
Not shown
  • Beginners
Erica

Erica

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

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

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

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

Anna

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

✏️ 2+ Years of Tutoring

Native
1,000+ lessons
Not listed
English +4
★ 5.0 (278)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Chi Hun H.

Chi Hun H.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Brian | I'll be your Korean friend Kpop, Korean drama and movie | Learn fun

Native
4 yrs · 500+ lessons
Not listed
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Dan

Dan

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

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

Native
23 lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Chloe

Chloe

China

AmazingTalker · China

6 years experiece/discount now

Fluent (C2)
500+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (271)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Aishwarya T.

Aishwarya T.

India

Preply · India

Beginner Korean for Women | Learn Step by Step 🇰🇷

Not listed
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Teo

Teo

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

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

Native
19 lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 100% of messages

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 (911 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
AmazingTalker911$18$11–$245.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply889$23$16–$345.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors729$23$17–$285.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
italki542$18$14–$255.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Cafetalk326$12$9.18–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Classgap54$22$18–$274.9★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling36$32$27–$355.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Engoo33from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Wyzant25$60$50–$655.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
Apprentus23$30$28–$40—No trial lessons60 min
LanguaTalk9$34$33–$395.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Tutor Hunt4$44$41–$535.0★No trial lessons60 min

How much Korean tutors charge

Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.

All tutors
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $27, 3547 tutors
Native speakers
$18Middle 50% between $12 and $26, 2510 tutors
Non-native
$22Middle 50% between $16 and $29, 1037 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

AmazingTalker
$18Middle 50% between $11 and $24, 911 tutors
Preply
$23Middle 50% between $16 and $34, 889 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$23Middle 50% between $17 and $28, 728 tutors
italki
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $25, 542 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $9.18 and $15, 326 tutors
Classgap
$22Middle 50% between $18 and $27, 54 tutors
Verbling
$32Middle 50% between $27 and $35, 36 tutors
Wyzant
$60Middle 50% between $50 and $65, 25 tutors
Apprentus
$30Middle 50% between $28 and $40, 23 tutors
LanguaTalk
$34Middle 50% between $33 and $39, 9 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$44Middle 50% between $41 and $53, 4 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Korean tutors are from

  • South KoreaSouth Korea2,499 / 3,581
  • JapanJapan72 / 3,581
  • TaiwanTaiwan49 / 3,581
  • ChinaChina48 / 3,581
  • United StatesUnited States26 / 3,581
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China16 / 3,581
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom9 / 3,581
  • CanadaCanada7 / 3,581

Korean tutors: FAQ

Among 1,508 Korean tutors for beginners, the median price is $24 per hour; the middle half charge between $17 and $36.

We list 1,508 Korean tutors for beginners on AmazingTalker, Preply, Tusclases / FindTutors, italki, and Cafetalk. Use the filters above to compare prices, trial lessons and reviews, then book on the platform you prefer.

Across 3,547 Korean tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $10 and $38 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 September 29, 2026

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