chinesehsk 5in 80 days
The 1,599 new words of HSK 5, about 25 a day, on top of our HSK 1 to HSK 4.
- free, no sign-up
- follows the new HSK 5
- audio · writing · exams
- 0 xp
- 0 day streak
- 0 / 1600 words met
- 0 cards due
- 0 / 80 dots
at a glance
new HSK 5 (HSK 3.0, 2025 syllabus). About 30 minutes a day, in bites of one to three minutes.
- 80days
- 13units
- 1,600words
- 70grammar points
- 33writing & speaking tasks
- 2practice exams
before you start
Our HSK 1–4 courses: their words (about 2,000) are used from day 1.
pick your pace
People who decide when and how much stick with it far more often. Pick one: you can change it any time.
No pace picked yet. Steady is a great start.
your path
80 dots in 13 units. Every lesson is open, so jump anywhere. The pink dot is your next one.
unit 1 · help, please!
unit 2 · home & neighbours
unit 3 · food & shopping
unit 4 · on the move
unit 5 · body & mind
unit 6 · people & feelings
unit 7 · study & ideas
unit 8 · work & careers
unit 9 · money & business
unit 10 · sport, arts & media
unit 11 · nature & science
unit 12 · tech & the internet
unit 13 · society & culture
free tools
- all 1600 words
Search, filter by unit, hear every word.
- card play
Flip cards that come back just before you forget, a memory match and a speed round.
- writing studio
Every new character with animated stroke order: watch, trace, write from memory.
- tone trainer
Hear a syllable, pick its tone. Real recordings, endless rounds.
- practice exams
Two practice exams in the new HSK 5 layout: listening, reading and writing, 72 questions each.
print & share
Branded PDFs to print, stick on the fridge or send to a friend who wants to learn with you.
questions & answers
Is it free?
Yes. Every lesson, the audio, the PDFs and both practice exams are free, with no sign-up and no ads.
How long does it take?
80 days of about 30 minutes: 65 learning days of up to 25 new words, 13 mission days with a story that reviews each unit, and 2 practice exams. Pick a lighter or faster pace whenever you like.
Does it match the HSK 5 exam?
It follows the new HSK 5 of the 2025 syllabus (HSK 3.0): all 1,599 words that are new at level 5 (小姐 is already in our HSK 1), all 70 level 5 grammar points, and practice exams in the new level 5 layout. It is our own course, not official HSK material, and the new exam’s pass marks are not published yet.
Do I need HSK 1–4 first?
Yes. It builds on our HSK 1, 2, 3 and 4 courses: their words, about 2,000, are known from day 1 and come back in every lesson. If many of them are new to you, start with HSK 4.
What will I read, write and hear?
Simplified characters with Hanyu Pinyin. Word cards show each word’s own tones; sentences show the spoken tone changes of 一 and 不. You practise writing the 150 characters of the official level 5 handwriting list. Most words play a native recording; words without one are read by your device’s voice.
Where is my progress saved?
Only in this browser, on this device. Nothing is sent to us, and clearing your browser data resets it.
after this course
Carry on with Chinese HSK 6 in 90 days: it builds on everything you learn here.
back up my progress
Your progress lives in this browser. Copy the code to move it to another phone or computer, then paste it there.