Chinese language for Beginners | Numbers, dates | Udemy Coupons 2025

Chinese is the most widely spoken language in the world. Understanding dates and numbers in Chinese will aid you in learning many other fundamental concepts. The numbering system you will study in this course is the foundation for concepts like weeks, months, dates, and years. We will show you how to master dates and numbers and how to properly use the words you’ve learned to put together sentences. Through engaging examples and practical exercises, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how these elements intertwine in daily conversations.

What You’ll Learn

Numbers are the backbone of Chinese daily life, from shopping and scheduling to festivals and traditions. In this comprehensive program, you’ll:

1. Build a Solid Numerical Foundation
   • Master counting from 0 to 100, including tricks for pronouncing tricky multiples (e.g., 20 vs. 12, 50 vs. 55) and understanding the logic behind Chinese digit groupings.
   • Learn to read years like a native, whether decoding historical dates (e.g., “1949 年” for 1949) or modern timelines (“2025 年”).
2. Navigate Time with Ease
   • Memorize the 12 months and 7 days of the week, complete with mnemonic tips to remember their unique pronunciations
   • Crack the code of Chinese date formats: learn how to structure “年 – 月 – 日” (year – month – day) correctly, use ordinal numbers for dates (e.g., “5 号” for the 5th), and avoid common mistakes in formal vs. casual speech.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Count from zero to one hundred in Chinese

• Identify how to read different years in Chinese

• List the twelve months and days of the week in Chinese

• Explain the appropriate way to say a date in Chinese

I hope this course will help you in studying Mandarin Chinese, equipping you with essential skills for real – life communication. See you in the course!