
Speaking strengthens listening for HSK prep and daily Chinese use, and this lesson explains why it matters and how to improve it, including vocabulary and writing.
In this class I introduce the HSK Speaking Exam, which is separate from the main HSK exam.
Advanced learners targeting HSK 5 or 6 should seek native-level content on topics you enjoy, like podcasts or shows, mix with comprehensible material, stay focused, and measure readiness with mock tests.
Learn two practical reading strategies for intermediate Chinese: vocabulary noting and spaced repetition rereading with flashcards like Anki and Pleco to build recognition and long-term memory.
Explore how language exchanges work, who benefits in work settings, relationships, and classes, and why feedback from partners accelerates language improvement.
Develop an effective language exchange by choosing a good partner, carrying pen and paper, reserving a quiet space, preparing topics, tracking time, and using feedback, vocab lists, and recording.
Master the do's and don'ts of language exchange by listening actively, limiting feedback to five errors per 30 minutes, speaking around unknown terms, avoiding English, and reviewing notes with flashcards.
Focus on speaking and practical Chinese at levels 1 and 2, rather than exam pressure; learn essential HSK vocabulary with example sentences, and use flashcards to study words in context.
Master HSK 6 reading strategies, covering part 2 with missing words and part 4 long passages, focusing on answer vocabulary, familiar words, and time management with quick guessing when unsure.
Practice timed reading and reproduce a 400-character text in 35 minutes for HSK 6 writing, memorizing 3–5 key words at the top and using exact phrases from the passage.
This course shows students how they can become fluent Chinese speakers and pass HSK exams through self-study.
The course is comprised of 31 lectures, of between 4 and 15 minutes, that range from getting started as a Chinese learner to how to prepare for and pass HSK level 6. If you are dissatisfied with the progress you have made in learning Chinese, with your experiences in Chinese classes or don't know how to become a confident Chinese user this course will set you on the right track.