Resources
Tools and guides for learning Mandarin with a clear method. We start with the essentials and expand over time.
Main resource
Chinese Trainer — the app
HSK vocabulary, spaced repetition, grammar, graded readings, mock exams, and a voice-enabled AI tutor. One platform built for learners who want real progress.
- HSK 1–7 curriculum with a daily plan
- Flashcards with spaced repetition
- AI tutor with voice and level memory
- Web, PWA, and Android on Google Play — same progress on mobile and desktop
HSK guides
Complete guides by level: vocabulary, grammar, listening, study plans, and common mistakes for Spanish speakers.
Guía HSK 1: 150 palabras, examen y plan de 8 semanas
Cómo preparar HSK 1: unas 150 palabras del marco de seis niveles, listening y lectura, gramática esencial, plan de 8 semanas y errores de principiantes.
Read guideGuía HSK 2: 300 palabras, 了 y clasificadores
Cómo preparar HSK 2: unas 300 palabras acumuladas, 了, clasificadores, listening y un plan de 8–10 semanas sin soltar el HSK 1.
Read guideGuía HSK 3: 600 palabras, 把, 被 y 比
Cómo preparar HSK 3: unas 600 palabras acumuladas, listening denso, 把/被/比, complementos de resultado y un plan de 10–12 semanas por habilidad.
Read guideGuía HSK 4: 1.200 palabras, inferencia y simulacros
Cómo preparar HSK 4: unas 1.200 palabras acumuladas, lecturas más largas, listening con inferencia, escritura breve y un simulacro de examen cada dos semanas.
Read guideGuía HSK 5: 2.500 palabras, stamina y chengyu
Cómo preparar HSK 5: unas 2.500 palabras acumuladas, listening de 30 minutos, chengyu frecuentes, escritura formal y un plan de 12 semanas.
Read guideGuía HSK 6: 5.000 palabras e input auténtico
Cómo preparar HSK 6: unas 5.000 palabras acumuladas, textos auténticos, conectores formales, listening avanzado y mantenimiento de HSK 4–5.
Read guideOfficial HSK sources
Exam dates, centers, and registration are published on the official sites. Our guides are for study; they do not replace registration at an authorized center.
- Chinese Testing International — official HSK registration
Official HSK dates, test centers, and registration. Chinese Trainer is not a test center.
- Center for Language Education and Cooperation (formerly Hanban)
The body behind Chinese as a foreign language programs and the HSK framework.
- HSK on Wikipedia
Overview of the Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi: levels, history, and format.
Comparisons
Honest Mandarin app comparisons: Duolingo vs HelloChinese, Skritter vs LingoDeer, and the best HSK platforms in 2026. One page per search query.
Best HSK platforms 2026: Duolingo vs HelloChinese vs Skritter
What people actually use as the best app to learn Chinese in 2026. Duolingo vs HelloChinese, Skritter vs LingoDeer, and where Chinese Trainer fits.
Read guideDuolingo vs HelloChinese for Mandarin (2026)
Duolingo vs HelloChinese: habit vs a real Mandarin course, tones, HSK, and when to add Chinese Trainer.
Read guideSkritter vs LingoDeer for Chinese (2026)
Skritter vs LingoDeer: handwriting and hanzi memory versus grammar and a structured course. Which to pick, and when Chinese Trainer fits.
Read guideHelloChinese vs LingoDeer for beginners (2026)
HelloChinese vs LingoDeer: a friendly tone-first course versus deeper grammar. Which Mandarin app to start with.
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