LEARN CHINESE
Practical guides for steady Chinese progress.
Choose an HSK level or a learning skill. Each guide explains what to practise, how to review and how MandarinGo can support the next step.
HSK 1–6 practice: choose a level
HSK 1–6 each provide 30 original questions. HSK 4–6 each include six listening questions using two audio clips. Practise vocabulary, grammar, reading and synthesized-audio listening with explanations. English pages include English explanations. These are learning exercises, not official mock exams or score predictions.
Writing and speaking practice
Chinese Sentence Checker: Free AI Writing PracticeChinese speaking practice: conversation examples and AI feedbackHow to learn Chinese with a practical weekly system
Build a sustainable Chinese learning routine with level-appropriate vocabulary, grammar, speaking, writing and spaced review.
Read guide → HSK 1HSK 1 Practice: 30 Questions, Listening and Explanations
HSK 1 — 30 original vocabulary, grammar, reading and listening questions with detailed answers. Includes synthesized Mandarin audio, pinyin and transcripts.
Read guide → HSK 2HSK 2 Practice: 30 Questions, Listening and Explanations
HSK 2 — 30 original vocabulary, grammar, reading and listening questions with detailed answers. Includes synthesized Mandarin audio, pinyin and transcripts.
Read guide → HSK 3HSK 3 Practice: 30 Questions, Listening and Explanations
HSK 3 — 30 original vocabulary, grammar, reading and listening questions with detailed answers. Includes synthesized Mandarin audio, pinyin and transcripts.
Read guide → HSK 4HSK 4 Practice: 39 Questions, Listening and Explanations
HSK 4 — 39 original vocabulary, grammar, reading and listening questions with detailed answers. Includes synthesized Mandarin audio, pinyin and transcripts.
Read guide → HSK 5HSK 5 Practice: 39 Questions, Listening and Explanations
HSK 5 — 39 original vocabulary, grammar, reading and listening questions with detailed answers. Includes synthesized Mandarin audio, pinyin and transcripts.
Read guide → HSK 6HSK 6 Practice: 39 Questions, Listening and Explanations
HSK 6 — 39 original vocabulary, grammar, reading and listening questions with detailed answers. Includes synthesized Mandarin audio, pinyin and transcripts.
Read guide → CHINESE WRITINGChinese Sentence Checker: Free AI Writing Practice
Check a Chinese sentence with AI grammar feedback, then practise again. No account needed. Three attempts per browser per UTC day; fixed exercises also available.
Read guide → CHINESE SPEAKINGChinese speaking practice: conversation examples and AI feedback
Practise Chinese speaking and listening with two original audio scenes, shadowing prompts and seven questions with explanations. No sign-in needed.
Read guide → SPACED REVIEWTurn Chinese mistakes into a 1–3–7 day review system
Use a simple 1–3–7 day Chinese mistake review schedule to strengthen recall without building an endless error list.
Read guide → HSK 2 VS HSK 3HSK 2 vs HSK 3: vocabulary, grammar jump and how to choose your level
Compare HSK 2 and HSK 3 vocabulary size, sentence complexity, listening demands and writing transitions to choose the right Mandarin study level.
Read guide → CHINESE LEARNING TOOLSHow to choose an AI Chinese learning app for HSK, writing and review
Compare flashcard apps, dictionary tools, grammar libraries and AI Chinese practice platforms across HSK 1–6, writing feedback and spaced mistake review.
Read guide → HSK 2.0 VS HSK 3.0HSK 2.0 vs HSK 3.0: six-level vs nine-level structure and how to prepare
Understand the difference between the six-level HSK 2.0 scale and the nine-level HSK 3.0 standard, vocabulary changes and how to study effectively today.
Read guide → CHINESE GRAMMARChinese sentence order and grammar guide: time, place, 了/过 and 把
Master Mandarin Chinese word order (Subject + Time + Place + Action), aspect particles 了 vs 过, and 把 sentences without translating word-for-word from your native language.
Read guide → HSK LEVEL CHECKFree HSK 1–6 level check: find your Mandarin starting point
Use a fast HSK 1–6 level check and worked diagnostic examples to find the right Mandarin study level for vocabulary, grammar, reading and writing.
Read guide → CHINESE APP COMPARISONHelloChinese vs SuperChinese vs Duolingo vs MandarinGo: how to choose
Compare gamified Chinese courses, flashcard apps and MandarinGo’s all-in-one HSK 1–6 practice, AI sentence writing feedback and 1–3–7 mistake review.
Read guide → HSK 2–4 GRAMMARChinese 了 (le) vs 过 (guò) grammar guide: completion, change and experience
Learn the exact difference between Chinese aspect particles 了 (le) and 过 (guò), negation with 没 (méi), and interactive HSK 2–4 practice questions.
Read guide → HSK 3–5 GRAMMARChinese 把 (bǎ) sentence structure guide: word order, complements and drills
Master the Mandarin 把 (bǎ) construction (Subject + 把 + Object + Verb + Complement) with clear rules, negation placement and interactive HSK 3–5 exercises.
Read guide → WRITING ERROR CLINICCommon Chinese word order and grammar mistakes by native language
Fix the most frequent Chinese sentence errors caused by English, French, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Thai and Indonesian grammar habits.
Read guide →More practice and learning resources
- HSK 2.0 vs 3.0: 2026 changes and a practice guide
- HSK 4 reading and writing practice: 32 questions + 6 writing tasks
- HSK 4 full-length practice: 70 original tasks with audio
- HSK 5 full-length practice: 72 original tasks with audio
- HSK 5 reading and writing:35 questions and 2 writing tasks
- HSK 6 reading and writing: 40 questions and 2 writing tasks
- HSK 6 full-length practice: 82 original tasks with audio
- About MandarinGo: Chinese practice you can try
- How MandarinGo’s public learning materials are made
- Order a drink in Chinese: listening and speaking practice
- Reschedule in Chinese: propose a time and confirm the place
- Introduce yourself in Chinese: name, role and a next question
- Ask for directions in Chinese: exits, turns and confirmation
- Hotel check-in in Chinese: confirm your room and breakfast
- Ask a colleague for help in Chinese: scope and timing
- Chinese word order: time, place and verb with practice
- Chinese measure words: 本、张、杯 and counting practice
- 了 vs 过: events, experience and changes with practice
- 的、地、得: choose the right de with sentence practice
- Chinese comparisons: 比、没有 and 不比 with practice
- 把 sentences: show what happens to an object