Study Decks for Beginners

Looking for a place to start? Learn about popular study decks for beginners.

Are you studying from a specific textbook? We have a large amount of pre-made decks, so we recommend looking for your specific book in our collection. If you do not currently have a primary textbook, then read on to learn about some good study decks for beginners.

Chinese Study Decks

• The Skritter Character Course - Learn 150 individual characters along with the theory needed to master thousands more.
• Chinese Stroke Order - Learn the principles of Chinese stroke order with eight simple rules and a bonus section at the end to really test your knowledge.
• HSK 1 - We have listed the HSK 1 vocabulary in the order that is most useful for beginners. If you prefer to follow the order in the textbook, we also have the official order deck here.
• 100 Common Radicals - Level up your understanding of Chinese characters by learning the 100 most common radicals.

Japanese Study Decks

• JLPT N5 - A study deck that covers the most basic level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test.
• Radicals - Learn the most common forms of the radicals used in kanji.
• Learn Hiragana - Hiragana is one of three writing systems required to read and write Japanese. It's used for native Japanese words, grammar, modifying words, and for overall pronunciation.
• Learn Katakana - Katakana is one of three writing systems required to read and write Japanese. It's mainly used for loanwords, however, it's also used for some Japanese words and for other nuances.

You also have the option to create custom study decks. Learn more here. Questions? Reach us at team@skritter.com.