Learn Korean Online for Beginners — Start from Zero, 1:1
From Hangul to your first sentences — start with a beginner-friendly curriculum, with tutors who can explain in English or Japanese.
11 verified tutors · 50,000+ lessons taught by our tutors
완진 쌤 일본어 유튜버 어학특기자
Korean · English · Japanese · Chinese
Jihun Kim
Korean · English
혜경 쌤 일본 현지 기업 6년 / 임원 3년 일본 10년 거주 학생 100명+ / 수업 6,300회+
Korean · Japanese
Ivy
English · Korean
Goeun
Korean · English · Japanese · Chinese
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Korean · English
Floriana
Korean · English · Spanish · Italian · Russian · French · Portuguese
Keunhee Lee
Korean · English · Japanese
Hyun
Korean · English · French · Italian
유니쌤 유아파닉스부터 중고등문법완벽정리 회화까지정복
Korean · English · Japanese
Haru tutor
Korean · English
Lesson prices
$1.10 – $20.90 per 25-minute lesson
Real prices set by each tutor. Lesson packs are discounted; a 50-minute lesson books as two blocks.
How Haru works
1. Pick a tutor
Compare specialties, experience, reviews, and prices to find your match.
2. Book a time
Choose from the tutor's published schedule — shown in your own time zone.
3. Meet on video
Join the classroom built into the site. Nothing to install.
The fastest order for absolute beginners to learn Korean
Korean has a clear starting order: Hangul (one week) → pronunciation rules → basic sentence patterns → conversation. Hangul is a logical alphabet you can read within days — after that, your speaking time determines your progress. Tutors who run absolute-beginner lessons have curricula built around this order; just say "complete beginner" in your first lesson.
Starting with apps alone often locks in pronunciation habits that are hard to unlearn. Getting your sounds checked by a native speaker early makes everything after easier. Some tutors explain in English or Japanese — check the languages on each profile.
Guides below cover learning Hangul, essential beginner phrases, and how to combine free resources with lessons.
Frequently asked questions
Can I start before I can read Hangul?
Yes — some tutors teach Hangul itself. That said, Hangul is fastest self-taught: use the guide below first, then spend lesson time on pronunciation checks instead.
How long until basic conversation?
With two lessons a week plus 20–30 minutes of daily review, most learners reach travel-level basic conversation in 3–6 months. Speed tracks your speaking time — see the guides for out-of-lesson practice.
Are there tutors who explain in English?
Yes — profiles list each tutor's languages. Start with a tutor who shares a language with you, for as long as you need explanations.
How much do lessons cost?
Tutors set their own rates — the range above reflects current actual 25-minute prices, with discounts on lesson packs.
Learning guides
Worth a read before your first lesson