Free starterStart
Free beginner lessons
Start with pinyin, tones, Hanzi basics and a short graduation review.
Open pathCourse 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.
HSK 3.0 L118
New HSK Level 1
Start the new HSK 3.0 path with task-based beginner lessons and generated HTML courseware.
Open pathHSK 3.0 L218
New HSK Level 2
Continue with expanded daily-life topics, reading tasks and early writing support.
Open pathHSK 3.0 L322
New HSK Level 3
Build connected expression across daily social, study, work and culture topics.
Open pathHSK 3.0 L428
New HSK Level 4
Move into intermediate texts, interpretation tasks and structured responses.
Open pathHSK 3.0 L530
New HSK Level 5
Practice higher-level reading, topic development and precise written expression.
Open pathHSK 3.0 L632
New HSK Level 6
Work with advanced topics, longer texts and argument-level language.
Open pathHSK 7-9 A15
HSK 7-9 Listening-Speaking
Advanced listening-speaking materials: news, interviews and lectures.
Open pathHSK 7-9 B15
HSK 7-9 Reading
Advanced reading materials: explanatory texts, data interpretation and commentary.
Open pathHSK 7-9 C15
HSK 7-9 Writing-Translation
Advanced writing-translation materials: model rewrites, writing cards and revision sources.
Open pathHSK11
HSK1 foundation
Build greetings, numbers, dates, family, food and everyday beginner sentence patterns.
Open pathHSK216
HSK2 daily communication
Move into schedules, directions, shopping, health, travel and short connected speech.
Open pathHSK316
HSK3 intermediate path
Practice longer dialogues, short readings, grammar patterns and practical expression.
Open pathHSK420
HSK4 reading and expression
Develop reading stamina, vocabulary in context, opinions and structured answers.
Open pathTravelStart
Travel Chinese
Use Chinese in restaurants, transport, hotels, clinics and real-life travel moments.
Open pathBusinessStart
Business Chinese
Practice meetings, email, workplace introductions and professional situations.
Open pathTeacherStart
Teacher resources
Classroom-ready resources for teachers who need structured lesson support.
Open pathHSK 3.0 L1
18 course packsNew HSK Level 1
Start the new HSK 3.0 path with task-based beginner lessons and generated HTML courseware.
HSK 3.0 一級Free
HSK30-1: Lesson 01
在第一次见面时打招呼，问答姓名和身份，并有礼貌地结束对话。
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HSK30-1: Lesson 02
询问现在的时间，并约定简单的上课或见面时间。
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HSK30-1: Lesson 03
询问星期和上课时间，说明今天有没有课。
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HSK30-1: Lesson 04
指认身边物品，说明物品是谁的。
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HSK30-1: Lesson 05
介绍家庭成员和人数。
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HSK30-1: Lesson 06
说自己喜欢吃什么、喝什么，并邀请别人一起吃喝。
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HSK30-1: Lesson 07
询问人在什么地方，并说明物品或人在某处。
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HSK30-1: Lesson 08
说自己去哪里、怎么去，并听懂简单方向。
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HSK30-1: Lesson 09
综合介绍姓名、身份、家庭、时间、地点和出行。
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HSK30-1: Lesson 10
描述今天的天气和简单冷热感受。
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HSK30-1: Lesson 11
说明会不会做某事，以及会说什么语言。
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HSK30-1: Lesson 12
在商店表达想买什么、买多少。
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HSK30-1: Lesson 13
用电话联系朋友，说明想做什么。
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HSK30-1: Lesson 14
说明自己或别人正在做什么。
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HSK30-1: Lesson 15
询问身体情况，表达简单不舒服。
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HSK30-1: Lesson 16
邀请别人一起做事，并接受或婉拒。
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HSK30-1: Lesson 17
按时间顺序描述自己一天的活动。
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HSK30-1: Lesson 18
完成 HSK1 级别复习，检查听、读、说和基础书写准备。
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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.