First attemptUnderstandable, but general
我喜欢和别人一起学习，因为很有意思。
I like studying with other people because it is interesting.
HSK & HSKK speaking practice
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Your question
你喜欢和别人一起学习吗？
Do you like studying with other people?
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Your choice
我更喜欢和同学一起学习。
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Your reason
因为我们可以互相帮助。
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Your example
比如，昨天同学帮我解决了一道题。
A useful structure for this opinion task—not a script to memorize.
Find your starting point
Not sure which version you need?HSKK Intermediate · Start with a short answering-questions exercise. This is skill practice, not a complete test.
01 / Make the answer your own
A little more detail. A much clearer answer.
A short answer can be understandable without explaining your idea. See how a preference becomes a reasoned response, then try it with your own experience.
First, understand the question.
Read or listen你喜欢一个人学习，还是和别人一起学习？为什么？
Do you prefer studying alone or with other people? Why?
Sample playback uses your device’s Mandarin voice, when available. Replay is a learning aid, not a test simulation.
A more developed response
我更喜欢和同学一起学习，因为遇到问题时，我们可以互相帮助。比如，昨天我有一道题不会做，同学给我讲了一遍，我就明白了。不过，复习生词的时候，我喜欢先自己读一读。
I prefer studying with classmates because we can help each other when we have a problem. For example, yesterday I could not work out a question. A classmate explained it to me, and then I understood. However, when I review new words, I like to read them on my own first.
The first response is not “wrong.” The revision explains what makes studying together useful and gives the listener a specific situation.
State your preference
Answer the actual choice in the question.
Explain the reason
Say what is useful, not just that it is interesting.
Add an experience
Use something that happened to you.
Try your own answerRecord two attempts or type a version to rehearse.
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02 / Know what you are preparing for
Same level number. Not always the same task.
Start with the exam name and version on your registration. HSK study, the three HSKK speaking levels, and HSK 3.0 should not be treated as interchangeable practice routes.
| Study route | Speaking focus | Explore here |
|---|---|---|
| HSK 2.0Supplementary speaking | Use the Chinese you are studying in spoken responses. Check separately whether you need a speaking test. | Original Chinese skill exercises |
| HSKK ElementaryThree task types | Listen and repeat, listen and answer, and answer questions. [1] | Accurate repetition · A direct answer |
| HSKK IntermediateThree task types | Listen and repeat, describe pictures, and answer questions. [2] | Develop an answer · Describe a picture |
| HSKK AdvancedThree task types | Retell what you hear, read aloud, and answer questions. [3] | Retelling · Reading aloud · Opinions |
| HSK 3.0Check your specific session | Use the new version’s instructions and the speaking requirements for your registered level. Do not substitute a previous HSKK task set. | Version guidanceNo full new-format mock exam on this page |
Sample exercises are abbreviated learning materials, not complete exam papers.HSK Levels 7–9 are not covered here.
HSK 2.0 vs. HSK 3.0: check the session first.
For its September 20, 2026 HSK 3.0 pilot, CTI requires HSK 3–6 to be registered with the corresponding speaking tests. This is a session-specific notice—not a reason to assume every previous test has the same structure. Check the current official notice and your selected center before choosing materials. Read CTI’s pilot notice.
03 / Choose the skill you need
A different task. A different kind of answer.
Repeating a sentence is not the same as retelling a passage. A picture needs observation; an opinion needs support. Use these original HSKK-style samples to practice the action each task asks for.
Repeat without losing a detail
Repetition · Listen, remember, repeat明天下午三点，我们在图书馆门口见。
Let’s meet at the library entrance at three tomorrow afternoon.
See an example and one improvement
An incomplete repetition
明天三点，我们在图书馆门口见。
The afternoon detail is missing. Keep the time information and repeat the original sentence rather than replacing it with a similar one.
Answer the question directly
Short responses · Listen for what is asked你每天几点开始工作？
What time do you start work each day?
See an example and one improvement
One possible answer
我每天早上九点开始工作。
I start work at nine every morning.
The question asks for a time. Give that information first. A long introduction about your job is not needed.
Describe what you can see
Picture description · People, actions, context请根据图片说一段话。
Describe the picture in a short spoken response.
Compare with a sample description
One possible description
图片里，一位学生站在图书馆的服务台前，手里拿着两本书。工作人员指着旁边的一张通知。学生可能在询问还书的时间。
A student stands at the library service desk holding two books. A staff member points to a notice nearby. The student may be asking about the return time.
Start with visible details. Make it clear when you are suggesting something the picture does not confirm.
Make a choice and explain it
Answer development · Reasons and conditions去学校的时候，你更喜欢坐公共汽车还是骑自行车？为什么？
When you go to school, do you prefer taking the bus or riding a bicycle? Why?
See an example and one improvement
One possible answer
我更喜欢骑自行车，因为学校离我家不远，而且骑车可以锻炼身体。不过，下雨的时候，我会坐公共汽车。
I prefer riding a bicycle because my school is not far from home, and cycling gives me some exercise. However, when it rains, I take the bus.
Connect the choice to a reason. You can add a condition that would change your decision, rather than repeat the same point.
Retell the main events
Retelling · Preserve the message请复述你听到的内容。
Listen to a short passage about a changed plan, then retell the main events.
Read the transcript and compare a retelling
Listening text
王明本来打算星期六去参加朋友的生日聚会。可是，星期五晚上，他接到公司的通知，第二天需要临时加班。他给朋友打了电话，说明原因，并约好下个星期一起吃饭。
Wang Ming planned to attend a friend’s birthday party on Saturday. On Friday evening, work called him in for the next day. He explained the situation to his friend, and they arranged to have a meal the following week.
