{"id":14511,"date":"2022-03-13T07:18:42","date_gmt":"2022-03-13T07:18:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/?p=14511"},"modified":"2024-12-02T03:11:44","modified_gmt":"2024-12-02T03:11:44","slug":"hsk-1-books","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/hsk-1-books.html","title":{"rendered":"HSK 1: The Best Books to Begin Your Journey"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>What is HSK 1?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=index-67.html>HSK<\/a> (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) is a Chinese Language Proficiency Test that is held regularly around the world by Hanban (Confucius Institute Headquarters). So far, there are six levels, and HSK level 1 is the beginning level, which is also the very first goal for many Chinese learners. HSK 1 requires students to learn 150 new words and the whole Pinyin pronunciation system, which will enable them to meet basic communication needs and allow them to further their Chinese language studies.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why do I need an HSK 1 Book?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Different books target different goals. HSK is not an achievement test based on any one textbook: it\u2019s a proficiency test assessing learners\u2019 language abilities. Using an HSK 1 book can help you meet the test requirements very efficiently. The target words and phrases are scientifically organized and frequently used daily. In this article, we will recommend some popular and established HSK 1 books for you to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related Reading<\/strong>: <a href=index-21.html>Chinese for Beginners: Your Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Mandarin<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Table of Contents\" class=\"simpletoc custom_toc wp-block-simpletoc-toc\"><ul class=\"simpletoc-list\">\n<li><a href=index.html#hsk-standard-course-1\">HSK Standard Course 1<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=index.html#new-practical-chinese-reader-1\">New Practical Chinese Reader 1<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=index.html#developing-chinese-elementary\">Developing Chinese (Elementary)<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=index.html#my-chinese-classroom-elementary-1\">My Chinese Classroom (Elementary 1)<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=index.html#other-materials\">Other materials<\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading text_featured_wrapper\" id=\"hsk-standard-course-1\"><a href=ref%3das_li_ss_tl6c7a.html target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"HSK Standard Course 1 (opens in a new tab)\">HSK Standard Course 1<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=ref%3das_li_ss_tl6c7a.html target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"587\" height=\"800\" src=index-552.html alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14513\" style=\"width:294px;height:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/HSK-Standard-Course-1.jpg 587w, https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/HSK-Standard-Course-1-220x300.jpg 220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>HSK Standard Course 1 is designed for total beginners who need to acquire basic Chinese language abilities as well as students who aim to take the level 1 test. It has summed up the test\u2019s focuses, difficulties, language points, topics, functions, and situations. Even though the HSK level 1 test only involves listening and reading sections, the HSK Standard Course 1 book still provides listening, reading, speaking, and writing training. Apart from the textbook, there is also a supporting workbook of exercises that focuses on improving students\u2019 listening, reading, and writing skills, so as to refine their language abilities. The book suggests it can be finished in 34 class hours and allow students to pass the HSK level 1 test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 15 lessons in this book. The first and second lessons mainly focus on pronunciation, which includes all basic Pinyin concepts. These two lessons also create a very firm foundation for further study. Afterward, each lesson also provides corresponding drills to expand and strengthen pronunciation skills.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From lessons 3 to 15, the texts are theme-based with one or two example conversations. The structure of each lesson is generally formed by warm-up, text, notes, practice, pronunciation, characters, and use sections. Some of the lessons also include a culture section which helps learners know more about Chinese people and China. HSK Standard Course 1 ensures the words and grammar points used are within the HSK 1 requirements. It emphasizes diversity and richness of content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The characters used in this book take the\nstudent all the way through the learning process from 17 basic strokes to\nwriting order, character structure, and basic radicals. There are 52 single-component\ncharacters required at level 1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All the target grammar points and words are well organized in each lesson. You know exactly what you are learning with strong purpose and motivation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The layout of each lesson:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td> <strong>  Warm-up <\/strong>  <\/td><td>\n  New words and phrases with illustrative\n  pictures\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>   <strong>Text  <\/strong> <\/td><td>\n  3 situations with 1 or 2 conversations\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>   <strong>Notes   <\/strong><\/td><td>\n  Grammar points with example sentences\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>   <strong>Practice   <\/strong><\/td><td>Q &amp; A; Picture description; Complete sentences<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>  <strong> Pinyin<\/strong>   <\/td><td>Initials, finals, tones, and difficult pronunciations (lessons 3-5)Syllable drills (lessons 6-15)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>  <strong> Chinese   characters  <\/strong> <\/td><td>Basic strokes (lessons 1-6)Basic radicals and single-component characters (lessons 7-15)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>  <strong> Application<\/strong>   <\/td><td>Pair activities; Group activities <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>   <strong>Culture  <\/strong> <\/td><td>\n  Cultural interactions in daily life\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p> Topics and functions in the Course 1 book:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>\n  <strong>Leeson<\/strong>\n  <\/th><th>\n  <strong>Key<\/strong>\n  <\/th><th>\n  <strong>Function<\/strong>\n  <\/th><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Lesson\n  1\n  <\/td><td>\n  Greetings 1\n  <\/td><td>\n  Daily greetingsBasic initials, finals, tones, syllables\n  \n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Lesson\n  2\n  <\/td><td>\n  Greetings 2\n  <\/td><td>\n  Daily greetingsCompound initials, finals, syllables, rules\n  \n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Lesson\n  3\n  <\/td><td>\n  Introduction 1\n  <\/td><td>\n  Introductions (nationality, name, profession)Pronunciation differentiationTone sandhi of \u4e0dSpelling rules for \u00fc\n  \n  \n  \n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Lesson\n  4\n  <\/td><td>\n  Introduction 2\n  <\/td><td>\n  Introducing others (nationality, name, profession)Pronunciation differentiationTone sandhi of \u4e00Spelling rules for y and w\n  \n  \n  \n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Lesson\n  5\n  <\/td><td>\n  Age\n  <\/td><td>\n  Age expressionsNumbersThe retroflex final \u513fFinals with i,u,\u00fcPronunciation differentiation in pairs\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Lesson\n  6\n  <\/td><td>\n  Speaking Chinese\n  <\/td><td>\n  Expressions about being able to do something\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Lesson\n  7\n  <\/td><td>\n  Date\n  <\/td><td>Expressions about the date; Talking about plans<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Lesson\n  8\n  <\/td><td>\n  I want to\u2026\u2026\n  <\/td><td>Talking about being willing to do something; Shopping (ask price)Money<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Lesson\n  9\n  <\/td><td>\n  Location\n  <\/td><td>\n  Talking about locations\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Lesson\n  10\n  <\/td><td>\n  Existence\n  <\/td><td>Talking about placement and locations; Talking about existenceImperative sentences<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Lesson\n  11\n  <\/td><td>\n  Time\n  <\/td><td>\n  Expressions about time\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Lesson\n  12\n  <\/td><td>\n  Weather\n  <\/td><td>Talking about the weather; Talking about health; Asking about the status of something or someone<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Lesson\n  13\n  <\/td><td>\n  Action in progress\n  <\/td><td>Asking if someone is doing something; Talking about someone\u2019s likes; Phone calls<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Lesson\n  14\n  <\/td><td>\n  Action completion\n  <\/td><td>\n  Talking about an occurrence or completion of something\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Lesson\n  15\n  <\/td><td>\n  Emphasizing something\n  <\/td><td>Expressions emphasizing the time, place, or manner; Date expressions<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading text_featured_wrapper\" id=\"new-practical-chinese-reader-1\"><a href=ref%3das_li_ss_tla21d.html target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"New Practical Chinese Reader 1 (opens in a new tab)\">New Practical Chinese Reader 1<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=ref%3das_li_ss_tla21d.html><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"744\" src=index-553.html alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14515\" style=\"width:275px;height:372px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/NPCR-1.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/NPCR-1-222x300.jpg 222w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As one of the most popular Chinese language textbooks, the New Practical Chinese Reader series has been tested by countless learners. The whole set consists of six volumes. Volume 1 is at the basic level, which introduces Chinese customs and culture as well as relevant Chinese expressions and ideas within the setting of campus and daily life. It has 12 lessons including 2 preparatory lessons on phonetics. Each lesson needs about 4 or 5 class hours to complete. In addition to systematical phonetic lessons, there are also many drills on Pinyin and tones, as well as some daily expressions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main texts are dialogues about necessary topics and typical scenes for learners to use basic structures and functions of Chinese, such as daily greetings, introductions, shopping, and transportation, which strengthen all four language skills. It goes from heavy use of pinyin to gradually more use of Chinese characters. Choosing this Reader 1 as your HSK level 1 book is definitely enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To complement this series, we&#8217;ve developed <a href=index-190.html target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a video course<\/a> tailored to the New Practical Chinese Reader textbooks, enhancing the learning experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The layout of each lesson:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>   <strong>Warm-up<\/strong>   <\/td><td>\n  Probing questions, stimulating activity\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>   <strong>Text<\/strong>   <\/td><td>\n  New words Notes\n  \n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>   <strong>Language   points<\/strong>   <\/td><td>\n  Key sentencesGrammar points\n  \n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>   <strong>Practice   and Application   <\/strong><\/td><td>Supplementary words; Pronunciation drills; Conversation practice; Listening and repeating; Reading comprehension; Tasks and activities; Writing exercise<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>   <strong>Chinese   characters<\/strong>   <\/td><td>Character composition; Writing rules<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>  <strong> Culture<\/strong>   <\/td><td>\n  Cultural knowledge\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>   <strong>Self-evaluation <\/strong>  <\/td><td>\n  &nbsp;\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Topics and functions in Volume 1:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th width=\"20%\">\n<p><strong>Leeson<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th width=\"20%\">\n<p><strong>Topic<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th width=\"60%\">\n<p><strong>Function<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Pre-lesson 1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Phonetics<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"2\">\n<ul>\n<li>Knowledge about the phonetics system (Initials, Finals, Tone, Syllables, Spelling rules)<\/li>\n<li>Basic Character strokes and radicals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Pre-lesson 