Sage-Tips

Should I study HSK?

I find HSK tests useful, because they give you a specific goal and framework to work with. This is especially important with language studies because having a specific goal in mind – such as passing the HSK test of the desired level – will keep you motivated on the long run.

Is HSK certificate useful?

While obtaining an HSK certificate isn’t necessary to finding job , it is a great selling point in the job market once you have a recruiter’s attention. HSK material pertains to useful subjects about daily life and culture, designed to have practical application for you no matter what your goal is in learning Chinese.

Can Chinese take HSK?

The HSK test is analogous to the English TOEFL, and an HSK certificate is valid without any limitation in China. The test aims to be a certificate of language proficiency for higher educational and professional purposes.

Is HSK a good test to take?

If you’re studying for a while or wish to start soon, you might know of the HSK test. In the past few years, there has been a surge in demand for the Chinese language. This all has increased in the popularity of HSK, the most popular Mandarin exam.

Why do Chinese students take the HSK?

Students taking the HSK do so most commonly for one reason: to get into a Chinese university. Most Chinese universities usually provide a “foreigner’s exam” (留学生高考, as it’s coined by local Chinese students) as a college admission test, and part of the requirement is that foreign students are required to either have a HSK Level 5 or 6.

Is HSK worth it for foreigners?

It depends on what you need. HSK is China’s standardized test to test foreigners’ Chinese language proficiency. It’s classified into 6 levels, with level 1 being the lowest, and level 6 being the highest. Obtaining a Chinese proficiency certificate certainly has its advantages.

What is HSK Level 3 or 4?

When you apply for a job position that requires a certain level of Chinese competency, HSK level 3 or 4 is usually the minimum requirement if you are using Chinese as your major working language. Some companies will even ask for HSK level 5 as the pass mark. Personal development: if you would like to expand your language skills.