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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.

Teacher Kim

Teacher Kim

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

💬Speak Korean Now!

Native
13 yrs · 6 lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (5)
Not shown

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

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

Cho

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

To be your friend and mentor^^

Native
32 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
JADY

JADY

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🌹 Learn Today, Speak Today! 🎖️

Native
1 yrs · 10 lessons
None listed
English +8
★ 5.0 (5)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

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

Rey

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Speak Korean Naturally from Day1 | Friendly Native Tutor 🇰🇷

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Dodamssaem

Dodamssaem

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

💬Speak Korean Now!

Native
47 lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (5)
Not shown

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

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

Nathan

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Native
2 yrs · 50+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 91% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners

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Patrick

Patrick

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🌟Basic, Business, Advanced🌟Fun

Native
100+ lessons
Other certificate
English +6
★ 4.8 (5)
Not shown

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

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

Do

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

K-pop Lover & 5 years Exp 💃 Fun Lessons

Native
5 yrs · 45 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 98% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Sally

Sally

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🎓 TESOL | Conversational Korea

Native
29 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown

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

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

Erica

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

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

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

Daphne

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

💎 English | Free Materials 💎

Native
28 lessons
None listed
English +8
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
박형규

박형규

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

우리 모두 같이 즐겁고 재미있고 유익한 한국어🇰🇷 수업 해보아요

Native
12 lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

Carmen

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Korean Beginner, Conversation

Native
2 yrs · 47 lessons
Teaching degree
Spanish +2
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A2

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

Miyeon

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Enjoy Learning Korean Naturally with a Professional Teacher ✨

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

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Kate

Kate

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🎓 Learn Korean in ENG & FRA

Native
8 lessons
Professional teacher
French +2
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown

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

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

Sunghoon

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Certified Top Tutor based in Seoul / A safe, supportive, and structured learning space

Native
5 yrs · 100+ lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 94% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Moe

Moe

Japan

AmazingTalker · Japan

🗓️Weekly Updates🗓️

Fluent (C2)
22 lessons
Teaching degree
Japanese +2
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
노채은

노채은

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Beginners to Advanced 🌱|Friendly&Professional Korean Tutor 🥰|Custom Notes, Materials & Homework📚

Native
3 yrs · 50+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 99% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
PJ

PJ

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Basic Conversation|Kids 6-11👦|

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Teo

Teo

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

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

Native
20 yrs · 35 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
DaEun

DaEun

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Speak Korean step by step🔥

Native
1 yrs · 13 lessons
None listed
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown

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

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

kim

IrelandNative

italki · Ireland

Learn Travel Korean✈️ | Personalized Lessons👩‍🏫 | Speak Real-life Korean🗣️ | Role-play Practice🎭

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 97% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Teacher Romnick

Teacher Romnick

Philippines

AmazingTalker · Philippines

🎓 TESOL | Pass exam easily🏅

Intermediate (B1)
13 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +7
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

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

Young

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Speak Korean from Your First Lesson | Learn by Using, Not Memorizing

Native
50+ lessons
CELTA
English
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • 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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