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Korean tutors for beginners

505 of the 935 Korean tutors we track offer lessons for beginners. Their median price is $25 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $4.40. Native speakers charge a median of $24 per hour, versus $22 for non-native tutors.

$25/h
Median / hour
$17–$37
Typical range
$4.40
Trial lesson
505
on 12 platforms

Compare Korean tutors

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

Hyeon Jeong S.

Hyeon Jeong S.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🔥 Start with Hangul(Alphabet). Reach TOPIK 6. 🚀

Native
3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (42)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Jane K.

Jane K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Trusted by Long-Term Students | Certified Korean Tutor | 6+ Years of Teaching Experience

Native
6 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (41)
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Heymi K.

Heymi K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

✨ No Textbooks — Personalized Korean That Gets You Speaking 🗣️ (Beginner Specialist | All Levels Welcome 🙌)

Native
6 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (41)
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Soyeon A.

Soyeon A.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Let's practice together so that speaking Korean comes naturally without worrying!

Native
2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +6
★ 5.0 (40)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Sangho L.

Sangho L.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

1800+ Korean lessons | 100+ students | Beginner to TOPIK

Native
2 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (38)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Hana Y.

Hana Y.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Certified Korean Teacher 🇰🇷 | Fun & Structured Lessons for All Levels!

Native
14 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Spanish +2
★ 5.0 (38)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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Jeonghwan H.

Jeonghwan H.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🌟 Structured Korean Lessons | Step-by-Step Learning | Clear English Explanations

Native
2 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (37)
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Bohee A.

Bohee A.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

📌Beginner Specialist | 🗣Speaking-Focused Lessons | 📝Custom-Made Real-Life Learning Materials | 🎧Self-Study Content Between Lessons | ✨Detailed Personalized Fee…

Native
1 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (34)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Hyejoo Y.

Hyejoo Y.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

✨ “Fun Korean Conversation Tutor – Don’t Be Afraid, Let’s Start Learning!” ✨

Native
1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (33)
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Jeongho C.

Jeongho C.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Do you want to be a professional and fluent? 🔥🔥 - Essential Korean tutor with 5 years’ teaching experience and a business background

Native
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (33)
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Chaeyoon P.

Chaeyoon P.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🇰🇷 Korean That Finally Makes Sense! 🔥 Learn It, Then USE It! 📌 Beginner Specialist

Native
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 4.9 (35)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yejin J.

Yejin J.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

⚡ Korean feels complicated? Let me make it simple! 🔥 Start speaking from the very first lesson. ✨ Absolute beginners welcome! Friendly & patient tutor 📈 Struct…

Native
2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (31)
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Dohee K.

Dohee K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Learn Korean Comfortably — Absolute Beginners Welcome!

Native
2 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Language degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (30)
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Soo K.

Soo K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Certified tutor with 9 years of experience! Teaching kids :)

Native
9 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Japanese +1
★ 5.0 (30)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Youngwoo Kevin K.

Youngwoo Kevin K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🚀 From Beginner to Business Korean | Clear explanations and practical Korean for TOPIK, Daily Life, and the Workplace. 🎓 PhD, 7 years of academic research, 19…

Native
3 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +3
★ 5.0 (28)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Sulhee J.

Sulhee J.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Learn Korean Through 100 Unique Experiences | Beginner • Conversation • TOPIK

Native
5 yrs · 100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (27)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Young K.

Young K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Now is the perfect time to improve your Korean skills! 🌸 ✅ Beginners are welcome ✅ Perfect for anyone who wants to improve their speaking skills Let’s learn to…

Native
1 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (26)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Namy K.

Namy K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

passionate motivated language teacher: Korean lessons with German-speaking help

Native
5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
German +1
★ 5.0 (26)
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  • Kids
  • Beginners
Chunga P.

Chunga P.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

👭Your Korean Friend!🔥/living in Europe/Certified teacher /Fun, conversation-focused Korean lessons /Specializing in building confidence for beginners

Native
3 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (25)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Jaeyoung H.

Jaeyoung H.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Beginner Korean: From grammar to real speaking practice. Learn how to use grammar — and how to practice it, too.

Native
2 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (23)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Inhae L.

Inhae L.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Fun and Easy Korean 🇰🇷💖 1:1 Customized ⭐️perfect lesson for Kpop fans ⭐️ Certified korean tutor with +1500 hours of teaching experience!

Native
4 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (22)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Jiphoon J.

Jiphoon J.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🌟 Beginner Korean & TOPIK Specialist Certified Tutor | 🗣️ Clear Korean Explanations in Simple English | 💻 2+ Years Online Teaching Experience + 🏫 Extensive Off…

Native
8 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (22)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Hyungeong L.

Hyungeong L.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

certified Korean Language teacher 2:1 or group lessons available. Please contact me for further details.

Native
4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (22)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Esther K.

Esther K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

A passionate teacher who will go the extra mile to help accomplish your goals of learning Korean!

Native
8 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (22)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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Korean tutors by platform

Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while AmazingTalker offers the most choice (377 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
AmazingTalker377$22$17–$285.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply216$31$24–$425.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors150$20$17–$265.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
Engoo41from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Cafetalk32$11$7.29–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Wyzant30$59$50–$655.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
Verbling29$32$29–$355.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Classgap28$24$18–$265.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
italki16$15$12–$205.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
LanguaTalk9$34$33–$385.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Tutor Hunt4$45$41–$535.0★No trial lessons60 min
Apprentus3$35$30–$35—No trial lessons60 min

How much Korean tutors charge

Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.

All tutors
$24Middle 50% between $17 and $33, 893 tutors
Native speakers
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $33, 660 tutors
Non-native
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $33, 233 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $28, 377 tutors
Preply
$31Middle 50% between $24 and $42, 216 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $17 and $26, 149 tutors
Cafetalk
$11Middle 50% between $7.29 and $15, 32 tutors
Wyzant
$59Middle 50% between $50 and $65, 30 tutors
Verbling
$32Middle 50% between $29 and $35, 29 tutors
Classgap
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $26, 28 tutors
italki
$15Middle 50% between $12 and $20, 16 tutors
LanguaTalk
$34Middle 50% between $33 and $38, 9 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$45Middle 50% between $41 and $53, 4 tutors
Apprentus
$35Middle 50% between $30 and $35, 3 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Korean tutors are from

  • South KoreaSouth Korea660 / 935
  • TaiwanTaiwan28 / 935
  • JapanJapan17 / 935
  • ChinaChina12 / 935
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China9 / 935
  • United StatesUnited States5 / 935
  • CanadaCanada2 / 935
  • EgyptEgypt2 / 935

Korean tutors: FAQ

Among 505 Korean tutors for beginners, the median price is $25 per hour; the middle half charge between $17 and $37.

We list 505 Korean tutors for beginners on AmazingTalker, Preply, Tusclases / FindTutors, Engoo, and Cafetalk. Use the filters above to compare prices, trial lessons and reviews, then book on the platform you prefer.

Across 893 Korean tutors with a listed price, the median is $24 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $11 and $43 per hour.

Yes. The median trial lesson costs $4.40. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, Preply, Engoo, Cafetalk, and Verbling, 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 October 19, 2026

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