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 | Word Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | How to use “的时候de shíhòu” in Chinese | easy Chinese story | comprehensible input Chinese | HSK 1 | 8:04 | |
 | #1 Improve Your Listening Skills:Chinese Picture Talk with CI | Beginners （HSK2\3) | HSK 1 | 5:29 | |
 | What is Zen? | HSK 1 | 3:21 | |
 | The Nightmare😨 | Comprehensible Input | BEGINNER Chinese | HSK 1 | 5:00 | |
 | Intermediate | I Rarely Buy Things | Comprehensible Input Chinese | TPRS | Slow Clear Chinese | HSK 1 | 9:12 | |
 | 学中文 第14课 我打算去中国旅游。 YCT5, Lesson 14, I‘m planning to go traveling in China. Mr Sun Mandarin Chinese | HSK 1 | 5:22 | |
 | Learn Chinese with Comics - Father and Son ｜SUPPER BEGINNER Chinese | Comprehensible Input | HSK 1 | 8:58 | |
 | Intermediate | Is Being Likable That Important | Netflix "Indian Matchmaking" Aparna | CI/TPRS | HSK 1 | 5:45 | |
 | 听中文：Does Kan speak Japanese? 侃会说日语吗？ | HSK 1 | 2:47 | |
 | Low Intermediate | Weird Ingredients In Chinese Supermarkets | Comprehensible Chinese | TPRS | HSK 1 | 4:38 |
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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