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Online Korean tutors, compared

A 60-minute online Korean lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 2,734 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $29 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $19 per hour, versus $23 for non-native tutors.

$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$29
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
2,734
on 12 platforms

Compare Korean tutors

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

Dongseok R.

Dongseok R.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Read Korean in 5 Minutes, Speak in 6 Weeks! 🚀 | Government-Certified Professional👨‍🎓 Korean Tutor🇰🇷

Native
2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (74)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Natalie

Natalie

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

[Intermediate + Advanced] Korean Conversation

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +3
★ 5.0 (53)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Heon

Heon

FindTutors

I am a friendly person who enjoys teaching Korean. My lessons are designed for beginners who want to learn everyday conversation.

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New tutor
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No reviews yet
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  • Beginners
Hanamaru

Hanamaru

South KoreaNative

Cafetalk · South Korea

Let's talk in Korean

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +2
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
Suzuka

Suzuka

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Conversation / Free Talk /JLPT

Native
5,000+ lessons
Not listed
Japanese +3
★ 5.0 (1,545)
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Teaches A1–C2

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

Jess

South KoreaNative

Verbling · South Korea

Native
1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (751)
Usually within a few hours

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language

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Jungwoo H.

Jungwoo H.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Speak Natural Korean Fast | Customized Lesson & Conversation Course (2,400+ lessons)

Native
2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (73)
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  • Speaks your language
Chloee

Chloee

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Speak Korean like Korean Natives.

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (42)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Min

Min

Tusclasesparticulares

coreano de superviviencia - 100% conversacion en coreano con un nativo (서바이벌 한국어 - 원어민과 함께하는 100% 회화)

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New tutor
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No reviews yet
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KIMJUHEE

KIMJUHEE

South KoreaNative

Cafetalk · South Korea

가벼운 마음으로, 즐기는 마음으로, 재미있게 이야기해요:) Let’s chat casually, joyfully, and entertainingly:)

Native
2,000+ lessons
Not listed
English +4
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
하다쌤

하다쌤

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🏅5000+ h 🆗️Classes in EN/CN/JP

Native
5,000+ lessons
Not listed
Japanese +5
★ 5.0 (1,511)
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Teaches A1–C2

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

Abby

South KoreaNative

Verbling · South Korea

Native
1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree · verified
English
★ 5.0 (660)
Usually within a day

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Jongsub K.

Jongsub K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🧑‍🏫Where Fun Finally Meets Fluency | 15-Year Korean Teaching Expert

Native
15 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (76)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Ji

Ji

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Master Korean, Univ. Lecturer & Artist🔥Precision Learning for Natural Fluency, Tailored Strategy📌

Native
50+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (37)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Kyuin

Kyuin

FindTutors

Learn Practical Korean Conversation Skills

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New tutor
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No reviews yet
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Heeyoung

Heeyoung

South KoreaNative

Cafetalk · South Korea

気になったあの表現、一緒に解き明かしましょう

Native
2 lessons
Not listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
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[Special

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🐣Beginner 👄Everyday ⛱️Travel

Native
5,000+ lessons
Not listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (1,497)
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Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Hye

Hye

United StatesNative

Verbling · United States

Native
2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (637)
Usually within a few hours

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Rahnwoo K.

Rahnwoo K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

💃🏻 Latin American Korean School Teacher 🎓 Certified Korean tutor with 9 Yrs Experience🎖️

Native
9 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (72)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
EUNJIN

EUNJIN

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Teaching Korean in Seoul / A qualified Korean teacher

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (34)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

Hyeseung

FindTutors

Native Korean tutor teaching all levels online specialising in K‑culture and conversation

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New tutor
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No reviews yet
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Hyunmee

Hyunmee

South KoreaNative

Cafetalk · South Korea

今から韓国語を始めたいけれど、何から始めればいいか悩んでいる、または、ある程度韓国語勉強したけれど、今なんとなく行き詰ってる…そんな方いらっしゃいますか? 次に何をしたらいいか、いっしょに考えてみましょう!

Native
5,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese +1
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
NaNaSSam

NaNaSSam

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

3000 times🐣6 years in China

Native
5,000+ lessons
Not listed
Chinese +3
★ 5.0 (1,496)
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Teaches A1–C2

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

Hyungeong

South KoreaNative

Verbling · South Korea

Native
500+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (587)
Usually within a few hours

Teaches A1–C1

  • 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
italki362$17$13–$235.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Cafetalk326$12$9.18–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
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
Apprentus12$30$29–$37—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 $14 and $29, 2700 tutors
Native speakers
$19Middle 50% between $13 and $29, 1783 tutors
Non-native
$23Middle 50% between $16 and $29, 917 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
italki
$17Middle 50% between $13 and $23, 362 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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Korean tutors are from

  • South KoreaSouth Korea1,800 / 2,734
  • JapanJapan61 / 2,734
  • United StatesUnited States19 / 2,734
  • ChinaChina13 / 2,734
  • TaiwanTaiwan10 / 2,734
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China5 / 2,734
  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom4 / 2,734
  • ItalyItaly3 / 2,734

Korean tutors: FAQ

Across 2,700 Korean tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $10 and $40 per hour.

Cafetalk has the lowest median price for Korean tutors in our data: $12 per hour, and a quarter of its tutors charge $9.18 or less.

Not really: native Korean speakers charge a median of $19 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $23. We list 1,816 native speakers.

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 track 2,734 Korean tutors on Preply, Tusclases / FindTutors, italki, Cafetalk, AmazingTalker, and Classgap. Preply has the most choice, with 889 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 September 28, 2026

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