JIWOO
Nativeitalki · South Korea
친구처럼 편안한 한국어 수업 | 자신 있게 말하는 한국어
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Page language: English
2,714 tutors · 12 platforms
Cheap Korean tutors under $14 an hour
The most affordable quarter of Korean tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 671 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 $23 for non-native tutors.
$11/h
Median / hour
$9.21–$13
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
671
on 12 platforms
Compare Korean tutors
98 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
YOON
Nativeitalki · South Korea
YOON 선생님 | 초등 & 외국인 유학생 튜터 🧑🏫 비즈니스·회화 한국어|4년 다양한 문화권 학습자 교육 | 해외 봉사 6회
- Native
- 3 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Yuri
Nativeitalki · South Korea
쉽게 배우는 한국어 Easy Korean learning
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
$11/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Joe
Nativeitalki · South Korea
The teacher who makes you keep interested in learning languages!
- Native
- 20 lessons
- Not listed
- German +3
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$9.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Hae
Nativeitalki · South Korea
Real Conversation with a friendly Hongdae, Seoul Tutor
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches B2–C1
- Speaks your language
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
장윤도
Nativeitalki · South Korea
친구처럼 편안하게! 일상에 스며드는 자연스러운 한국어
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
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Hailey
Nativeitalki · South Korea
learn Korean with me 😄
- Native
- 20 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $18
김기현
Nativeitalki · South Korea
I've been teaching basic Korea language to college students in Myanmar by KOICA Project
- Native
- 25 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 94% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Yoon
Nativeitalki · New Zealand
초보자 환영! 편하게 이야기하며 배우는 한국어
- Native
- 14 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Jun
Nativeitalki · South Korea
기다리고 있을게요🌸 많이 많이 이야기해요💕
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
안병혁
Nativeitalki · South Korea
Learn Real Korean, From Beginner to Advanced | Personalized Study, Slang & Everyday Phrases
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese +1
- ★ 2.0 (1)
- Replies to 95% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Hyeon
Nativeitalki · South Korea
Korean Conversation Partner✨ | Build Your Confidence Through Relaxed Korean Conversations
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A2–B2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
윤명자
Nativeitalki · South Korea
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$11/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Glenn
Nativeitalki · South Korea
Qualified and Experienced : Making Korean Fun!
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
sue
Nativeitalki · South Korea
Accurate Pronunciation, Relaxed Atmosphere – Not Studying, Just Fun Playtime!
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Young
Nativeitalki · South Korea
28년 경력 선생님과 함께 활기찬 한국어 대화 수업! Fun Korean Conversation Lessons with a Teacher with 28 Years of Experi
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A2–B2
- Speaks your language
HYUN
Nativeitalki · South Korea
한국어-영어 통번역학 전공하고 로스쿨에서 법률을 공부한 강사입니다. 5년 이상의 한국어 교육 경험이 있습니다.
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
LUMI
Nativeitalki · South Korea
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1
- Speaks your language
- Everyday admin & immigration
Woni
Nativeitalki · South Korea
한국어교원 자격증 보유｜12년 차 K-pop·예능 PD 출신 실전 회화 튜터
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
금숙쌤
Nativeitalki · South Korea
뉴욕 간호학 전공 | 글쓰기 수상자 출신의 맞춤형 한국어 튜터, 글쓰기 대회 수상 경력! 자연스럽고 세련된 한국어 교정 전문
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$8.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
이가람
Nativeitalki · South Korea
Friendly & Patient Tutor | Speak Korean with Confidence from Day
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$8.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Dilya
italki · Kazakhstan
Преподаватель корейского языка. Помогаю освоить грамматику, разговорную речь и подготовиться к TOPIK
- Fluent (C2)
- 17 lessons
- Not listed
- Kazakh +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–A2
- Exam prep
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Jirang
Nativeitalki · South Korea
Master Korean Logic with a 20-Year Language Expert & Certified Counselor!"
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Shin
Nativeitalki · South Korea
Personalized Korean Lessons for Travel, Business, and Everyday Life
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$11/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
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Korean tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while Preply offers the most choice (889 tutors). Number of tutors, median hourly price and trial policy on each marketplace.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preply | 889 | $23 | $16–$34 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 729 | $23 | $17–$28 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 342 | $17 | $13–$22 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Cafetalk | 326 | $12 | $9.18–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| AmazingTalker | 255 | $22 | $17–$28 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Classgap | 54 | $22 | $18–$27 | 4.9★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 36 | $32 | $27–$35 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Engoo | 33 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $60 | $50–$65 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 12 | $30 | $29–$37 | — | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 9 | $34 | $33–$39 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 4 | $44 | $41–$53 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
How much Korean tutors charge
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
All tutors
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $29, 2680 tutors
Native speakers
$19Middle 50% between $13 and $29, 1763 tutors
Non-native
$23Middle 50% between $16 and $29, 917 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Preply
$23Middle 50% between $16 and $34, 889 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$23Middle 50% between $17 and $28, 728 tutors
italki
$17Middle 50% between $13 and $22, 342 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $9.18 and $15, 326 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $28, 255 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, 25 tutors
Apprentus
$30Middle 50% between $29 and $37, 12 tutors
LanguaTalk
$34Middle 50% between $33 and $39, 9 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$44Middle 50% between $41 and $53, 4 tutors
Where Korean tutors are from
- South Korea1,780 / 2,714
Japan61 / 2,714
United States19 / 2,714
China13 / 2,714
Taiwan10 / 2,714
Hong Kong SAR China5 / 2,714
United Kingdom4 / 2,714
Italy3 / 2,714
Korean tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of Korean tutors in our directory charge $14 per hour or less (671 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 2,680 Korean tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $10 and $40 per hour.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $5.00. Trials are offered on Preply, italki, Cafetalk, AmazingTalker, 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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Updated September 28, 2026
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