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Infographic: Should you learn Chinese?

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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Chinese culture

Lucky cats : the Mystery revealed!

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 […]

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Ninchanese

Introducing a new love affair: Cats and dragons!

Friday lolcat time! (With cats and dragons)

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Vocabulary

Happy 4th of July from the Nincha Team! 美国独立日快!

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!

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Chinese culture

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) […]

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Ninchanese Vocabulary

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.

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Chinese culture

Ancient Chinese fashion A timeline of women in China

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.

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Who Said Adults Couldn’t Learn a New Language?

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 🙂

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Chinese culture Vocabulary

Dragon Boat Festival! 端午节快乐!

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!

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Chinese culture

Social media in China and in the US

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.

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