Mandarin Chinese — HSK 1 to HSK 2 vs Spanish Conversational
A side-by-side comparison of two GeraLearn courses on price, level, length, certificate, and the exact skills each one teaches — so you can pick the right one and start today.
Quick answer
Both are strong, highly-rated GeraLearn courses. On price-for-rating, Spanish Conversational (£39, 4.8★) is the better value pick. Choose Mandarin Chinese — HSK 1 to HSK 2 instead if its skill set matches your goal more closely — see the breakdown below.
Side by side
Every figure below is GeraLearn's own published course detail.
| Measure | Mandarin Chinese — HSK 1 to HSK 2 | Spanish Conversational |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £59 | £39 |
| Level | Beginner | Beginner |
| Length | 30 hours | 20 hours |
| Format | video + flashcards + quizzes | video + speaking exercises |
| Rating | 4.7★ | 4.8★ |
| Learners enrolled | 4,300 | 9,400 |
| Certificate | Yes | Yes |
| Category | Language Learning | Language Learning |
Only Mandarin Chinese — HSK 1 to HSK 2 teaches
- Pinyin
- Mandarin tones
- HSK 1 vocabulary
- HSK 2 vocabulary
- Basic Chinese characters
- Listening comprehension
Only Spanish Conversational teaches
- Conversational Spanish
- Spanish pronunciation
- Present/past/future tenses
- Everyday vocabulary
Frequently asked questions
- Should I take Mandarin Chinese — HSK 1 to HSK 2 or Spanish Conversational?
- It depends on your goal. Mandarin Chinese — HSK 1 to HSK 2 is a beginner course (30 hours, £59, rated 4.7★) aimed at absolute mandarin beginners, business travellers to china, language learners. Spanish Conversational is a beginner course (20 hours, £39, rated 4.8★) aimed at complete beginners, travellers to spanish-speaking countries, heritage speakers formalising their spanish. On price-for-rating, Spanish Conversational is the stronger value pick; choose Mandarin Chinese — HSK 1 to HSK 2 if its skills match your goal more closely.
- Is Mandarin Chinese — HSK 1 to HSK 2 or Spanish Conversational cheaper?
- Spanish Conversational is cheaper at £39, versus £59 for Mandarin Chinese — HSK 1 to HSK 2 — a £20 difference. Both include a verified certificate option.
- What will I learn in Mandarin Chinese — HSK 1 to HSK 2?
- Mandarin Chinese — HSK 1 to HSK 2 teaches Pinyin, Mandarin tones, HSK 1 vocabulary, HSK 2 vocabulary, Basic Chinese characters, Listening comprehension. It runs 30 hours in a video + flashcards + quizzes format at beginner level. No prerequisites required.
- What will I learn in Spanish Conversational?
- Spanish Conversational teaches Conversational Spanish, Spanish pronunciation, Present/past/future tenses, Everyday vocabulary. It runs 20 hours in a video + speaking exercises format at beginner level. No prerequisites required.
- Do both courses include a certificate?
- Yes — both offer a verified certificate of completion you can add to your CV or LinkedIn. Free courses are free to audit, with the certificate available for a small fee.
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Course details (price, level, length, rating, skills) are GeraLearn's own published catalogue data. Free courses are free to audit; a verified certificate is available for a small fee. A Gera Systems product.