The HSK is China's standardized test of Mandarin Chinese proficiency for non-native speakers. It tests listening, reading, writing and speaking skills. There are 6 levels from basic to advanced. Levels 1-2 focus on pinyin and characters, while levels 3-6 use only characters. Passing HSK level 2 demonstrates a grasp of basic Chinese through 300 vocabulary words and simple communicative tasks. The test takes around 2 hours and assesses skills learned in a year of Chinese study. The HSK can be used for study abroad applications, academic credits, and employment purposes to evaluate Chinese language abilities.

1. HSK考试
Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (汉语水平考试)
Chinese Proficiency Test
Introduction to HSK
Test
By: Mrs. Chen

2. Hànyǔ shuǐpíng kǎoshì
汉语水平考试
Chinese Proficiency Test
Level
What is the HSK?

3. The HSK is a Chinese proficiency test. It is
the standardized test of Standard Chinese
(Mandarin Chinese) language proficiency of
Mainland China for non-native speakers
such as foreign students and overseas
Chinese.
What is the HSK?

4. Test takers who are able to pass the HSK (Level II) have an
excellent grasp of basic Chinese and can communicate in simple
and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of
information on familiar and routine matters.
The HSK (Level II) is intended for students who have studied
Chinese for two semesters (an academic year), with 2-3 class
hours in each week. These students have mastered 300
commonly used words and related grammar patterns.
HSK II

7. HSK
Format

8. ● HSK 1 and HSK 2 are the two most basic HSK Exams,
these involve pinyin and characters
● HSK 1 and HSK 2 tests your listening and reading skills
● HSK 3 through to HSK 6 are fully in Chinese characters,
there is no pinyin in these exams
How the test works?

10. HSK 1
HSK 1-3
can understand and use very simple Chinese words and
phrases, meet basic needs for communication and possess the
ability to further their Chinese language studies.
HSK 2
have an excellent grasp of basic Chinese and can communicate
in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct
exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
HSK 1
can communicate in Chinese at a basic level in their daily,
academic and professional lives. They can manage most
communication in Chinese when travelling in China.

11. ➢ Arkansas Seal of Biliteracy
➢ Study Abroad (HSK test Level 3 ≥180)
➢ A reference for an educational institution’s
decision-making concerning recruiting students, assigning
students to different classes, allowing students to skip
certain courses and grainting students academic credits.
➢ A method for Chinese language learners to assess and
improve their proficiency in Chinese.
➢ A reference for employers’ decision-making concerning the
recruitment, training and promotion of test takers.
Why HSK?

15. Sunday 10/16/2022
Online Test Results Due 10/31/2022
Location: UCA
HSK
Date

16. HSK 2 $30
HSK 3 $40
OR Free :)
Cost

17. HOW TO PREPARE
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HSK 2 (300 Vocabulary)
HSK 3 (600 Vocabulary)
Study the
vocabulary
Passing score: 120 (60%)
Take the test
& pass
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18. Where to find study materials?
Schoology
Chinese Resources Folder
HSK 2 Folder

19. Where to find study materials?