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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

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

SeYoung

SeYoung

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🎓 3 yrs Experience | Business

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (65)
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Teaches A1–A2

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

Anabel

Spain

Classgap · Spain

Language teacher with 4 years of experience

Fluent (C2)
5 yrs · 42 lessons
Other certificate
Spanish +5
★ 5.0 (39)
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Jiyun K.

Jiyun K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

If you want to study everyday conversation or business Korean, choose my class! You can improve your Korean skills with a focus on conversation.

Native
500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (26)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Théo

Théo

Voscours

Cours de coréen niveau débutant (A1-A2) en visio

Not listed
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Not listed
★ 5.0 (1)
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  • Beginners
Ramwol

Ramwol

Japan

Cafetalk · Japan

韓国語で書かれた話を読んだり、聞いたりするレッスンです

Fluent (C2)
5,000+ lessons
Not listed
Japanese +3
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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MIN

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

standard language&free speech

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (65)
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Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Yoonkyung L.

Yoonkyung L.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Learn Korean the Easy Way — Cheerful Native Tutor, English OK for Beginners

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (20)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
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
Camila

Camila

Suasaulasparticulares

Aulas de Coreano para Iniciantes

Not listed
New tutor
Not listed
Not listed
No reviews yet
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  • Beginners
Elena.O

Elena.O

Russia

Cafetalk · Russia

講師が英語で言った数字を日本語で答えてもらう練習をします。 日本語から英語も可。

Fluent (C2)
5,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese +2
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
$6.37/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Elis S.

Elis S.

Indonesia

Classgap · Indonesia

Fun & Engaging Korean Lessons – Learn with a Passionate Tutor (4+ Years Experience!)

Basic (A2)
3 years teaching
Other certificate
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Donna

Donna

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

💛 The travel & trading company

Native
500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +5
★ 5.0 (59)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Geol H.

Geol H.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Get comfortable talking in Korean! - beginner to Advanced learners welcome! 🤗

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (17)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • 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
Sarah

Sarah

Voscours

Cours de coréen en ligne : spécial débutants

Not listed
New tutor
Not listed
Not listed
No reviews yet
Not shown
  • Beginners
SEOYEON

SEOYEON

South KoreaNative

Cafetalk · South Korea

本リクエストは、『韓国語初級ステップアップ問題集』をご購入前に少しだけお試しいただける、お試し版問題集ご購入用のページです。

Native
10,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Beginners
Md T.

Md T.

Bangladesh

Classgap · Bangladesh

"Experienced & Enthusiastic English Tutor / Achieve Your Fluency Goals!"

Intermediate (B1)
10 years teaching
Other certificate
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Semi

Semi

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

😊seoul🌺Std Korean😊korLitGd

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +3
★ 5.0 (58)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Bandana N.

Bandana N.

India

Preply · India

TOPIK Lvl 4 | Clear Korean explanations from a tutor who was once a beginner too.

Advanced (C1)
3 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
Hindi +1
★ 5.0 (15)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
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

Anna

Letuelezioni

Insentante di coreano impartisce lezioni provate online per studenti di livello principiante ed intermdio

Not listed
New tutor
Not listed
Not listed
No reviews yet
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  • Beginners
jjin Park

jjin Park

South KoreaNative

Cafetalk · South Korea

Practice conversation for 15 minutes! The power of 15 minutes!

Native
2,000+ lessons
Not listed
Japanese
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Beginners
New

New

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Korean Education Major

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
Japanese +3
★ 5.0 (56)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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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
italki263$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, 2596 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $29, 1684 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, 263 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 Korea1,706 / 2,630
  • JapanJapan61 / 2,630
  • United StatesUnited States16 / 2,630
  • ChinaChina13 / 2,630
  • TaiwanTaiwan10 / 2,630
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China5 / 2,630
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom4 / 2,630
  • ItalyItaly3 / 2,630

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 2,596 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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