What is the Elementary level in Chinese?

On Antlang, Elementary is one of six levels that describe how well you handle Chinese. Everyday situations.

How many Chinese words do I need for elementary?

Around 1,000 words is a good target for elementary. The number depends on the language and on which words you choose. Learn the most frequent ones first.

How long does it take to reach Chinese elementary?

Roughly 180–200 hours of study in total, for an English speaker learning a language of average difficulty. Daily short sessions with content at your level work better than rare long ones.

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