HSK1 in 12 steps

Greet someone, say your name, identify yourself, and respond to thanks / apologies politely.

Count zero through ten, say your age, ask 'how many' of something.

Talk about your family, ask people's names, identify professions.

Tell what day it is, say what time it is, talk about today / tomorrow / yesterday.

Say where things are, ask where to find a place, point to 'this' and 'that'.

Order food, say what you like / want / are eating right now.

Talk about what you do every day — go places, see, hear, study, work, sleep.

Express what you want, what you can do, who/what you love and know.

Describe people, places, weather. Say 'too', 'very', 'a lot', 'a little'.

Talk about objects, vehicles, and how much things cost.

Talk about pets, where you live, surroundings.

Ask any question and connect ideas with the small but crucial particles.