2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Phonetics<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Lesson 1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Greetings<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Daily greetings<\/li>\n<li>Ask about someone\u2019s name<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Lesson 2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Introduction<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Greetings<\/li>\n<li>Introducing self and others<\/li>\n<li>Identifying items<\/li>\n<li>Asking about one\u2019s likes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Lesson 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Family<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Family<\/li>\n<li>Profession<\/li>\n<li>Age<\/li>\n<li>Entertaining guests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Lesson 4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Study<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Talking about studies<\/li>\n<li>Date<\/li>\n<li>Time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Lesson 5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Birthday<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Making an apology<\/li>\n<li>Expressing regret<\/li>\n<li>Congratulating someone on something<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Lesson 6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Directions<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Directions and locations<\/li>\n<li>Consoling someone<\/li>\n<li>Asking about words you don\u2019t understand<\/li>\n<li>Expressing if you hear or understand something<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Lesson 7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Shopping<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Praise and response<\/li>\n<li>Price<\/li>\n<li>Asking for help<\/li>\n<li>Shopping (bargaining, paying, choosing, settling a bill, etc)<\/li>\n<li>Making a request and giving permission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Lesson 8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Seeing a doctor<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Urging someone to do something<\/li>\n<li>Apologizing<\/li>\n<li>Talking about health<\/li>\n<li>Expressing a need or possibility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Lesson 9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Seasons and transportation<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Seasons and weather<\/li>\n<li>Plans<\/li>\n<li>Suggesting an activity<\/li>\n<li>Transportation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Lesson 10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Festivals<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Holidays<\/li>\n<li>Phone calls<\/li>\n<li>Passing on someone\u2019s regards<\/li>\n<li>Talking about something or someone that has changed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading text_featured_wrapper\" id=\"developing-chinese-elementary\"><a href=ref%3das_li_ss_tl84f0.html target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Developing Chinese (Elementary) (opens in a new tab)\">Developing Chinese (Elementary)<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=ref%3das_li_ss_tl84f0.html target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"554\" height=\"753\" src=index-554.html alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14516\" style=\"width:277px;height:377px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Dev-Chinese-1.jpg 554w, https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Dev-Chinese-1-221x300.jpg 221w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 554px) 100vw, 554px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are three levels of Developing Chinese: elementary, intermediate, and advanced. Each level contains 5 aspects, including comprehension, listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The Comprehensive course is the main book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two volumes for the elementary level. Volume one has 30 lessons in total, which is perfect for total beginners. After finishing this book, learners can master the whole Chinese phonetics system and pronunciation skills, as well as the fundamental words and sentence patterns. It also requires the mastery of basic strokes and structures of Chinese characters. With the knowledge from the elementary level, you can meet basic communication needs in daily life and have some cultural knowledge about China, which also satisfies the requirements of HSK level 1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>\n<p><strong>Lessons<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th>\n<p><strong>Phonetics<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th>\n<p><strong>Characters<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th>\n<p><strong>Layout of each lesson<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Lesson 1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"3\">\n<ul>\n<li>Syllables<\/li>\n<li>Initials, finals and tones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"4\">\n<ul>\n<li>Basic strokes<\/li>\n<li>Basic orders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"10\">\n<p>Texts<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Words<\/li>\n<li>Texts or Dialogues<\/li>\n<li>Notes (grammar points)<\/li>\n<li>Supplementary words<\/li>\n<li>Activities and exercises<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Writing Chinese characters<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Knowledge<\/li>\n<li>Writing<\/li>\n<li>Daily expressions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Lesson 2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Lesson 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Lesson 4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"6\">\n<ul>\n<li>Spelling rules<\/li>\n<li>Tone sandhi<\/li>\n<li>Retroflex ending<\/li>\n<li>Tone mark rule<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Lesson 5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"4\">\n<ul>\n<li>Basic strokes<\/li>\n<li>Character structures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Lesson 6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Lesson 7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Lesson 8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Lesson 9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"2\">\n<ul>\n<li>Radicals<\/li>\n<li>Basic characters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Lesson 10 &#8211; 30<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading text_featured_wrapper\" id=\"my-chinese-classroom-elementary-1\"><a