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Cheap Korean tutors under $13 an hour

The most affordable quarter of Korean tutors charge $13 per hour or less: 949 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $19 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.

$10/h
Median / hour
$7.99–$12
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
949
on 12 platforms

Compare Korean tutors

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

omi.k

omi.k

South KoreaNative

Cafetalk · South Korea

韓国語をこれから始められる方のためのレッスンです! 間違えてしまっても、分からなくても大丈夫ですよ。誰でも最初はそういうものですから! 教材は『できる韓国語』を使用する予定です。教材はご自身でご用意をお願いいたします。 体験レッスンでは教材を使わず、私と一緒に簡単な単語練習や会話練習を行います。 カメラはオンにしてい…

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
Junghwa

Junghwa

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🗣 Conversational Korean ✈️

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

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

BoKyung

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🌿 한국어가 즐거워지는 1:1 맞춤 수업

Native
11 lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 94% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
Tae young J.

Tae young J.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Learn Korean with a Certified Teacher and Counseling Major

Native
9 lessons
Professional teacher
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (2)
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Sumi.SSaem

Sumi.SSaem

South KoreaNative

Cafetalk · South Korea

教科書の韓国語はもう終わり! 本物の韓国人のように話す

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
Sangah

Sangah

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🗣 Conversational Korean Beginn

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English +3
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

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

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JISEON

JISEON

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

7+ Years Pro Educator | Master Korean with 3-step Method

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

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Suhee J.

Suhee J.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Speak Korean from Day One! 🇰🇷 Learn with Suhee, Your Friendly Tutor in Italy 🇮🇹

Native
9 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (2)
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  • Speaks your language
SOHIE

SOHIE

South KoreaNative

Cafetalk · South Korea

부담없이 한국어로 대화하는 시간을 가져봐요!

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
Japanese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Speaks your language
Sona

Sona

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🌿 Agriculture Cert | Conversat

Native
New tutor
Professional teacher
English +3
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

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

sunkyung

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🔔안녕하세요.💕In my class you will practice speaking a lot and learn practical Korean for real life😊

Native
24 lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 93% of messages

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
진영 김.

진영 김.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Language Education Expert with 40 Years of Experience

Native
40 yrs · 13 lessons
Professional teacher
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (2)
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Daisy for Korea

Daisy for Korea

South KoreaNative

Cafetalk · South Korea

Let's Find the Right Lesson for You!

Native
2 lessons
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
  • Everyday admin & immigration
$5.74/h
Free trial lesson
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가꾸라

가꾸라

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🗣 Conversational Korean 👄

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

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

Jaewon

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

A Qualified Native Korean Teacher from Seoul who has traveled to more than 40 countries

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

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Sung Jin C.

Sung Jin C.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Practical Korean Lessons Tailored for Everyday and Business Conversations by a Marketing and Finance Tutor

Native
13 lessons
Professional teacher
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown
  • Business
Kim sensei

Kim sensei

South KoreaNative

Cafetalk · South Korea

Try practicing making short sentences and short dialogues in Korean.

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
Japanese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Speaks your language
SOLSSAM

SOLSSAM

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🌟 Korean Lessons at Your Level

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English +5
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

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

Izzie

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Teaching is My Calling: A Singer-Songwriter and Educator Who Makes Learning Creative

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

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Jina K.

Jina K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Relaxed beginner & real-life Korean with a native speaker (20+ years of teaching)

Native
26 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
MIMIYA

MIMIYA

South KoreaNative

Cafetalk · South Korea

짧은 시간에 아웃풋 연습+정확한 피드백 短時間でアウトプット練習+的確フィードバック

Native
100+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
Jungsun

Jungsun

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🎓 17 yrs Experience | Conversa

Native
New tutor
Not listed
English +3
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
heni

heni

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

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

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
Ikjun J.

Ikjun J.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Fun and engaging lessons tailored for you! All levels, conversation☕| travel & culture | IT & nursing😊

Native
24 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language

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Korean tutors by platform

Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while AmazingTalker offers the most choice (925 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
AmazingTalker925$18$11–$245.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply889$23$16–$345.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors730$23$17–$285.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
italki720$19$14–$255.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Cafetalk330$12$9.28–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
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
Wyzant26$60$50–$655.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
Apprentus25$30$27–$39—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 $13 and $28, 3747 tutors
Native speakers
$19Middle 50% between $12 and $27, 2890 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $28, 857 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

AmazingTalker
$18Middle 50% between $11 and $24, 925 tutors
Preply
$23Middle 50% between $16 and $34, 889 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$23Middle 50% between $17 and $28, 729 tutors
italki
$19Middle 50% between $14 and $25, 720 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $9.28 and $15, 330 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, 26 tutors
Apprentus
$30Middle 50% between $27 and $39, 25 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 Korea2,677 / 3,781
  • JapanJapan74 / 3,781
  • ChinaChina52 / 3,781
  • TaiwanTaiwan49 / 3,781
  • United StatesUnited States27 / 3,781
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China16 / 3,781
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom9 / 3,781
  • CanadaCanada8 / 3,781

Korean tutors: FAQ

The cheapest quarter of Korean tutors in our directory charge $13 per hour or less (949 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.

Across 3,747 Korean tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $10 and $38 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 September 30, 2026

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