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- HSK 2.0 vs 3.0: Which Version Should You Prepare For?A decision guide for booking a 2026 HSK exam: why the current 2.0 format is still the right target, when 3.0 matters, how pilots work, and how to switch prep later.HSK 3.0Study GuideAugust 8, 2026 · 6 min read
- Free HSK Practice Test Online: What to Look For (2026)What makes a free HSK practice test worth your time: real exam format, audio, on-syllabus vocabulary, scoring, and how to use mocks to pass.Study GuideExam InfoAugust 1, 2026 · 5 min read
- HSK 1 vs HSK 2: Which Level Should You Take?A practical decision guide: what each level tests, whether you can skip HSK 1, a 5-minute self-check, and how to pick the right exam for your goal.HSK 1HSK 2Study GuideJuly 31, 2026 · 5 min read
- How Long Does It Take to Prepare for HSK 1?Realistic timelines for HSK 1 by starting point: what the 150 words actually involve, what eats your study time, and how to know you are ready.HSK 1Study GuideJuly 31, 2026 · 5 min read
- How to Pass HSK 1: 2026 Study GuideA practical 4-week plan to pass HSK 1 in 2026: exam format, the 150-word vocabulary, listening strategy, and how to use mock exams effectively.HSK 1Study GuideJuly 27, 2026 · 5 min read
- How to Pass HSK 2: Study Guide for 2026Everything you need to pass HSK 2 in 2026: exam format, a 4–8 week study plan, listening and reading strategy, and mock exam tactics.HSK 2Study GuideJuly 22, 2026 · 6 min read