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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.

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Two 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.

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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.

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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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HSK 3.0 L4

New HSK Level 4

Move into intermediate texts, interpretation tasks and structured responses.

28 course packs
HSK 3.0 Level 4Free learning

HSK 3.0 Level 4: Lesson 01

Describe family members' personalities and relationships, talk about conflicts with parents while growing up and how they were resolved, and comfort a friend with family worries.

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HSK 3.0 Level 4Free learning

HSK 3.0 Level 4: Lesson 02

Ask for help, express worry and encouragement, and share how you overcame a difficulty.

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HSK 3.0 Level 4: Lesson 03

Describe your daily schedule and pace of life, analyse why there is never enough time, and give concrete time-management advice.

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HSK 3.0 Level 4: Lesson 04

Invite a friend for a meal, order in a restaurant with your guest's tastes in mind, and explain basic dining etiquette.

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HSK 3.0 Level 4: Lesson 05

Choose a suitable gift, say thank you, and naturally decline kindness you can't accept.

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HSK 3.0 Level 4: Lesson 06

Understand event notices, confirm the time and place, and politely reschedule when needed.

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HSK 3.0 Level 4: Lesson 07

Make requests, give reasons and apologise, adjusting how you speak to different relationships.

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HSK 3.0 Level 4: Lesson 08

Make a travel plan, pack, and explain transport, accommodation and documents.

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HSK 3.0 Level 4: Lesson 09

Ask the way, explain locations and directions, and choose suitable transport to your destination.

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HSK 3.0 Level 4: Lesson 10

Check in and out, describe room problems and make reasonable requests at a hotel.

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HSK 3.0 Level 4: Lesson 11

Tell the story of a trip, describe the scenery and your feelings, and reflect on what you gained.

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HSK 3.0 Level 4: Lesson 12

Compare prices and quality, give reasons for buying, and avoid impulse buying.

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HSK 3.0 Level 4: Lesson 13

Explain a problem with a product, ask for a return or exchange, and negotiate a solution with the seller.

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HSK 3.0 Level 4: Lesson 14

Describe how online shopping works, judge whether sellers and information are reliable, and protect your personal data.

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HSK 3.0 Level 4: Lesson 15

Explain budget limits, compare options and make sensible spending decisions.

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HSK 3.0 Level 4: Lesson 16

Describe your sleep and daily routine, explain the effects of an unhealthy lifestyle, and suggest changes.

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HSK 3.0 Level 4: Lesson 17

Describe symptoms, understand the doctor's advice, and explain medication and follow-up visits.

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HSK 3.0 Level 4: Lesson 18

Describe your exercise habits and goals, and explain safety points when exercising.

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HSK 3.0 Level 4: Lesson 19

Describe changes in mood, analyse sources of stress, and express and manage emotions appropriately.

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HSK 3.0 Level 4: Lesson 20

Describe public services in the city, explain procedures and say what you need.

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HSK 3.0 Level 4: Lesson 21

Describe community rules, politely raise problems with neighbours and suggest solutions.

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HSK 3.0 Level 4: Lesson 22

Read news headlines and articles, tell facts from opinions, and judge whether information is complete and reliable.

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HSK 3.0 Level 4: Lesson 23

Give your opinion with reasons and evidence, and respond politely to different views.

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HSK 3.0 Level 4: Lesson 24

Understand the impact of online comments, express opinions responsibly and avoid hurting others.

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HSK 3.0 Level 4: Lesson 25

Describe everyday eco-friendly habits, explain why they matter, and suggest practical green-living ideas.

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HSK 3.0 Level 4: Lesson 26

Explain ways to reuse old things, why saving matters, and organise a sharing event.

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HSK 3.0 Level 4: Lesson 27

Organise and sum up an environmental event, write a proposal and describe what participants gained.

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HSK 3.0 Level 4: Lesson 28

Review key HSK4 topics, sentence patterns and question types, do a short practice test and make a review plan.

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

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