Mandarin Chinese for Beginners: Numbers and Dates

Learning how to express numbers and dates is one of the most practical and immediate milestones when starting your Mandarin Chinese journey. Whether you are scheduling, shopping, or telling time, mastering these fundamentals builds a strong foundation for everyday communication. This text-based course guides you step-by-step through the logical structure of Chinese numbers, dates, and essential time concepts. You will transition from recognizing basic characters to confidently reading, writing, and structuring numerical patterns and calendar dates. What you will learn: Understand the foundational logic of Chinese characters, Pinyin pronunciation, and basic stroke structures; Count confidently from zero to one hundred and beyond using logical numerical patterns; Write and read dates, including days of the week, months, and years in standard Chinese formats; Apply practical number patterns for daily scenarios like telling time, discussing ages, and digital transactions; Practice inputting Chinese characters and numbers using modern digital keyboard layouts. You will begin with core vocabulary and pronunciation guides before moving into structured written exercises that reinforce your reading and comprehension skills. This course is designed specifically for absolute beginners with no prior knowledge of Mandarin Chinese. Start building your foundational Mandarin skills today.