In this course you can start learning Chinese language from scratch or refresh it if you have learned it long ago and you have forgotten a lot. You don't need any knowledge of Chinese language to attend the course, but you can be on HSK1 or HSK2 level as well (just skip the parts you already know). We have made this course for people who are looking to learn Mandarin Chinese in a simple and easy way.
After you finish the course, you'll be able to manage most communication in Chinese when traveling or living in China.
Learn Chinese language with lessons made by real teachers.
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In this course you can start learning Chinese language from scratch or refresh it if you have learned it long ago and you have forgotten a lot. You don't need any knowledge of Chinese language to attend the course, but you can be on HSK1 or HSK2 level as well (just skip the parts you already know). We have made this course for people who are looking to learn Mandarin Chinese in a simple and easy way.
After you finish the course, you'll be able to manage most communication in Chinese when traveling or living in China.
Learn Chinese language with lessons made by real teachers.
In this course you can start learning Chinese language from scratch or refresh it if you have learned it long ago and you have forgotten a lot. You don't need any knowledge of Chinese language to attend the course, but you can be on HSK1 or HSK2 level as well (just skip the parts you already know). We have made this course for people who are looking to learn Mandarin Chinese in a simple and easy way.
After you finish the course, you'll be able to manage most communication in Chinese when traveling or living in China.
Learn Chinese language with lessons made by real teachers.
The course includes
HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) or the Chinese Proficiency Test is an international standardized exam which assesses non-native Chinese speakers' Chinese language proficiency. It contains the most common Mandarin Chinese words and sentences. It fits all Chinese language learners, not only people who want to take the exams.
You will gain confidence in using most common Chinese language words and phrases learned in this course
HSK1 Course includes 150 words, Around 200 sentences, 19 conversations and one HSK1 test.
HSK2 Course includes 150 words, Around 300 sentences, 17 long conversations and one HSK2 test.
HSK3 Course includes 300 words, Around 900 sentences, 25 stories and one HSK3 test.
The course includes flashcards which can help you review and practice words and sentences from the lessons in a easy and funny way. We also added downloadable audio for every lesson (so you can keep learning while driving, running etc.) and PDFs. With all these things learning Chinese will be even easier.
This course is easy to follow as it is divided into 3 parts:
Part 1: learn new Chinese words and sentences
Part 2: learn a conversation or a story
Part 3: review and homework
The course will help you with:
1. Practicing both speaking and listening
2. Understanding the most useful Chinese grammar rules
3. Learning most useful words and phrases
After studying HSK1 course you can understand and use very simple Mandarin Chinese phrases, meet basic needs for communication and possess the ability to further your Chinese language studies
After studying HSK level 2 you have an excellent grasp of basic Mandarin Chinese and can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
After studying HSK3 you can communicate in Chinese at a basic level in your daily, academic and professional life. You can manage most communication in Chinese when traveling or living in China
In the course you don't have to learn Chinese characters, but it's strongly recommended to do it.
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Learning objectives
- Learn common used chinese language words and sentences
- Carry on a conversation in mandarin chinese
- Speak chinese language around your home and at work
- Gain confidence in learning and speaking chinese
- Read mandarin chinese characters (simplified characters)
- Understand basic mandarin chinese grammar rules
- Understand the different tones in chinese language
- Understand chinese characters
- Learn common used chinese language words and sentences
- Carry on a conversation in mandarin chinese
- Speak chinese language around your home and at work
- Gain confidence in learning and speaking chinese
- Read mandarin chinese characters (simplified characters)
- Understand basic mandarin chinese grammar rules
- Understand the different tones in chinese language
- Understand chinese characters
Syllabus
After studying HSK1 course you can understand and use very simple Chinese phrases, meet basic needs for communication and possess the ability to further your Chinese language studies
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Here are some extra hsk2 level tests for you to practice.
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Read a book about Chinese culture
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Gain a deeper understanding of the cultural context of Mandarin Chinese.
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Read the book carefully and take notes on the key points.
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Discuss the book with other students or a language partner.
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Write a summary or review of the book.
Create a Chinese vocabulary notebook
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Keep track of new words and phrases you learn and review them regularly.
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Chinese Vocabulary
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Get a notebook or create a digital document.
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Divide the notebook into sections for different topics (e.g., food, travel, etc.).
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Write down new words and phrases as you learn them.
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Include the pinyin (romanization) and meaning of each word or phrase.
