In this second part, we return to Merlo — a small mountain town in central Argentina that quietly pulls people in. What starts as a peaceful place full of nature and community slowly reveals something deeper: a different rhythm of life, a strong sense of connection… and a whole world of experiences you wouldn’t expect. Together with my friend Jesi, we explore what you can actually do there — and what might end up changing the way you see things.

Argentalk is a podcast for intermediate Spanish learners who want to understand Argentine Spanish in context. Through short cultural episodes, you’ll improve your listening skills, pick up real expressions, and expand your vocabulary naturally.

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In this episode, Mariel talks with Arndt, one of the first listeners of Argentalk. Originally from Germany and now living in the United States, Arndt shares how he began learning Spanish during the pandemic and developed a deep connection with Rioplatense Spanish and Argentine culture. Together, they talk about overcoming the fear of speaking, learning through podcasts and daily habits, and what it was like for him to finally travel to Argentina and experience the language in real life.

Argentalk is a podcast for intermediate Spanish learners who want to understand Argentine Spanish in context. Through short cultural episodes, you’ll improve your listening skills, pick up real expressions, and expand your vocabulary naturally.

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✉️ This podcast is just the beginning. If you subscribe to the Argentalk newsletter, you’ll unlock free PDF transcripts for (almost) all past and future episodes, ready to print, each one with a glossary of the hardest words and expressions translated into English.

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In this episode, I sit down with my friend Jesi to talk about what it really means to start over in Merlo, San Luis — a small mountain town in the heart of Argentina, about 12 hours from Buenos Aires. Jesi shares why she decided to leave her fast-paced life in the big city of Rosario, while I reflect on what it meant to bring my seven-year nomadic journey to an end and choose one place to call home. Together, we explore fear, change, and the courage it takes to build a new chapter. Along the way, you’ll also learn a few surprising things about Rosario and discover a simple but powerful fluency hack to help you speak Argentine Spanish more naturally.

Argentalk is a podcast for intermediate Spanish learners who want to understand Argentine Spanish in context. Through short cultural episodes, you’ll improve your listening skills, pick up real expressions, and expand your vocabulary naturally.

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✉️ This podcast is just the beginning.If you subscribe to the Argentalk newsletter, you’ll unlock free PDF transcripts for (almost) all past and future episodes, ready to print, each one with a glossary of the hardest words and expressions translated into English.

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