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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.

민정 김.

민정 김.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

6years of experience as qualified language tutor | Conversation, Culture & Society | Personalized Feedback & Weakness-Focused Training | Eng & Rus speaking

Native
6 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Language degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (22)
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Schola L.

Schola L.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Korean Conversation | Speak Naturally & Confidently with a Native Tutor

Native
5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (21)
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Kyungmi L.

Kyungmi L.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

A friendly and engaging Korean tutor who teaches REAL Korean, making your learning experience fun and inspiring✨

Native
1 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (19)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yoojin L.

Yoojin L.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Korean tutor, 4+ years – like chatting with a friend, but seriously good

Native
4 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (19)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Nana S.

Nana S.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Learn Natural Korean Conversation with Seoul Standard Dialect ✨ Build Your Speaking Confidence!

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (18)
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Naun K.

Naun K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Learn Practical Korean with a Native Tutor 🇰🇷 Beginner-Friendly Lessons 🫶

Native
1 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (17)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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채현 백.

채현 백.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Study Korean like talking to a friend

Native
2 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (16)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Yunbin C.

Yunbin C.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🔥 From 안녕하세요 to arguing about the news | ✨ Learn Korean with an experienced, certified tutor! | 📚 Clear explanations in English

Native
2 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (15)
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Mina K.

Mina K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

1:1 Customized Korean Classes for Beginners – No Korean? No Problem! Business Korean, Workplace Adaptation, Outdoor Hobbies, and More! Let's Study Like Friends!

Native
1 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (15)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Sujin Y.

Sujin Y.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Are you feeling stressed while learning Korean? Enjoy Learning Korean with Me!

Native
2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (14)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Hattie K.

Hattie K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Teaching All Levels (Beginners, Intermediate, and Free Talking)

Native
2 yrs · 200+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (14)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Dain L.

Dain L.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Korean Tutor to Foreign K-Pop Idols | MBC News Anchor | 19 Yrs Exp | Custom-Built Lessons

Native
19 yrs · 50+ lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (13)
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Bodre L.

Bodre L.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🇰🇷 Certified Native Korean Tutor 🗣 Words → Sentences → Conversation! 💬 Beginner · Conversation · TOPIK Preparation · Interview Preparation ✍ Writing Correction…

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (12)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Suwon K.

Suwon K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Speak Korean Naturally from Day1 💡 | 6+ Years Teaching Experience | Real Conversation & Korean Culture 🗣️

Native
6 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (12)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Hyunji K.

Hyunji K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🚀 Personalized Korean Lessons for Beginners | Speak Korean Naturally and Confidently | 🎙️ Practical Conversation-Focused Lessons

Native
1 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (9)
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  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Seonggeun L.

Seonggeun L.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🌏 Trilingual Korean Tutor | 🏨 Hotelier with Global Experience | 🗣️ Speak Natural, Real Korean | Complete Beginners to Intermediate Learners Welcome | English +…

Native
1 yrs · 100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Riley K.

Riley K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🇰🇷🇺🇸 Speak Korean Naturally with an Active Tutor 🙌 | Beginner-Friendly English Support | Personalized Feedback Report

Native
3 yrs · 39 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (5)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Dongjae P.

Dongjae P.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Korean for Complete Beginners | From Hangul to Everyday Conversations 🗣️ Original Materials + Guided Review

Native
100+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (5)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yun Kyoung K.

Yun Kyoung K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

[Certified Korean Language Teacher] From beginners, global corporate executives to young learners, personalized Korean just for you!

Native
8 yrs · 45 lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (4)
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Seolbin K.

Seolbin K.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

🗣️ Say what you learn, in the same lesson | 🎓 16 years teaching English | 💬 English when you need it | 🌏 Beginner to real conversation

Native
2 yrs · 47 lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Sunwoo J.

Sunwoo J.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

📢 Korean Conversation for Those Who Are Afraid to Speak | Beginners Welcome, Learn Hangul Step by Step |🇰🇷 Certified Korean Language Tutor |📚 Let’s Study Toget…

Native
1 yrs · 100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Se gye M.

Se gye M.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

[8 Years of Teaching Experience] A Tutor Who Truly Understands Beginners! 😊 K-Dramas🎬, Grammar📚, Personalized Lessons🎯, Review Note📝, Feedback✍️

Native
8 yrs · 50+ lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (3)
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Sera L.

Sera L.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

Learn Korean Easily, Even as a Beginner! Let's Dive into K-Pop Together!

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Juyeon J.

Juyeon J.

South KoreaNative

Preply · South Korea

💗 Your First Korean Best Friend 💃 K-pop Dance Lover 🥰 All Levels Welcome, from Hangul to Advanced Korean 👩‍🏫 2+ Years of Korean Teaching Experience 💬 Lived in…

Native
2 yrs · 26 lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (2)
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Korean (South Korea) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • 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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