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    • Tutor korean Jeongeun J.
      Professional

      29

      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.

      "After one trial lesson i was convinced and paid to have 20 hours worth of lessons. Jay has great English skills, both written and spoken, and a fun bubbly character that makes each lesson fun! Jay is patient and happy to answer any questions, as well as learning to speak Korean, I have had the chance to learn about Korean culture. I look forward to our lessons and would recommend Jay to anyone wanting to learn about Korean language and culture! "

      Hayden

      Hayden

      May 24, 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.

      "WOW! What a wonderful teacher! Her English is flawless so it makes it so easy to have a conversation, but most of all she is super friendly, very smart and quick to see what a students needs are, and able to go directly to what the student is capable of. I found her very comfortable to learn with! I booked 5 more lessons right away! 감사합니다 선생님!! 진짜 재미있었어요!! "

      Angel

      Angel

      April 24, 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.

      "I love doing lessons with this tutor, the lessons are fully in Korean so your brain is thinking all the time in Korean rather than both Korean and English. My Korean understanding and listening has improved so much definitely keeping lessons on "

      Riches

      Riches

      December 23, 2021

    • Tutor korean, turkish and english Beytullah K.
      Super Tutor

      10

      50-min lesson

      • Korean

        Speaks
      +1

      Language-Enthusiast Teacher — Hello, I am Beytullah, I have learned various languages for many years. I studied English and Korean for long time. I studied Teaching English as Foreign Language at univ. I lived in South Korea for about 5 years and during this time I studied master's degree in Education field.

      Why choose Beytullah K.

      "Guys, stop the search, i've found our korean teacher! Despite not being a korean native he has exceeded all my expectations. His help with pronunciation was an unexpected pleasant surprise. His vocab and grammer knowledge is extensive and so helpful. As i am an older language learner i really appreciate Beytullah's patience. Beytullah is a linguistic and academic giant and preply's best kept secret! I do not hesitate in recommending Beytullah as your Korean teacher. "

      Eketa

      Eketa

      January 28, 2021

    • 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.

      "Faith is a wonderful teacher. Biggest plus for me was that I had fun during the lesson. Can totally recommend her!"

      Frank

      Frank

      June 3, 2021

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    • 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.

      "I’ve only had 3 classes with Ms. Euisook K. so far and she has already taught me alot about the Korean language. I am a beginner at this course and she’s able to adjust to my level and knows how to teach me in an effective way. In addition to that, she’s fun, patient, and very easy to get along with! I always look forward to meeting her in class. Oh also, not to mention, she’s not as expensive as the others. 👍🏼 So I definitely recommend her as a private tutor 😊"

      JO

      JO

      April 30, 2018

    • 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.

      "Claire is a fantastic tutor! Very knowledgeable, very patient and totally able to customise her lessons based on your requirements. Highly recommended!"

      Sophia

      Sophia

      December 19, 2017

    • Tutor korean 수경 정.

      17

      50-min lesson

      • Korean

        Speaks

      A tutor with a Certificate of Korean Language Teacher Level 2 — I’m a tutor who completed a university course in teaching Korean to foreigners and holds a Level 2 Korean Language Teacher certification. I love experiencing different things and helping others. With a meticulous and kind personality, I always maintain a positive outlook.

      Why choose 수경 정.

      "She is kind and patient. I like that she is well-prepared and responsive to my weaknesses in speaking Korean. I think I will learn a lot from her. A great tutor!"

      Marco

      Marco

      December 19, 2017

    • 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.

      "Hyeok is a joy to work with. She is professional, punctual, and creative. In just a few lessons, I am already speaking short, coherent sentences in Korean. I highly recommend her if you wish to improve your Korean language skills."

      Andrew

      Andrew

      November 10, 2020

    • 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.

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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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    South Korea

    $25 / hr

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    Ukraine

    $39 / hr

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    Indonesia

    $29 / 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.