1. What is HSK?

If you're an English learner, you probably know that IELTS or TOEFL scores are used to assess proficiency. Similarly, for Chinese learners, the official Chinese proficiency test is the HSK. HSK stands for Hànyǔ Shuǐpíng Kǎoshì, which means Chinese Proficiency Test.

Development of the HSK test began in 1984 at Beijing Language and Culture University, and was officially made a national standardized test in 1992. The 6 levels of HSK exams that we currently use have been in use since 2009.

2. HSK levels

Before 2009, the Chinese Proficiency Test was divided into 3 stages and 11 levels (very difficult for beginners). After 2009, it was changed to the 6 levels that we are now very familiar with. Starting from 2022, HSK levels 7-9 will be added on top of HSK1-6.

Note: The latest HSK 3.0 version only adds Levels 7-9 to the original HSK 2.0 (Levels 1-6), while maintaining unchanged proficiency criteria and exam content for the original Levels 1-6.

What is HSK? Why should you take HSK test? Check our previous open class recording.

3. Introduction to HSK 1

HSK(Level I) examines the students' capability of using Chinese in daily life. Those who pass HSK(Level I) can understand and use some simple Chinese words and sentences to facilitate their communication and be equipped with the ability to pursue further Chinese studies.

HSK (Level 1) Primarily evaluates listening and reading skills in Chinese, encompassing related topics, tasks, grammar, and a fundamental vocabulary of 150 Chinese words.

1) Question type

HSK (Level 1) has a total of 40 questions, divided into listening and reading sections. 

The entire exam takes about 40 minutes (including 5 minutes for candidates to fill in personal information).

2) Pinyin

All the questions in the test are marked with Pinyin

3) Test score

Achieving a full score entails earning 200 points, while a cumulative score of 120 or above qualifies as a passing mark. 

HSK scores are valid for two years (starting from the exam date).

Register for HSK 2 Free Open Class, click here or scan the QR code in the following picture.

HSK Official Website: https://www.chinesetest.cn/

BLCU Online HSK Course

BLCU Online Course is designed according to the HSK system, helping students to improve their Chinese language skills in four areas: listening, speaking, reading and writing. It is suitable for non-native speakers who want to improve their Chinese in general or for those who want to improve their Chinese language skills first and take the HSK exam in the future. You can choose to join a group or take the classes 1 on 1 according to your level and learning need.

FAQs

1. Registration Deadline: 

Rolling throughout the year

Group class: Wait for 1-4 weeks after registration

1-on-1: Starting within 1 week after registration

2. Class Time:

8am-9pm Beijing time, 7 days a week

Group Class: Need to discuss with group members and determine a class time.

3. Not sure which course is suitable?

You can sign up for a 20 mins trial class and listen to the teacher's advice from the right side of our website.