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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

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

Mary

Mary

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Feel free to dive into Korean. Practical lessons at your pace—so your confidence grows naturally🎵✈️

Native
23 lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Celine

Celine

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Ready to Speak Korean Confidently? Learn with a Native Tutor Who Knows Exactly How to Help You!

Native
33 lessons
Not listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 97% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Hyejin

Hyejin

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

다양한 연령과 목적에 맞춘 1:1 맞춤 한국어 튜터링🌿

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Jina

Jina

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

An experienced educator in the field

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
이인희_Irena

이인희_Irena

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

차근차근 쏙쏙 배워가는 한국어 수업

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
이미진

이미진

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 97% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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David

David

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

한국어 배워요 🇰🇷 Learn Korean Confidently! 🌏 TOPIK & Conversation Specialist 🇰🇷

Native
50+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Bit

Bit

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Certified Teacher | 7+ Years Experience | Tailored Korean Lessons for Fast Progress

Native
47 lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Jiwoo

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Speak Confidently! Natural Expression & Speaking Coach for Korean Learners

Native
30 lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
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
Rey

Rey

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Speak Korean Naturally from Day1 | Friendly Native Tutor 🇰🇷

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Hanna

Hanna

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Beginner Korean A1–A2 | Clear Structure, Speak with Accuracy & Confidence

Native
41 lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Sohee

Sohee

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

🇰🇷 Certified Korean Teacher(+6yrs)/ Lezioni Chiare, Visive e Pratiche, Speak Korean Confidently✨📚

Native
50+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +4
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Jiye

Jiye

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Stop Sounding Like a Textbook 📚 Conversation for Intermediate Learners

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
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
Nathan

Nathan

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 93% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Do

Do

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

K-pop Lover & 5 years Exp 💃 Fun Lessons

Native
41 lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Erica

Erica

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Real Korean for Work & Daily Life | 20+ Years of Experience

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

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

Eugene

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

For learners who are serious, but want a warm place to grow 🌱

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

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
kim

kim

IrelandNative

italki · Ireland

Learn Travel Korean✈️ | Personalized Lessons👩‍🏫 | Speak Real-life Korean🗣️ | Role-play Practice🎭

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 97% of messages

Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
TAEJEONG

TAEJEONG

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

듣기만 하는 수업은 끝! 틀려도 괜찮아요. 당신이 80% 말하는 한국어 코칭.

Native
37 lessons
Professional teacher
German +1
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
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

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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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