SayMei courses are structured HSK 1-6 learning paths built from speaking lessons with AI tutor Mei Lin. You pick a level and get a day-by-day path grouped into themed weeks. Each short lesson targets one grammar pattern and is practiced by speaking out loud rather than tapping answers.
The six levels
HSK 1 (300 words) starts from zero with greetings, numbers and survival phrases. HSK 2 (500 words) covers daily routines, shopping and simple conversations. HSK 3 (1,000 words) handles work, study and travel topics. HSK 4 (2,000 words) is about expressing opinions and complex situations. HSK 5 (3,600 words) moves into newspapers, films and formal debate. HSK 6 (5,400 words) covers idioms and sophisticated Chinese on any topic. The word counts are cumulative and come from the HSK 3.0 exam syllabus published in November 2025. Switch level whenever you like: HSK 1, HSK 2, HSK 3, HSK 4, HSK 5, HSK 6.
Four kinds of lesson
Grammar lessons drill one pattern with drills and roleplay, vocabulary lessons build themed word sets with spaced repetition, roleplays put Mei Lin in character for real-world scenarios, and debates push fluency by making you argue a position out loud while Mei Lin takes the opposing side. Browse them all in the lesson library.
Frequently asked questions
Which HSK level should I start with?
Brand new to Chinese? Start with HSK 1. If you have studied before, try HSK 2 or 3. You can switch levels at any time — there is no commitment and no placement test.
How long does a SayMei course lesson take?
Usually 5 to 10 minutes: one lesson, one grammar pattern, lots of speaking. The path is grouped into weeks and days so one short lesson a day is the intended rhythm.
Are SayMei courses free?
Browsing the course path and its lesson content is free, as are dialogues and a daily allowance of Chinese flashcards, and your first lesson is free — with one more free course lesson once you create a free account. Speaking a course lesson with Mei Lin after that draws on metered minutes — see pricing.