HSK 1 Beginner Chinese
Simple Chinese lessons for beginners, kids, and adults.
45 lessons · Free你好 · A small start. A whole new world.
Learn Mandarin.
One lesson at a time.
Start with free Chinese lessons in English. Learn Pinyin, practise pronunciation and build everyday vocabulary, from your first greeting to real conversations.
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Your journey starts hereGREETINGS
你好nǐ hǎo
Lesson one: greetingsHello to a new world.
Listen · understand · try
One small step a dayStart with a familiar word: 你好
59 lessons to exploreArabic & English explanationsTry before you sign up
A little taste of learning
You already know a word.
Listen to the greeting, then choose its meaning. That’s how your journey begins.
Your first try · one question
你好nǐ hǎo
What does this word mean?
Choose an answer to check your understanding.
A clear way forward
Always know your next step.
- 01
Meet the sounds
Start with Pinyin and tones to learn how words sound.
- 02
Try your first conversation
Learn a greeting, understand its words and try a short quiz.
- 03
Save progress and keep going
Create an account to track lessons and revisit what you learn.
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Everyday Chinese: six real-life conversations
Put beginner Chinese into practice: checking into a hotel, train tickets, food preferences, deliveries, appointments and asking for clarification. Six short lessons with Pinyin, Arabic and English explanations.
6 lessons · FreeCampus Chinese: learn Mandarin through English
Eight practical beginner-plus lessons for life on a Chinese campus. Learn with clear English explanations, Chinese characters, tone-marked Pinyin, short dialogues and quizzes. Start after learning basic greetings, numbers and questions.
8 lessons · FreeUnderstand. Try. Remember.
Learn by doing.
Listen and read
Chinese, Pinyin and translation together, so every word makes sense.
Write and practise
Practise characters and revisit words with interactive flashcards.
Check your understanding
Short questions after learning help you see what you understand.
Start with a real experience
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Before you begin
Do I need any Chinese before I start?
No. Try the greeting lesson, then explore Pinyin, which writes Chinese sounds with Latin letters, and practise the tones.
Do I need to know English?
Choose Arabic or English for the interface and explanations. Chinese characters and Pinyin stay visible for learning.
Do I need an account to try a lesson?
You can open the free lesson before signing up. Create an account when you want to save your progress and continue learning.
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The available courses below identify free content. You can also explore Pinyin, the dictionary and stories in the learning library. Contact us about paid options.
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