jjack Posted July 15, 2007 at 06:20 PM Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 at 06:20 PM I am thinking of taking the HSK in November of 2007 in the US. I am shooting for level 6 on the elementary/intermediate test. Two questions: 1) I've read that they are changing the format of the HSK starting in 2007. Does anyone know if that is true? 2) The HSK Database that is located here: http://www.chinese-forums.com/vocabulary/ -- it lists 4 different levels of vocab. How do those levels relate to the test? I'm still trying to figure out the maze that is the HSK. Do those 4 levels correspond to the levels on the Basic test? That doesn't seem possible. Anyway, thanks for any input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbiesnecker Posted July 18, 2007 at 06:10 AM Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 at 06:10 AM I don't know the answer to your first question, but as for the second: The HSK Basic covers vocab levels 1 & 2, HSK Intermediate covers 1 through 3, and HSK Advanced covers all four. So if you're shooting for a six, you'll want to have a decent mastery of the first three levels. 加油 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muyongshi Posted July 24, 2007 at 09:50 AM Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 at 09:50 AM In answer to your first question as far as I understand it the official modification doesn't take effect till 08 but you can elect to do that test for free in 07 as a part of their trial phase. Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymoose Posted July 24, 2007 at 12:02 PM Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 at 12:02 PM They have already changed the format of the HSK and are currently running both the old and the new format in parallel. As far as I know, they will continue the old format for the rest of 2007, after which only the new format will be available. As to whether, they are planning any further changes, I couldn't say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roddy Posted July 24, 2007 at 12:09 PM Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 at 12:09 PM For which levels of the exam use which levels of vocabulary, see here, post seven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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