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Spanish Language Guide (2b): Latin American Culture

Posted by Sarah under Cactus Languages Abroad, Spanish

Sarah Gooding, Editor at Cactus, picks out the best of Latin American culture
Latin America culture is as vast as the countries that make up this sizzling, Latin land. Whether you go to the pampas of Argentina, the snowy peaks of Peru or the paradisical coastline of Honduras, the cultures you experience will vary enormously.

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Top Brazilian Portuguese Phrases!

Posted by Sarah under Cactus Languages Abroad, Learning a language

Atenção! Don’t go to Brazil without learning the following essentials…
If you’re planning to visit Brazil it would be useful for you to know a few basic phrases in Brazilian Portuguese.

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The Differences Between European & Brazilian Portuguese

Posted by Sarah under Cactus Languages Abroad, Learning a language

Does it make any difference whether you learn Portuguese from Portugal or Brazil?
European Portuguese differs from Brazilian Portuguese mainly in terms of pronunciation. There are also significant differences in vocabulary, and relatively minor differences in grammar and spelling. The relationship is similar to that between British and American English, though the regional differences in Brazil [...]

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