Are Shanghainese and Mandarin the same?

No they are different. There are elements which will remain the same but even a fluent Mandarin speaker will not be able to fully understand Shanghainese/Shanghaihua.

Should I know Shanghainese if I want to live in Shanghai?

No you don't. Shanghai’s population has exploded; it is estimated that less than 20% of Shanghai’s population is “Old Shanghainese” as opposed to the “New Shanghainese” that more recently arrived in the city from surrounding provinces.

Do people still speak Shanghainese today?

It depends Mostly among older locals. Younger people use Mandarin more, but Shanghainese is still spoken at home and has cultural value

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Q: Should I learn Shanghainese?

It's up to you entirely. The government's aim to make sure Mandarin is the #1 language in China across all areas. However, as a school passionate about dialects we are determined to help Shanghainese remain a part of society in Shanghai. You can learn Shanghainese at LTL, either at our school or online . It's great fun and our teachers are native Shanghainese speakers of course!

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