Complete HSK Study Guide

The HSK is a standardized Chinese proficiency test recognized by governments and corporations worldwide as a standard gauge of an individual's Chinese language proficiency level.

To study HSK you can get help from some websites that have information about the test. Most them provide simulations and learning skills. They may also suggest some teachers to help and answer your questions online. This course covers to all HSK levels. Learn more about the tailor-made HSK preparation course.

Study Guide For HSK Level 1

We suggest that you study 4-6 hours per week and learn for at least half a year. There are 150 words in HSK 1. Listening is the most important part and as long as you can understand PinYin. The test won't be difficult.

Study Guide For HSK Level 2

For HSK level 2. There are 300 words in HSK 1. Learn about one year and study 4-6hours per week would be fine. In this level it has more grammar point and sentence structures which mean understanding is as important as listening. The same with HSK 1 there will be two part in the test: listening and reading. And there is no character writing in it.

Study Guide For HSK Level 3

You need more than one and half a year. There will be 600 words. In this level you need to start learning how to write Chinese! Also there is a writing test in the examination.

Study Guide For HSK Level 4

The student who has learnt for 2 years can take it( the study time is not particularly as the guide) It includes 1200 words. And up to this level. The students can talk about daily life and simple things about work with local Chinese. Also they can write short passages.

Study Guide For HSK Level 5

There are 2500 words in HSK 5. Up to this level you can read Chinese magazines and books, see Chinese movies and give a lecture in Chinese. In HSK 6 there are more than 5000 words.

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Here is the test time in 2016 in Shenzhen. There are different test places and you can find the time here:

HSK Test Date of 2016