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    • Tutor korean Jeongeun J.
      Professional

      30

      50-min lesson

      • Korean

        Speaks

      Well-structured speaking classes for beginners? A cheerful tutor with 9 years of experience is here for you! — Hello! I'm Jeongeun.
      I’m a Korean language teacher with 9 years of experience, specializing in helping beginners.
      Currently, I’m studying Korean Language Education for Foreigners and have worked on various projects to improve teaching methods.
      Over the past year, I’ve trained around 100 new teachers, helping them build confidence in online teaching and connect better with their students.

      Why choose Jeongeun J.

      "Jay is a wonderful tutor! She answers all of my questions and her courses are very thorough and informative. She focuses on your goals and works with you to make sure you're happy with the pace of the class and always makes sure you're understanding the lessons. I love that she not only focuses on the language but gives examples of how to be more natural with your Korean. She makes learning fun by adding in some of your favorite kpop groups (BTS, haha) as example sentences which personally, helps me remember phrases and words better. She makes Korean simple and easy for me and I know she'd do the same for you! "

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      cindy giselle

      June 29, 2018

    • Tutor korean and english Jeha K.
      Super Tutor

      39

      50-min lesson

      • Korean

        Speaks

      Former language school owner, certified teacher with 18 years of experience — Hi there!
      Welcome to my profile page. My name is Jeha K. . I am a native Korean and currently live in Canada. I operated my own language school in Korea before I moved to Canada. I enjoy my full time self employed teaching position. I used to work as a translator at a courthouse and teach immigrants English here in Canada prior to coming back to the education industry.

      Why choose Jeha K.

      "Jeha was very professional and nice. She got straight to the point and started giving me tips and tricks that helped me a lot. Thank you!"

      Shalvah

      Shalvah

      August 7, 2018

    • Tutor korean Lotus K.
      Super Tutor

      20

      50-min lesson

      • Korean

        Speaks

      Cerified Korean teacher — Hello!
      I'm a native Korean speaker.
      Would you like to learn Korean?
      Do you want to speak the Korean language better?
      Do you need a partner to speak Korean?
      If you are interested in Korea and Korean, I can be of help to you.
      I’m a professional Korean language teacher.

      Why choose Lotus K.

      "Lotus 선생님 is a very patient teacher and explains everything very well. Her lessons are all in Korean and I like appreciate this method as it has taught me a lot. She is very supportive and truly the best^^"

      Maja

      Maja

      March 13, 2025

    • Tutor japanese, korean, german and english Faith B.

      35

      50-min lesson

      • Korean

        Speaks
      +14

      Certified ESL Tutor; World Language Educator — My life's journey is to aid and encourage others along the path of learning and cross-cultural understanding. I love bringing the spoken word to others as it broadens their horizons and aids them in this constantly growing world.
      Working with children has kept me in touch with my own inner child, ...

      Why choose Faith B.

      "Thank You"

      Mitesh

      Mitesh

      August 14, 2020

    • Tutor korean Claire L.
      Professional

      20

      50-min lesson

      • Korean

        Speaks
      +1

      Certified Korean teacher and native speaker with 8 years of teaching experience offers Korean class. — Hi there! My name is Claire, and I'm a certified Korean language teacher as well as a native Korean speaker with 8 years of teaching experience.
      I offer a structured class curriculum that's both effective and enjoyable, ensuring lessons are fun and relaxing. I also provide personalized lessons tailored to each student's needs and goals.

      Why choose Claire L.

      "I have completed my first 12 hours of learning Korean and I find that Claire follows a good method, gives clear explanations and answers questions eagerly. "

      Rania

      Rania

      December 14, 2022

    • Tutor korean EuiSook K.
      Professional
      Super Tutor

      24

      50-min lesson

      • Korean

        Speaks
      +2

      Certified tutor with 5 years of experience. — Hello,
      My name is Euisook.
      In 2009, I completed the course of teaching Korean as a foreign language to foreigners at Yonsei University. After completing the course, I have more than a year of experience teaching the Korean language to different nationalities such as Italian, American, Singaporean, Chinese, and Mongol students.

      Why choose EuiSook K.

      "Wonderful teacher! She assess your needs very quickly and is willing to share materials to further learning outside of the classroom. She is patient and goes beyond the lesson to give not only theoretical knowledge such as vocabulary but also practical knowledge about the culture. Her english skills are very good. I look forward to the next lesson!"

      Daylin

      Daylin

      April 13, 2018

    • Tutor korean Hyeok Y.
      Super Tutor

      26

      50-min lesson

      • Korean

        Speaks
      +2

      A passionate Korean tutor who will go the extra mile to help accomplish your goals of learning 😉 🌸 — Hi, all :)
      I'm originally from S. Korea but I'm both comfortable speaking English and Korean. I studied in the U. S. for my bachelor degree and moved to Belgium to do my master programme. I have teaching experiences with many international students, adults and kids.

      Why choose Hyeok Y.

      "teacher hyeok is a very good teacher, i learn so much with her. she's very patient, punctual and makes me feel comfortable. she uses a lot of different materials to teach and thats really helpful and i really enjoy that. i highly recomend her!"

      Siu

      Siu

      January 4, 2021

    • Tutor korean Igor Iu.

      15

      50-min lesson

      • Korean

        Speaks
      +2

      Certified Korean language teacher — Hello! My name is Igor. I'm a professional translator and Korean language tutor 🇰🇷. I've lived and studied in Korea, and this country, its culture, and its people hold a special place in my heart. I'm excited to share my knowledge with my students.
      My goal is not just to teach you Korean but also to help you develop skills that will allow you to learn independently and effectively.

