HSK 2A (BEGINNER / A2)

HSK 2 builds on the foundation of HSK 1 by expanding your ability to use Mandarin in real-life situations.

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About this Course

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HSK 2 – Course Overview (Discovery Chinese Model)

 

Course Introduction

HSK 2 builds on the foundation of HSK 1 by expanding your ability to use Mandarin in real-life situations.
Learners develop longer sentence patterns, more functional expressions, and improved listening comprehension.

This level introduces new everyday topics, core sentence structures, and interactive communication tasks modeled on real Chinese life and culture.
By the end of this course, learners can carry short conversations confidently and understand simple spoken Chinese.

 

Course Objectives

After completing HSK 2, learners will be able to:

Language Skills

• Understand Mandarin used in daily communication
• Use approximately 150 new vocabulary words
• Form accurate short sentences without relying on English structure
• Ask and answer questions in familiar situations
• Describe routines, people, activities, and preferences
• Handle simple shopping, food, transport, and health conversations

Cultural Competence

• Understand basic cultural norms (politeness, festivals, Chinese habits)
• Use Mandarin appropriately in social situations

 

Course Features

• Topic-Based Units: Each unit focuses on real-life situations
• Vocabulary Blocks: Words grouped by theme and usage
• Sentence Pattern Boxes: Core structures highlighted for repetition
• Dialogue Practice: Everyday conversations with natural intonation
• Character Corner: Introduction to frequently used characters
• Culture Window: Short cultural notes related to each lesson
• Unit Review & Practice Tests: End-of-unit assessments for self-evaluation

 

 

UNIT 1 — Daily Life & Time Expressions

• Talking about your day
• Expressing frequency and duration
• Asking and answering “When?”
  Key Patterns: 正在…, 每天…, 常常…

UNIT 2 — People, Family & Describing Things

• Describing appearance and personality
• Talking about family and relationships
• Asking about ability and preferences
  Key Patterns: 比…, 会…, 想…, 很…

UNIT 3 — Shopping, Prices & Quantities

• Buying items, asking for prices
• Sizes, colors, quantities
• Bargaining phrases
  Key Patterns: 多…？多少钱？贵/便宜

UNIT 4 — Food, Health & Lifestyle

• Ordering at restaurants
• Talking about health and feelings
• Expressing needs and wants
  Key Patterns: 要…, 觉得…, 可以…, 有点…

UNIT 5 — Transportation & Directions

• Asking for directions
• Talking about distance and location
• Using public transport
  Key Patterns: 在…, 离…近/远, 怎么走？

UNIT 6 — Experiences & Past Actions

• Talking about things you have done
• Expressing completed actions
• Invitations and simple social plans
  Key Patterns: 了, 过, 以前/以后

5. Vocabulary & Grammar Focus

Vocabulary

• ~150 new HSK 2 words
• Everyday nouns, verbs, adjectives, measure words

Grammar

• Action completion: 了
• Experiences: 过
• Comparison: 比
• Present continuous: 在/ 正在
• Frequency expressions: 常常, 有时候
• Time + Activity patterns

6. Learning Activities

• Role-play conversations
• Group speaking tasks
• Picture-based vocabulary drills
• Listening comprehension checklists
• Sentence building games
• Flashcards & digital pinyin practice
• Cultural comparison discussions

7. Assessment & Evaluation

Each unit includes:

• Self-check questions
• Vocabulary quizzes
• Listening challenges
• Mini speaking tasks
• Unit test

Final mock tests include:

• Listening
• Reading
• Speaking (mirroring HSK format)

8. Who Should Enroll?

• Learners who completed HSK 1
• Beginners seeking structured progression
• Professionals working with Chinese partners
• Students preparing for HSK 3
• Schools offering CBC Mandarin pathways

9. Certification

Upon completion, students receive:

• Mirari Mandarin Institute – HSK 2 Certificate
• Eligibility to sit for the international HSK 2 exam