Roadmap
Your Structured Mandarin Learning Path
Learning Chinese on your own can feel overwhelming. This learning path breaks Mandarin into seven clear stages — from your first characters to confident HSK 2 readiness. Each milestone guides you to the next game, story, or practice goal so you always know what to do next.
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How to use this learning path
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Follow the stages in order
Each stage builds on the last. Complete at least half the milestones in a stage before unlocking the next one. This keeps your foundation solid before moving on.
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Repeat weak areas
Milestones track your best effort. If you get stuck, replay the recommended game at a lower HSK level or revisit an earlier stage to build confidence.
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Check your progress bar
The overall progress bar shows how far you've come. Use individual stage bars to see which areas need more practice.
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Short sessions, big results
Most milestones only take 3–8 minutes. You don't need to study for hours — consistent short practice is more effective for self-study Mandarin learners.
What comes after the learning path?
Once you complete all seven stages, you'll have played every game type, built a 7-day practice streak, earned achievement badges, and learned enough vocabulary to begin HSK 2 content with confidence. From there, you can explore the story library, revisit weak vocabulary through SRS review, or set your own practice goals using the progress dashboard.