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Korean tutors for beginners

2,651 of the 4,180 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
2,651
on 12 platforms

Compare Korean tutors

2,653 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Jimin

Jimin

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🗣️ Korean You Can Actually Use 📜 Certified Korean Teacher 🎯Lessons Tailored to You

Native
7 lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
No reviews yet
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

Diana

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🎓 TESOL | Conversational Korea

Native
1 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

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

KJ

United StatesNative

italki · United States

“Learn Korean Naturally | Culture, Daily Life & Fun”

Native
15 years teaching
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

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

이혜린

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🌟 Conversational English | Kid

Native
2 years teaching
None listed
English +4
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Joshua

Joshua

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Start Speaking Korean from Day 1! | Lessons for Absolute Beginners

Native
New tutor
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Seungju

Seungju

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🎓 16 yrs Experience | Conversa

Native
16 yrs · 1 lessons
None listed
English +4
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

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

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David

David

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Ph.D. holder with 6 years of academic teaching experience offering clear, professional Korean lesson

Native
6 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
No reviews yet
Replies to 100% of messages

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

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

지니쌤

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🌈15년 강의 노하우로 한국어를 쉽고 재미있게!

Native
15 years teaching
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

  • Business
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Yoon

Yoon

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🔥Want to learn real Korean in a friendly vibe? This is it!

Native
12 lessons
None listed
English +3
No reviews yet
Replies to 84% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yua

Yua

Taiwan

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

🗣 Interpreter | Kids & Adults

Fluent (C2)
New tutor
None listed
Chinese +3
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Andrew

Andrew

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Korean/English Translator that is passionate about exploring Korean Media

Native
New tutor
None listed
English +5
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Nora

Nora

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🎓 3 yrs Experience | B2,C1,C2

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English +3
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

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

Mina

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

영어,베트남어 구사 가능한 한국어 교사(교육학 석사)

Native
14 years teaching
Language degree
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Mina

Mina

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🎓 Korean Teacher | Conversatio

Native
New tutor
Teaching degree
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

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

박혜영

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

3년 이상 온라인 한국어 강사 경험

Native
3 years teaching
Other certificate · verified
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
뉴토니

뉴토니

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🗣 Conversational Korean Beginn

Native
New tutor
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A2

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

Olly

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Korean Academy Teacher in Gangnam | Perfect Announcer Pronunciation

Native
9 lessons
Teaching degree
English
No reviews yet
Replies to 100% of messages

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Mina

Mina

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Korean That Fits Your World

Native
9 years teaching
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Sol

Sol

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
New tutor
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Haekyung

Haekyung

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🎓 Kindergarten Teacher | Conve

Native
14 years teaching
Teaching degree
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

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

Olivia

CanadaNative

italki · Canada

Native
New tutor
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yeowookkot

Yeowookkot

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🎨 Conversational Korean 🗣

Native
New tutor
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
윤쌤

윤쌤

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

회화 중심 | 일기 쓰기 | 맞춤 자료 | 한국문화

Native
3 years teaching
Professional teacher
Chinese
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Sarah

Sarah

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Trilingual Korean Tutor|Language Major with teaching Experience

Native
New tutor
Teaching degree
German +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

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

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners

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Korean tutors by platform

Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while AmazingTalker offers the most choice (1,090 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
AmazingTalker1,090$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 / FindTutors751$22$17–$285.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
Cafetalk373$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–$375.0★No trial lessons60 min
LanguaTalk9$36$33–$405.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Tutor Hunt4$45$42–$545.0★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, 4139 tutors
Native speakers
$18Middle 50% between $12 and $27, 3322 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $27, 817 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

AmazingTalker
$16Middle 50% between $11 and $22, 1090 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, 750 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $9.47 and $14, 373 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 $37, 32 tutors
LanguaTalk
$36Middle 50% between $33 and $40, 8 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$45Middle 50% between $42 and $54, 4 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Korean tutors are from

  • South KoreaSouth Korea3,010 / 4,180
  • JapanJapan83 / 4,180
  • ChinaChina63 / 4,180
  • TaiwanTaiwan49 / 4,180
  • United StatesUnited States29 / 4,180
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China18 / 4,180
  • CanadaCanada12 / 4,180
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom7 / 4,180

Korean tutors: FAQ

Among 2,651 Korean tutors for beginners, the median price is $27 per hour; the middle half charge between $18 and $36.

We list 2,651 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 4,139 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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