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Korean tutors for beginners

794 of the 2,734 Korean tutors we track offer lessons for beginners. Their median price is $23 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $19 per hour, versus $23 for non-native tutors.

$23/h
Median / hour
$15–$33
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
794
on 12 platforms

Compare Korean tutors

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

SANGHOON

SANGHOON

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Can a tutor be patient, fun, and friendly at the same time?

Native
25 lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Dany.K

Dany.K

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Passionate nurse from Korea who wants to share languages and culture

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
yena

yena

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Patient & encouraging Korean tutor for beginners to advanced learners

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 95% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
HUA

HUA

ChinaNative

italki · China

Understand Chinese Logic, Speak Naturally | HSK · HSKK · YCT . Conversation

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
Chinese +5
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Yena

Yena

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Learn Korean Comfortably & Confidently — With a Psychology-Trained Tutor

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
송민주

송민주

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

한국어 교육을 전공한 민주 선생님과 함께라면, 단순히 배우는 것을 넘어 ‘진짜 한국어’를 만나게 됩니다.

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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Hazel

Hazel

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Professor

Professor

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Professor at Jeonju University | PhD | 30+ Years Teaching | Literature & Culture Approach

Native
50+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Eunsoo.Ashley.Yoo

Eunsoo.Ashley.Yoo

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Korean Conversation Coach - Real-life Speaking, Clear Grammar, Confident You

Native
50+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 97% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yein

Yein

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Professional Native Korean language, literature, and history teacher with over 5 years of experience

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +9
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Seunghyeon

Seunghyeon

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Want lessons made just for you? 🔥 Structured, Prepared & Personal Lesson | Certified | English 中文 ✨

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Sangho

Sangho

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

¡Aprende coreano con un tutor de Samsung!

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
김현서

김현서

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

2-Year Community Tutor | Learn Real-Life Expressions, Slang & Local Trends

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 4.9 (9)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Madelyn

Madelyn

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

☺️ 재밌게 저랑 같이 한국어 배워봐요! Let’s learn Korean step by step, and make it fun and easy! [K-pop,K-drama] 🤩

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 97% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
EHWA

EHWA

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Learn REAL Korean, Not Textbook Phrases — with My Original Worksheets 🇰🇷✨

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
다인

다인

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

A Friendly Korean Tutor for Natural Conversation

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Dajung

Dajung

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Learn Korean with Structured Lessons & Comprehensible Input

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 93% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
sara

sara

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

From Hangeul to Free Talking! | Various Materials & Structured Lessons

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
Arabic +1
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Sage

Sage

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

A Korean class that fills your heart with joy. 🌷오늘이 행복해지는 한국어 수업🌷

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yubeen

Yubeen

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Your Professional Korean Guide (Former School Teacher)

Native
50+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Celine

Celine

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Ready to Speak Korean Confidently? Learn with a Native Tutor Who Knows Exactly How to Help You!

Native
33 lessons
Not listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 97% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Hyejin

Hyejin

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

다양한 연령과 목적에 맞춘 1:1 맞춤 한국어 튜터링🌿

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Jina

Jina

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

An experienced educator in the field

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
이미진

이미진

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 97% 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 Preply offers the most choice (889 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
Preply889$23$16–$345.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors729$23$17–$285.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
italki362$17$13–$235.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Cafetalk326$12$9.18–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
AmazingTalker255$22$17–$285.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
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
Apprentus12$30$29–$37—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 $14 and $29, 2700 tutors
Native speakers
$19Middle 50% between $13 and $29, 1783 tutors
Non-native
$23Middle 50% between $16 and $29, 917 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

Preply
$23Middle 50% between $16 and $34, 889 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$23Middle 50% between $17 and $28, 728 tutors
italki
$17Middle 50% between $13 and $23, 362 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $9.18 and $15, 326 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $28, 255 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 $29 and $37, 12 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 Korea1,800 / 2,734
  • JapanJapan61 / 2,734
  • United StatesUnited States19 / 2,734
  • ChinaChina13 / 2,734
  • TaiwanTaiwan10 / 2,734
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China5 / 2,734
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom4 / 2,734
  • ItalyItaly3 / 2,734

Korean tutors: FAQ

Among 794 Korean tutors for beginners, the median price is $23 per hour; the middle half charge between $15 and $33.

We list 794 Korean tutors for beginners on Preply, Tusclases / FindTutors, italki, Cafetalk, and AmazingTalker. Use the filters above to compare prices, trial lessons and reviews, then book on the platform you prefer.

Across 2,700 Korean tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $10 and $40 per hour.

Yes. The median trial lesson costs $5.00. Trials are offered on Preply, italki, Cafetalk, AmazingTalker, 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 28, 2026

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