Beijing Forbidden City
Academic track · HSK 1–6

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Structured 1-on-1 online preparation for all six HSK levels. Targeted vocabulary, grammar drills, and full mock exams — so you walk in ready.

HSK 1 HSK 2 HSK 3 HSK 4 HSK 5 HSK 6
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Personal study plan
Your tutor designs a programme around your current level, target exam date, and available study time.
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Free practice exams
Real mock exams for all 6 levels — with listening audio and full answer sheets. Free to download.
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Proven exam technique
Learn exactly how the exam is structured and how to maximise your score in every section.
All six levels

Which level are you?

From complete beginner to near-native fluency. Each level has its own curriculum, vocabulary targets, and exam format.

HSK 1 Beginner
Recognise and use very simple Chinese words and phrases for everyday situations.
~150 vocabulary words
40 minutes exam time
Listening + Reading
HSK 2 Elementary
Handle simple, direct exchanges of information on familiar topics and routines.
~300 vocabulary words
55 minutes exam time
Listening + Reading
HSK 3 Intermediate
Communicate in Chinese on a wide range of topics related to work, school and daily life.
~600 vocabulary words
85 minutes exam time
Listening + Reading + Writing
HSK 4 Upper-Intermediate
Converse fluently with native speakers on a broad range of topics.
~1,200 vocabulary words
100 minutes exam time
Listening + Reading + Writing
HSK 5 Advanced
Read Chinese newspapers and magazines, watch Chinese films, and give full presentations.
~2,500 vocabulary words
125 minutes exam time
Listening + Reading + Writing
HSK 6 Mastery
Understand virtually everything read or heard in Chinese and express yourself with precision.
~5,000 vocabulary words
140 minutes exam time
Listening + Reading + Writing
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Practice exams — all levels

Real mock exams for all six HSK levels. Listen to the audio directly in your browser, download the exam paper, and check your answers with the answer sheet.

HSK 1 Beginner · ~150 vocabulary words · 40 minutes
Practice Exam 1
🎧 Listening audio
📄 Exam paper ✅ Answer sheet
Practice Exam 2
🎧 Listening audio
📄 Exam paper ✅ Answer sheet
Practice Exam 3
🎧 Listening audio
📄 Exam paper ✅ Answer sheet
HSK 2 Elementary · ~300 vocabulary words · 55 minutes
Practice Exam 1
🎧 Listening audio
📄 Exam paper✅ Answer sheet
Practice Exam 2
🎧 Listening audio
📄 Exam paper✅ Answer sheet
Practice Exam 3
🎧 Listening audio
📄 Exam paper✅ Answer sheet
HSK 3 Intermediate · ~600 vocabulary words · 85 minutes
Practice Exam 1
🎧 Listening audio
📄 Exam paper✅ Answer sheet
Practice Exam 2
🎧 Listening audio
📄 Exam paper✅ Answer sheet
Practice Exam 3
🎧 Listening audio
📄 Exam paper✅ Answer sheet
HSK 4 Upper-Intermediate · ~1,200 vocabulary words · 100 minutes
Practice Exam 1
🎧 Listening audio
📄 Exam paper✅ Answer sheet
Practice Exam 2
🎧 Listening audio
📄 Exam paper✅ Answer sheet
Practice Exam 3
🎧 Listening audio
📄 Exam paper✅ Answer sheet
HSK 5 Advanced · ~2,500 vocabulary words · 125 minutes
Practice Exam 1
🎧 Listening audio
📄 Exam paper✅ Answer sheet
Practice Exam 2
🎧 Listening audio
📄 Exam paper✅ Answer sheet
Practice Exam 3
🎧 Listening audio
📄 Exam paper✅ Answer sheet
HSK 6 Mastery · ~5,000 vocabulary words · 140 minutes
Practice Exam 1
🎧 Listening audio
📄 Exam paper✅ Answer sheet
Practice Exam 2
🎧 Listening audio
📄 Exam paper✅ Answer sheet
Practice Exam 3
🎧 Listening audio
📄 Exam paper✅ Answer sheet
💡 Tip: Use these practice exams to identify your weak areas before your lessons. Your tutor will then focus specifically on what you need most — saving you time and maximising your score.

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