ChineseHSK 1
Chinese HSK 1 — Mandarin Foundations
A complete entry point to Mandarin for absolute beginners. You will build accurate pronunciation from the first week using pinyin and the four tones, learn to recognise and hand-write your first characters, and hold short everyday exchanges with confidence. The syllabus maps directly onto the official HSK 1 vocabulary list, so you finish the course exam-ready.
- Level
- Beginner
- Format
- Live
- Duration
- 10 weeks
- Commitment
- 4 hrs / week
- Schedule
- Mon & Wed, 7:00–9:00 PM (PKT)
- Batch size
- 15 students max
What you'll learn
- Read and pronounce any pinyin syllable with correct tone
- Recognise 150+ HSK 1 characters and write the core radicals
- Introduce yourself, your family and your work in Mandarin
- Sit the HSK 1 examination with full syllabus coverage
Syllabus
Module 1 — Sound system
- Pinyin initials and finals
- The four tones and tone pairs
- Tone-change rules
Module 2 — First characters
- Stroke order fundamentals
- Numbers, dates and time
- Common radicals
Module 3 — Everyday exchanges
- Greetings and introductions
- Family and occupations
- Shopping and prices
Module 4 — Exam preparation
- HSK 1 listening drills
- Reading section strategy
- Full mock examination