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Intermediate

Chinese: Intermediate level

Intermediate is the independent stage: you can follow the main points of real Chinese texts about familiar topics. These lessons use longer texts and natural phrasing, so you meet the language as people really use it.

What you can do at intermediate

  • Follow the main points of clear speech on familiar topics.
  • Describe experiences, plans and opinions.
  • Read straightforward articles and stories.

About 2,000 words and roughly 350–400 hours of study to reach this level.

Chinese lessons for intermediate

Horror & mysteryIntermediate
新华网客户端Sep 1

记者手记丨在红海与沙漠间感受中埃合作热火朝天 - 新华网客户端

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Coming of ageIntermediate
chinanews.com.cnAug 31

特朗普判“伊朗已死”,内塔尼亚胡自曝:为让美伊对抗,我在美国电视出镜近1000小时,阿拉格奇痛斥“双面人” - chinanews.com.cn

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FriendshipIntermediate
thepaper.cnAug 31

现场|“赛考斯”谈中美交流:一棵树、一块砖、一座“桥” - thepaper.cn

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Questions about Chinese at intermediate

What is the Intermediate level in Chinese?
On Antlang, Intermediate is one of six levels that describe how well you handle Chinese. Main ideas of real texts.
How many Chinese words do I need for intermediate?
Around 2,000 words is a good target for intermediate. 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 intermediate?
Roughly 350–400 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.