From beginner to Level 6
Rémi Yang
Starting point
French is the main language at home, and Chinese listening and speaking began at an early stage.
Progress
After six months of steady weekly learning, Rémi entered Level 6 and could read short passages mainly in Chinese characters.
What made the difference
Consistent homework and steady unit-assessment performance.
Reached Level 8 in one year
Jiang Zhicheng
Starting point
Joined online from the United States and began at Level 1 with pinyin, characters, vocabulary and sentences.
Progress
Entered Level 8 after one year and began preparing for an HSK 3 practice test.
What made the difference
Daily practice and actively correcting mistakes.
From foundations to literature
Hu Jiayin
Starting point
Began systematic Chinese learning in Grade 1 and continued for six years.
Progress
Achieved a near-perfect HSK 6 practice score and began reading Chinese literature.
What made the difference
Maintained weekly study and assignments through school transitions.