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Cheap Korean tutors under $13 an hour

The most affordable quarter of Korean tutors charge $13 per hour or less: 913 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, versus $21 for non-native tutors.

$10/h
Median / hour
$7.99–$11
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
913
on 12 platforms

Compare Korean tutors

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

Do-yeon L.

Do-yeon L.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🌱 Beginner Korean Specialist · 🗣️ Conversation Focused · 🎯 1:1 Customized Lessons · 📝 Learning Support Outside of Class · 👩‍🏫 Teaching Experience · 🎓 Graduate…

Native
1 yrs · 43 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Freezing

Freezing

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Korean Now! Beginner Friendly😊

Native
22 lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Seohyeon.L

Seohyeon.L

South KoreaNative

Cafetalk · South Korea

カメラをオフにして、気軽に自由会話をしましょう!

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese +2
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Speaks your language
sara

sara

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

From Hangeul to Free Talking! | Various Materials & Structured Lessons

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
Arabic +1
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
한나 L.

한나 L.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

✨️Boost Your Korean Confidence!✨️

Native
50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Jane

Jane

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Conversation|Basic|Hobby

Native
8 lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (1)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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Anna.L

Anna.L

South KoreaNative

Cafetalk · South Korea

원하는 시간에 글로 주고받는 1:1 맞춤 피드백, 100% 비대면 첨삭 클래스 (72시간내로 첨삭 해드려요. 급한 첨삭은 따로 메시지 주세요!)

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

JON

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

3 years korean language tutoring experience. Fun K-pop and game-based lessons available

Native
36 lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 84% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Lisa Y.

Lisa Y.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Beautiful Korean from a 15-Year Translator.

Native
3 yrs · 100+ lessons
Professional teacher
Japanese +1
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Hyunsoo

Hyunsoo

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Clear Pronunciation

Native
6 lessons
Not listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (1)
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Teaches A1–A2

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

Hyun

South KoreaNative

Cafetalk · South Korea

瞬発的にアウトプット!

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
Tami

Tami

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native Korean speaker & language learner—let's make Korean fun and practical! 🇰🇷✨

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Sohee K.

Sohee K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Speak Korean Naturally with a Tutor Who Grows with You!

Native
3 yrs · 100+ lessons
Professional teacher
Japanese +1
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Jieun

Jieun

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🎓 Conversational Korean 🗣

Native
1 lessons
Not listed
Japanese +1
★ 5.0 (1)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Rachelle

Rachelle

South KoreaNative

Cafetalk · South Korea

レッスンに関する色んなご相談はこちらでどうぞ!

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese +3
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Speaks your language
$9.56/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Lily

Lily

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Level 1 Certified Korean Teacher | 10 Years Making Korean Fun & Easy 🎯

Native
50+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 4.8 (8)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Hyongran S.

Hyongran S.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

I'm a Korean tutor who has climbed the Himalayas and traveled to over 20 countries!

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Seonyeon

Seonyeon

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Patient Guidance

Native
1 lessons
Professional teacher
Japanese +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

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

Jung Teacher

South KoreaNative

Cafetalk · South Korea

韓国語フリートーク!初級から上級までレベルに合わせて対応します!

Native
25 lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Speaks your language
Minhyeok

Minhyeok

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Join my Korean class for a fun learning experience that feels just like talking with friends! 😊

Native
22 lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 93% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Bongjoo L.

Bongjoo L.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

I will lead the class in a fun way based on my experience teaching Korean to various friends through a working holiday program as a childcare teacher.

Native
1 yrs · 24 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown
  • Kids
Suyoon

Suyoon

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🎵 39 yrs Experience | Conversa

Native
1 lessons
Not listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

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

SHIHO

South KoreaNative

Cafetalk · South Korea

(ビデオなし)日記、紀行文、読書感想文など、お好きな韓国語作文を添削+説明します♪表現力アップを目指しましょう! [ご予約前に、添削機関などのご案内をご確認ください]

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
Japanese
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
Cho

Cho

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

To be your friend and mentor^^

Native
31 lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • 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 (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
italki621$18$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, 3648 tutors
Native speakers
$18Middle 50% between $12 and $26, 2694 tutors
Non-native
$21Middle 50% between $15 and $29, 954 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
$18Middle 50% between $14 and $25, 621 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 Korea2,584 / 3,682
  • JapanJapan74 / 3,682
  • ChinaChina52 / 3,682
  • TaiwanTaiwan49 / 3,682
  • United StatesUnited States26 / 3,682
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China16 / 3,682
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom9 / 3,682
  • CanadaCanada7 / 3,682

Korean tutors: FAQ

The cheapest quarter of Korean tutors in our directory charge $13 per hour or less (913 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.

Across 3,648 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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