Argentalk: Stories in Argentine Spanish

Have you already listened to part 1 of this talk about the Esteros del Iberá? In this second part, I will continue talking with Roque about the different tours that can be found in the Iberá Wetlands, a special place for animal lovers, what local contact the region has to offer, and he'll also explain about the Guaraní culture and what "el chamigo" means, among other things. [Remember that all episodes of this podcast are in Argentine Spanish] --------------- About Roque: He is a park ranger and bird guide at Iberá Park. He grew up in Carlos Pellegrini, the town in the province of Corrientes with access to the Iberá Lagoon and the first to start tourism in the region. ------ About Argentalk: You'll learn Argentine Spanish in context. Stories to learn about the culture at a speed adapted to an intermediate level. Learn local expressions and vocabulary without studying long lists. Go to https://argentalk.com/podcast/ for full transcripts of this episode. If you want to send me a message: - my Instagram is @argen.talk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/argentalk/message

In the Esteros del Iberá, you can find some of the most incredible animals we have in Argentina: the Yaguareté, yacaré, marsh deer, and capybara. In addition, you can go bird watching, share with gauchos or learn about the Guarani culture. In this episode, I have a chat with Roque Boccalandro, and he'll explain us how tourism came about in this region and why it's such an incredible place to visit. [Remember that all episodes of this podcast are in Argentine Spanish] --------------- About Roque: He is a park ranger and bird guide at Iberá Park. He grew up in Carlos Pellegrini, the town in the province of Corrientes with access to the Iberá Lagoon and the first to start tourism in the region. ------ About Argentalk: You'll learn Argentine Spanish in context. Stories to learn about the culture at a speed adapted to an intermediate level. Learn local expressions and vocabulary without studying long lists. Go to https://argentalk.com/podcast/ for full transcripts of this episode. If you want to send me a message: - my Instagram is @argen.talk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/argentalk/message

In this episode, you'll learn six idioms to sound more like a native. You'll also listen to a conversation Mariel will have with her husband Mariano using these idioms and some expressions more. Menos onda que... can you complete the phrase? Then come and discover how it ends! [Remember that all episodes of this podcast are in Argentine Spanish] ------ About Argentalk: You'll learn Argentine Spanish in context. Stories to learn about the culture at a speed adapted to an intermediate level. Learn local expressions and vocabulary without studying long lists. Go to https://argentalk.com/podcast/ for full transcripts of this episode. If you want to send me a message: - my Instagram is @argen.talk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/argentalk/message

You want to know the habits of Argentines on vacation? We have 15 days, a month or more? In which months is the high season? Which are the most popular destinations in the country? Play the episode and start listening, I'll tell you everything you want to know about this topic. [Remember that all episodes of this podcast are in Argentine Spanish] ------ About Argentalk: You'll learn Argentine Spanish in context. Stories to learn about the culture at a speed adapted to an intermediate level. Learn local expressions and vocabulary without studying long lists. Go to https://argentalk.com/podcast/ for full transcripts of this episode. If you want to send me a message: - my Instagram is @argen.talk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/argentalk/message

Gauchos are like centaurs, half horse half man. They were outlaws, they knew the Argentine pampas better than anyone else and they always lived on the edge of the law. Listen to this episode to learn more about gaucho customs and how the figure of the gaucho has changed over time, one of the most emblematic characters of Argentine culture. [Remember that all episodes of this podcast are in Argentine Spanish] ------ About Argentalk: You'll learn Argentine Spanish in context. Stories to learn about the culture at a speed adapted to an intermediate level. Learn local expressions and vocabulary without studying long lists. Go to https://argentalk.com/podcast/ for full transcripts of this episode. If you want to send me a message: - my Instagram is @argen.talk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/argentalk/message

Do you want to learn how to boss your Argentinean friends around, give instructions or give them advice? Come then, I'll give you some explanations. Then you'll listen to a sketch in which I use the Imperative Vos and you'll also hear some new vocabulary. ------ You can also watch the video on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCow9cQGnEvNUjBKu0pJLFSg ------ About Argentalk: You'll learn Argentine Spanish in context. Stories to learn about the culture at a speed adapted to an intermediate level. Learn local expressions and vocabulary without studying long lists. Go to https://argentalk.com/podcast/ for full transcripts of this episode. If you want to send me a message: - my Instagram is @argen.talk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/argentalk/message

