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Cheap Korean tutors under $14 an hour

The most affordable quarter of Korean tutors charge $14 per hour or less: 651 tutors across 12 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $23 for non-native tutors.

$11/h
Median / hour
$9.24–$13
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
651
on 12 platforms

Compare Korean tutors

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

Jiwon

Jiwon

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

✨✨Your Korean Best Friend & Teacher (Beginner Friendly!)| 🗣️ English Available

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (53)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
yujin

yujin

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
Japanese
★ 5.0 (32)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A2–C2

minju

minju

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

韓国語全然分からなくても大丈夫🙆 優しいミンジュ先生と一緒に韓国語教室✨

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
Japanese
★ 5.0 (22)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B1

Libin

Libin

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

I wanna be ur teacher and friend ♥️🫂♥️ Feel free to contact me and join my classes anytime✨🤘✨

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (18)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
유니

유니

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Beginner to Intermediate Korean, can speak US, CN

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (17)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Hyejin

Hyejin

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Let's explore Korean culture, mindset, and real-life usage!

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (17)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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고대언

고대언

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

연극 배우와 함께하는 원어민 발음 마스터클래스

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
SIYOON

SIYOON

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Certified Korean Language Teacher | 1+ Year of Teaching Experience | Fun & Interactive Learning

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 94% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Ballooney

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Expert with 16 year teaching experience

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (13)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
JOY주희

JOY주희

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Study with Certified korean teacher!

Native
17 lessons
Professional teacher
Japanese +1
★ 5.0 (12)
Replies to 79% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Dany.K

Dany.K

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Passionate nurse from Korea who wants to share languages and culture

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Madelyn

Madelyn

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

☺️ 재밌게 저랑 같이 한국어 배워봐요! Let’s learn Korean step by step, and make it fun and easy! [K-pop,K-drama] 🤩

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 97% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
EHWA

EHWA

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Learn REAL Korean, Not Textbook Phrases — with My Original Worksheets 🇰🇷✨

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Haley

Haley

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Korean Language Graduate | Teach Korean from a Learner’s Perspective

Native
17 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
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
Tammy

Tammy

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Let’s talk about K-Drama, K-Pop, movies, and anything!💜

Native
41 lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 88% of messages

Teaches B1–B2

  • Speaks your language
Dan

Dan

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Friendly Native Korean Tutor | 3 Years of Teaching Experience | Beginner & Conversation

Native
23 lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Teo

Teo

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🎉 From Beginner to Advanced! ✨ Friendly Korean from Scratch." 😁재미있게 한국어 공부해요🎊

Native
19 lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Jaeseok

Jaeseok

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Improve Your Korean with Free Conversation and Correction

Native
26 lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
YEJI

YEJI

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

쉽고 재밌게 가르치는 "진짜" 한국어

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 95% of messages

Teaches C2

  • Speaks your language
황순만

황순만

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
6 lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 4.8 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A2–C1

  • Speaks your language
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
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
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

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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.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
Preply889$23$16–$345.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors729$23$17–$285.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
Cafetalk326$12$9.18–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
italki257$17$13–$225.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
AmazingTalker255$22$17–$285.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
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
Wyzant25$60$50–$655.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk9$34$33–$395.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Apprentus7$30$29–$35—No trial lessons60 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 $14 and $29, 2590 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $29, 1678 tutors
Non-native
$23Middle 50% between $16 and $29, 912 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

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
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $9.18 and $15, 326 tutors
italki
$17Middle 50% between $13 and $22, 257 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
LanguaTalk
$34Middle 50% between $33 and $39, 9 tutors
Apprentus
$30Middle 50% between $29 and $35, 7 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$44Middle 50% between $41 and $53, 4 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Korean tutors are from

  • South KoreaSouth Korea1,700 / 2,624
  • JapanJapan61 / 2,624
  • United StatesUnited States16 / 2,624
  • ChinaChina13 / 2,624
  • TaiwanTaiwan10 / 2,624
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China5 / 2,624
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom4 / 2,624
  • ItalyItaly3 / 2,624

Korean tutors: FAQ

The cheapest quarter of Korean tutors in our directory charge $14 per hour or less (651 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.

Across 2,590 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, Cafetalk, italki, 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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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 28, 2026

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