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Korean tutors for beginners

784 of the 2,714 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
784
on 12 platforms

Compare Korean tutors

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

Kiki

Kiki

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Learn Korean Grammar through stories - with a tutor who learned Japanese in English!

Native
18 lessons
Not listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
SEYA

SEYA

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🌸 Beginner & Conversation Specialist|🎓Certified Korean Language Teacher

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

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Ellie

Ellie

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🚀 Speak Korean Confidently — Lessons Tailored Just for You ✨

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

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
임혜린

임혜린

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

1:1 Korean Tutor (2 Yrs Experience) | Ex-English Teacher for Teens

Native
33 lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 91% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

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

OK

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Certified Level 2 | Learn Korean Through Seoul's Architecture, Spaces & Culture

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

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Lina

Lina

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Learn Korean Like Talking to a Friend 😊

Native
33 lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 72% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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gibom

gibom

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Speak Korean with Confidence | Certified Korean Teacher & Textbook Author

Native
50+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Min

Min

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Customized Korean Reading with Real Texts

Native
17 lessons
Not listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yumin

Yumin

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Patient and friendly Korean tutor focused on real conversation

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

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Leo

Leo

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Learn Korean Naturally | From Daily Conversation to Culture

Native
21 lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 94% of messages

Teaches A2–C2

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

WooLee

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Let's learn Korean together with WooLee 우리

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yunju

Yunju

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🗣️ Learn Korean with a patient & professional tutor 💘 Real conversations, real progress!

Native
23 lessons
Not listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Jaeuk

Jaeuk

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

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

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 2.5 (5)
Replies to 98% of messages

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

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

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • 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
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
혜린

혜린

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native Korean Teacher for Beginners and Travelers | English, Thai & Chinese Support

Native
16 lessons
Not listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Bonnie

Bonnie

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

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

Native
47 lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
정쌤

정쌤

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Native Korean speaker

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

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

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Zoe

Zoe

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Speak Korean with Confidence in Everyday Conversations⭐

Native
6 lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 89% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
안젤라

안젤라

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
5 lessons
Not listed
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 86% of messages

Teaches B1–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
6 lessons
Professional teacher
English +4
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

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
24 lessons
Not listed
Japanese +1
★ 5.0 (1)
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 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
italki342$17$13–$225.0★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, 2680 tutors
Native speakers
$19Middle 50% between $13 and $29, 1763 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 $22, 342 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 Korea1,780 / 2,714
  • JapanJapan61 / 2,714
  • United StatesUnited States19 / 2,714
  • ChinaChina13 / 2,714
  • TaiwanTaiwan10 / 2,714
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China5 / 2,714
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom4 / 2,714
  • ItalyItaly3 / 2,714

Korean tutors: FAQ

Among 784 Korean tutors for beginners, the median price is $23 per hour; the middle half charge between $15 and $33.

We list 784 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 2,680 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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