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Hello, English learners, and welcome to Further Shorts. Let me tell you a little about my home. I live in a giant mansion on the beach. It has 10 bedrooms, a garden, and a swimming pool. I also have a butler, a maid, and an au pair. Just kidding! My home is much smaller. But you know what? It’s perfect for me. It’s a small apartment with three main spaces: a kitchen, a living room, and a bedroom....

Hello, English learners, and welcome to Further Shorts. Today, let’s talk about shopping. My relationship with shopping is simple: I like to be efficient. For example, at the supermarket, my mission is always clear. I go in with a list. This week I need one litre of milk, three loaves of bread, and two sticks of butter. Ten minutes, and I'm done. I pay with my card, get the receipt, and leave. Eas...

This is the Argentine sweet by excellence. Countless desserts, afternoon teas, and quick breakfasts have been supported by this confection which is as symbolic of the country as the flag itself. Two soft cookies sandwiching a generous dollop of dulce de leche, covered in chocolate, that is the quintessential presentation of the world-famous alfajor. But, it didn’t always have that characteristic s...

Have you ever seen Ocean’s 11? Or maybe The Italian Job? Have you ever wondered if anything like that has actually happened before? Well, today’s story feels something straight out of a Hollywood blockbuster. In this podcast, we’ll be talking about one of the most famous and creative bank robberies EVER — and it took place right here in Argentina. It’s known as The Banco Río Heist, and it happened...

What images come to your mind when you think of a cemetery? A spooky, abandoned place? Maybe a lone, bare tree and a sky that's always gray?  Well, what if I told you that some cemeteries are nothing like that? What if I told you that some are so full of history and beauty that people visit them just like they would a famous museum? Today we’ll explore two of the most distinguished funerary ground...

In 1931, during the Great Depression in the United States, the term “American Dream was coined. James Truslow Adams was the man who wrote about it in a book called “The Epic of America”. As you can tell, that was almost 100 years ago! Life is very different in 2025. The meaning of the American Dream has changed dramatically, so how can we even understand it? Let’s explain it in a simple way. Welco...

Hello English Learners! This is Further Shorts: English Practice in less than 5 minutes. Today’s topic is: Morning routines. We all have one. Some are fast. Some are slow. Mine? Well... it’s a little crazy, but it works. I wake up at 7:00. Well... I try to wake up at 7. But I press the snooze button. Once. Twice. Okay, maybe three times. So... I usually get out of bed around 7:30. Then I go to the...

Hello, English learners! This is Further Shorts, easy English practice in less than 5 minutes. Today, the topic is delicious. And personal. We’re talking about... my favorite food. Can you guess? It’s round. It’s hot. It’s cheesy... Yes — pizza! I love pizza. I think pizza is always a good idea. It can be simple, complex, or fancy. You can eat it at home, at a party, or on the street. Let’s talk a...

Hello, listeners! Thank you so much for supporting Further Records. We have a lot of fun making these episodes, and the feedback we get from you is always excellent, keep it coming! We have big news! Further Records is always a podcast for English Learners, but sometimes the episodes are complex and the level is too high. Now, we have Further Shorts! This new series is shorter than the usual Furth...

Humans are social animals. When doing something with a group or a partner, eventually you'll need to give feedback.  Feedback is important. Humans are not born knowing everything. It's not necessary to know everything. But you know what is necessary? To be open to improvement, because there's always room to be a little better. When someone is offering good feedback, it's because they trust that yo...

Argentinian pizza: The best in the world I’m not even going to pretend to be objective during this episode. Argentinian pizza is the best pizza in the world, I don’t care. One of the most delicious inventions in the world, our version of pizza was deeply rooted in immigration and the economic difficulties faced by Italians in Argentina.   What is the history of our kind of pizza, and why is it so...

Why You Should Learn a Second Language Learning a foreign language will change your life. I’m not kidding, (I’m Argentinian and knowing two languages has been amazing for me). You’ve heard this same information from teachers, YouTube videos, and maybe even your parents. For decades, learning languages has been associated with success, health, and opportunities for personal growth. Now, I know what...

How to be a great storyteller So there I was. In the middle of the presentation. I was confident, relaxed, and completely focused. Everything was going great... Until I got nervous… Looking back, I realised exactly how I messed it up. I went into boring details, went off on a tangent, gave far more information than is actually necessary, and then, I saw it, the tell-tale signs of a horrible story…...

