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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.

Gloria

Gloria

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Conversation|Adults

Native
10 yrs · 50+ lessons
Teaching degree
Chinese +2
★ 3.7 (3)
Not shown

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

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

Ohssi

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Certified Korean language Teacher (Easy & Simple Korean) "Experience in teaching U.S. Forces Korea"

Native
3 yrs · 16 lessons
Language degree
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

tomo

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🎓 TESOL certified | beginner~

Native
6 yrs · 22 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Japanese +4
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

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

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

Lily

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
41 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Teacher Dorothy

Teacher Dorothy

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Essential for Chinese beginner

Native
1 yrs · 31 lessons
None listed
Chinese +3
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

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

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

NANI

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Zero Pressure, Maximum Support. Your Patient Super Tutor (1,000+ Hrs)

Native
10 yrs · 28 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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Eunjin

Eunjin

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

I will make fun class.

Native
32 lessons
Other certificate
Japanese +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

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

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

Jini

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Real Korean Conversation💕 Any Topic Welcome😀

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Teacher Emma

Teacher Emma

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🎈Adults & Kids🎈Conversation

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

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

Kiki

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

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

Native
23 lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Sharon

Sharon

China

AmazingTalker · China

🎓 Business Chinese 💼

Fluent (C2)
4 lessons
None listed
Cantonese +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
임혜린

임혜린

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

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

Native
2 yrs · 33 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 91% of messages

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

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

Friend

Hong Kong SAR ChinaNative

AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China

Oral expert | Let’s have fun

Native
4 yrs · 11 lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

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

OK

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

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

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

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Jane

Jane

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Conversation|Basic|Hobby

Native
10 lessons
None listed
English +4
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Lina

Lina

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Learn Korean Like Talking to a Friend 😊

Native
33 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 72% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Hyunsoo

Hyunsoo

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Clear Pronunciation

Native
5 yrs · 9 lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

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

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

gibom

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Speak Korean with Confidence | Certified Korean Teacher & Textbook Author

Native
15 yrs · 50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 98% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Cremy

Cremy

Taiwan

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

💼 Business Chinese | Kids 👶

Fluent (C2)
2 lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

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

정쌤

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Native Korean speaker

Native
3 yrs · 23 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Seoyoung

Seoyoung

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🌟Master Basic Korean🌟

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

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

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

Hyunji

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

From Hangul to Real Conversations 🇰🇷

Native
1 yrs · 37 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 98% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Neri

Neri

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

📚 KIIP 4 yrs | Teaching 15 yrs

Native
15 yrs · 1 lessons
Teaching degree
English +3
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

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

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

Min

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Customized Korean Reading with Real Texts

Native
17 lessons
Language degree
English +3
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • 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 / 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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