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Program description
HSK Preparation Course is suitable for those who plan to take HSK exam soon.
You can choose from a variety of our HSK preparation programs depending on how much time you have, and which HSK level you are aiming to pass.
*You can choose private or group classes.
course highlights
● With 20 classes per week, you’ll boost your Chinese skills rapidly
● HSK certificate is a powerful tool that can help you enter China’s Universities, or get a dream job.
● The classes are focused on the HSK texts and tasks to help you prepare and pass the test, HSK1 to HSK6
● Private or group classes
● Intensive or part-time schedule
● Online classes available
Program details
and its alignment with That’s Mandarin classes
| HSK Level | TM Level | Vocabulary count | # of private 1on1 classes | # of group intensive classes | # of group part-time classes | Visa points |
| HSK 1 | TM 1 TM 2 | HSK 1: 150 new words TM 1: 500+ words TM 2: 500+ words | 32 classes per 1 TM level | 80 classes (4 weeks) per 1 TM Level | 64 classes (16 weeks) per 1 TM Level | 1 visa point |
| HSK 2 | TM 3 TM 4 | HSK 2: 300 new words TM 3: 500+ words TM 4: 500+ words | 2 visa point | |||
| HSK 3 | TM 5 TM 6 | HSK 3: 600 new words TM 5: 500+ words TM 6: 500+ words | 3 visa point | |||
| HSK 4 | TM 7 TM 8 | HSK 4: 1200 new words TM 7: 500+ words TM 8: 500+ words | 4 visa point | |||
| HSK 5 | TM 9-12 | HSK 5: 2500 new words TM 9-12: 1000+ words | custom | custom | custom | 5 visa point |
| HSK 6 | TM 13-16* | HSK 6: 5000 new words TM13-16: 1000+ new words | custom | custom | custom | 6 visa point |
from 115 RMB/class
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HSK stands for Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (汉语水平考试) or the Chinese proficiency exam. It’s an international standardized exam that evaluates the Chinese language abilities of non-native Chinese speakers. There are 6 HSK levels which determine the different stages of a learner’s fluency in daily, academic or professional application of the Chinese language.
Normally if you don’t have a target, we suggest you aim to pass the HSK 4. HSK 1 and HSK 2 are based on survival Chinese; HSK 3 and HSK 4 are focused on topics related to work, life and study; HSK 5 and HSK 6 are geared towards news, movies and more work-related topics. Most Chinese universities and companies require foreign students and staff to get at least HSK 4.
Don’t worry, our teachers will use minimal English or other languages (if needed) and rely on pictures, videos, signs, and gestures to help you understand them. As your Chinese improves, the use of English or other languages will decrease, gradually providing you with an immersive learning experience.
Students at this level are able to talk about the basic daily life functions in Chinese. Level 2 will focus on sentence structure, retelling basic stories, and some simple grammar.
Students who complete this level should be able to express themselves on a range of everyday topics, such as the weather, their family and life in China.
They should have a vocabulary of approximately 300 words .
Students at this level are able to confidently communicate with native speakers regarding all basic aspects of everyday life in Chinese and can do so with a minimal number of mistakes.
Students will be able to express opinions on simple topics and explain the reasoning behind their opinions.
At this stage, they should be able to use and understand approximately 600 words .
Students at this level should feel comfortable commenting on a wide range of subjects and issues related to life, study, and work, although they may still lack precise vocabulary in some specialized topics.
They should be able to communicate with native Chinese speakers with ease, in daily life or while traveling. They should have a vocabulary of approximately 1200 words .
Students at this level are able to converse at relative fluency on a vast range of topics in their life and in their workplace.
They will be able to use some idiomatic expressions in Chinese exchanges. They should be able to read simple passages in Chinese and understand the content of Chinese films and TV shows, and to use and recognize a vocabulary of approximately 2500 words .
Students at this level will be able to talk about nearly any topic, particularly areas of their specialization, with only minor mistakes or confusion.
They should have strong conversational skills and be able to understand a large portion of the language used in Chinese news, films and TV shows. They should have mastered a vocabulary of approximately 5000 words .
Our curriculum is in sync with the current HSK level system. You can learn more about our level system here.
We recommend applying at least 3 months in advance to guarantee you will get a spot in a program of your choice, with your preferred schedule. By applying early, you can also benefit from our early bird discount. Besides, you will need to apply for a Chinese visa at least 30 days in advance and longer if you are applying for a student X2 visa (for long-term Chinese courses only).
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