In this episode, you'll learn five expressions with the word Pedo (fart) that we only use in Argentina. You'll also listen to a conversation Mariel will have with her husband Mariano using these expressions and some more. ¿Estás al pedo? Then come and enjoy the episode! ------------ About Argentalk: You'll learn Argentine Spanish in context. Stories to learn about the culture at a speed adapted to an intermediate level. Learn local expressions and vocabulary without studying long lists. Go to https://argentalk.com/podcast/ for full transcripts of this episode. If you want to send me a message: - my Instagram is @argen.talk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/argentalk/message

In this episode, I had a chat in Castellano Rioplatense with Austin, an American friend who fell in love with the Argentine accent and culture. In our conversation, he explained to me what struck him about Argentina and Argentines, what his favorite words and expressions are, and he'll also give you some tips on how to learn Castellano Rioplatense. ------------- About Argentalk: You'll learn Argentine Spanish in context. Stories to learn about the culture at a speed adapted to an intermediate level. Learn local expressions and vocabulary without studying long lists. Go to https://argentalk.com/podcast/ for full transcripts of this episode. If you want to send me a message: - my Instagram is @argen.talk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/argentalk/message

In this episode, I'm going to have a chat in Castellano Rioplatense with Marcelo Lamela. He's going to tell us about the history of Argentine national rock, a unique rock genre in Latin America. Rock in Argentina is much more than music, it is a kind of social struggle and a way of expressing ourselves in tougher political times. Some geniuses of this genre were Charly García, Spinetta and Gustavo Cerati. Learn about this topic and all the vocabulary we use by listening to the interview. ------------- Marcelo Lamela is a rock and roll lover who over time has become an expert on the subject. He is the founder and director of Rock is Here. He wrote three books about rock, and one of them is about rock and roll in Buenos Aires. You can find him on Instagram as @rockishere_oficial or go to his page www.rockishere.com ------------- About Argentalk: You'll learn Argentine Spanish in context. Stories to learn about the culture at a speed adapted to an intermediate level. Learn local expressions and vocabulary without studying long lists. Go to https://argentalk.com/podcast/ for full transcripts of this episode. If you want to send me a message: - my Instagram is @argen.talk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/argentalk/message

Vos, che, laburar... there are a lot of expressions that you have to learn and there are also words that you should never say to an Argentinean. If you want to come to Argentina and impress your spouse, cousin or your friends here, then you should listen to these tips. About Argentalk: You'll learn Argentine Spanish in context. Stories to learn about the culture at a speed adapted to an intermediate level. Learn local expressions and vocabulary without studying long lists. Go to https://argentalk.com/podcast/ for full transcripts of this episode. If you want to send me a message: - my Instagram is @argen.talk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/argentalk/message

Jaime is a wildlife ranger in the province of Entre Ríos. While visiting his reserve and going on a photographic safari, I had a very interesting chat with him, all in Rioplatense Spanish. He told me his story when he was a kid and had to hunt to eat and how he gradually realized the importance of conserving the flora and fauna. He also told me a lot of things about the animals of the region and, for example, what to do if you get bitten by a yarará snake. Can you imagine the answer? There Reserve's Instagram is @losteros2020 About Argentalk: You'll learn Argentine Spanish in context. Stories to learn about the culture at a speed adapted to an intermediate level. Learn local expressions and vocabulary without studying long lists. Go to https://argentalk.com/podcast/ for full transcripts of this episode. If you want to send me a message: - my Instagram is @argen.talk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/argentalk/message

