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Korean tutors for beginners

2,639 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
2,639
on 12 platforms

Compare Korean tutors

2,639 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Seunghyeon

Seunghyeon

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Want to Ace TOPIK? 🔥 Structured & Personalized Korean Lessons | TOPIK Prep | Speaking | Certified

Native
100+ lessons
Other certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Jay

Jay

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Tiktokker🎮 Daily Korean😀

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (9)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Hailey

Hailey

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🌿 Real-Life Korean Conversation | Fun & Patient Korean Tutor

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

Chaeni

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🌸Mistakes OK! Eye-level Class✨

Native
26 lessons
None listed
Japanese +3
★ 5.0 (9)
Not shown

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

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

Bibi

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🌈K-culture Expert💖Super Extrovert✌Practical Korean🔑Real-life conversational🤭 Fun Guaranteed!

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 96% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Eun

Eun

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

✨TOEIC930✨HSK5✨EN/CN✨

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (9)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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Iván

Iván

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
1 yrs · 50+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 91% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Natsumi

Natsumi

Japan

AmazingTalker · Japan

🎓 Japanese Teacher | Conversat

Fluent (C2)
4 yrs · 49 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Japanese +4
★ 5.0 (9)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

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

Genie

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Genie | Korean Grammar Expert 🇰🇷 | TOPIK & Beginners

Native
15 yrs · 100+ lessons
Language degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Nam

Nam

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🎓 Korean Teacher | Conversatio

Native
38 lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (9)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Professor

Professor

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Professor at Jeonju University | Ph.D. | 30+ Years of Teaching | Korean Language & Culture

Native
30 yrs · 50+ lessons
Language degree
English
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 98% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Toto

Toto

South Korea

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🍀Conversation🍀Beginner🍀K-POP

Fluent (C2)
100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Japanese +2
★ 5.0 (8)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Hanna

Hanna

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

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

Native
50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 98% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Ine

Ine

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🍄Conversational Korean✈️

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (8)
Not shown

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

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

Sohee

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

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

Native
6 yrs · 100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +4
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
jiyun老師

jiyun老師

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Basic|Beginner|Oral

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (8)
Not shown

Teaches A2–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
EHWA

EHWA

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

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

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
A

A

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Healing BTS-love Korean tutor.

Native
5 yrs · 43 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +4
★ 5.0 (8)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
다인

다인

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

A Friendly Korean Tutor for Natural Conversation

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Haley

Haley

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Korean Language Graduate | Teach Korean from a Learner’s Perspective

Native
17 lessons
Language degree
English
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Iris

Iris

Taiwan

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

🔥 conversation 🎯Pronunciation

Fluent (C2)
10 yrs · 100+ lessons
None listed
Chinese +3
★ 5.0 (8)
Not shown

Teaches A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
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

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Sonia

Sonia

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Personalized Korean Lessons

Native
25 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish +2
★ 5.0 (8)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Hyejin

Hyejin

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

다양한 연령과 목적에 맞춘 1:1 맞춤 한국어 튜터링🌿

Native
100+ lessons
Other certificate
English +3
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • 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 / FindTutors752$22$17–$285.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
Cafetalk371$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
Wyzant34$59$49–$655.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
Apprentus32$30$25–$365.0★No trial lessons60 min
LanguaTalk9$36$33–$405.0★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
$19Middle 50% between $12 and $27, 4125 tutors
Native speakers
$18Middle 50% between $12 and $27, 3307 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 818 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, 751 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $9.47 and $14, 371 tutors
Classgap
$21Middle 50% between $18 and $25, 58 tutors
Verbling
$32Middle 50% between $27 and $35, 36 tutors
Wyzant
$59Middle 50% between $49 and $65, 34 tutors
Apprentus
$30Middle 50% between $25 and $36, 32 tutors
LanguaTalk
$36Middle 50% between $33 and $40, 8 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$44Middle 50% between $41 and $53, 4 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Korean tutors are from

  • South KoreaSouth Korea2,995 / 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
  • CanadaCanada12 / 4,166
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom7 / 4,166

Korean tutors: FAQ

Among 2,639 Korean tutors for beginners, the median price is $27 per hour; the middle half charge between $18 and $36.

We list 2,639 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 13, 2026

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