Course library

Choose the Chinese path that fits your level

Start free, then move into HSK1-HSK4 courses, study cards and review tools. Course content is organized for English-speaking learners.

HSK 2.0 / 3.0 transition

Current courses align with the HSK 2.0 path while HSK 3.0 mapping is being prepared

HSK 3.0 became the global standard on July 1, 2026. ACA keeps the current HSK1-HSK4 route usable during the 2026 transition year and is preparing a new-level mapping so learners can see how each lesson connects to the updated standard.

Learning paths

Use these entry points if you are new to ACA. The detailed course list remains available below.

Free starterStart

Free beginner lessons

Start with pinyin, tones, Hanzi basics and a short graduation review.

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HSK 3.0 L118

New HSK Level 1

Start the new HSK 3.0 path with task-based beginner lessons and generated HTML courseware.

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HSK 3.0 L218

New HSK Level 2

Continue with expanded daily-life topics, reading tasks and early writing support.

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HSK 3.0 L322

New HSK Level 3

Build connected expression across daily social, study, work and culture topics.

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HSK 3.0 L428

New HSK Level 4

Move into intermediate texts, interpretation tasks and structured responses.

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HSK 3.0 L530

New HSK Level 5

Practice higher-level reading, topic development and precise written expression.

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HSK 3.0 L632

New HSK Level 6

Work with advanced topics, longer texts and argument-level language.

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HSK 7-9 A15

HSK 7-9 Listening-Speaking

Advanced listening-speaking materials: news, interviews and lectures.

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HSK 7-9 B15

HSK 7-9 Reading

Advanced reading materials: explanatory texts, data interpretation and commentary.

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HSK 7-9 C15

HSK 7-9 Writing-Translation

Advanced writing-translation materials: model rewrites, writing cards and revision sources.

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HSK11

HSK1 foundation

Build greetings, numbers, dates, family, food and everyday beginner sentence patterns.

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HSK216

HSK2 daily communication

Move into schedules, directions, shopping, health, travel and short connected speech.

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HSK316

HSK3 intermediate path

Practice longer dialogues, short readings, grammar patterns and practical expression.

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HSK420

HSK4 reading and expression

Develop reading stamina, vocabulary in context, opinions and structured answers.

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TravelStart

Travel Chinese

Use Chinese in restaurants, transport, hotels, clinics and real-life travel moments.

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BusinessStart

Business Chinese

Practice meetings, email, workplace introductions and professional situations.

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TeacherStart

Teacher resources

Classroom-ready resources for teachers who need structured lesson support.

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HSK3

HSK3 intermediate path

Practice longer dialogues, short readings, grammar patterns and practical expression.

16 course packs
HSK3Member

HSK3: Weekend Plans

Intermediate Chinese practice for longer sentences, readings and expression.

HSK3Member lesson6 pages
60 min 6 lesson pages
HSK3Member

HSK3: Downstairs And Saw Him

Intermediate Chinese practice for longer sentences, readings and expression.

HSK3Member lesson6 pages
60 min 6 lesson pages
HSK3Member

HSK3: Fresh Fruit On Table

Intermediate Chinese practice for longer sentences, readings and expression.

HSK3Member lesson6 pages
60 min 6 lesson pages
HSK3Member

HSK3: Smart And Enthusiastic

Intermediate Chinese practice for longer sentences, readings and expression.

HSK3Member lesson6 pages
60 min 6 lesson pages
HSK3Member

HSK3: Weather Getting Warmer

Intermediate Chinese practice for longer sentences, readings and expression.

HSK3Member lesson6 pages
60 min 6 lesson pages
HSK3Member

HSK3: Glasses Cant See Clearly

Intermediate Chinese practice for longer sentences, readings and expression.

HSK3Member lesson6 pages
60 min 6 lesson pages
HSK3Member

HSK3: Interested In This Job

Intermediate Chinese practice for longer sentences, readings and expression.

HSK3Member lesson6 pages
60 min 6 lesson pages
HSK3Member

HSK3: Wherever You Want To Go

Intermediate Chinese practice for longer sentences, readings and expression.

HSK3Member lesson6 pages
60 min 6 lesson pages
HSK3Member

HSK3: Chinese More Interesting

Intermediate Chinese practice for longer sentences, readings and expression.

HSK3Member lesson6 pages
60 min 6 lesson pages
HSK3Member

HSK3: New Apartment Better

Intermediate Chinese practice for longer sentences, readings and expression.

HSK3Member lesson6 pages
60 min 6 lesson pages
HSK3Member

HSK3: Turn Off Before Leaving

Intermediate Chinese practice for longer sentences, readings and expression.

HSK3Member lesson6 pages
60 min 6 lesson pages
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HSK3: Forgot Passport

Intermediate Chinese practice for longer sentences, readings and expression.

HSK3Member lesson6 pages
60 min 6 lesson pages
HSK3Member

HSK3: Grandpa Walked Over Happily

Intermediate Chinese practice for longer sentences, readings and expression.

HSK3Member lesson6 pages
60 min 6 lesson pages
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HSK3: Clean Room Then Bathe

Intermediate Chinese practice for longer sentences, readings and expression.

HSK3Member lesson6 pages
60 min 6 lesson pages
HSK3Member

HSK3: Besides News Send Email

Intermediate Chinese practice for longer sentences, readings and expression.

HSK3Member lesson6 pages
60 min 6 lesson pages
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HSK3: Hsk3 Graduation Summary

Intermediate Chinese practice for longer sentences, readings and expression.

HSK3Member lesson1 pages
90 min 1 lesson pages
Not sure where to begin?

Take the placement guide or start with the free lessons

Most new learners should start with pinyin, then HSK1. Teachers should use the dedicated teacher page.