This page maps a new HSK (Nov 2025 syllabus) level 1 task into something you can practice today. It is a learner guide — not an official past paper.

Can-do goals

  • Understand simple job questions
  • State job, workplace, rough schedule
  • Say whether you like the job

High-frequency phrases

Chinese Pinyin English
我是老师。 Wǒ shì lǎoshī. I am a teacher.
我在公司工作。 Wǒ zài gōngsī gōngzuò. I work at a company.
工作忙吗? Gōngzuò máng ma? Is work busy?
我喜欢我的工作。 Wǒ xǐhuan wǒ de gōngzuò. I like my job.

Practice plan (15–20 minutes)

  1. 30s job intro with place + time
  2. Swap to a friend's job to practice 他/她
  3. Later: HSK speaking open answers

Exam path links

Train out loud. The new HSK path rewards people who can actually do the task — not only recognize the words.