HSK2 – 2026 Winter: Curriculum Overview
This curriculum focuses on elementary communication at HSK2 level. Each week of this 13 week program introduces a new topic with 7 related stories in Mandarin Chinese.
| Week | Topic | What is Covered |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | My Daily Routine | Grammar: present tense, time expressions (now, today, every day) Vocab: daily activities, time words, frequency adverbs |
| 2 | Family and Home | Grammar: possessive particles (的), basic family terms Vocab: family members, rooms, household items |
| 3 | Food and Meals | Grammar: verb 吃/喝, expressing preferences with 喜欢 Vocab: common foods, drinks, meal names, taste adjectives |
| 4 | Shopping for Clothes | Grammar: demonstratives (this/that), measure words for clothing Vocab: clothing items, colors, sizes, prices |
| 5 | Going to School/Work | Grammar: location words, 在 for ongoing actions Vocab: school subjects, workplace vocabulary, transportation |
| 6 | Weather and Seasons | Grammar: simple weather expressions, 太…了 pattern Vocab: weather terms, seasons, temperature words |
| 7 | Hobbies and Free Time | Grammar: modal verb 会, expressing ability Vocab: sports, hobbies, entertainment activities |
| 8 | Making Plans | Grammar: future time expressions, 要/想 for intentions Vocab: weekend activities, making appointments, time scheduling |
| 9 | At the Restaurant | Grammar: ordering food, polite requests with 请 Vocab: restaurant vocabulary, dishes, ordering phrases |
| 10 | Transportation in the City | Grammar: direction words, 从…到 pattern Vocab: vehicles, public transport, directions, locations |
| 11 | Health and Feelings | Grammar: feeling verbs, 有点儿 for mild degrees Vocab: body parts, illness terms, emotions, symptoms |
| 12 | Chinese New Year Traditions | Grammar: past tense with 了, describing completed actions Vocab: festival vocabulary, traditions, celebrations, greetings |
| 13 | Winter Review and Reflection | Grammar: review of all winter grammar patterns Vocab: 综合 vocabulary from weeks 1-12, integrated practice |
HSK2 – 2026 Spring: Curriculum Overview
This curriculum focuses on elementary communication at HSK2 level. Each week of this 13 week program introduces a new topic with 7 related stories in Mandarin Chinese.
| Week | Topic | What is Covered |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Spring Festival Activities | Grammar: continuation markers, sequence words (first, then) Vocab: spring activities, outdoor events, festival foods |
| 15 | Visiting Friends | Grammar: invitation expressions, guest etiquette phrases Vocab: social visits, hosting, gifts, polite expressions |
| 16 | Technology and Phones | Grammar: using 用 for tools, 打 for phone calls Vocab: phone vocabulary, apps, messaging, internet terms |
| 17 | At the Bank | Grammar: transaction verbs, numbers and money Vocab: banking terms, currency, saving, withdrawing |
| 18 | Asking for Directions | Grammar: imperative sentences, turn left/right commands Vocab: street vocabulary, landmarks, navigation terms |
| 19 | Booking Travel | Grammar: reservation language, date expressions Vocab: hotels, tickets, booking vocabulary, travel documents |
| 20 | Chinese Tea Culture | Grammar: cultural descriptors, taste vocabulary extended Vocab: tea types, tea ceremony, traditional culture |
| 21 | Sports and Exercise | Grammar: comparative sentences with 比 Vocab: sports equipment, exercise verbs, competition terms |
| 22 | At the Doctor’s Office | Grammar: symptom descriptions, 疼 for pain Vocab: medical vocabulary, diagnoses, prescriptions, advice |
| 23 | Renting an Apartment | Grammar: duration expressions with 多长时间 Vocab: housing terms, rental vocabulary, contracts, utilities |
| 24 | Job Interviews | Grammar: polite self-introduction, 可以 for permission Vocab: work experience, skills, job titles, interview phrases |
| 25 | Birthday Celebrations | Grammar: age expressions, congratulation phrases Vocab: party vocabulary, gifts, wishes, celebrations |
| 26 | Spring Review and Progress | Grammar: review of spring grammar patterns Vocab: 综合 vocabulary from weeks 14-25, integrated practice |
HSK2 – 2026 Summer: Curriculum Overview
This curriculum focuses on elementary communication at HSK2 level. Each week of this 13 week program introduces a new topic with 7 related stories in Mandarin Chinese.
