HSKK is the "spoken version" of HSK, with elementary, intermediate and advanced levels. Elementary: read aloud and short answers. Intermediate: picture description and answering questions. Advanced: repeat from audio and an oral essay. Everything is recorded and graded.

Prep method: speak 10-15 minutes every day and record yourself to find problems. Shadow news or TV lines to imitate intonation. For picture description, practice a fixed order: people, events, place, time, feelings.

Exam tips: do not speak too fast — clarity beats quantity. If nervous, breathe; if you misspeak, keep going. Do the official mock tests online before the exam to get familiar with the flow.