How do you take your coffee? Drip, cold brew, pressed, pressurized, sous vide? Milk, water, cream, or… butter? Iced coffee, hot coffee, black or sweet or salty coffee? There’s a million ways to drink it, and none of them is wrong. Except instant coffee, that’s unacceptable. Coffee has been in our lives since forever! A lot of us will remember being children and wanting a sip of that delicious dark...

Hello everyone, greetings from the Further Corporate team! We’d like to thank you all for supporting this first season of Further Records It’s been amazing creating this podcast for all of you, and we’re really proud of our episodes. These last 10 episodes are season 1 of the podcast, but don’t you worry, season 2 launches in 2025, we’ll have so many more topics to discuss! For more updates, be su...

Football! In Argentina isn’t just a sport; it’s a living, breathing part of everyday life. The passion runs deep, the history is rich, and the rivalries… well, they’re nothing short of legendary. From the bustling streets of Buenos Aires, every neighbourhood has its own story, and every story has its own clásico. Today, we’re not just talking about matches; we’re diving into the fierce battles tha...

It's a quiet night, and you're staring up at the stars. You can't help but wonder—are we really alone in the universe? The cosmos is vast, ancient, and teeming with possibilities. Yet, despite decades of searching, we haven't found a single sign of extraterrestrial life. How could this be? Let’s take a journey through four theories and a little cultural surprise that might explain this cosmic myst...

Oh, the tango... that dance full of stories of love and longing. Today, to speak of tango is to think of elegance and sophistication, but it was not always like that... Its origins are much simpler and have to do with cultural diversity. Today we’ll dive into the vibrant and exciting world of tango. That rhythm that makes us dance with our feet as well as our hearts. But what is behind this seduct...

When night falls in the city of Buenos Aires, on 9 de Julio Avenue, it is inevitable not to stop for a moment in front of the obelisk, contemplate it for a second, and sigh in awe of its majesty. It’s impossible to think of the city without its obelisk, that icon built to commemorate the fourth centenary of the founding of Buenos Aires. Yes, you heard that right, Buenos Aires is over 400 years old...

TRANSCRIPT: Picture this: You’re having a delicious lunch with your best friend. It’s wonderful, you laughed, you gossiped, you talked about your life issues, you caught up after god-knows-how-long! You think out loud “we should do this more often”. Thankfully this time you picked a nice spot, because last time it wasn’t so good. Your friend paid last time, so this time you pick up the bill. When...

 [Transcript] Sweet, creamy, and oh-so-irresistible—dulce de leche is a beloved treat that has captured hearts across Latin America and beyond. Made simply from milk and sugar, this caramel-like spread is the result of slow cooking over low heat, where the sugars gradually caramelize, giving it that signature golden-brown color. Dulce de leche is a staple in countless kitchens, used to enhance eve...

[Transcript] It's the very first official act of this event that happens every 4 years. Runners cross thousands of kilometres in a relay race to hand over this crucial part of sports history. This is the Olympic Torch!  Most of us know the history of Ancient Greece and the Olympiads, but what about the torch itself? Its history isn't as ancient as you may think!  Welcome to Further Records, the po...

[Transcript] Welcome to Palacio Barolo, one of the most important landmarks in the City of Buenos Aires. Maybe you’ve heard of this building. After all, it’s over 100 years old. You’ve probably seen it and simply thought “oh, it’s just another giant old place”, but actually there’s more to it than meets the eye. From Dante’s Inferno to government secrets, this building has more than just offices!...

[Transcript] Once upon a time, there was a family from Europe who got on a boat. A husband and wife, seeking for better shores, rode for weeks to get to the promised land of South America. There, they hoped to build a better life. In fact, the woman was pregnant! But… what she would never imagine, was that her baby was going to be born on the boat! The first land that baby would ever see was the s...

Episode Transcript: Ah, the Milanesa. The classic thin cutlet of meat, washed in egg, breaded, and then fried (or baked, if you’re cutting back on oil). This is one of the most popular foods sin Argentinian cuisine. In Argentina, over 300 million kilos of milanesa are consumed every year. What is the story of this particular meal, and what can we learn about Argentinian culture thanks to it? Welco...