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Arturo Vega - Entrevista - Part 1 View Series View This Episode

Difficulty: difficulty - Beginner Beginner

Mexico

Arriving in December of ‘71, a young Arturo Vega decides that it is New York where he is going to clavar, or stay put. His journey began in Mexico, where he began his artistic life as an actor and participant in experimental theater or “happenings”—an art form which was not well received by the powers that be in that country.

Arturo Vega - Entrevista - Part 2 View Series View This Episode

Difficulty: difficulty - Beginner Beginner

Mexico

A little research tells us that the musical comedy Arturo did with Héctor Suárez at the Teatro de los Insurgentes was Sigue tu onda (Follow Your Wave), a Spanish language adaptation of a Broadway show known to American theater-goers as Your Own Thing. Soon Arturo himself would be heading to New York on a tip from Paul McCartney’s agent that he could land a spot in Hair...

Amigos D.F. - Consejos para la calle View Series

Difficulty: difficulty - Beginner Beginner

Mexico

Are you ever confused about what to say to other pedestrians? Our Mexico City friends Miguel, Anvar and David have agreed to pass on a few tips regarding what to say, and when, as we navigate the streets and sidewalks of the habla hispana (the Spanish speaking world).

Arturo Vega - Entrevista - Part 3 View Series View This Episode

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

Mexico

As it turns out the young Arturo Vega, Mexican emigré actor and artist in New York, lived below a girl who was seeing a young man named Douglas Glenn Colvin (who would come to be known as “Dee Dee Ramone”). The two visionaries got to talking…

Amigos D.F. - Clima en el DF View Series

Difficulty: difficulty - Beginner Beginner

Mexico

Miguel, Alvaro and David have teamed up once again to tell us a little something about the weather and overall climate found in Mexico City and its environs. Pay attention to the words and vocabulary, as they will certainly be of use no matter where you travel!

Desayuno Puerto Escondido - Frutas View Series

Difficulty: difficulty - Beginner Beginner

Mexico

In beautiful Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, the local cooks know their fruit! Let’s drop by the lovely Casa Mar as Gloria prepares a glorious multi-colored fruit salad made with local sandía (watermelon), melón, and plátano (banana). You may soon find yourself blending melon seeds into a delicious horchata.

Desayuno Puerto Escondido - Avena View Series

Difficulty: difficulty - Beginner Beginner

Mexico

Al gusto means, literally, “to the taste,” but in English we usually express this as “to taste.” So Gregoria doesn’t add honey to the avena (oatmeal). She puts it on the side of the plate. The person eating can can put it on al gusto, a little or a lot, however they like it. We often do this with salt, syrup, hot sauce… anything where individual palates vary considerably.

Tu Rock es Votar - Armando - Part 1 View Series View This Episode

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

Mexico

Armando David Ortigosa decided that something needed to be done to motivate the young people of Mexico to participate in its presidential election. He looked north for inspiration, where the “Rock the Vote” campaign used pop stars to try and get young voters to the polls. The Mexican equivalent became known as Tu Rock Es Votar.

Desayuno Puerto Escondido - Frijoles Refritos View Series

Difficulty: difficulty - Beginner Beginner

Mexico

Couldn’t you just go for some refried beans right now? They are great for breakfast, great for lunch, and we’re happy to have them for dinner, not to mention a medianoche snack! Let’s drop in on Gloria as she cooks up a batch for us.

Fonda Mi Lupita - Encargado - Part 1 View Series View This Episode

Difficulty: difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate

Mexico

Quite frankly, it’s not hard to find excellent Mexican food in Mexico City! Yet, we still consider ourselves lucky to have pulled into Fonda Mi Lupita while out foraging along Calle 17 de Mayo. We invite you to join us for a little chat with manager José Luis Calixto Escobar, completamente!

Tu Rock es Votar - Armando - Part 2 View Series View This Episode

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

Mexico

Could it be that the “Tu Rock es Votar” campaign resulted in a closer Mexican 2006 election, one that ironically left the youth feeling more disillusioned than ever? Felipe Calderón Hinojosa edged out Andrés Manuel López Obrador by such a thin margin that the losing side demanded a total recount, which was not granted. The ensuing cloud surrounding the election left a bitter taste in the mouths of many Mexicans.

Casa Lamm - Barman

Difficulty: difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate

Mexico

The Centro de Cultura Casa Lamm is composed of an art gallery, an art school, a cultural center, a bookstore, and, yes, the phenomenal Restaurante Lamm—all housed within a magnificent old mansion in the colonia Roma section of D.F. (Mexico City). Whether you want to sit down for a succulent meal of say, squash blossom lasagna, or just chill late-night with friends in the glass-encased courtyard, you are definitely going to want a fresh fruit margarita at the ready!

Vender Plantas - Juan

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

Mexico

Juan is a seller of large garden plants in the fashionable La Condesa neighborhood of Mexico City. Luckily for us, he was willing to tell us a little about his lovely merchandise, most of which grows native in the lush mountains of Oaxaca.

Amigos D.F. - Arquitectura View Series

Difficulty: difficulty - Beginner Beginner

Mexico

Mexico has a rich and varied architectural heritage that can be seen in its many classic colonial era plazas and buildings. The elementos of this historic architecture are preserved and utilized by today’s planners and builders, providing D.F. (Mexico City) with developments that are modern yet traditional and inviting, maintaining a sense of continuity with the past as the country pushes ahead into the 21st century.

Yabla en Yucatán - Naranjas View Series

Difficulty: difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate

Mexico

Get your fresh oranges here! Yabla talks to an orange-vendor in Playa del Carmen about his goods. No chemicals, no mistreatment in transit… These healthy fruits are very popular with the people whether they’re fighting a cough or just craving some sweet juice.

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