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Tips and tricks to help you learn Chinese

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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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NinchaneseInfographic: Should you learn Chinese?
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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 looking for an excuse to show you a bunch of cuddly lucky cats. You decide. And without any further ado, let’s get lucky!

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NinchaneseLucky cats : the Mystery revealed!
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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) to the entire village and look more or less authentic. Let me take you on a tour of the Best Chinese copies of architectural so you can see for yourself!

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NinchaneseBest Chinese copies
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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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NinchaneseAncient Chinese fashion A timeline of women in China
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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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NinchaneseWho Said Adults Couldn’t Learn a New Language?
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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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NinchaneseDragon Boat Festival! 端午节快乐!