Learn Chinese Chinesimple HSK1

A Mandarin course for people starting from zero

Chinesimple HSK1 is a Mandarin Chinese learning app from Khanji School, aimed at people with no prior knowledge of the language. The developer says the course introduces the sounds, tones and writing system in stages, with explanations in English and activities for each stage.

Progress is saved, so a learner can stop and return to the same point. The listing also describes a review option for anyone who only wants to go over the basics.

Free content can be tried without paying. The listing says more content and activities can be unlocked with the PRO options inside the app.

Learning words with images, audio and examples

Each vocabulary word comes with an image, an audio recording from a native speaker and an example sentence. The developer says these show what a word means and how it fits into a sentence.

The built-in Chinese dictionary covers meanings, pronunciations and examples. Pinyin, the Latin-alphabet spelling of Chinese sounds, sits alongside each word, and the listing says a native speaker's recording can be played after reading it.

Together these tools let a learner check an unfamiliar word without leaving the course.

Flashcards and spaced repetition for remembering words

The flashcards link each character with its image and meaning. The listing says spaced repetition brings words back at intervals over time, so older words are revisited instead of dropped.

Learners can also build their own decks. The developer says review can be combined with reading, listening, pronunciation and writing activities.

Words a learner finds hard can be practised separately, and the app shows which words the learner already remembers.

Writing characters with stroke-order guidance

The app shows the stroke order for each character, so a learner can watch how it is formed before writing it. The listing says this is meant to build familiarity with the structure of each character.

As learners meet the same components in different words, the developer says characters become easier to recognise. The app presents this as a step toward reading Chinese.

The listing describes writing practice as part of the course, alongside the reading and recognition activities.

Listening practice for tones and pronunciation

Listening exercises use the words and sentences from the course. The developer says native speakers recorded the audio, and learners can use it to practise the tones of Mandarin.

Pronunciation practice is a separate activity from the flashcards and the writing practice. The listing describes it as a way to get used to the sounds of Mandarin early on.

Daily practice, progress and the HSK 1 exam

The app suggests what to study next based on daily practice. Progress tracking shows the work a learner has completed, and streaks count consecutive days of study.

The course is also described as preparation for the HSK 1 exam. The listing says the app can be used to review the basics and practise for that exam, alongside the main course.