HSK
Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi
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Introduction to HSK
Before delving into the Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK), one must understand its structure, levels, and historical development. HSK is an examination of Chinese competence for non-native Chinese speakers. The latest version of HSK is called the New HSK and is fully administered and developed by Hanban, an agency under China’s Ministry of Education devoted to the promotion of Chinese language learning beyond national borders. According to the information on official HSK website, there are 1208 host sites situated across roughly 155 countries. This test features six bands (levels) corresponding to other international language benchmarks, such as the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Each band consists of reading, listening, and writing sections and requires scoring at least 120 (Band 1-2) or 180 (Band 3-6) points in total to advance to the next level.
The resources for HSK preparation
IMPROVEMANDARIN has the most detailed introduction to the HSK test and valuable learning resources for test prep, including relevant vocabulary lists for each level, grammar highlights, and mock exams.
IMPROVEMANDARIN has the most detailed introduction to the HSK test and valuable learning resources for test prep, including relevant vocabulary lists for each level, grammar highlights, and mock exams.
Confucius Institute of the University of Manchester (曼彻斯特大学孔子学院) is a resource-rich website affiliated with the University of Manchester. If you are preparing for the HSK, you can find past test papers here. It also provides audio files of the listening test and previous oral exams for learners to practice.
Digmandarin systematically categorizes common Chinese vocabulary for the users, including words that must be learn at each levels of the HSK test and the YCT (Youth Chinese Test). You can download a PDF of each level's vocabulary list and do the online practice questions after studying.
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