HSK study guides
Definitive HSK 1–6 guides: exam format, vocabulary, grammar with examples, listening, weekly plans, and common beginner mistakes.
What you will find here
Each guide is built for real study: what the level requires, how to train vocabulary and listening, a realistic plan, and a pre-exam checklist. They link to vocabulary lists and Chinese Trainer to turn theory into practice.
Definitive HSK 1 study guide
Everything to pass HSK 1: ~150 words, exam format, essential grammar, 8-week plan, and common beginner mistakes.
Definitive HSK 2 study guide
Prepare HSK 2 with ~300 words, key structures (了, classifiers), listening, an 8–10 week plan, and habits that prevent post–HSK 1 stalls.
Definitive HSK 3 study guide
HSK 3 explained: ~600 words, demanding listening, 把/被/比, skill-based study plan, and how not to drown in volume.
Definitive HSK 4 study guide
How to pass HSK 4: ~1,200 words, longer reading, inferential listening, brief writing, skill-based weekly plan, and mock exam strategy.
Definitive HSK 5 study guide
HSK 5 for serious learners: broad vocabulary, listening stamina, frequent chengyu, formal writing, and endurance training plan.
Definitive HSK 6 study guide
HSK 6 preparation: authentic texts, written connectors, advanced listening, structured essays, and maintaining HSK 4–5 base.