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Choose the Chinese path that fits your level
Start free, continue with the current HSK preparation path, or use ACA's New HSK Levels 1-9 courseware. Content is organized for English-speaking learners.
Free learning
Start free learningTwo free lessons at every level
Study lessons 1 and 2 free at every legacy HSK1-4 level and every New HSK 1-6 or 7-9 A/B/C track, with no membership required.
Learners can study the first two lessons free for every legacy HSK1-4 level and every New HSK 1-6 or 7-9 A/B/C track. Lesson 3 onward follows course access rules.
Current HSK / New HSK transition
Use the exam path confirmed by your test center
The official New HSK syllabus was published in November 2025 and identifies July 2026 as its effective date. The syllabus effective date does not mean every test center switched every regular examination on one date. ACA provides New HSK courseware for Levels 1-6 and advanced 7-9 A/B/C tracks while continuing to support current HSK preparation. The first two lessons in every track are free to study.
Read the New HSK transition guideLearning 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.
Open pathHSK 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 L3
22 course packsNew HSK Level 3
Build connected expression across daily social, study, work and culture topics.
HSK 3.0 Level 3Free learning
HSK 3.0 Level 3: Lesson 01
Talk about weekend plans: say what you plan to do, invite a friend and agree on time, transport and what to bring, then briefly describe how it went.
HSK30-3Free learning2 pages
HSK 3.0 Level 3Free learning
HSK 3.0 Level 3: Lesson 02
Say where you feel unwell, describe symptoms and how long they have lasted, and understand simple advice from a doctor or friend.
HSK30-3Free learning2 pages
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HSK 3.0 Level 3: Lesson 03
Ask for help politely at school or in daily life, explain your problem and say thank you.
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HSK 3.0 Level 3: Lesson 04
Understanding, speaking and simple writing tasks on ordering food, tastes and restaurant service.
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HSK 3.0 Level 3: Lesson 05
Understanding, speaking and simple writing tasks on trying on clothes, sizes, colors and exchanging items.
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HSK 3.0 Level 3: Lesson 06
Understanding, speaking and simple writing tasks on being a polite host, family gatherings and simple hospitality.
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HSK 3.0 Level 3: Lesson 07
Understanding, speaking and simple writing tasks on exam preparation, study methods and feedback on results.
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HSK 3.0 Level 3: Lesson 08
Understanding, speaking and simple writing tasks on classroom interaction, following instructions and asking for repetition.
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HSK 3.0 Level 3: Lesson 09
Understanding, speaking and simple writing tasks on group work, sharing tasks and finishing assignments.
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HSK 3.0 Level 3: Lesson 10
Understanding, speaking and simple writing tasks on choosing transport, explaining routes and comparing travel times.
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HSK 3.0 Level 3: Lesson 11
Understanding, speaking and simple writing tasks on checking in, floors and rooms, and asking for service.
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HSK 3.0 Level 3: Lesson 12
Understanding, speaking and simple writing tasks on travel experiences, describing scenery and sharing photos.
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HSK 3.0 Level 3: Lesson 13
Understanding, speaking and simple writing tasks on shopping online, comparing products and reviewing deliveries.
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HSK 3.0 Level 3: Lesson 14
Understanding, speaking and simple writing tasks on giving opinions, comforting and encouraging others, and changing your mind.
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HSK 3.0 Level 3: Lesson 15
Understanding, speaking and simple writing tasks on smart spending, judging needs and making decisions.
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HSK 3.0 Level 3: Lesson 16
Understanding, speaking and simple writing tasks on work communication, sending files and explaining things by email.
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HSK 3.0 Level 3: Lesson 17
Understanding, speaking and simple writing tasks on digital life, device problems and borrowing things.
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HSK 3.0 Level 3: Lesson 18
Understanding, speaking and simple writing tasks on finding information, simple news and passing on the main points.
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HSK 3.0 Level 3: Lesson 19
Understanding, speaking and simple writing tasks on city life, public facilities and how things have changed.
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HSK 3.0 Level 3: Lesson 20
Understanding, speaking and simple writing tasks on telling stories, people's experiences and the order of events.
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HSK 3.0 Level 3: Lesson 21
Understanding, speaking and simple writing tasks on festival customs, family reunions and cultural experiences.
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HSK 3.0 Level 3: Lesson 22
Understanding, speaking and simple writing tasks for the end-of-level review and practice test.
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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.