3 minute Q&A about HSK !

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Three minutes Q&A

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the world of HSK！

Teacher, I have studied Chinese for half a year. How am I at speaking Chinese?

Teacher, I want to study in China. What preparations do I need to make?

I’m going to work in China. How can I improve my Chinese?

Answer to all of the above:

Take the HSK Chinese proficiency test!

Q&A

-About HSK-

What is HSK?

HSK, the full name of which is Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi, was launched by the Center for Language Education and Cooperation and authorized by Chinese Test International (CTI). It is the most authoritative standardised test for Chinese language learners to evaluate their Chinese language level.

What is in HSK?

HSK focuses mainly on testing students’ Chinese communicative competence for everyday life, study and work. It is divided into oral and written examinations:

The written examination is split into HSK (level 1), HSK (level 2), HSK (Level 3), HSK (Level 4), HSK (Level 5) and HSK (level 6).

The full name of the oral examination is Hanyushuiping Kouyu Kaoshi (HSKK), and is split into HSKK (Primary level), HSKK (Intermediate level) and HSKK (Advanced level).

Who can apply for HSK?

Chinese learners from anywhere in the world can apply for the examination (without age restriction).

What is the equivalent of each grade of HSK?

The relationship between HSK and various other tests and vocabulary levels is as follows:

What kind of Chinese communicative competence do HSK levels 1 to 6 represent?

Passing HSK Level 1 means that you can communicate in Chinese at a basic level, and at HSK Level 2 you are more proficient and have achieved an excellent level of elementary Chinese.

Other levels can be described as follows:

HSK（Level 3）

You can complete basic communication tasks in everyday life, study and work in Chinese. When travelling in China, you can deal with communication tasks in some scenarios.

HSK（Level 4）

You can use Chinese to talk about a broader range of topics and communicate fluently with Chinese speakers.

HSK（Level 5）

You can read Chinese newspapers and magazines as well as enjoy Chinese film and television festivals. You can use spoken and written Chinese fairly comprehensively.

HSK（Level 6）

You can easily understand information that you hear or read in Chinese. You can express the points fluently in spoken or written Chinese.

What difference does taking HSK make?

For learners:

· A pass for studying in China;

· A powerful qualification for competing in the workplace;

· A requirement for applying for scholarships and summer camps;

· A reference for understanding and improving your ability to use Chinese.

For institutions and teaching centers:

· A reference point for recruitment, classroom teaching, course exemption, granting credit and evaluating teaching.

For companies:

· A reference point for employment, training and promotion of staff.

How many times is the HSK held each year?

The HSK examinations are relatively frequent. In 2022, there will be examinations in January, March, April, may, July, October, November, and December. The specific examination dates are published on CTI’s website（ http://www.chinesetest.cn ）.

How do I register for an HSK examination and what does it cost?

Registration:

* For more details, please refer to the rules of the international Chinese examination at: http://www.chinesetest.cn/gotestlaw.do

Fees (taking China as an example):

HSK 1—150 yuan

HSK 2—250 yuan

HSK 3—350 yuan

HSK 4—450 yuan

HSK 5—550 yuan

HSK 6—650 yuan

HSKK Primary

—200 yuan

HSKK Intermediate

—300 yuan

HSKK Advanced

—400 yuan

*The registration fees for the HSK examination are different in different countries due to currency exchange rates. For details, please consult the local examination center.

How do you prepare for HSK exams?

Use "Wo Hui Mandarin"!

As a Chinese language education platform authorized by CTI, " Wo Hui Mandarin" aims to provide high-quality online courses for Chinese learners all over the world, including officially certified HSK and YCT courses. The platform is accessible via web and mobile app and provides learners with scientific and comprehensive learning resources.

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Aims to provide high-quality online courses for Chinese learners and teachers all over the world

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Certified by CTI

Our courses are based on the HSK examiner's own supporting courses, and presented in a way that is optimised for the unique characteristics of Chinese. This includes “snowballing” characters into words, words into sentences, and sentences into texts to help you grow your vocabulary as quickly as possible, building connections between words and sentences, and ensuring that you do not learn anything in isolation.

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Four skills and two paths

We have areas for curriculum, homework, teaching resources and community to meet the needs of both teachers and learners in a one-stop shop. Switch between the two paths which prioritise "listening and speaking" or "reading and writing" skill as needed in order to maximise the development of all four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

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The curriculum resources come from the standard courses of the Chinese language examination board, which conform to the requirements of the HSK examination syllabus. Practice resources imitate HSK test questions. Set yourself a daily training schedule and simulate the actual examination experience.

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The web and app platforms’ resources are synchronized and complement each other.

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