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Sorry in Chinese – 3 Magic Words to apologize

Ninchanese July 8, 2014

Just stepped on someone’s hand? What do you say? How do you apologize in Chinese? How to say sorry in Chinese? When in China, it’s important to know how to say sorry. It can get you out of awkward situations, like say, if someone starts yelling at you and you’re… well, not quite sure what they’re saying or why they’re mad. It’s amazing how saying sorry can (sometimes) immediately defuse a situation! So, think of “Sorry” as the magic word you need to know! Better yet, we’re going to show you 3 magic words to use to apologize in Chinese, so you can say sorry in Chinese when you step on someone or when you’ve just spilled this very angry-looking person’s drink….

Beginner, Intermediate, Popular, Vocabulary apologize, expressions, learn Chinese, politeness, safe, sorry, spoken Chinese

Discounts in Chinese: Don’t be fooled by the 折 sign

Ninchanese February 28, 2014

Don’t you love the sight of a great sale? How awesome is it to score a miaowtastic item 90% off? One of the members of our Google + Chinese language community pointed out something though: discounts in Chinese are confusing. It’s true. Discounts in Chinese don’t have a % sign on them AND they don’t work the same way they do in the West.
So how do you understand sale signs in China? Here’s what you need to know to never miss out on a great sale!

Beginner, Chinese culture, Vocabulary beginner, china, discounts, learn Chinese, reduction, sales, tips, 打折

The Ninchanese trailer is here!

Ninchanese February 7, 2014

Nincha discover a dragon! And he made his mission to make him speak Chinese. Here we go!

Advanced, Beginner, Chinese learning tips, Intermediate, Ninchanese cats, cute, gamification, kawaii, nincha, storytelling, trailer

The secret Chinese technique to pass your exams

Ninchanese January 14, 2014

Currently studying for your exams? How’s it going? Did you plan ahead your studies or are you resorting to cramming methods to ensure you know everything you need to know to pass your exams? Well, here’s a secret Chinese technique you simply need to know. It’ll help you stay focused, study… and ace your exams! Find out what this technique is after the jump!

Advanced, Beginner, Chinese culture, Chinese learning tips, Intermediate chengyu, chinese culture, chinese idiom, cram, exams, finals, idiom, joke, learn Chinese, mandarin, secret technique, study

Infographic: Should you learn Chinese?

Ninchanese July 24, 2013

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!

Beginner, Chinese culture, Chinese learning tips china, english, infographics, learn Chinese, native speaker, USA

Top Chinese music sites to learn Chinese with music

Ninchanese March 8, 2013

Listening to Chinese music is a great way to learn Chinese. It helps you get a feel for the language, its rhythm, hear and learn new words in (song) context… But where do you go to listen to Chinese music online? Asian number one popsongs aside (think we’re all about Gangnam style-d out), up and coming Asian and Chinese artists aren’t always easy to find on our western-centric music sites. So, to keep you from missing out anymore on great Chinese and Asian artists, and to give you a new way of learning Chinese, here’s the top Chinese music site.

Advanced, Beginner, Chinese learning tips, Intermediate baidu, C-Pop, chinese music, Chinese singers, Chinese sites, Jay Chou, jing.fm, learn Chinese, NESE, qq, Superman, ttplayer

Failing is just part of the process of learning

Ninchanese February 11, 2013

Failing to succeed does not mean failing to progress.

This is a quote from the indie video game Antichamber. And it’s so true!

Advanced, Beginner, Chinese learning tips, Intermediate culture, inspiration, Learning Principles, motivation, quote

Weibo to learn Chinese

Ninchanese January 7, 2013

Still too many people outside of China are wondering whether or not to join Weibo, China’s number one micro-blogging site. Why? Probably because they’ve heard – and I had too – a lot of (false) things about Weibo. Accusing it of being just a Twitter-copy for instance… Wrong. Weibo is a lot more than that, than just a wall. One of my favorite feature is being able to chat with my followers and getting to know each other. What a great way to build a community.

Besides, Weibo is a fascinating source of information from the people living and shaping, China. This also makes it a great way to learn Chinese, straight from the source. Read on to get onboard and learn our favorite ways to effectively learn Chinese on Weibo!

Advanced, Beginner, Chinese learning tips, Intermediate, Vocabulary Account creation, Chinese learners, community, culture, micro-blogging, social network, WeiBo

HSK test: check you’re ready to take the HSK

Ninchanese December 6, 2012

Think you’re ready to take the HSK? Here’s a great way to check: the official Chinese online mock HSK tests! And they’re free!

One thing though: they’re all in Chinese. Just like the real HSK test will be. Don’t worry though! This step by step walkthrough will get you started with this great HSK test practice in no time.

Advanced, Beginner, Chinese learning tips, Intermediate Chinese sites, HSK, HSK exam, HSK preparation, HSK test practice, hskmocktest, learn Chinese, mock test

HSK – 3 cases where you should be taking the HSK

Ninchanese November 29, 2012

To prove how good you are in English, you can take the TOEIC or the TOEFL. These standardized exams are used across the world to assess the English level of non-native English speakers. Want to assess your level in Chinese? You’re in luck, the Chinese Hanban (National Office for Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language) created the HSK Chinese exams for that exact purpose a few years ago. Read on to learn more about the exam and why you should be taking it!

Advanced, Beginner, Chinese learning tips, Intermediate chinese, Chinese level, exam, HSK, learn Chinese, learning chinese, studying in China, working in China, working in Chinese