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    • Tutor korean Hyoseung S.

      HK$

      93

      50-min lesson

      • Korean

        Speaks

      A young passionate tutor is here! NOT burdensome class. In my class, you'll have fun and stay excited while learning Korean through K-culture, K-dramas, K-pop, and of course, a huge amount of Korean textbook. — Hello, I am Hyoseung, 23 years old. Currently studying in Michigan. I have multiple teaching experiences especially personalized. I have Toefl speaking, Toefl, and Duolingo, with great scores, have zero problems communicating with you in English! My door is always open! A young passionate friendly tutor is here :D

      Why choose Hyoseung S.

      "Hyoseung is a very good and patient teacher. I learn a lot every lesson. He really adapts his class to what I would like to learn. His English is also very good and he explains well. He is super and I am really happy. I love to learn Korean with Hyoseung and i look foreward to every lesson."

      Roza

      Roza

      October 21, 2024

    • Tutor korean Sung Won H.

      HK$

      194

      50-min lesson

      • Korean

        Speaks
      +1

      Experienced Korean tutor – Take your Korean fluency to the next level! — Hello,
      My name is Sung Won.
      I love to communicate with people from the world, and to share thoughts, experiences, etc.
      I’ve been teaching Korean since 2008. Since that, I have thought what makes students feel difficulty when they learn Korean. For example, to pronounce Korean words correctly, to ...

      Why choose Sung Won H.

      "Sung won is a great teacher! He went above and beyond to help me understand! He explains things clearly. I have found my tutor. "

      Zenaveah

      Zenaveah

      September 29, 2023

    • Tutor korean Heeju K.

      HK$

      93

      50-min lesson

      • Korean

        Speaks

      Chat with me, and you’ll pick up tons of useful Korean phrases! — Hi there! My name is Heeju, and I live in Seoul. 😍
      I’ll be teaching classes either in Korean & English or Korean only! I’ve worked at a Korean language education company for a long time, and I’m super passionate about teaching languages. 😀 ♥️ Here are some things I love: reading books, writing, traveling, watching movies, singing & songwriting, and eating delicious food!
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      Why choose Heeju K.

      "Great teacher! Kind and curious personality "

      Piotr

      Piotr

      January 12, 2025

    • Tutor korean Heeone L.

      HK$

      248

      50-min lesson

      • Korean

        Speaks

      SOAS Uni Language centre Korean teacher. — Hello! My name is Heeone and I am a passionate Korean language tutor with 5 years of experience. My individualised approach to tutoring allows me to tailor lessons to each student's specific needs and learning style, ensuring that you make the most progress possible.

      Why choose Heeone L.

      "Heeone is really amazing! She's really patient when I'm struggling but we're also efficient in our lessons and get a lot done in an hour. I was really nervous about learning a new language but now I get excited whenever it's time for a new lesson!"

      Aysha

      Aysha

      September 4, 2019

    • Tutor korean Hyejun L.

      HK$

      194

      50-min lesson

      • Korean

        Speaks
      +2

      Customised Korean lessons for students passionate about literature and art—let’s make progress together through steady practice! :) — 👩🏻‍🏫 Hello! I majored in Language & Literature and International Business at a national university in Korea and began tutoring in 2020, building 5 years of experience in Korean language education and 4 years in English education. I have my own Korean teaching blog :)

      Why choose Hyejun L.

      "She is really nice and really patient , I really like working with her :) "

      Irancine

      Irancine

      May 31, 2022

    • Tutor korean Hyungeun S.

      HK$

      116

      50-min lesson

      • Korean

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      Not only systematic Korean study, but also Korean study that is easy to understand through English explanation~! — Hello, my name is Ted. Nice to meet you. I live in Seoul now, and I like to travel to many countries and study their culture and history. Also, I enjoy playing tennis and swimming when I have time. It seems that more and more people want to study Korean these days.

      Why choose Hyungeun S.

      "Hyungeun is very kind, very patient. He teaches diary vocabs, he teaches me to be more confident with small talks. He takes his time to speak you slowly. His classes are funny also. A100%!"

      Nathalie

      Nathalie

      February 4, 2025

    • Tutor korean Bummoon L.

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      HK$

      78

      50-min lesson

      • Korean

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      Do you want to learn Korean well? — Hi there, I'm Kevin. Do you want to learn Korean well? I'm fluent in both Korean and English, so I can teach you in a way that's easy to understand.
      I have experience teaching Korean to second-generation friends living in the U. S. at a Korean school for four years during high school.

    • Tutor korean Genie K.

      HK$

      171

      50-min lesson

      • Korean

        Speaks

      Genie❤️UNIV. TEACHER🔥BEGINNER/GRAMMAR EXPERT with 10+ years of experience — 👑 Welcome to Genie's PREMIUM Korean Class!
      👑 Like the Genie of the Lamp🧞‍♂, I can make your class full of FUN MAGIC!
      👑 Study Korean with PROFESSIONAL Korean Language Instructor!
      👑 You will soon be fluent in Korean with MAGICAL GENIE'S🧞‍♂ CLASS!
      ▼ WHY GENIE? ▼

      Why choose Genie K.

      "Genie is an amazing tutor! She corrected me if I said something wrong and she is very nice I can already see I tiny bit of improvement! She gives me hope that I can learn Korean successfuly and one day go there she isn't rude about correcting me she does it very nicely. Already booked more lessons!! Book her if you want to see immediate improvement and have a good teacher!"

      Audrey

      Audrey

      November 3, 2023

    • Tutor korean Jei M.

      HK$

      233

      50-min lesson

      • Korean

        Speaks
      +2

      Certified fun and friendly tutor / digital nomad — 👌🏻 Both kids and adults.
      ✨Truth or false✨
      🎖 I have a certificate of Korean Language Teacher Lv.2
      🌐 I've lived in Hawaii and the Netherlands before.
      🎨 I've worked as a designer in the tech field.
      ✈️ I've traveled to 20+ cities.
      💜 I'm an Army of BTS.

      Why choose Jei M.

      "Jei is a fun, kind and patient Korean teacher! She provides materials. We have great conversations about food, culture and BTS! If you want to learn Korean in a fun and fast way I recommend Jai! Thank you Jei!"

      Chas

      Chas

      January 29, 2021

    • Tutor korean Chanam P.

      HK$

      155

      50-min lesson

      • Korean

        Speaks
      +1

      Beginner Korean teacher — Hello
      I'm Chanam of a Korean instructor.
      I was born and raised in Korea
      I am currently living in Japan.
      I like to travel to find delicious restaurants
      My hobby is watching movies and taking a walk.
      I am a bachelor of English major. I have Tesl certificate l in Canada

      Why choose Chanam P.

      "She is a great tutor. She is supportive and encourages me to step out of my comfort zone. She is patient and answers my smallest question. I really enjoy taking her class! "

      Kaori

      Kaori

      April 6, 2024

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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!

    Prices for korean lessons by tutor nationality

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    $30 / hr

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    Native korean speakers

    $24 / hr

    Non native korean speakers

    $20 / 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.