dwq Posted March 29, 2012 at 12:16 PM Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 at 12:16 PM Thanks roddy. As for my study experience, I took part-time courses from a local school. Group lessons of 10-15 people, 4 hours a week. They do not say it is specifically for the PSC but they do prepare you for it. I'm finished with courses for the moment, so I'm working on vocabulary using Anki. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwq Posted March 29, 2012 at 12:31 PM Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 at 12:31 PM The words are from the book 普通話水平測試實施綱要 . The list size is not a problem for me, since the simple words are soon scheduled out to a year or more in the future (i.e. disappear from the daily study) by Anki after answering correctly a few times, but it sure is frustrating to see that there're still 10,000+ entries left to study... Yes, I'm a HKer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwq Posted March 29, 2012 at 12:58 PM Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 at 12:58 PM My main problem with using the tables directly for flashcards is that there are multiple readings for the same word, but grouping by word is problematic as the result would be different if you do it via simplified or via traditional. In addition to the concern about the large number of entries is why I've still working on the format of my Anki deck (though the number of entries seems not to be a problem so far, as I said in the previous post). One thing I'm not sure about the exam is whether they'll test you on character / words with multiple readings during the vocab section, but I'll study them anyway. I thought about writing a program to generate mock exams, but the requirement is complicated (each paper is supposed to have the right mix of every consonant and vowel) that I haven't worked out how to go about doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roddy Posted March 29, 2012 at 01:06 PM Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 at 01:06 PM You seem to be taking it pretty seriously, is this a job requirement for you? 多音字 I imagine wouldn't come up in the single character readings, but certainly in the two-syllable words and the reading? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gato Posted March 29, 2012 at 01:19 PM Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 at 01:19 PM Have you looked at the mock exams that heifeng posted? http://www.chinese-forums.com/index.php?/topic/32504-%E6%99%AE%E9%80%9A%E8%AF%9D%E6%B0%B4%E5%B9%B3%E6%B5%8B%E8%AF%95%E6%A8%A1%E6%8B%9F%E8%AF%95%E9%A2%98/ 普通话水平测试模拟试题 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwq Posted March 29, 2012 at 01:33 PM Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 at 01:33 PM Not a job requirement, I just like to do things right That's what I think about 多音字, but I am not 100% sure. Some of heifeng's mock exams have them in the single character readings section. gato, I do know of the thread, but thanks for the reminder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animal world Posted March 29, 2012 at 03:43 PM Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 at 03:43 PM dwq, I would say that this list reflects the lower levels (beginner & intermediary) of the former HSK lists. Those lists,however, also give the English translation which is helpful for most students. You said that you were in the process of cleaning up a second list. Would you mind posting this Table 2 as well with the understanding that it still contains errors. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roddy Posted March 29, 2012 at 03:46 PM Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 at 03:46 PM He already has, you can click back and forth between the two tables on the spreadsheet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animal world Posted March 29, 2012 at 04:29 PM Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 at 04:29 PM He already has, you can click back and forth between the two tables on the spreadsheet. Stupid me! dwq, i won't mind to review part of your second list and will let you know of any corrections via a private message. When this review task becomes odious, i will let you know that i am quitting the review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heifeng Posted March 29, 2012 at 07:00 PM Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 at 07:00 PM Some of heifeng's mock exams have them in the single character readings section. Hi dwg, to help you out a bit, I do recall that the exam I took in Beijing had 多音字 but I do not recall if they had clarification in the parenthesis (as shown in some of the mock exams). HOWEVER, I clearly remember the lecturer during the prep session saying the following: 1. If the pronunciation is in the standard dictionary (active edition, not a superseded edition. More details & examples are in my write up on the pre test prep lecture here) then the pronunciation is acceptable. 2. HOWEVER if the character has a 'more common' pronunciation and no prompt is given as to which pronunciation the test is specifying then it is in your best interest to use the more common pronunciation just to avoid possible scoring errors. such as reading 作 as zuo4 vs zuo1 if it appears in section I. Hope this is somewhat helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwq Posted March 30, 2012 at 03:28 AM Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 at 03:28 AM Thanks animal world and heifeng, it is great to read your real exam taking experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwq Posted April 5, 2012 at 11:58 AM Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 at 11:58 AM Thanks to animal world, a new edition is up. The link is in the first post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barashkov Posted January 14, 2017 at 09:31 PM Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 at 09:31 PM Hi all, Does anyone know if it's possible to register for the PSC if you are not enrolled in a course in China? (like say in China on a tourist visa?) I looked at the Guangdong PSC and it seems to suggest that foreigners could only take the PSC through the university they are studying at. ("除在高等院校注册的港澳台学生和外国留学生可随所在学校学生接受测试外，不接受其它港澳台人士和外籍人士报名." http://www.gdspcb.org/spcb/Show_News_Info.aspx?fNewsType=61&fNewsID=90) I am currently in Hong Kong but would like to go across the border to take the PSC in China if possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwq Posted January 15, 2017 at 12:19 AM Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2017 at 12:19 AM Don't know about Guangdong but you can take it in HK without being enrolled in a course. Just apply through the venue you plan to take the exam at. Here are a few, and you can check with other Universities near you to see if they administer the test too. City University http://www.cityu.edu.hk/lac/pth_centre/exam_app.htm Chinese University Hong Kong http://www.fed.cuhk.edu.hk/~pth/psc_info.php?check=3 Open University http://www.ouhk.edu.hk/wcsprd/Satellite?c=C_EL&cid=191129012800&d=Touch〈=chi&pagename=OUHK%2FtcGenericPage2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barashkov Posted January 15, 2017 at 04:55 PM Report Share Posted January 15, 2017 at 04:55 PM Hi dwq, Thanks very much for your reply Do you know if they would let an English native speaker (and white guy) take this test in Hong Kong? I noticed on the application forms that you have to fill out 'native language' and then it gives you five options, all Chinese dialects, I know the test is targeted at Chinese/Cantonese native speakers, but I'm wondering whether or not they would disqualify me later if they find out my native language is English? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwq Posted January 15, 2017 at 05:43 PM Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2017 at 05:43 PM Are you talking about the Open University? I think it is just an oversight that they ignored candidates whose native language is not one of the five they expect, but here is their contact info, you can call / email them and make sure. http://www.ouhk.edu.hk/wcsprd/Satellite?pagename=OUHK/tcSchSing2014&c=C_EL&cid=191129012400〈=chi Or you can check with City University whose form has an "other" option besides Cantonese and Mandarin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barashkov Posted February 24, 2017 at 11:16 AM Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 at 11:16 AM I ended up applying to sit two tests, one with CUHK and one with City U. CUHK have cashed my check so I assume my application was successful. City U confirmed over the phone that they allow foreigners to sit the test, I didn't call CUHK just applied. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwq Posted January 9, 2019 at 12:15 PM Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2019 at 12:15 PM Sorry the link to the list was dead for quite some time. I have fixed it, please check out the first post of this thread. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heifeng Posted January 29, 2019 at 02:43 AM Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 at 02:43 AM Wow, this thread has been around for a while. I actually forgot I replied to it earlier (as in 2012...). @Dwq did you ever sit for the exam? I still think about this exam 10 years later! (I had to leave China before I had a chance to sit the 2nd time, otherwise 二级乙 would have been MINE!!! ) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imron Posted January 29, 2019 at 02:58 AM Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 at 02:58 AM 15 minutes ago, heifeng said: I still think about this exam 10 years later! The one that got away ? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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