Beginner Mandarin Chinese (HSK 1) Course

74 videos (15 weeks worth of study material) – get your Chinese off the ground and pass HSK Level 1!

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Required Textbook & Workbook

Textbook/workbooks not included with the purchase of this online course, you'll need to purchase it separately (more info below).

The textbook "HSK Standard Course 1" by Jiang Liping and the accompanying workbook:

  • 《HSK标准教程1 课本》(含1MP3)作者:姜丽萍 主编
  • 《HSK标准教程1 练习册》(含1MP3)作者:姜丽萍 主编

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Start on an exciting journey of Chinese learning!

Learn the vocabulary and grammatical constructs to communicate basic ideas in Mandarin Chinese, and build a solid foundation for future levels. You will also be prepared to pass the HSK 1 test (Chinese language proficiency test, level 1).

This course offers a total of:

  • 74 videos
  • 6:04 hours of content

Following the standard curriculum as set forth by the official HSK 1, this online course will:

  • introduce you to Mandarin Chinese, including pinyin phonetics and Chinese character writing
  • help you learn the basic vocabulary with HSK 1 characters and words (e.g. 你好,女儿,喝茶,什么,饭店)
  • help you with correct usage (e.g. compare 能 and 会, 怎么 and 怎么样, etc)
  • clearly explain all 45 HSK 1 grammar points to help you complete the most essential tasks in Mandarin Chinese
  • get you started with reading and writing text in Chinese characters


Ace HSK 1 Test!

After you finish this course, you will be well prepared to take the HSK 1 test.


This course is divided into 2 parts. Each part can also be purchased separately.


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Your Instructor


Jon & Ken
Jon & Ken

We are a team of instructors dedicated to provide the highest quality of online Mandarin Chinese learning experience. Jon is from Xi'an and Ken is from Shenzhen. Our aim is to release a series of courses that take novice learners to an advanced level and reach fluency as an ultimate goal.


Class Curriculum


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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

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"During my learning process (and I’m still on it) I’ve met Chinese Zero to Hero. I watched the free videos on YouTube and immediately recognized what great material it was; short videos, straight to the point, clear explanations and simple examples."

- Danilo P. Passed HSK 1 Official Exam: 200/200 (100%)