Review Chinese vocabulary flashcards
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Reinforce your understanding of Mandarin Chinese words and phrases.
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Chinese Vocabulary
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Go through each flashcard and recall the meaning of the word or phrase.
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Cover the answer and try to recall the meaning on your own.
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Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you can confidently recall the meaning of all the words and phrases.
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Watch videos on Chinese grammar
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Deepen your understanding of the grammatical rules of Mandarin Chinese.
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Find videos on YouTube or other platforms that explain Chinese grammar topics.
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Take notes on the key points of the videos.
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Practice using the grammar rules in your own sentences and conversations.
Record yourself speaking Mandarin Chinese
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Improve your pronunciation and fluency by recording yourself speaking Mandarin Chinese.
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Chinese Speaking
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Choose a topic to talk about.
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Write down a script or outline of what you want to say.
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Record yourself speaking using a smartphone or computer.
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Listen to your recording and identify areas for improvement.
Join a Chinese language exchange group
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Practice speaking and listening to Mandarin Chinese with native speakers.
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HSK1
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Find a language exchange group online or in your local area.
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Attend the group meetings regularly.
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Take turns speaking and listening to each other in Mandarin Chinese.
Contribute to an open-source Chinese language learning project
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Apply your Mandarin Chinese skills to make a real-world contribution.
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HSK1
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Find an open-source Chinese language learning project on GitHub or other platforms.
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Identify an area where you can contribute your skills.
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Submit a pull request with your proposed changes.
Write a short story in Mandarin Chinese
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Demonstrate your ability to use Mandarin Chinese to express yourself creatively.
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Chinese Writing
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Brainstorm ideas for your story.
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Write an outline of your story.
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Write a draft of your story.
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Edit and revise your story.
Read a book about Chinese culture
Show steps
Gain a deeper understanding of the cultural context of Mandarin Chinese.
View
The Path of the Warrior Ornate Box Set: The Art...
on Amazon
Show steps
- Read the book carefully and take notes on the key points.
- Discuss the book with other students or a language partner.
- Write a summary or review of the book.
Create a Chinese vocabulary notebook
Show steps
Keep track of new words and phrases you learn and review them regularly.
Browse courses on
Chinese Vocabulary
Show steps
- Get a notebook or create a digital document.
- Divide the notebook into sections for different topics (e.g., food, travel, etc.).
- Write down new words and phrases as you learn them.
- Include the pinyin (romanization) and meaning of each word or phrase.
Review Chinese vocabulary flashcards
Show steps
Reinforce your understanding of Mandarin Chinese words and phrases.
Browse courses on
Chinese Vocabulary
Show steps
- Go through each flashcard and recall the meaning of the word or phrase.
- Cover the answer and try to recall the meaning on your own.
- Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you can confidently recall the meaning of all the words and phrases.
Watch videos on Chinese grammar
Show steps
Deepen your understanding of the grammatical rules of Mandarin Chinese.
Browse courses on
Chinese Grammar
Show steps
- Find videos on YouTube or other platforms that explain Chinese grammar topics.
- Take notes on the key points of the videos.
- Practice using the grammar rules in your own sentences and conversations.
Record yourself speaking Mandarin Chinese
Show steps
Improve your pronunciation and fluency by recording yourself speaking Mandarin Chinese.
Browse courses on
Chinese Speaking
Show steps
- Choose a topic to talk about.
- Write down a script or outline of what you want to say.
- Record yourself speaking using a smartphone or computer.
- Listen to your recording and identify areas for improvement.
Join a Chinese language exchange group
Show steps
Practice speaking and listening to Mandarin Chinese with native speakers.
Browse courses on
HSK1
Show steps
- Find a language exchange group online or in your local area.
- Attend the group meetings regularly.
- Take turns speaking and listening to each other in Mandarin Chinese.
Contribute to an open-source Chinese language learning project
Show steps
Apply your Mandarin Chinese skills to make a real-world contribution.
Browse courses on
HSK1
Show steps
- Find an open-source Chinese language learning project on GitHub or other platforms.
- Identify an area where you can contribute your skills.
- Submit a pull request with your proposed changes.
Write a short story in Mandarin Chinese
Show steps
Demonstrate your ability to use Mandarin Chinese to express yourself creatively.
Browse courses on
Chinese Writing
Show steps
- Brainstorm ideas for your story.
- Write an outline of your story.
- Write a draft of your story.
- Edit and revise your story.
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