Hsk 1 Standard Course [ GENUINE » ]

The "HSK Standard Course" series is the official preparatory material for the Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK)—the only standardized test for Chinese proficiency recognized internationally. Level 1 corresponds to the CEFR A1 level (Beginner).

The goal is simple, yet revolutionary for a total beginner: after 15 hours of study (approximately 15 lessons), a student is expected to master 150 common words and 45 core grammar points.

Unlike older textbooks that rely heavily on romanized Pinyin, the HSK 1 Standard Course immediately immerses you in the dual reality of Pinyin and Characters. HSK 1 Standard Course

The short answer: No. And that is actually a feature, not a bug.

HSK 1 does not teach you how to debate politics or read a newspaper. It teaches you survival functions: The "HSK Standard Course" series is the official

After completing this book, you will not be fluent. But you will be able to order a coffee (Yī bēi kāfēi), ask for the price (Duōshǎo qián?), and say where you are from. For travel or initial rapport with Chinese colleagues, that is a massive win.

A major strength of the Standard Course is its integration with multimedia. After completing this book, you will not be fluent

The HSK 1 test is 35 minutes long (plus listening time) and scored out of 200. You need 120 points to pass.

The HSK 1 Standard Course consists of 15 Lessons. Each lesson follows a predictable, logical structure that makes it easy to plan your study schedule.

| Section | # of Questions | Question Types | Time | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Listening | 20 | True/False based on pictures; short dialogues | ~15 min | | Reading | 20 | Matching sentences to pictures; filling in blanks | 17 min |