About this course

You start with pinyin and the four tones, then learn to greet people, count, tell the time, shop and talk about your family. Characters are introduced from week two.

The last two weeks prepare you for the HSK 1 test with practice papers.

Who it's for

Complete beginners, including students planning to study in China and people working with Chinese companies in Nepal.

What you'll cover

  1. Weeks 1–2: Pinyin and tones

    Sounds, tones and greetings, and reading pinyin aloud.

  2. Weeks 3–6: Everyday Mandarin

    Numbers, time, shopping, family and simple questions, and your first characters.

  3. Weeks 7–8: HSK 1 preparation

    Practice papers for listening and reading, and test strategy.

By the end of the course

  • Pronounce the four tones clearly.
  • Read and write the characters needed for HSK 1.

Upcoming batches

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Tuesdays and Thursdays4:30–6 PM

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Questions about HSK 1 Mandarin

Do I need to know any Chinese before HSK 1?

No. HSK 1 starts from zero. The first two weeks teach pinyin and tones, so you can read and pronounce new words on your own before you learn characters.

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