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HSKK Intermediate tests your ability to give structured answers in Mandarin. Three parts: listen and repeat longer sentences, read aloud a short passage, and answer questions in a paragraph. Free full mock + AI grading.
3
Speaking parts
~21 minutes
Total exam time
AI
Pronunciation grading
HSKK Intermediate (HSKK 中级) is the second-tier Chinese speaking exam, designed for learners at roughly HSK 3–4 level. It certifies that you can communicate fluently with native speakers on familiar everyday, academic, and work-related topics — not just answer fixed prompts.
Compared to HSKK Beginner, the test gets harder in three ways: the listen-and-repeat sentences are longer, the read-aloud passage is longer (about 120 seconds at natural pace), and the question-answer section asks for structured paragraph answers, not one-line replies. You need real spontaneity, not just memorized phrases.
On HSK Ace, HSKK Intermediate mocks include the full structure under real timing. AI pronunciation grading evaluates pinyin accuracy, tone shape, fluency, and pace — the same dimensions human raters use. Free mock available; detailed grading and unlimited mocks unlock with Shells.
Total: ~21 minutes · Pass: 60 out of 100
You hear a longer sentence once, then have 3 seconds to prepare and 10 seconds to repeat. Tests memory and accurate reproduction of intonation.
You see a passage on screen, have 10 seconds to prepare, and 120 seconds to read it aloud. Tests reading-aloud fluency at natural pace.
Take any of these free mocks under real timing. Detailed AI grading and unlimited attempts unlock with Shells.
Suggested plan: 10–14 weeks from a passing HSKK Beginner level. Adjust based on your starting level and time budget.
15 minutes Part 1 practice on HSK Ace — longer sentences than Beginner. Record, compare to native, drill weak tones. Focus on retaining 15+ word sentences.
20 minutes Part 2 read-aloud practice. Time yourself — you need to finish the passage comfortably in the 120-second window. Drill the AI-flagged weak syllables.
15 minutes Part 3 question-answer practice. Build a mental template: state your view → give a reason → give an example → conclude. Drill connectors (首先, 其次, 最后, 比如说).
One full HSKK Intermediate mock per week. Track AI grades section by section. Re-record the weakest item once a day.
Tap any character to see its stroke order with native audio, or look it up in the free dictionary.
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You hear a question once, have 10 seconds to prepare, and 90 seconds to give a structured answer. Tests spontaneous structured speaking.
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