{"id":15662,"date":"2022-08-02T06:54:44","date_gmt":"2022-08-02T06:54:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/?p=15662"},"modified":"2024-12-17T08:34:46","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T08:34:46","slug":"the-overall-hskk-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/the-overall-hskk-guide.html","title":{"rendered":"The Overall HSKK (Chinese Speaking Test) Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you are studying Chinese, you may have heard of the HSK, but what do you know about the HSKK exam (also known as Chinese Speaking Test or HSK Speaking Test)? If you are not familiar with the HSKK, here is everything you need to know about the exam, including levels, test dates and fees, how to register for the exam, and how best to study for the HSKK if you do want to take it.<\/p>\n\n\n

First of all, what is the HSKK? <\/h2>\n\n\n

The HSKK stands for \u201cH\u00e0ny\u01d4 shu\u01d0p\u00edng k\u01d2uy\u01d4 k\u01ceosh\u00ec (\u6c49\u8bed\u6c34\u5e73\u53e3\u8bed\u8003\u8bd5)\u201d, which means \u201cChinese Speaking Test\u201d. This exam is a standardized test that evaluates students\u2019 spoken Chinese abilities. The HSKK is divided into three levels (beginner, intermediate, and advanced).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is\ndifferent from the regular HSK exam<\/a>, which is the \u201cH\u00e0ny\u01d4\nshu\u01d0p\u00edng k\u01ceosh\u00ec (\u6c49\u8bed\u6c34\u5e73\u8003\u8bd5)\u201d. The\nregular HSK exam is a written exam divided into six levels, with HSK 1 being\nthe lowest and HSK 6 the highest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: While both exams are organized by the Hanban<\/a>, the HSKK is a not just the \u201cspeaking section\u201d of the HSK. The HSKK is a separate exam, and you will need to register for it separately if you want to take it. You do not need to take the HSK in order to take the HSKK. <\/p>\n\n\n

Why should I take the HSKK?<\/h2>\n\n\n

If you are applying to a Chinese university or\na job that requires you to speak Mandarin often, having an HSKK certificate\nwill set your application apart from the rest. Some universities and workplaces\nmay even require foreign candidates to hold an HSKK certification, in addition\nto the HSK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if you are not applying for a university or job, you may want to take the HSKK just to measure your progress. Sometimes it is not always easy to see how far your own Chinese has progressed, and the HSKK can be a useful tool to measure how much progress you have made in your studies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Jan 2023, if you take the HSK \uff08Chinese Proficiency Test\uff09test in China (including the mainland, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan), the HSKK (Chinese Proficiency Speaking Test) has to be completed at the same time. This new change has revealed that the speaking part in Chinese proficiency tests is now valued more than ever. You can no longer prefer writing and reading over speaking. It will gradually become a must when evaluating your Chinese level. <\/p>\n\n\n

HSKK Exam Levels and Content<\/h2>\n\n

HSKK Beginner<\/h3>\n\n\n

The Beginner HSKK exam is 17 minutes long. There are 27 questions in total, making up three sections of the exam.

Section 1 is four minutes long and comprised of 15 questions, in which you must listen to a recording and repeat the sentence back (\u542c\u540e\u91cd\u590d).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Section 2 is three minutes long and comprised\nof 10 questions, in which you must listen to a question and respond\nappropriately (\u542c\u540e\u56de\u7b54).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Section 3 is three minutes long and consists\nof two open-ended response questions (\u56de\u7b54\u95ee\u9898).\nStudents must answer both questions with at least five sentences for each\nanswer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chinese characters are not required.<\/p>\n\n\n

HSKK Intermediate<\/h3>\n\n\n

The Intermediate level is 21 minutes long\n(this includes 10 minutes of preparation time). There are 14 questions in\ntotal, making up three sections of the exam. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Section 1 is three minutes long and comprised\nof four questions, in which you listen to a recording and repeat it back (\u542c\u540e\u91cd\u590d).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Section 2 is four minutes long and comprised\nof two questions, in which you describe an image (\u770b\u56fe\u8bf4\u8bdd).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Section 3 is four minutes long and consists of\ntwo open-ended response questions (\u56de\u7b54\u95ee\u9898).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Again, Chinese characters are not required.<\/p>\n\n\n

