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## Posts by Liliana Castillo:

## [Argentine traditions you should know about](https://www.octb.us/blog/argentine-traditions-you-should-know-about)

[Liliana Castillo](https://www.octb.us/blog/author/liliana-castillo) May 2, 2022, 8:34:26 PM

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[Hispanic culture](https://www.octb.us/blog/tag/hispanic-culture)

(And maybe, start adopting?)  
Celebrities like Anya Taylor-Joy, star of "The Queen's Gambit", have brought the accent, slang and customs of Argentina to the attention of the American public.

The delicious "dulce de leche" and the healthy custom of drinking "mate", tea like beverage, or coffee have undoubtedly encouraged other celebrities, such as Chris Pratt, to try more of the customs of this beautiful country.

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## [The best Spanish podcasts](https://www.octb.us/blog/the-best-spanish-podcasts)

[Liliana Castillo](https://www.octb.us/blog/author/liliana-castillo) May 2, 2022, 6:51:06 PM

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[Resources](https://www.octb.us/blog/tag/resources)

Learning Spanish the fun way definitely includes listening to a great selection of podcasts. You can improve your pronunciation by listening to Spanish words directly from a native speaker, recognizing accents from different countries and regions, and learning authentic phrases and sayings, among others.

[Read More](https://www.octb.us/blog/the-best-spanish-podcasts)

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