Stop memorising and start understanding the system. 

In this episode of Small Talk of China, we break down three of the most essential foundations for any Mandarin learner: Numbers 1-99, Dates, and Time.

Many learners struggle with these because they try to translate directly from English. Instead, we look at these through the lens of Western logic to show you how simple and predictable the Mandarin system actually is once you know the "rules."

In this lesson, you will learn:

• The 1-99 Framework: Why counting in Mandarin is more logical than English.
• Dates & Calendars: How to structure years, months, and days.
• Telling Time: How to communicate schedules and appointments with precision.