Wondering if you should learn Chinese? This picture takes a look at whether Americans are at a linguistic disadvantage considering China’s rapid rise; and its quick increase in the number of English speakers. So, take a look at this infographic and take a leaf out of China’s book!
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At Ninchanese, we strongly believe learning should be fun – not something to take too seriously. Our goal is to change the way people learn by making learning something everyone gets excited about again. We want to make a difference by giving everyone a chance to learn in an active and entertaining environment.
Have you met Nincha? Nincha is our company mascot and will also be your tutor in Ninchanese. As you may have seen, Nincha is no ordinary cat: it’s a lucky cat. So this week, we wanted to tell you more about where this cute and awesome creature came from, what it means… That or we were just […]
Friday lolcat time! (With cats and dragons)
The Nincha Team wishes you a happy Fourth of July celebration, full of red, white and blue icecream, picnics, and fireworks! Happy Independance Day to all the 美国人 out there!
Best Chinese copies
China is full of wonders and surprises. It’s also full of copies and imitations. Here is our top of the Best Chinese copies. Which sometimes are also really surprising. What are some of the most astonishing imitations one can find in China? Architectural knock-offs! These architectural imitations can range from buildings (the Eiffel Tower, for instance) […]
周末愉快! Have a great weekend!
Have a nice weekend! How do you wish a good time to your friends or colleagues? Discover two Chinese expressions to say so.
What was ancient Chinese fashion like? How did it evolve as Dynasties changed and replaced each other? This infographic shows how Women’s dress fashion evolved in China throughout the age, and shows how much each new ruler sought to impose their style on its Chinese denizens.
People may say that adults will have a tough time learning languages, especially one dubbed as complex as Chinese, but this is nonsense according to Deborah Fallows! The linguist has decided to prove them wrong in this TEDx Talk, and decided to include a few Chinglish signs for your entertainment as well 🙂
Today is 端午节(duān wǔ jié), the Dragon Boat Festival! Time to race in dragon-shaped boats, eat delicious rice balls, called 粽子 (Zòngzi) filled with various tasty fillings and discover the many other customs associated with this holiday, such as balancing eggs to bring yourself good luck for the coming year! Let us tell you all about it!
As a follow up to our introduction to Chinese social media sites, this week’s article is an infographic which highlights the intricate relationship American and Chinese social media sites share.