You've decided to learn Mandarin and want a structured path that starts at the very beginning. HSK 1 is the entry point of China's standardized proficiency framework, covering the most essential vocabulary and sentence patterns you need to hold a simple conversation. SayMei's HSK 1 lessons put you in live voice exchanges with AI teacher Mei Lin from your very first session.
At this level, you build a foundation of basic greetings, introductions, numbers, and everyday expressions. Each conversation lesson targets a specific grammar point, so you're not just memorizing lists — you're practicing how to use words in real exchanges. The HSK 1 library also includes listening dialogues, vocabulary lessons, roleplays, and debates, giving you multiple angles on the same material. You can browse the full catalog of SayMei conversation lessons to see every topic available.
You talk out loud with Mei Lin in real time. She listens, responds naturally, and corrects your grammar and pronunciation mid-conversation — the kind of immediate feedback that turns passive study into active skill. A lesson might have you introducing yourself, asking about prices, or describing what you like to eat. If you want extra practice offline, you can use the free printable Chinese worksheet generator to create study sheets for the vocabulary you're working on.
Starting is free. Free companion tools include printable worksheets, FSRS flashcards, and 175 HSK 1 study songs that reinforce what you've practiced. Pick a beginner conversation lesson and start talking — Mei Lin will guide you from there.
Printable HSK 1 writing practice: complete HSK 1 writing workbook, Greetings & Introductions worksheet, Directions & Meeting Up worksheet, Phones & Getting Online worksheet, Numbers & Prices worksheet, Size, Amount & Distance worksheet, Shopping & Money worksheet, Food, Drinks & Likes worksheet, Meals & Eating Together worksheet, Getting Around Town worksheet, Luggage & Lost Items worksheet, Journeys & Staying in Touch worksheet, Days, Weeks & Months worksheet, Telling Time & Plans worksheet, Family Members worksheet, Body, Health & Rest worksheet, School & Study worksheet, Languages & Talking worksheet, At the Office worksheet, Travel & Getting Around worksheet, Screens & Free Time worksheet, Birthday & Celebration worksheet. HSK 1 live conversation lessons: Saying Who You Are, Saying Not, Asking Yes/No Questions, And You?, Whose Is This?, Describing Things, Pointing Things Out, What Do You Have?, Don't Have It, Me Too!, Talking About Everyone, Dates, Times, and Ages, Asking What, Asking About People, Asking 'Which One', Asking Where, Asking How Many, Asking Prices, Asking Why, Saying Where You Are, Describing Your Space, Pairing Up, Counting Things, Two Kinds of Two, Planning Your Day, Expressing Wants, Wants and Plans, Talking About Skills, Can You Make It?, Talking About Likes, Giving and Requesting, What Are You Doing?, What You Did, Too Much!, Friendly Suggestions, Going or Not?, Offering Choices, Asking How, Opinions & Suggestions, Chaining Actions, Tasty or Not?.Each HSK 1 conversation lesson focuses on a specific grammar point — for example, introducing yourself or asking basic questions. You practice the pattern by talking through a real exchange with Mei Lin, who corrects you on the spot. The library also includes listening dialogues, vocabulary lessons, roleplays, and debates at this level.
No. HSK 1 is the beginning level, designed for learners starting from scratch. You'll pick up essential greetings, numbers, and everyday expressions through guided conversation with Mei Lin rather than memorizing word lists in isolation.
SayMei includes printable worksheets, flashcards with FSRS spaced repetition, and 175 HSK 1 study songs. These complement your conversation practice and give you ways to review between live sessions with Mei Lin.
Mei Lin listens and responds in real time, correcting your grammar and pronunciation as you speak. You're not repeating after a recording — you're producing Mandarin yourself and getting immediate feedback on what you said.