Matias S   

★★★★★

¡Muy buenas! Your Argentinian Spanish sherpa here.

What is your favorite word in your language and why?

My favorite Spanish word is dulce de leche. Just saying it brings the taste to my mouth.

What is your favorite dish from your hometown? If you no longer live there is there a good local restaurant that serves it?

I'm big on the pizza game. Argentinian pizza deserves more recognition than Argentinian beef, especially in downtown Buenos Aires. I can't recommend Guerrín enough.

Besides the languages you teach, do you speak or study any other languages?

I speak English and Brazilian Portuguese.

What are your interests outside of teaching at Strommen?

I've played drums for most of my life, and music plays a central role in my daily life and at home. My six-year-old son is learning the violin, and my wife is a vocal coach. I can’t imagine life without music—and, to be totally honest, I believe there’s no better language than the language of music. Speaking of languages, astrology (understood as a symbolic language rather than a divinatory practice) also holds a special place in my heart. Reading and writing are how I stay grounded when I take a break from the metaverse. Real, paperback books. I’ve published three fiction books so far. And last but not least, grilling is my favorite weekend pastime.

What do you consider your hometown? Why do you love it?

I consider Buenos Aires my hometown. It's where I was born and where most of my story takes place. If there's anything I love about Buenos Aires is you never get enough of it, and there are places to be discovered round every corner. However, my life in a small town now outdoes the bustling city life.