Posts By Madison Rittenhouse

French Wine – Ultimate Guide to Regions, Labels & Vocabulary

How to Order Wine in France: Decoding French Wine Labels, Regions, Phrases & Tips Knowing how to order wine in France takes much more than a few “essential phrases” in a guidebook. Read More >>

Must-Know Brazilian Portuguese Business Phrases and Etiquette

Madison Rittenhouse

Key Portuguese Expressions and Etiquette for Your Next Business Meeting in Brazil In order for your business to thrive, it is important to understand how to communicate effectively, especially when working with international clients and partners. Read More >>

50 Basic Portuguese Greetings with Slang Equivalents

Madison Rittenhouse

How to Say Hello in Portuguese: Guide to Brazilian Portuguese Greetings Are you new to the Portuguese language, traveling to Brazil for the first time, or just curious about the sixth-most spoken language in the world? Read More >>

Colombian Slang Terms by Region: From Greetings to Insults to Love!

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“¡Quiubo ‘mano!” “Qué hacés, pues?” “Es que eso es una chimba” What do these Colombian slang words mean? Read More >>

Ultimate Spanish Small Talk Guide for Any Situation

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Easy Spanish Conversation Starters Picture this: You enter a room full of people you’ve never met before. Read More >>

The Literal Translation of Latin American Country Names

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Why Brazil is Called Brazil: Fascinating Origins of Latin American Country Names Have you ever wondered why Brazil is called Brazil? Read More >>

Brazilian Slang: 8 Food Idioms Every Portuguese Learner Must Learn

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Brazilian Portuguese is jam-packed with idioms and expressions that reflect their culture. Read More >>

French Body Language: 7 Common Gestures That Are Both Hilarious and Useful

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What you Need to Know - Understanding French Gestures Did you know that communication is 55% body language? Read More >>

Give Us Liberty or Give Us…Language? Why the U.S. Doesn’t Have an Official Language

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From the First 4th of July to Now: Why the U.S. Read More >>

Binge-Worthy Brazilian Netflix Shows to Learn Portuguese

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Must-Watch Brazilian Netflix Series to Practice Portuguese - Updated for 2021 Looking for quality Brazilian shows to watch to improve your Portuguese? Read More >>

Learn Funny Brazilian Slang Phrases on Instagram

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Greengo Dictionary - Current Brazilian Slang Phrases on Instagram New Language Learning Method Alert! Read More >>

Top YouTube Channels to Learn Spanish

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Spanish Lessons on YouTube - Why You Should Augment Your Language Learning Ah, YouTube… we use it every day to find guidance, the newest music, and even a few laughs. Read More >>

Ningún vs. Ninguno: Ultimate Guide to Mastering Spanish Short Form Words

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Ningún vs. Read More >>

Why Do Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian Seem So Similar? 8 Most Common Questions Answered

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How Similar are Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian? Read More >>

Famous Idioms Around the World: 20 Hilarious Expressions in Different Languages

Madison Rittenhouse

20 Funny Everyday Phrases in Different Languages As a polyglot and avid traveler, people often ask me “What are some common sayings in other languages?” or “What are funny phrases in other countries?” And the grammar monster in my head screams “They’re called idioms!”. Read More >>

Posts By Madison Rittenhouse

French Wine – Ultimate Guide to Regions, Labels & Vocabulary

Must-Know Brazilian Portuguese Business Phrases and Etiquette

50 Basic Portuguese Greetings with Slang Equivalents

Colombian Slang Terms by Region: From Greetings to Insults to Love!

Ultimate Spanish Small Talk Guide for Any Situation

The Literal Translation of Latin American Country Names

Brazilian Slang: 8 Food Idioms Every Portuguese Learner Must Learn

French Body Language: 7 Common Gestures That Are Both Hilarious and Useful

Give Us Liberty or Give Us…Language? Why the U.S. Doesn’t Have an Official Language

Binge-Worthy Brazilian Netflix Shows to Learn Portuguese

Learn Funny Brazilian Slang Phrases on Instagram

Top YouTube Channels to Learn Spanish

Ningún vs. Ninguno: Ultimate Guide to Mastering Spanish Short Form Words

Why Do Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian Seem So Similar? 8 Most Common Questions Answered

Famous Idioms Around the World: 20 Hilarious Expressions in Different Languages

Mexican Christmas Checklist: How Many of These Traditions do You Practice?

Money in Japan: How to Pay for Things

10 Brazilian Portuguese Slang Words and Phrases You Won’t Learn in a Textbook

English-German Cognates – Common English Words Derived From German

Tú vs Usted vs Vos: The Tricky Spanish Rules for “You”!