YCT,GAPSK,TSC_Hi-Talk Mandarin

About The Youth Chinese Test

The Youth Chinese Test (YCT), an international standardized test for Chinese language proficiency, assesses primary and secondary school students' abilities to use Chinese as a second language in their daily and academic life.
Hi-Talk Mandarin provides a systematic, scientific and interesting YCT preparation program that follows the exam syllabus and helps students to pass the YCT exam successfully.
Recomend to:
Primary and secondary school students who want to know their Chinese language level
Primary and secondary school students who wish to prove their Chinese language proficiency by obtaining the YCT certificate.

New HSK	New YCT	Speaking Test	Vocabulary	CEF
HSK (Level VI)			Over 5,000	C2
HSK(Level V)			2,500	C1
HSK(Level IV)			1,200	B2
HSK(Level III)	YCT (Level IV)	YCT (Intermediate Level)	600	B1
HSK (Level II)	YCT(Level III)	YCT (Beginner Level)	300	A2
HSK(Level 1)	YCT (Level II)	150	A1
	YCT(Level I)	80

YCT Moct Test

YCT1
YCT2
YCT3
YCT4
The YCT Oral (Primary)
The YCT Oral (Intermediate)

The GAPSK Exam

The GAPSK Putonghua Proficiency Test (GAPSK) is a comprehensive Putonghua test designed to assess the standardized and quantitative level of Putonghua proficiency of kindergarten, primary and secondary school students, including listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. The test for kindergarten students is conducted in a question-and-answer format, and in order to reduce the stress of the test, the test is completed with activities, games, and dialogues.
Recomend to:
Hong Kong kindergarten, primary and secondary school students who want to know their Putonghua ability in listening, speaking and reading through the test.
Hong Kong kindergarten students who wish to apply for a better elementary school through the GAPSK certificate.

GAPSK Putonghua Proficiency Test Grading

Kindergarten Level
Primary Elementary Level
Secondary Junior Elementary Level

Elementary Examination Content
lntermediate Examination Content
Advanced Examination Content

	Question Type	Score	Answering Time
Listening	1.Listen to the correct answer	25	3 minutes
Listening	2.Listen to the command and then act	25	2 minutes
Speaking	1.Answering question	25	1.5 minutes
Speaking	2.Talk about the picture	25	1.5 minutes
	Total:	100	8 minutes

	Question Type	Score	Answering Time
Listening	1.Listen to the correct answer	20	2 minutes
Listening	2.Listen to the command and then act	20	2 minutes
Speaking	1.Answering question	15	1 minute
Speaking	2.Talk about the picture	15	2 minutes
Reading	1.Reading Short Sentence	15	1.5 minutes
Reading	2.Topic Reading (Self- introducing)	15	1.5 minutes
	Total:	100	10 minutes

	Question Type	Score	Answering Time
Listening	1. Listen to the correct answer	20	2 minutes
Listening	2. Listen to the command and then act	20	1.5 minutes
Speaking	1. Answering question	15	1 minute
Speaking	2. Picture Talking	15	1.5 minutes
Reading	1. Reading Short Sentence	15	2 minutes
Reading	2. Singing Song	15	2 minutes
	Total:	100	10 minutes

Each grade of the GAPSK Kindergarten Putonghua Proficiency Exam is subdivided into two grades, namely Excellence I and II, Outstanding I and II, Superior I and II, and Satisfactory I and II. And the number of Star is used as a method to express achievements, which is easy for children to accept and has an encouraging effect.

Kindergarten students are free to choose their examination group, but all candidates taking the Advanced Group examination must take the Elementary or Intermediate Group examination (one of the levels) and achieve a benchmark level or above (60 points or above) firstly.

