HSK Overview:

The HSK is the official standardized test for Chinese language proficiency. It was introduced in 1984 and became a national standardized test in 1992. The current structure (levels 1-6) was introduced in 2009, with levels 7-9 added in 2022.

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.

HSK Level 2 Overview:

Target Learners:

Test takers should know at least 300 commonly used Chinese words and related grammar.

Test Structure:

Listening: 35 questions, about 25 minutes.

Reading: 25 questions, about 22 minutes.

Total test time: 55 minutes, plus additional time for personal information and answer sheet completion.

Scoring:

A maximum of 200 points (100 for listening, 100 for reading). A score of 120 or more is considered a passing score. HSK scores are valid for two years.

Pinyin:

All the questions in the test are marked with pinyin in HSK 2.

We will introduce the different question types of HSK Level 2 and provide answering tips in the upcoming blog post. You can also click here to watch the HSK Level 2 open class video recording.

Check introduction to HSK 1 exam.

The HSK 3 open class will be held in June. Click here or scan the QR code in the following picture.

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.