In this episode, I'll read the Giant Turtle, a story by Horacio Quiroga. It's a story easy to understand and a good start point to introduce you to Argentine literature. It's about a hunter who's very sick went to the jungle to get better and there he encounters a turtle. What do you think? Are they friends or foes? About Argentalk: You'll learn Argentine Spanish in context. Stories to learn about the culture at a speed adapted to an intermediate level. Learn local expressions and vocabulary without studying long lists. Go to https://argentalk.com/podcast/ for full transcripts of this episode. If you want to send me a message: - my Instagram is @argen.talk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/argentalk/message

This time I'll have a conversation with Mariano, my husband, about the passion we Argentines have for dulce de leche. Why are we so passionate about it? Is there a story behind dulce de leche? When we use this caramel spread? We speak only using Argentine Spanish (Castellano Rioplatense) as we're from the province of Buenos Aires. About Argentalk: You'll learn Argentine Spanish in context. Stories to learn about the culture at a speed adapted to an intermediate level. Learn local expressions and vocabulary without studying long lists. Go to https://argentalk.com/podcast/ for full transcripts of this episode. If you want to send me a message: - my Instagram is @argen.talk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/argentalk/message

This episode is about lunfardo, the hidden slang of Argentina, that's been together with us way before tango times. Gustavo Robert is going to tell us many historic details and explain some words and expressions that come with immigrants. Click play and start listening to the episode. Gustavo Robert is a writer, history teacher, marine, and also dances tango. He's been traveling all over the world and now lives in Villa General Belgrano, Córdoba. You can listen to his stories over here: https://bit.ly/3clqp6N About Argentalk: You'll learn Argentine Spanish in context. Stories to learn about the culture at a speed adapted to an intermediate level. Learn local expressions and vocabulary without studying long lists. Go to https://argentalk.com/podcast/ for full transcripts of this episode. If you want to send me a message: - my Instagram is @argen.talk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/argentalk/message

In this episode, I'll teach you 10 phrases we Argentines use almost every day. Click play and start listening to the episode. About Argentalk: You'll learn Argentine Spanish in context. Stories to learn about the culture at a speed adapted to an intermediate level. Learn local expressions and vocabulary without studying long lists. Go to https://argentalk.com/podcast/ for full transcripts of this episode. If you want to send me a message: - my Instagram is @argen.talk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/argentalk/message

This episode is about the typical Argentine family. How do families in Argentina get along with each other? How old are the children when they start living on their own? Also, I tell you about the beginning of a road trip through Argentina. Click play and start listening to the episode. About Argentalk: You'll learn Argentine Spanish in context. Stories to learn about the culture at a speed adapted to an intermediate level. Learn local expressions and vocabulary without studying long lists. Go to https://argentalk.com/podcast/ for full transcripts of this episode. If you want to send me a message: - my Instagram is @argen.talk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/argentalk/message

This episode is about Maradona, Messi, and Argentine Football in general. After the death of Maradona only a few weeks ago, I decided to have a talk with Matías, a journalist who's a really big football fan. In this interview, he'll explain why Maradona is so important to Argentines and he'll also explain how Messi is different from him. Matías Saavedra is a 36-year-old Argentinean journalist. He has 16 years of experience in conventional and digital media as well as in institutional press, complemented by studies in Social Sciences. The football-related narrative is his fetish and he often talks about booties on Instagram through his profile @pasiondebotines. About Argentalk: You'll learn Argentine Spanish in context. Stories to learn about the culture at a speed adapted to an intermediate level. Learn local expressions and vocabulary without studying long lists. Go to https://argentalk.com/podcast/ for full transcripts of this episode. If you want to send me a message: - my Instagram is @argen.talk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/argentalk/message

This episode is about El asado argentino. How is it connected to gauchos? When did cows come to Argentina? Why is it a kind of ritual for Argentines? About Argentalk: You'll learn Argentine Spanish in context. Stories to learn about the culture at a speed adapted to an intermediate level. Learn local expressions and vocabulary without studying long lists. Go to www.argentalk.com for full transcripts of this episode and learn more about the songs and singers I've mentioned. If you want to send me a message: - my Instagram is @argen.talk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/argentalk/message

