I'm a former Chinese teacher who moved into web development. I recently worked with a Chinese language school to build an HSK vocabulary level test, and I'd really appreciate it if some of you could try it out and tell me what you think.
Link: https://goeastmandarin.com/chinese-vocabulary-test/
What it does:
- Estimates your HSK vocabulary level based on a series of word recognition questions
- Gives you your results right away, no email required
- You can also get a free HSK word list for your level (email needed for delivery, totally optional)
I'd especially love feedback on:
- Did your result feel accurate compared to your actual level?
- Were there any words that felt oddly easy or hard for the HSK level?
- Anything about the experience that felt off or could be better?
How it works:
The test uses adaptive testing (IRT 3PL, same method behind GRE/TOEFL). It adjusts difficulty in real time based on your answers, stays within one level above or below your estimated ability, and stops automatically once your score stabilizes. Most people finish in about 20 questions / 1-2 minutes. Your score is then mapped to a vocabulary count based on the official HSK 3.0 word lists.
Full disclosure: the tool is hosted on the school's website, so you'll see their branding. I'm not here to sell courses, I genuinely want to know if the test is useful and where it falls short. I'll be in the comments to answer questions.
Thanks for trying it out.