Chinese Pronunciation Practice Using YouTube videos
Browse our collection of Chinese videos sorted by HSK level and find the right content for your language learning level.
What is the HSK?
The HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi, Chinese Proficiency Test) is a standardized test for Chinese language proficiency. It is used to assess the Chinese language abilities of non-native speakers and it's used as the standard for Mandarin proficiency in many universities and companies in China. Therefore, the HSK level is a good indicator of the difficulty of learning materials.
How these videos are curated
The videos on this page are curated by first searching YouTube for videos in Chinese that have transcripts. A filtering pipeline then analyses various quality metrics. For instance, videos are checked to ensure they have enough Chinese content (many Chinese videos don't actually have Chinese transcripts) and sufficient subtitle coverage, as well as a minimum duration, views, and likes.
The vocabulary in each transcript is then analyzed to determine the proportion of words belonging to each HSK level. This involves comparing the transcript's vocabulary against the standard HSK word lists (old and new) as well as a comprehensive Chinese-English dictionary (CEDICT). Based on this analysis, an HSK rating is assigned to each video. The HSK rating aims to indicate that a learner at that particular level would find the content understandable, yet still encounter a manageable number of new words to facilitate learning.
| Thumbnail | Title | New HSK Level ↑ | Duration | Subtitle Coverage | Total Words | Word Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 【En Sub】学中文, 中文日常对话 3, 真实生活对话, Daily Conversation, Real life Chinese, learn Chinese, Mr Sun Mandarin | HSK 1 | 5:02 | 43.8% | 96 | |
 | 日本育兒｜保育園的畢業典禮｜長大的會｜日本日常生活vlog | HSK 2 | 8:27 | 24.4% | 193 | |
 | 【12 mins HSK1/HSK2】10 topics | 100 Basic Chinese Sentences For Beginners | Eng Subtitles | pinyin | HSK 2 | 11:59 | 62.4% | 590 | |
 | 【EN SUB】日常生活|Daily routine in Chinese Mandarin|20个常用动词|中文加油站GG|@Chineseclass365 | HSK 2 | 8:01 | 87.6% | 124 | |
 | 浪速毛家新成員來了！｜日本日常生活vlog | HSK 3 | 6:35 | 29.9% | 294 | |
 | 服裝挑戰！JO親子互動遊戲~RATING EACH OTHER'S OUTFITS WITH DAD | HSK 3 | 6:23 | 46.8% | 359 | |
 | 綠島潛水攝影，簡單器材也能享受水下拍照樂趣！#潛水 | HSK 3 | 5:14 | 27.9% | 306 | |
 | “抓蝴蝶游戏”，超级烧脑的小游戏，你找到其中的规律了吗？ | HSK 3 | 3:26 | 83.1% | 588 | |
 | 狗狗吃零食挑戰！好可愛喔~寵物狗狗 玩遊戲 ~Cute Puppy) Fun For kids by Jo Channel！ | HSK 3 | 5:32 | 48.8% | 425 | |
 | 化妝變身公主 準備生日會~裝飾蛋糕！Transform Princess Makeover& Prepare Birthday Party~ | HSK 3 | 5:12 | 24.3% | 138 |
Finding Mandarin Chinese listening materials that perfectly match your learning level can be a real challenge. Many resources are either too simple or too advanced, leaving learners frustrated. This curated list of YouTube videos, rated by HSK difficulty, aims to solve that problem by providing authentic content you can actually understand and learn from.
Engaging with these videos is an excellent way to boost your Chinese pronunciation practice. By listening to native speakers in real conversations and presentations, you'll absorb the natural rhythm, intonation, and tones of Mandarin Chinese. This exposure is fundamental for developing accurate Mandarin pronunciation practice habits.
While simply listening is beneficial, LingoLingo enhances this experience further. Our app provides tools like interactive transcripts, shadowing exercises, and voice recording features, allowing you to actively practice speaking and refine your pronunciation based on the content you watch here. Start listening today and take a significant step towards clearer Mandarin!
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