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A complete HSK 1-3 course with SRS flashcards, speaking practice, character writing, and more. Everything you need to start speaking Mandarin.
HSK Course
Complete HSK 1-3 curriculum, completely online and free. Structured lessons with a variety of activities to keep you engaged.
Variety of Activities
Each lesson includes images, audio, slow audio playback, and text exercises to help you learn vocabulary, grammar, and reading comprehension.
Smart Flashcards
Efficient spaced repetition flashcards that track multiple skills separately. Master reading, writing, listening, and meaning independently.
6 Practice Modes
Create Your Own Decks
Deck management made easy. Create or import decks in any format or with just a description. Build custom flashcard decks for any topic and spend your time studying.
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The Power of Characters
Chinese words are built from characters. By learning 600 words, you learn 460 characters. Those same characters combine to form thousands more words you can read.
By the end of HSK 3, you know 600 words built from 460 characters. Those same characters let you recognize 2,240 words from the full HSK 3.0 vocabulary—even if you haven't formally studied them yet.
Learn the Most Useful Words First
HSK levels are designed around word frequency. You start with the most common, practical vocabulary—then build steadily on that foundation level by level.
Introduce yourself, order food, ask basic questions, and handle simple daily situations.
Make plans, talk about routines, shop, ask directions, and keep short conversations going.
Have real conversations, follow slow and clear videos, and read easy texts with confidence.
Each level adds a manageable set of high-frequency words, so you can make real progress quickly without feeling overwhelmed.
More Tools to Explore
Beyond the course and flashcards, there's more to help you master Chinese. New tools and improvements are always being added.
Speaking Practice
Practice speaking full sentences with audio playback. Perfect your pronunciation and build confidence.
Try SpeakingWriting Practice
Learn proper stroke order with animated guides. Practice writing characters until they stick.
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You can use the site however you want, but here's one recommended approach to maximize your learning.
Start with the Course
Begin with HSK 1 Lesson 1. Follow the structured lessons in order. Each lesson introduces new vocabulary, grammar, and practice activities. Take your time and don't rush.
Add Custom Decks
Create flashcard decks for topics you're interested in. Use AI to generate decks instantly, or browse public decks created by other learners. This keeps you motivated and learning relevant vocabulary.
Practice Daily with Flashcards
Do flashcards every day. Mark words as mastered once you've leveled them up or feel confident. This spaced repetition ensures long-term retention.
Speak Out Loud
Speak out loud as you go through the course. Reading sentences aloud builds muscle memory for tones and pronunciation. Test yourself with the speaking tool for focused practice.
Supplement with Other Resources
Use this site alongside YouTube videos, graded readers, and native content. The more input you get, the faster you'll learn.
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