Posted by Lisa La Nasa
January 26th, 2010 
4 Comments
“Bueno, entonces”
The challenge of learning the language in Uruguay is that you have to use a local tutor, text or program. Rioplatense is the local dialect of Uruguay and parts of Argentina. There are some big differences between the Spanish here to that spoken in Mexico or other parts of Central and South America. You cannot learn Rioplatense from the huge online language program Rosetta Stone, or books published for other areas.
We just signed up for a new Rioplatense program called “Bueno, entonces“. This is in addition to our normal private tutoring in Uruguay. ”Bueno, entonces” is a completely irreverent, crass, cheeky language program that makes you laugh out loud- along with learning. They describe themselves as Rosetta Stone meets South Park. Word of warning: this is not for the easily offended. If you think you may be offended, you probably will be. If you want to check it out, don’t say that I didn’t warn you.
We think it is funny, interesting and certainly will not put you to sleep. After the first few lessons, we’re hooked and can’t wait to see what happens next. Kind of like a steamy latino-telenovela: very fun and a surprise at every turn.
Bueno, entonces is available in DVD’s or download to PC/iphone/ipod touch.
If you want to learn more about Rioplatense Spanish, click here.
Jajajaja, you made me want to buy it, and I’m a “native rioplatense spanish speaker”! (wow, that’s long xDDD)
I wish you the best of lucks trying to learn the most difficult language in the world (?): the Rioplatense Spanish xD
Thanks Alfonso!
The many, MANY Spanish verb tenses are a killer! My husband jokes that when we moved here, I was just able to speak in nouns and adjectives. At least now I can speak in some sentences. And with 5 weeks of daily “Bueno, entonces” classes, I will be entertained and educated at the same time!
Lisa,
I love the idea of having a website so people can see what is going in your lives in another country. We are enjoying hot, sunny days here in Argentina, I can only imagine the heat in Montevideo. We are planning a trip through Uruguay to Brazil the end of March will you all still be there?
If you have time to come back to Argentina for some kiting lessons we will be here till March.
How are your kids with the Spanish? I am amazed by how quickly Delfina switched back to Spanish,now she doesn’t want to speak English anymore!
Take Care,
Nicole, Ramiro and Delfina
Hi! It is been so long since last time I was here
Nice to know you are fine, and I LOVED this course…..well, ok, just the voice of the porteña 
Have a great time!, Enjoy summer!
Cheers