Completing the is not the end—it's the end of the beginning. You now have a vocabulary of 150 words and a taste of Mandarin logic.
The HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi / 汉语水平考试) is the official Chinese proficiency test for non-native speakers. The Standard Course is a textbook series designed specifically to prepare you for each level of this test. HSK 1 Standard Course
| Section | What to expect | Tip | |---------|----------------|-----| | Listening Part 1 | See image + phrase → correct? | Focus on keywords (numbers, verbs) | | Listening Part 2 | Short dialogue + question | Hear the last sentence carefully | | Listening Part 3 | 5 dialogues, match pictures | Eliminate obvious wrongs | | Reading Part 1 | Match sentence to image | Look for subject & action | | Reading Part 2 | Read sentence, choose correct word | Check if negation or time is needed | | Reading Part 3 | Read short passage (2–3 sentences) | Find who / what / where | Completing the is not the end—it's the end
The book explains when to use polite forms, how to address strangers, and basic etiquette (e.g., accepting a gift with two hands). The Standard Course is a textbook series designed