HSK Study Guides
Short, practical articles to keep you moving between drill sessions.
Latest
- Mandarin Tone Rules Cheatsheet — the four tones, neutral tone, third-tone sandhi, 不 / 一 changes, and drill links.
- Mandarin Tone Trainer — short listening rounds for HSK 1-2 tone recognition.
- 30-Day HSK 6 Study Plan — advanced reading, nuanced grammar, and long-form listening.
- 30-Day HSK 5 Study Plan — bridging to fluency: news vocabulary, essay structure, listening at speed.
- 30-Day HSK 4 Study Plan — intermediate vocabulary, sentence patterns, and timed reading.
- 30-Day HSK 3 Study Plan — connector words, listening jump, and HSK 2 retention.
- 30-Day HSK 2 Study Plan (HSK 3.0, 600 words) — connector words, listening jump, and HSK 1 retention.
- 30-Day HSK 1 Study Plan (HSK 3.0, 300 words) — a working schedule, 15 min/day.
Coming soon
- HSK 3.0 vs HSK 2.0: what really changed
- Top 60 measure words you must know
- Listening section: how to handle fast audio
- HSK exam-day checklist
Or jump straight into the HSK 1 drill, HSK 3 drill, or HSK 5 drill.