This episode is about immigration periods in Argentina. Why did so many people choose to come to this country? How did these immigrations change Argentina forever? About Argentalk: You'll learn Argentine Spanish in context. Stories to learn about the culture at a speed adapted to an intermediate level. Learn local expressions and vocabulary without studying long lists. Go to www.argentalk.com for full transcripts of this episode and learn more about the songs and singers I've mentioned. If you want to send me a message: - my Instagram is @argen.talk - you can send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/argentalk/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/argentalk/message

This episode is about the use of VOS in Argentina. You'll learn about its history, where else you can hear it and I'll also teach you some grammar using this pronoun. The whole episode will be in Spanish. About Argentalk: You'll learn Argentine Spanish in context. Stories to learn about the culture at a speed adapted to an intermediate level. Learn local expressions and vocabulary without studying long lists. Go to www.argentalk.com for full transcripts of this episode and learn more about the songs and singers I've mentioned. If you want to send me a message: - my Instagram is @argen.talk - you can send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/argentalk/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/argentalk/message

This episode is about mate, one of the most popular drinks and traditions in Argentina. I'll explain you about this guarani tradition, why Argentines are so passionate about this drink, where else you can find it and more. The whole episode will be in Spanish. About Argentalk: You'll learn Argentine Spanish in context. Stories to learn about the culture at a speed adapted to an intermediate level. Learn local expressions and vocabulary without studying long lists. Go to www.argentalk.com for full transcripts of this episode and learn more about the songs and singers I've mentioned. If you want to send me a message: - my Instagram is @argen.talk - you can send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/argentalk/message I want to thank my cousin Florencia for participating with her thoughts. You can find an article written by her over here: https://www.sophiaonline.com.ar/cartas/esperanza-en-la-incertidumbre/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/argentalk/message

This episode is about Gauchito Gil, a very popular pagan saint in Argentina who fought in war against Paraguay. He's very loved all over the country. Learn more about him as you listen to this episode in Spanish. About Argentalk: You'll learn Argentine Spanish in context. Stories to learn about the culture at a speed adapted to an intermediate level. Learn local expressions and vocabulary without studying long lists. Go to www.argentalk.com for full transcripts of this episode. If you want to send me a message: - my Instagram is @argen.talk - you can send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/argentalk/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/argentalk/message

This episode is a brief history of tango. We'll go from the tangos of the Afro-Argentines in the 19th century to the electronic tango in the 21st century, showing fragments of some of the best-known music. Ideal for tango lovers or those who are curious about this beautiful musical rhythm that has almost two centuries of history. About Argentalk: You'll learn Argentine Spanish in context. Stories to learn about the culture at a speed adapted to an intermediate level. Learn local expressions and vocabulary without studying long lists. Go to www.argentalk.com for full transcripts of this episode and learn more about the songs and singers I've mentioned. If you want to send me a message: - my Instagram is @argen.talk - you can send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/argentalk/message Special mention to Cuché Tango, and the song I included at the end is "A media luz". You can find them on Spotify or Instagram, or access their website: www.cuchetango.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/argentalk/message

Hi, I'm Mariel and I've been teaching Spanish for foreigners for +9 years with a more communicative method. I've helped hundreds of people learn Spanish in Argentina and adapt to culture. In this podcast, I want to teach you Español Rioplatense through stories about the culture and traditions of Argentina at an intermediate level of Spanish. I know you want to communicate with your family or friends in Argentina and it's still kind of difficult to speak and listen in Spanish, so I want to motivate you to learn it with stories in a more fun and natural way. You can find the transcripts of the episodes at www.argentalk.com and you can also find me on my Instagram @argen.talk and leave me a message. And now you might want to ask me: Mariel, when am I going to hear your next story? Well, every Wednesday I'll bring you a new episode on your favorite platform. Come on, join me! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/argentalk/message

This is an introductory episode so you can get to know me better and understand what's going to happen in this podcast. Learn Argentine Spanish in context. Stories to learn about the culture at a speed adapted to an intermediate level. Learn local expressions and vocabulary without studying long lists. Go to www.argentalk.com for full transcripts of this episode. If you want to send me a message: - my Instagram is @argen.talk - you can send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/argentalk/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/argentalk/message