Is it possible to learn Chinese in 1 month

Spoiler: no.

But seriously, how long does it take to master the basics of Chinese?

What is the basis of the Chinese language?

There are 6 levels of Chinese proficiency, from HSK 1 to HSK 6. Basic Chinese refers to HSK 1. Why?

· You are already familiar with the structure of the Chinese language: hieroglyphs, tones, basic features

· You have 150 characters in both spoken and written language

· You build a basic dialogue about yourself, family, hobbies

Thus, the basis of Chinese is the minimum level of language proficiency.

And it can be achieved in just a month?

So quickly knowledge of the language is achieved only in advertisements. The experience of the Chinese CHINECT school says that 3 months is the average time when a student reaches HSK 1 if he starts learning the language from scratch. This is subject to classes 2-3 times a week and the systematic completion of homework.

Of course, this is an average estimate. Some students are able to reach the level in 1.5 months, and some learn it in all four. The speed of learning depends on many factors: genetic predisposition, diligence, training program, teacher, etc.