It takes about two minutes after arriving in Argentina to notice that Argentine Spanish is distinct from Iberian Spanish and the U.S. ‘food truck Spanish’ of those who only took remedial Spanish in school. At first, it sounds like bastardized Italian and it differs considerably from the Spanish spoken in other countries of Latin America, […]
Where to Learn Argentine Spanish Online & Beyond
Anyone looking to travel or move to Argentina will have to reckon with its unique version of Spanish, which, with its own vocabulary, slang, and Italian-flavored intonation, differs from what most people learned in high school. There are plenty of resources that can help Spanish language learners get a handle on the basics of the […]
Learning Spanish: What if You Can’t Trill Your R’s?
If after many hours of focused practiced you can’t master rolling your ‘r’s you may be unable to do it. Some people just can’t seem to make the Spanish ‘erre’ sound no matter how hard they try. A small number of people can’t produce the sound due to Ankyloglossia, or ‘Tongue-tie’ – a decreased […]
Learning Spanish: How to Roll your ‘R’s
The trill of the Spanish double ‘r’ may come naturally to you if you tried to imitate the purring of your pet cat or played with a lot of toy cars while making awesome sound effects as a kid. The double ‘rr’ in Spanish for those who can’t grasp it though presents an equally […]
5 Do’s and Don’ts to Get the Most Out of Your Spanish Lessons
Porteño Spanish has many idiosyncrasies. Among the challenges are a high lunfardo slang content, the letter ‘s’ often ‘missing in action,’ and the tendency of locals to speak at rapid-fire pace. Despite these initial trials, Buenos Aires is a great place to learn Spanish. It’s a city of contrasts, mixing a Latin American spirit with […]