Primary Elementary Level
Primary Intermediate Level
Primary Advanced Level

Primary 1-2 or corresponding grades

Exam Content		Type of Questions	socre
Oral	Reading	Vocabularies	30
	Reading	Sentences	30
	Speaking	Answering questions	20
Written	Listening	Tones	30
		Initials
		Finals
		Vocabularies
		Sentences
	Writing	Pinyin: Choose the correct Pinyin or vocabularies according to the test.	20
	Writing	Phraseology: Choose the correct Measure word in phrases.	20

Primary 3-4 or corresponding grades

Exam Content		Type of Questions	socre
Oral	Reading	Vocabularies	25
	Reading	Short paragraphs	25
	Speaking	Listen the conversation and answer questions	25
	Speaking	Read the picture and anSwer questions	25
Written	Listening	Tones	30
		Initials and Finals
		Vocabularies
		Sentences
	Writing	Pinyin:Choose the correct Pinyin or vocabularies according to the test.	20
	Writing	Phraseology: Choose the correct conjunctions and Measure words in phrases	20

Primary 5-6 or corresponding grades

Exam Content		Type of Questions	socre
Oral	Reading	Vocabularies	25
	Reading	Short paragraphs	25
	Speaking	Self introduction	25
	Speaking	Choose the topic and answer questions	25
Written	Listening	Vocabularies	25
		Sentences
		Meaning of sentences
	Writing	Pinyin: Fill in the blank, look at the Pinyin and choose the correct vocabularies.	25
	Writing	Phraseology: Select the vocabularies and expressions that adhere to grammatical norms.	25

Secondary Junior Elementary Level: Secondary 1-3 or corresponding grades

Exam Content		Type of Questions	socre
Oral	Reading	Vocabularies	25
	Reading	Short paragraphs	25
	Speaking	Self introduction	25
	Speaking	Choose the topic and answer questions	25
Written	Listening	Vocabularies	30
		Sentences
		Dictation of words
	Writing	Pinyin: Translate the Pinyin and Chinese characters.	20
	Writing	Phraseology: Multiple-choice questions	20

About TSC Exam

The TSC is a Chinese speaking test developed by YBM, Korea's largest educational group, and is often used as one of the most important selection criteria for the dispatch of foreign staff. At present, the test is aimed at Korean enterprises and companies, and is an important basis for Korean enterprises to dispatch and recommend talents. Hi-Talk Mandarin teaches the content of the test closely and trains students' spoken Chinese ability in modules to help them pass the TSC test successfully.
Recomend to:
Employees of Korean companies who need to work abroad in China
Learners who want to test their Chinese speaking skills through the TSC test

TSC exam content and grading

Introductory：Level 1-2
Primary：Level 3-5
Intermediate：Level 6-7
Advanced：Level 8-10

The TSC test is divided into 7 parts:

Part 1

Self-introduction, which is used to assess the candidate's “voice impression”. Answers are not counted towards the overall score, but will have a slight impact on the judgment.
Part 2

Quick answers to 4 questions based on a picture. Candidates will be shown a picture and then listen a question. After a 2-second beep, the candidate will begin to answer the question.
Part 3

Situational Quick Answer, 5 questions in total. Candidates will be required to take on the role of a character in a conversation and give a reasoned response to the question.
Part 4

Short Answers, 5 questions in total. Candidates are required to give short, fluent and reasonable answers to the questions in relation to real life situations.
Part 5

Extended Answers, 4 questions. Candidates are required to express their opinions on popular topics or hot social phenomena.
Part 6

Scenario Response Questions, totaling 3 questions. The questions in this part assume a scenario, and candidates need to propose reasonable and specific solutions to the problems occurring in this scenario.
Part 7

Look at 4 pictures and tell a story. Learners need to describe the pictures and connect them into a story, requiring them to be able to make a long presentation.

FAQs

1. Why choose Hi-Talk Mandarin's test preparation courses?

We have experienced teachers to help candidates prepare for the exam, matching the actual level of students, so as to achieve efficient preparation.
2. How long will it take for me to pass the exam?

Depending on your Chinese level and your learning situation, the time of preparation can be longer or shorter, and you can work out a preparation plan with your teacher according to your actual situation.
3. Do I need to use the school's designated study materials?

Preparation courses closely follow the exam syllabus, the school provides professional materials to match the exam. If learners wish to study their own materials, you can also prepare and tell the school, Hi-Talk Mandarin teachers will help prepare for the exam.
4. Can I take the test in Hi-Talk Mandarin?

Hi-Talk Mandarin has not applied to be an official test center yet. Learners need to go to an officially licensed test center to take the test or apply for online test, but we will assist learners to register online.
5. Can I take all these Chinese tests?

If you are not sure of your level, you can consult with Hi-Talk Mandarin and apply for the appropriate exam according to your real situation.

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