Norwegian Life Show Episode 82: Florencia Maynaldo from “El Podcast de Noruega” joins us to talk about migration from Argentina and the experiences of native Spanish speakers in Norway.
The Life in Norway Show isn't the only game in town when it comes to podcasts about moving to and living in Norway.
“El Podcast de Noruega” serves the Spanish-speaking community, and today we're joined by Florencia Meinardo, one of its founders and co-hosts.
Originally from Buenos Aires, Florencia lived in the United States for a while before deciding to make Norway home with her Spanish partner.
We talk about the migration process, Florencia's decision to learn Norwegian as soon as possible, and what it's like to live in Norway as a native Spanish speaker.
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Introducing Florencia and “El Podcast de Noruega”
Florencia grew up in Buenos Aires and spent some time in the United States before deciding to move to Norway with her Spanish husband, who had taken a research job in Oslo.
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The podcast was born when Florencia responded to a Facebook post from someone interested in starting a show.
Several more people from different countries and living in different parts of Norway joined the team and “El Podcast de Noruega” was born.
“We became aware of the fact that there is a lot of information circulating about Norway, but most of it is in English. We wanted to represent the needs of the Spanish-speaking community and share our stories. ,” says Florencia.
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Florencia explained that there is a Latin American association that focuses on Norway's Spanish-speaking community, including Spaniards.
But there are also a number of country-specific organizations and cultural initiatives, including Oslo-based Radio Latin America.
“I recently came across a theater company in Oslo that offers Spanish classes. So, if you start looking into it, you'll find a lot going on with Spanish in Norway,” says Florencia.
We also talk about the interest in Spanish throughout Norway and how Florencia found work as a part-time Spanish teacher.