HSKK Advanced<\/h3>\n\n\n

The Advanced level takes 24 minutes (this\nagain includes 10 minutes of preparation time) and is broken into three\nsections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Section 1 is seven minutes long and consists\nof three questions in which you listen to a recording and repeat it back (\u542c\u540e\u91cd\u590d).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Section 2 is two minutes long and consists of reading\na single passage aloud (\u6717\u8bfb).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Section 3 is five minutes long and consists of\ntwo open-ended response questions (\u56de\u7b54\u95ee\u9898).<\/p>\n\n\n

What HSKK level should I take?<\/h2>\n\n\n

According to the Hanban, the Beginner HSKK is\nsuitable for students who know around 200 common words and who can hold basic\nconversations on a variety of daily topics. This level is suitable for HSK 1\nand HSK 2 students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Intermediate HSKK is suitable for students\nwho know approximately 900 common words and who can speak quiet fluently on a\nrange of topics. This level is suitable for HSK 3 and HSK 4 students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, the Advanced HSKK is suitable for\nstudents who know over 3000 words and who can express themselves fluently in\nspoken Chinese on most topics. As part of the Advanced HSKK involves reading a\npassage aloud, the Hanban suggests that Advanced HSKK students should know\nabout 1000 characters. This level is suitable for HSK 5 and HSK 6 students. <\/p>\n\n\n

HSKK Test Dates(2025) and Fees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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2025 <\/strong><\/p>\n

HSK Speaking <\/strong><\/p>\n

Test Date<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Test Form<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Deadline of Test Registration<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Score Announcement Date<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Paper-based Test<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Internet-based Test at-center<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Paper-based Test<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Internet-based Test at-center<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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January<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Jan-12<\/p>\n

\uff08Sunday\uff09<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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PBT+IBT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Dec-16, 2024<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Jan-2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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*Feb – 19<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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*Feb – 10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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March<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Mar-9<\/p>\n

\uff08Sunday\uff09<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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PBT+IBT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Feb-10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Feb-27<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Aril – 9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Mar – 31<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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April<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Apr-12\uff08Saturday\uff09<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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PBT+IBT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Mar-16<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Apr-2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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*May – 19<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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*May – 9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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May<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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May-17\uff08Saturday\uff09<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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PBT+IBT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Apr-20<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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May-7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Jun – 17<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Jun – 6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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June<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Jun-22<\/p>\n

\uff08Sunday\uff09<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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PBT+IBT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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May-26<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Jun-12<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Jul – 22<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Jul – 14<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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July<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Jul-19<\/p>\n

\uff08Saturday\uff09<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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PBT+IBT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Jun-22<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Jul-9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Aug – 19<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Aug – 8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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August<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Aug-17<\/p>\n

\uff08Sunday\uff09<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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PBT+IBT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Jul-21<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Aug-7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Sep – 17<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Sep – 8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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September<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Sep-7<\/p>\n

\uff08Sunday\uff09<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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PBT+IBT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Aug-11<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Aug-28<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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*Oct – 14<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Sep – 29<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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October<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Oct-18\uff08Saturday\uff09<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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PBT+IBT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Sep-21<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Oct-8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Nov – 18<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Nov – 7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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November<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Nov-15\uff08Saturday\uff09<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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PBT+IBT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Oct-19<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Nov-5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Dec – 15<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Dec – 5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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December<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Dec-7<\/p>\n

\uff08Sunday\uff09<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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PBT+IBT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Nov-10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Nov-27<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Jan – 7 – 2026<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Dec – 29<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n

Fees for the HSKK depend on the level you wish to take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n