Hawon
Verbling · South Korea
- Not listed
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (582)
- Can take over a day
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
$25/h
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2,734 tutors · 12 platforms
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
329 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Yun H.
NativePreply · South Korea
Korean isn't about rules, it's about context. 🪡 [TOPIK Writing] [Fluency in nuances and pronunciation] [Casual conversation]
- Native
- 5 yrs · 100+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$19/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Minji
Nativeitalki · South Korea
Korean Native + Fluent English 🇰🇷 | Speak Real Korean, Not Just Textbook Korean 😊
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Min Hee
NativeCafetalk · South Korea
Practice the language needed in real workplace situations and communicate naturally and politely with Korean colleagues.
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Business
SOHEE소희
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
🥇Pronunciation | Speaking
- Fluent (C2)
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (1,495)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$58/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Euisook
NativeVerbling · South Korea
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (553)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
$32/h
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Myoungae Y.
NativePreply · South Korea
Learn Korean step by step with a designer and teacher of 6 years! ✨ Systematic curriculum focused on real-life practice - 1:1 customized lessons | Summary note…
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$18/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.50
Hye
Nativeitalki · South Korea
Korean Tutor with 15 Years of Teaching Experience | Intermediate & Advanced Conversation
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A2–B2
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
혜림惠林Hayley
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
Focus: Speaking fluency!❤️
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1,433)
- Not shown
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Everyday admin & immigration
$34/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
Han
NativeVerbling · South Korea
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (573)
- Rarely cancels (100% attended)
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Nuri P.
NativePreply · South Korea
🎤 Speak from lesson one! 🎧 A music-trained ear for your pronunciation 🎬 Real Korean from dramas 🎨 Break past intermediate 🎮 Knitter from Daegu
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$19/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Grace
Nativeitalki · South Korea
✨ Learn Real Korean with a Professional News Anchor ✨ (Clear pronunciation • Natural expressions • F
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
덕쌤
AmazingTalker · Hong Kong SAR China
👭Gp. Lessons💯7yrs+Online Exp
- Fluent (C2)
- 10,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Cantonese +2
- ★ 5.0 (1,426)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$40/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.80
SungIl
NativeVerbling · South Korea
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Language degree · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (511)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$45/h
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Sujin L.
NativePreply · South Korea
🎬 Learn Korean through K-dramas & K-pop | 🎤 Pronunciation coaching | 💬 Absolute beginners welcome | 😊 A tutor who listens and laughs a lot
- Native
- 5 yrs · 50+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
KJ
Nativeitalki · United States
“Learn Korean Naturally | Culture, Daily Life & Fun”
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$26/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Jiyoung
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
🍉+4,000 classes💥10+1event
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +4
- ★ 5.0 (1,397)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Jin
Verbling · South Korea
- Not listed
- 500+ lessons
- Language degree · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (366)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$35/h
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Sujeong K.
NativePreply · South Korea
[Beginner to Advanced] Real Conversation & Pronunciation Expert 📚 TOPIK Specialist 🌿 Korean History & Culture Specialist
- Native
- 10 yrs · 100+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Olly
Nativeitalki · South Korea
Korean Academy Teacher in Gangnam | Perfect Announcer Pronunciation
- Native
- 6 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$33/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
LINSEY
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
🌴 Living in Taiwan🌴
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Chinese +6
- ★ 5.0 (1,393)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$20/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
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Taewon
NativeVerbling · South Korea
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +5
- ★ 5.0 (285)
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Seri K.
NativePreply · South Korea
🚌 Seoul-born Korean tutor 👩🏫 8 years teaching kids 🗣️ Hangul, pronunciation & everyday talk 🎬 K-drama conversation ✈️ 21 countries
- Native
- 8 yrs · 35 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$54/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $23
Pang
NativeAmazingTalker · South Korea
Teacher Certificate Level 2
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Chinese +5
- ★ 5.0 (1,369)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$28/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
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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 | 362 | $17 | $13–$23 | 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, 2700 tutors
Native speakers
$19Middle 50% between $13 and $29, 1783 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 $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
Where Korean tutors are from
- South Korea1,800 / 2,734
Japan61 / 2,734- United States19 / 2,734
China13 / 2,734
Taiwan10 / 2,734- Hong Kong SAR China5 / 2,734
United Kingdom4 / 2,734
Italy3 / 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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