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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.

yuri

yuri

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Learn Korean the Way Koreans Actually Speak 🇰🇷

Native
11 lessons
None listed
English
No reviews yet
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
윤명자

윤명자

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
2 lessons
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Glenn

Glenn

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Qualified and Experienced : Making Korean Fun!

Native
5 years teaching
Teaching degree
English +1
No reviews yet
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

yoonmi

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

한국어학 전공 튜터 | 왕초보도 쉽게 배우는 말하기 중심 한국어

Native
New tutor
Other certificate · verified
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
sue

sue

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Accurate Pronunciation, Relaxed Atmosphere – Not Studying, Just Fun Playtime!

Native
New tutor
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Lauren

Lauren

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Certified Korean teacher | Speak comfortably, improve visibly

Native
1 years teaching
Teaching degree
English
No reviews yet
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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Namu

Namu

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Professional tutor and former Korean high school teacher

Native
10 years teaching
Teaching degree
English
No reviews yet
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

LUMI

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
New tutor
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1

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

Nari

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Certified Korean Language Teacher|Korean Language Major|M.A. Candidate in Korean Culture Education

Native
New tutor
Professional teacher
German +1
No reviews yet
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Hi

Hi

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Friendly Korean Native Tutor 🇰🇷 日本語でのレッスンも可能です🍀

Native
New tutor
Other certificate · verified
Japanese +2
No reviews yet
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
yunn

yunn

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

패션디자이너 및 강사로 활동하고 있습니다.

Native
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners
Woni

Woni

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

한국어교원 자격증 보유|12년 차 K-pop·예능 PD 출신 실전 회화 튜터

Native
New tutor
Teaching degree
English +2
No reviews yet
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Olivia

Olivia

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

13 years of Teaching experience

Native
13 years teaching
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
금숙쌤

금숙쌤

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

뉴욕 간호학 전공 | 글쓰기 수상자 출신의 맞춤형 한국어 튜터, 글쓰기 대회 수상 경력! 자연스럽고 세련된 한국어 교정 전문

Native
1 lessons
None listed
English
No reviews yet
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yun

Yun

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
New tutor
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
이가람

이가람

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Friendly & Patient Tutor | Speak Korean with Confidence from Day

Native
New tutor
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

Dilya

Kazakhstan

italki · Kazakhstan

Преподаватель корейского языка. Помогаю освоить грамматику, разговорную речь и подготовиться к TOPIK

Fluent (C2)
40 lessons
Other certificate
Kazakh +1
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Joanna

Joanna

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

6년 이상 강의 경력! 다국적 학생과 수업! 📚한국어 교재 저자 Joanna의 전문 강의로, 체계적인 한국어 학습을 시작하세요!

Native
6 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Chinese +2
No reviews yet
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Jirang

Jirang

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Master Korean Logic with a 20-Year Language Expert & Certified Counselor!"

Native
20 yrs · 1 lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
No reviews yet
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
승리mom

승리mom

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
New tutor
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Shin

Shin

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Personalized Korean Lessons for Travel, Business, and Everyday Life

Native
New tutor
None listed
English
No reviews yet
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

주은

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

📕Korean Literature Major | 📝Detailed Feedback | 📐Personalized Speaking•Writing | 🇰🇷TOPIK Preparation

Native
New tutor
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
BOHEE

BOHEE

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

📌Beginner Specialist | 🗣Speaking-Focused Lessons | 📝Custom-Made Real-Life Learning Materials | 🎧

Native
New tutor
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Nini

Nini

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
New tutor
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

  • 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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