| Week | Topic | What is Covered |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Summer Vacation Plans | Grammar: future plans with 打算, discussing intentions Vocab: vacation vocabulary, destinations, summer activities |
| 28 | At the Beach | Grammar: describing scenery, weather experiences Vocab: beach items, water activities, sun and sand terms |
| 29 | Taking Photos | Grammar: result complements, 拍照 expressions Vocab: photography terms, picture-taking, social media sharing |
| 30 | Chinese Cuisine Regions | Grammar: origin expressions, regional descriptors Vocab: regional dishes, cooking methods, ingredients |
| 31 | Movies and Entertainment | Grammar: opinion expressions, 觉得 for thoughts Vocab: movie genres, entertainment venues, reviews |
| 32 | Learning Chinese | Grammar: progress expressions, ability assessment Vocab: language learning, study methods, practice vocabulary |
| 33 | At the Post Office | Grammar: sending/receiving verbs, package vocabulary Vocab: postal terms, parcels, stamps, addresses |
| 34 | Parks and Nature | Grammar: existence sentences with 有, location descriptions Vocab: plants, animals, park features, natural scenery |
| 35 | Chinese Medicine Basics | Grammar: health advice patterns, traditional terms Vocab: TCM concepts, herbal medicine, wellness vocabulary |
| 36 | Night Markets | Grammar: bargaining language, street food terms Vocab: market vocabulary, haggling phrases, snack names |
| 37 | Using Public Facilities | Grammar: necessity expressions with 得, must/should Vocab: library, gym, pool, community center vocabulary |
| 38 | Summer Festivals | Grammar: participation verbs, festival activities Vocab: Dragon Boat Festival, activities, customs, foods |
| 39 | Summer Review and Achievements | Grammar: review of summer grammar patterns Vocab: 综合 vocabulary from weeks 27-38, integrated practice |
HSK2 – 2026 Autumn: Curriculum Overview
This curriculum focuses on elementary communication at HSK2 level. Each week of this 13 week program introduces a new topic with 7 related stories in Mandarin Chinese.
| Week | Topic | What is Covered |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Back to School/Work | Grammar: resuming activities, 又 for repetition Vocab: autumn routines, school supplies, work schedules |
| 41 | Mid-Autumn Festival | Grammar: reunion vocabulary, moon-related terms Vocab: mooncakes, family gatherings, traditions, legends |
| 42 | Changing Seasons | Grammar: change verbs, 变 patterns, comparisons Vocab: autumn weather, leaves, temperature changes, clothing |
| 43 | Libraries and Reading | Grammar: reading-related verbs, book types Vocab: library vocabulary, genres, borrowing, studying |
| 44 | Coffee Shops and Cafes | Grammar: ordering drinks, cafe culture Vocab: beverages, cafe vocabulary, atmosphere descriptions |
| 45 | Expressing Gratitude | Grammar: thankfulness patterns, appreciation phrases Vocab: gratitude vocabulary, gift-giving, reciprocity |
| 46 | Chinese Calligraphy | Grammar: art vocabulary, tool descriptions Vocab: brush, ink, paper, writing styles, cultural terms |
| 47 | Supermarket Shopping | Grammar: quantity expressions, shopping lists Vocab: groceries, aisles, products, payment methods |
| 48 | Pets and Animals | Grammar: animal characteristics, care vocabulary Vocab: pet types, animal traits, pet care, veterinarian |
| 49 | National Day Celebrations | Grammar: national pride expressions, holiday activities Vocab: patriotic vocabulary, parades, celebrations, travel |
| 50 | Preparing for Winter | Grammar: preparation verbs, seasonal changes Vocab: winter preparation, heating, warm clothing, storage |
| 51 | Year-End Reflections | Grammar: past year review, 了 for experiences Vocab: achievements, memories, year-end vocabulary, evaluation |
| 52 | Annual Review and Mastery | Grammar: comprehensive review of all HSK2 patterns Vocab: 综合 vocabulary from entire year, full integration |