    • Tutor korean Zhania Zh.
      Super Tutor

      17

      50-min lesson

      • Korean

        Speaks
      +2

      Certified Korean Language Teacher with 8 Years of Experience — Hello, everyone! I'm Teacher Jania.
      Hi there! My name is Jania, and I've been teaching Korean for 8 years now, with experience in both beginner and advanced levels.
      I've always dreamed of becoming a teacher, and to follow that dream, I enrolled at Zhetysu State University, majoring in "Two Foreign Languages: English and Korean.

      Why choose Zhania Zh.

      "자니야 선생님, 최고의 선생님이에요! The lessons with Janiya are always fun and different. She is a very open and kind teacher. Explanations are always clear and can be understood very fast. During lessons she is very open to have a conversation and share some stories! If she sees you are a little sad or in a blue she will help to lighten up your mood! I really love learning Korean with her and she is very passionate about the language and super professional! "

      Astiya

      Astiya

      February 28, 2019

    • Tutor korean Jusun O.
      Super Tutor

      33

      50-min lesson

      • Korean

        Speaks
      +1

      🥕Certificated tutor with 6 years of experience 🥕 — HELLO!!!😄 Thank you for visiting my page! 🙏
      This is Jusun from Korea. I live in Korea right now, but lived in Australia for 4 years so I understand easily how different cultures are. And I travelled a lot around world, so I have a pretty wide perspective. I love nature, music, piano, guitar, travelling, reading and walking etc.

      Why choose Jusun O.

      "I have just finished my first lesson with Jusun and she has already built my confidence in Korean! She corrected me at my pronunciation and helped me to remember important Korean words. Her lessons were fun and easy to understand and she is definitely the best Korean tutor so far. I recommend you book a lesson with her! Thank you Jusun ~^^"

      Slimatic

      Slimatic

      November 29, 2018

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    Emilie

    Emilie

    with Yuri

    I have been with Yuri for a little bit now and I always enjoy her classes! She’s able to relate sentences personally for me and teach me about what I love within the Korean culture! She’s very fun and dedicated to helping to advance in the Korean language. I am very excited to continue my lessons with her!

    Carissa

    Carissa

    with Suyeon

    Suyeon is the best! She is so supportive and great at teaching grammar concepts and difficult aspects of the language. Highly recommend!

    Hala

    Hala

    with Jaeha

    Jaeha is a very patient tutor who is helping me with my Korean pronunciation. He takes the time to explain things carefully and to answer all of my questions. As a beginner in Korean, I find his patience, attention to detail, and encouragement to be particularly helpful, especially when it comes to the challenges of learning pronunciation and the logic of the language.

    Cloe

    Cloe

    with Juyeon

    A patient and great teacher who helped find multiple examples to explain things to me in a comprehensive manner, including visuals.

    Nikki

    Nikki

    with Gyuhun

    Gyuhun has been an amazingly patient and supportive tutor on my Korean journey so far! Well planned lessons catered to areas which I need improvement in. Thanks for your ongoing guidance and support Gyuhun!

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    $39 / hr

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    China

    $32 / hr

    Average private Korean tutors rates

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    Native Korean speakers

    $25 / hr

    Non native Korean speakers

    $31 / hr

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

    🇰🇷 How to learn Korean?

    There are many different ways to learn a new language, and it really depends on what works best for you. Key to learn a language is total immersion. With an online Korean tutor you can learn Korean with a native speaker even when you're not in Korea. There are many more ways you can have a bit of Korea in your own home. Test your comprehension skills when you watch great films like "Oldeuboi" or "Parasite." Maybe Korean dramas are more your thing (Don't worry you're not alone.) You have a visual buffet awaiting you. And of course, let's not forget the international sensation K-pop has become. Look up BTS, Blackpink, and other popular Korean songs to practice your pronunciation as you enjoy some tunes. For something more low-key, curl up somewhere comfortable and dive into the literary world of Sun-mi Hwang, Seo Jeong-ju, or other Korean authors. Make sure to ask your Preply Korean teacher for recommendations.
     

    🥇 Is Korean hard to learn?

    The Foreign Service Institute (FSI) ranked Korean as one the hardest languages to learn. Korean is a unique language, it belongs to the Koreanic language family and has around nine dialects. Learning a language with a new sentence structure and writing system can be daunting, like with Korean. Learning Korean can be hard at first, but after you've had some lessons with a private Korean tutor you will notice you're making progress already.
     

    📅 How long does it take to learn Korean?

    On average, it takes around 88 weeks or 2,200 hours to learn Korean. As with any language you want to learn, the more time you're willing to invest the faster you will learn. To make progress we recommend taking at least two Korean lessons a week.
     

    🧑🏻‍🤝‍🧑🏿How many people speak Korean?

    There are 82 million Korean speakers across the world, with the majority being native speakers (77 million). It is the official language in North and South Korea, regional in one country, and spoken in seven others.
     

    🎓 What are the most popular Korean tests?

    The Korean Language Proficiency Test (KLPT), particularly for non-native speakers, suits those looking to work in Korea. Getting certified can help you advance your career or at the least confirm your proficiency. On the other hand, the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) is for students trying to enroll in Korean universities or graduate schools. Job seekers can also take this test to work at Korean companies and public institutions. Lastly, passing the TOPIK is necessary to obtain an F-5 visa if you're not married to a Korean citizen.