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    Cartoons for the illiterate me

    it will help a lot, incorporating some basic grammar, reading the words and getting used to the accent and speed.
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    Good, strong, English-style tea, anyone?

    You can try El Gato Negro on Corrientes ave. https://www.donvictoriano.com.ar/ Or Tealosophy https://www.tealosophy.com Or..... https://listado.mercadolibre.com.ar/te-ingles
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    Anyone who really, really understands the health insurance system?

    The age cut for what they consider " seniors " is 62 years. I think that an individual plan that gives you good coverage and a decent selection of hospitals would start at 400000 pesos monthly ( with no pre existing conditions ). I think the times of very cheap private insurance are gone. The...
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    Anyone who really, really understands the health insurance system?

    Take a look at this article it might help some. The reality is that companies try really hard to discourage you from getting insurance due to your age. Becoming monotributista will not help much as the coverage they offer is progressive and sub par. On top of that you need to contribute for...
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    How much more are you paying for your health (prepaga) insurance?

    Medicus sent a letter yesterday announcing they will not be increasing their costs in May, in spite of what they had informed a few weeks ago.
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    Troubles With Building Administration

    Hopefully things will slowly start to get better from now on. Beware that any utilities, services, repairs, etc are going to have to be paid for, etc. Transitioning is chaotic, start asking for recommendations and looking for building managers asap. You are still going to have to talk to the...
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    Daily maid rate per hour

    It is not a bad rate at all, you could offer 4000 for 6 hrs and tell her if she is done in less time you will still pay her 6 hrs plus trip. See if that works.
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    Cartoons for the illiterate me

    Subtitles are ok, but use Spanish subtitles. In that way your brain gets used to both the accent and the grammar. Try to watch, read and listen to things you are into. Your understanding will gradually and naturally increase. Get used to different accents in Spanish, it is actually helpful. The...
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    Daily maid rate per hour

    I think I would just ask for a total quote in that case. For instance deep cleaning of a 2 br apartment that includes ( you name it ). The hourly rate in general is only good for them when they have at least 20 hrs per week. It depends where the person comes from they will have a significant...
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    Daily maid rate per hour

    The less hours they work, the more they charge generally. If you want a persona once a week, it will be more costly than 3 times a week, for example.
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    Cartoons for the illiterate me

    Do you watch TV or movies in Spanish, read the news in Spanish, have Spanish speaking friends etc? How long have you been in Arg for?
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    Finding moving boxes?

    You can ask your local Chino, supermarket and also your building super.
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    Where to Buy Roast Beef

    For roast beef maybe eye of round = peceto or tail of round = colita de cuadril
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    Looking for corn syrup (Karo)

    https://listado.mercadolibre.com.ar/alimentos-bebidas/almacen/jarabe-maple_NoIndex_True https://articulo.mercadolibre.com.ar/MLA-1100005392-jarabe-de-maiz-de-alta-fructosa-natali-x-500-gr-_JM https://articulo.mercadolibre.com.ar/MLA-1398764527-salsa-a-base-de-jarabe-de-maiz-y-miel-250gr-_JM
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    Real Estate New Building

    Just remember right now it is a buyers market. Have a reputable trustworthy escribano and run everything through him. Also buy from a reputable real estate agency ( there is a history of construction company scams in the country ).
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