The HSK 3 exam has changed. This course is built for the new one.
18 lessons that follow 新HSK教程 3, the textbook written for the new exam, one lesson at a time. In each one you read, listen, speak, write by hand and review. For self-learners who have finished HSK 2.
Lessons 1–6 are free while I build the rest. $39 once when all 18 are done.
Made for the new exam
The words and grammar of 新HSK教程 3, the book written for HSK 3.0, plus the exam words the book skips.
All four skills in one place
Stories with audio, exam-style listening, shadowing, handwriting that checks every stroke, and flashcards that plan your reviews.
Explained by a learner
I learned Chinese as an adult, on my own. I remember which parts were confusing, and I explain those first.
What's in every lesson
Each lesson takes you from first words to listening, speaking and writing them from memory. These are real pages from Lesson 1.
Warm-up
Match words to photos to get into the lesson's topic before any new words, then talk about it with model answers.
Words
Every new word from the book with pinyin, meaning, an example and audio, plus the exam words the book skips. Turn pinyin or English off to test yourself.
Texts
Four short texts on the same situations as the book, using the lesson's words and grammar. Tap a line for pinyin and English, or listen to the whole text with quiet background sound.
Grammar
Why each pattern exists, how it's built, examples, key points and common mistakes, with practice that checks your answers and links to free videos by other teachers.
Listening
Short conversations and announcements from the lesson's situations, in the style of the HSK listening paper. Answer, check, and see what they said.
Shadowing
Listen, repeat line by line, then speak along with the texts. Record yourself to compare; the recording stays on your device.
Practice
The whole lesson in about 15 minutes. Try it without looking back.
Writing
Write every new word with your finger, a stylus or a mouse. Every stroke is checked for order and direction: watch, trace, then write from memory.
Flashcards
Each word comes back just before you would forget it, the way Anki works, right in the course. Anki and Quizlet word lists to download too.
18 lessons, one for each lesson of the book
Lessons 1–6 are free while I build the rest, about one new lesson every few days. After every three lessons there is a checkpoint: a test in the exam format, a speaking check and a story episode. The course goes on sale when all 18 are done.
I'm Asilbek. I built the course I wanted when I was studying alone.
In June 2024 I couldn't read one character. Nine months later I passed HSK 4 (the previous exam format) with 245 out of 300, studying on my own, without a tutor.
I'm not a native speaker and not a professor. I'm a few steps ahead of you on the same road, so I remember which parts felt impossible, and I explain those first. If you find a mistake, tell me and I'll fix it.
On sale when all 18 lessons are done
Today: Lessons 1–6 are free, no sign-up. On launch day: Lesson 1 stays free; Lessons 2–18 and the checkpoints move into the paid course.
Join the waitlist
- An email when each new lesson is out, and one when the course opens
- The buy link first, before I post it anywhere else
- If you buy: a free 20-minute call with me on Google Meet. We plan your HSK 3 study, or you practise speaking.
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Start Lesson 1The price
- The whole courseAll 18 lessons and 6 checkpoints, every file. One payment, no subscription.$39
- Or one part at a timePart A: Lessons 1–6 · Part B: 7–12 · Part C: 13–18$16each
Prices in US dollars. VAT or sales tax is added at checkout if your country charges it.
What you get
- 18 lessons, one for each lesson of 新HSK教程 3
- All the book's new words, plus the exam words it skips, each with audio and an example
- 72 short texts: one story, Lisa's first year in Beijing
- Grammar explained clearly, with practice that checks your answers
- Listening with exam-style questions, and speaking practice for every text
- Handwriting practice that checks every stroke
- 6 checkpoints: a test with a score per lesson, a speaking check and a story episode
- To keep: a PDF, a writing sheet, an Anki deck and a Quizlet list for every lesson
Refunds. If it's not for you, write to me within 14 days of buying, before you've done three of the paid lessons, and I'll refund you in full. Refund policy
About the audio. All audio is made with AI voices, not recorded by people. That's how every word and every line can have clear audio that you can slow down. Listen in Lesson 1 before you decide.
Also in every open lesson
Download them from the Writing and Flashcards parts of each lesson.
Lesson PDF
The whole lesson, to read offline or print.
Writing sheet
Print it, or write on it in a note app.
Anki deck
Open it with the free Anki app.
Quizlet list
Import it into Quizlet.
Questions about the course
Do I need the book?
No. The course follows 新HSK教程 3 lesson by lesson, but it has its own texts and explanations, so it works on its own too. If you have the book, use them together.
Which HSK is this for?
Level 3 of the new HSK 3.0. The course follows 新HSK教程 3 (FLTRP), which is made for the new exam, not the old six-level HSK.
Where is my progress saved?
In the browser you study in. If you switch to another phone or laptop, your progress stays on the first one.
How long does one lesson take?
About 3 to 4 hours if you do every part. It works best split over 4 or 5 days.
When do the other lessons open?
I'm building them in public, about one new lesson every few days. Lessons 1–6 are free while I build. When all 18 are done, the course goes on sale: $39 for everything, or $16 per part of six lessons. Lesson 1 will stay free; Lessons 2–18 and the checkpoints become part of the paid course. Join the waitlist to hear first.
Is the audio recorded by native speakers?
No. It's made with AI voices in standard Mandarin, so every word and every line has audio that you can slow down. They're less lively than a real person. For real voices, each grammar part links to free videos by native teachers. Listen in Lesson 1 to see if the audio works for you.
What if the course isn't for me?
Write to me within 14 days of buying, before you've done three of the paid lessons, and I'll refund you in full. The details are on the refund page.
How will I pay?
When the course opens, payment goes through Polar, which sells the course for me and handles tax. You can pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, and I never see your card details. VAT or sales tax is added at checkout if your country charges it.
Is this an official HSK course?
No. It's an independent course that I made. It follows 新HSK教程 3 and prepares you for HSK 3, but it isn't connected with the book's publisher or with the organisers of the exam.
Can I study with you as well?
Yes. I'm opening my first spots for live HSK 1–3 lessons on Google Meet, in small groups or one to one, in English or Uzbek. Book a free 15-minute call and we'll see if it's a fit.
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I'm opening my first spots for live HSK 1–3 lessons on Google Meet, in small groups or one to one.
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