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Online Korean tutors, compared

A 60-minute online Korean lesson costs $19 at the median, across the 4,166 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $12 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.

$19/h
Median / hour
$12–$27
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
4,166
on 12 platforms

Compare Korean tutors

1,155 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Jung

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Korean tutor who teaching basic Korean words and sentences for traveling

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

CHUSSAM

CHUSSAM

South KoreaNative

Cafetalk · South Korea

自由に韓国語で会話

Native
5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
Chinese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

팅쌤TingSsam

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

[EVENT] Hurry up

Native
10 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (2,355)
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Heather

Heather

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (126)
Replies to 100% of messages

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Namhee M.

Namhee M.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Speak Natural Korean with Confidence 🌿 | 21 Countries Traveled ✈️ | Patient, Warm & Culture-Loving💕

Native
1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (23)
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Younjeong

Younjeong

South KoreaNative

Cafetalk · South Korea

Comprehensive Korean class (Grammar, Speaking, Listening)

Native
6 lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners

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jintian

jintian

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Conversation|Beginner|Hobby

Native
10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (2,173)
Not shown

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Jane^^

Jane^^

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

I'll be one of the most patient and supportive tutor you've ever had!^^

Native
2,000+ lessons
None listed
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (126)
Replies to 100% of messages

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Jongran K.

Jongran K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🎓 Certified Teacher | Travel & K-Culture for Beginners | Real Conversation Skills

Native
3 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (20)
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Min Hee

Min Hee

South KoreaNative

Cafetalk · South Korea

Practice the language needed in real workplace situations and communicate naturally and politely with Korean colleagues.

Native
1 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Korean

Korean

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🌟Master Korean Conversation🗣️

Native
4 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (2,116)
Not shown

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Genie

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

ESL tutor in Sydney, offering customised English & Korean lessons in English, Korean or Spanish

Native
15 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
CELTA
English +2
★ 5.0 (123)
Replies to 100% of messages

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Dongwoo K.

Dongwoo K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Are you confident of speaking Korean? Don't you forget everything that you have learned when you try to speak Korean? Become confident in speaking Korean with…

Native
2 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (19)
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Korean (South Korea) · likely

  • Speaks your language
Mei.8

Mei.8

Japan

Cafetalk · Japan

This is my motto on study languages. What you like × Language you study So let's talk about it if there is someone who love travel and Japan.

Fluent (C2)
4 lessons
None listed
Japanese +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Annie

Annie

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

💥Korean Grammar Booster💥

Native
5,000+ lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (1,919)
Not shown

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Prof. Crystal

Prof. Crystal

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

✈️Travel Korean, Group & 1:1 Personalized LessonㅣSpeak ENG, ESP, FR

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (123)
Replies to 100% of messages

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Boram S.

Boram S.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

[🏅Certified Korean Instructor] Enjoyable Korean lessons like traveling! Start with a comfortable atmosphere and personalized lessons for a fun experience 💫

Native
1 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (17)
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
lumina

lumina

South KoreaNative

Cafetalk · South Korea

Turn the Korean you know into Korean you can actually use on your trip!

Native
13 lessons
None listed
Japanese +2
No reviews yet
Not shown

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
BAO

BAO

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

Achievement 200%

Native
5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (1,834)
Not shown

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Ahkyoung

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Published Author & Cross-Cultural Language Expert - Learn Living Korean with Cultural Context

Native
500+ lessons
Teaching degree
Japanese +1
★ 5.0 (107)
Replies to 99% of messages

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Han L.

Han L.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🎓Majoring in Teaching Korean to foreigners🎓 🐣🔜🐓 PERFECT CURRICULUM 🇰🇷 for Travelers & Students

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (15)
Not shown

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Teacher Jini

Teacher Jini

South KoreaNative (likely)

Cafetalk · South Korea

Whenever You Feel Like Speaking Korean

Native (likely)
10 yrs · 2 lessons
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Sasha

Sasha

Taiwan

AmazingTalker · Taiwan

Beginner's Best Friend👋

Fluent (C2)
5 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Official exam examiner
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (1,796)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

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

HOON

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🎯 Make your Korean natural, not textbook | Custom lessons for TOPIK, travel & career

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (83)
Replies to 100% of messages

Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners

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Korean tutors by platform

Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while AmazingTalker offers the most choice (1,077 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
AmazingTalker1,077$16$11–$225.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply889$23$16–$345.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
italki865$20$15–$265.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Tusclases / FindTutors753$22$17–$285.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
Cafetalk373$12$9.47–$14—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Classgap58$21$18–$254.9★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Engoo39from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Verbling36$32$27–$355.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Wyzant32$59$50–$655.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
Apprentus31$30$25–$375.0★No trial lessons60 min
LanguaTalk9$36$33–$405.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Tutor Hunt4$45$42–$545.0★No trial lessons60 min

How much Korean tutors charge

Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.

All tutors
$19Middle 50% between $12 and $27, 4125 tutors
Native speakers
$18Middle 50% between $12 and $27, 3309 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 816 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

AmazingTalker
$16Middle 50% between $11 and $22, 1077 tutors
Preply
$23Middle 50% between $16 and $34, 889 tutors
italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $26, 865 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $28, 752 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $9.47 and $14, 373 tutors
Classgap
$21Middle 50% between $18 and $25, 58 tutors
Verbling
$32Middle 50% between $27 and $35, 36 tutors
Wyzant
$59Middle 50% between $50 and $65, 32 tutors
Apprentus
$30Middle 50% between $25 and $37, 31 tutors
LanguaTalk
$36Middle 50% between $33 and $40, 8 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$45Middle 50% between $42 and $54, 4 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Korean tutors are from

  • South KoreaSouth Korea2,999 / 4,166
  • JapanJapan83 / 4,166
  • ChinaChina63 / 4,166
  • TaiwanTaiwan49 / 4,166
  • United StatesUnited States29 / 4,166
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China18 / 4,166
  • CanadaCanada11 / 4,166
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom7 / 4,166

Korean tutors: FAQ

Across 4,125 Korean tutors with a listed price, the median is $19 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $10 and $37 per hour.

Cafetalk has the lowest median price for Korean tutors in our data: $12 per hour, and a quarter of its tutors charge $9.47 or less.

Not really: native Korean speakers charge a median of $18 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $20. We list 3,349 native speakers.

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 track 4,166 Korean tutors on AmazingTalker, Preply, italki, Tusclases / FindTutors, Cafetalk, and Classgap. AmazingTalker has the most choice, with 1,077 tutors.

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 November 12, 2026

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