Original planWhat changedNew arrangement
One possible retelling王明原来准备星期六参加朋友的生日聚会，但公司临时安排他加班，所以他不能去了。他打电话向朋友解释了情况，两个人决定下个星期再一起吃饭。
Keep the plan, the reason it changed, and the new arrangement. Do not invent an argument or say that the friend was angry.
Read the whole thought
Reading aloud · Connected meaning很多人认为，学习语言最重要的是记住更多的单词。但是，如果没有机会使用这些单词，就很难在真正的交流中自然地说出来。因此，复习和实际运用应该结合起来。
See the meaning and reading guidance
What the passage means
Many people think the most important part of learning a language is remembering more words. Without opportunities to use them, however, it is difficult to produce them naturally in communication. Review and practical use should therefore work together.
Keep the contrast clear at “但是,” and let “因此” introduce the conclusion. Read the supplied text rather than changing it into a different answer.
Give a balanced viewpoint
Opinion answers · Reasons and limits你认为大学生应该做兼职吗？为什么？
Do you think university students should have part-time jobs? Why?
See an example and one improvement
A limited answer
我觉得应该，因为可以赚钱。
A more developed response我认为大学生可以适当地做兼职。兼职不仅能帮助他们了解工作的要求，也能让他们学会安排时间。不过，如果工作时间太长，影响了上课和休息，就需要减少工作量。所以，是否做兼职，要根据自己的学习情况来决定。
University students can consider part-time work. It can help them understand the workplace and manage their time. But if working affects their classes or rest, they should reduce their hours. The decision depends on their study situation.
Give reasons, recognize a possible problem, and explain when your advice would change.
04 / Make the next attempt count
Know what to change before you try again.
Useful practice gives you a next step—not just a number. Ask whether your response did the job, choose one improvement, and speak again.
Keep the parts that already work. You do not need a longer answer for every task, and you do not need to rewrite a sentence you were asked to repeat.
These are self-review prompts and learning suggestions. They are not an official HSK or HSKK scoring system and do not predict an exam result.
Repeating a sentence
Did I keep the words and important details?
Answering a short question
Did I answer the information being requested?
Describing a picture
Did my response match what was visible?
Retelling a passage
Did I keep the main events and their connection?
Explaining an opinion
Did my reason actually support my position?
Reading aloud
Did I read the supplied text without losing parts of it?
A focused 10-minute routine
One response. One improvement. Another attempt.
2 min
Read or listen. Identify exactly what the task asks.
3 min
Make your first attempt without copying the example.
2 min
Compare your response and choose one useful change.
3 min
Try again, then note what you want to practice next.
Suggested study time—not an official exam timing schedule.
Between classes, after work, on your schedule
Give one task your full attention.
You do not have to practice every task type in one sitting. Use a short session for one response, then return to the wider set of skills and complete test formats required for your exam.
Continue Chinese practice with SayLingo when you are ready for more speaking time. Current practice limits and membership features are explained in the product and on the Pricing page.
A few useful answers
Your HSK practice questions, answered.
Know what you are practicing, how to use the examples, and where official exam information fits into your study plan.
Return to the SampleWhat is the difference between HSK and HSKK?
HSKK assesses spoken Chinese through recorded responses at elementary, intermediate, and advanced levels. HSK 2.0 follows a separate level-based test structure. For HSK 3.0, check the speaking arrangements for your version and session rather than assuming the previous structure applies. Official HSKK overview.
Does HSK 4 include a speaking test?
It depends on the version. The published HSK 2.0 Level 4 structure covers listening, reading, and writing. CTI’s September 2026 HSK 3.0 pilot notice requires the corresponding speaking test to be booked as well. Confirm the version on your registration. HSK 4 structure · Pilot notice.
Are these official HSKK questions or a full mock test?
No. The prompts, illustrations, and answers are original learning materials. They are intentionally short so you can focus on one speaking skill. Use official sample papers and instructions for the complete exam format, timing, and procedures.
Can I use these exercises for HSK 3.0?
Use them as supplementary Chinese speaking practice, not as a complete HSK 3.0 preparation course. The new version needs its own task formats and level requirements. This page does not present its previous-format HSKK samples as new-format exam questions.
Should I memorize the sample answers?
Use the examples to understand the structure, then use details from your own experience. For exact repetition and reading-aloud exercises, follow the supplied material instead of rewriting it. The best next step depends on the task.
Can I start with pinyin and English explanations?
Yes. The featured exercise includes an optional pinyin guide and an English meaning. Use them for understanding, then try the question with less support. These are study aids, not a statement about what is available in the actual exam.
Does SayLingo provide an official HSK score or certificate?
No. SayLingo language practice and any SayLingo learning record are separate from official HSK or HSKK results. The examples and self-review prompts here do not predict a guaranteed score or replace an official score report.
Can I explore the samples before choosing a membership?
Yes. You can read the prompts, compare the example answers, and use this page’s self-review tools without choosing a membership. Live AI practice allowances and paid features are described in the product and on the Pricing page.
Why might the audio or recording button not work?
Sample playback needs a Mandarin voice available through your browser or device. Recording requires a compatible browser, microphone permission, and a secure page. When either is unavailable, you can still read every exercise and type an answer to rehearse. Recordings on this page are not sent to an AI scoring service.
Taking the test in the United States?
Use CTI’s test-center search and contact your chosen center to confirm the version and speaking arrangements. For a study or work application, also check the receiving institution’s own language requirements.
[1] HSKK Elementary[2] HSKK Intermediate[3] HSKK task guidance (PDF)HSKK AdvancedHSK 3.0 pilot notice
Exam-format references checked September 17, 2026. Always confirm the instructions for your registered session.
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