Beginner Mandarin · HSK1Now Open

HSK1 Online Course

Build a strong foundation in beginner Mandarin through guided video lessons, pronunciation practice, textbook audio, and structured homework.

Regular priceUS$19.90

Early Bird PriceUS$14.90

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A clear first step into Mandarin

This course is ideal for complete beginners who want a structured and affordable way to start learning Mandarin. You will build HSK1 vocabulary, sentence patterns, pronunciation, listening, and basic communication step by step.

Learn at your own pace with guided lessons, textbook resources, audio practice, and homework organized inside your course account.

Enrollment openGuided video lessons12 months of accessLearn at your own pace
HSK Standard Course 1 textbook used in the Roots Chinese HSK1 online course
The HSK Standard Course 1 textbook used throughout this course.

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Course access is normally prepared shortly after payment. Your access and login instructions will be sent to the email address used at checkout. Please use that same email address when signing in.

Inside your course account

Everything organized in one place

Follow a structured beginner learning path with clear teaching, focused practice, and supporting resources.

Guided learning

  • Step-by-step video lessons
  • Vocabulary and grammar explanations
  • Pronunciation, listening, and speaking practice
  • Practice activities that reinforce each topic

Textbook and homework resources

  • HSK Standard Course 1 textbook
  • Course introduction and learning guidance
  • HSK Standard Course 1 textbook audio
  • Homework worksheets and homework audio
Teacher introduction

Meet Your Teacher: Roots

Meet Roots, your Mandarin teacher. In this introduction, Roots shares his teaching philosophy, course structure, and how beginners can start learning Chinese with confidence.

Meet Roots

Personal introduction video

Try a free lesson

Experience a real HSK 1 lesson before you enroll.

Watch a complete mini lesson from the course and see how vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and practice come together.

About 6 minutes · No sign-up required

Free HSK 1 Mini Lesson

Vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and guided practice

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Course Preview

A clear look at the textbook and guided lesson visuals used throughout the recorded course.

HSK Standard Course 1 textbook used in the Roots Chinese HSK1 online course

HSK Standard Course 1

The HSK Standard Course 1 textbook used throughout this course.

HSK1 video lesson slides with guided pronunciation and beginner Mandarin instruction

Guided Lesson Slides

Clear, guided lesson slides designed to help beginners follow each topic step by step.

Example of an HSK1 lesson presentation with the instructor explaining a Chinese character

Lesson Presentation Example

Structured lesson visuals that support Chinese character explanations and practical beginner Chinese learning.

What you will be able to do after this course

Understand HSK1 basics

Understand basic HSK1 vocabulary and sentence patterns.

Recognize beginner words

Read and recognize essential beginner Chinese words.

Build pronunciation foundation

Build a foundation in Mandarin pronunciation and tones.

Introduce yourself

Introduce yourself and communicate in simple daily situations.

Prepare for the next step

Prepare for the next step toward HSK2 or speaking practice.

Course Details

  • Enrollment status: Open
  • Early Bird Price: US$14.90 through
  • Regular price: US$19.90 from
  • Access period: 12 months after activation
  • Format: Recorded online course
  • Course plan: 15 HSK1 lessons
  • Study style: Self-paced learning

What Is Included

  • Course Book and Course Introduction
  • Guided videos with grammar and vocabulary explanation
  • Pronunciation, listening, and speaking practice
  • Homework worksheets and homework audio
  • HSK Standard Course 1 textbook audio
  • Q&A group support

Refund Policy

A full refund is available within 3 days after purchase. After the refund period, the course is non-refundable. Please review the current terms and refund policy before enrolling.

Start learning HSK1 with Roots

Build your Mandarin foundation through structured lessons, pronunciation practice, textbook resources, audio, and homework.

After enrolling, course access and login instructions will be sent to your checkout email. Please use that same email address when signing in.