href=index-555.html target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"My Chinese Classroom (Elementary 1) (opens in a new tab)\">My Chinese Classroom (Elementary 1)<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=index-556.html target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"554\" height=\"770\" src=index-557.html alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14517\" style=\"width:277px;height:385px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/My-Chinese-Classroom-1.jpg 554w, https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/My-Chinese-Classroom-1-216x300.jpg 216w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 554px) 100vw, 554px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 3 levels of the My Chinese Classroom series, and each level has three volumes. After studying the elementary-level books, learners can master over 800 words and 80 grammar points, which means they are able to pass HSK level 3. Each volume has 10 lessons with texts, new words, practice, listening, and characters sections. It suggests 42 class hours per volume. Besides English, there is also a Japanese translation provided in it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The grammar part is quite different from other textbooks. There is no independent explanation of each grammar point, but rather a bulleted list about the grammar points at the very beginning of each lesson. With a teacher\u2019s help, this book can become much easier for learners. Also, there are corresponding grammar drills in the exercises part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The layout of Elementary 1:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>\n<p><strong>Lesson<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th>\n<p><strong>Key<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th>\n<p><strong>Function<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th>\n<p><strong>Layout of each lesson<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Lesson 1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Basic Greetings<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Basic greetings<\/li>\n<li>Phonetic system and spelling rules<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"10\">\n<ul>\n<li>Text<\/li>\n<li>Vocabulary<\/li>\n<li>Translation in English<\/li>\n<li>Translation in Japanese<\/li>\n<li>Exercises<\/li>\n<li>Listening<\/li>\n<li>Characters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Lesson 2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Nationality and introduction<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Talking about nationality<\/li>\n<li>Introductions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Lesson 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Shopping<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Price<\/li>\n<li>Numbers<\/li>\n<li>Shopping expressions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Lesson 4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Plans 1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Time expressions<\/li>\n<li>Suggestions<\/li>\n<li>Phone calls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Lesson 5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Plans 2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Dates expressions<\/li>\n<li>Plans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Lesson 6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Locations<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Location &amp; direction expressions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Lesson 7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Dining<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Talking about someone&rsquo;s likes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Lesson 8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Reservation and ordering<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Reservation expressions<\/li>\n<li>Ordering expressions<\/li>\n<li>Talking about addresses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Lesson 9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Personal conditions<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Talking about health conditions<\/li>\n<li>Talking about habits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Lesson 10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Status<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Asking for help<\/li>\n<li>Stating the status<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"other-materials\">Other materials<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Besides the standard textbooks, there are\nalso some supplementary materials to help you master the knowledge and pass the\nHSK 1 test smoothly, and more importantly, further your Chinese language\nlearning with a firm foundation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Words and phrases are the bricks for the construction of a language. Each HSK level requires a certain number of key words that need to be mastered. There are 150 words in the HSK level 1 vocabulary list. To become more familiar with these words, you can use this vocabulary list. <a href=index-304.html>You can download it here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To pass the test, you might also need to know the test structure well so that you can beat it easily. There are mainly two parts to the HSK level 1 test: listening and reading. Therefore, it doesn\u2019t need to test your speaking and writing. The whole test will last for 40 minutes in total. Each part counts for 100 points. You just need to get over 120 points to pass the test. There is also pinyin provided in the test to assist your understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before taking the HSK 1 test, it\u2019s better to do some mock tests to get more familiar with it and to get to know your current level so that it\u2019s easier to make up for your shortcomings. There are both paper-based and online mock tests. You can choose anyone you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Paper-based mock test: <a href=ref%3dsr_1_109401.html>New HSK Mock Test Level 1 (Book + CD)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Online mock tests: <a href=index-558.html>Online HSK Sample Tests<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is HSK 1? HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) is a Chinese Language Proficiency Test that is held regularly around the world by Hanban (Confucius Institute Headquarters). So far, there are six levels, and HSK level 1 is the beginning level, which is also the very first goal for many Chinese learners. 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