Difficulty: Newbie
Spain
Ariana shares with us some interesting facts about Spain including its languages, most important cities, tourist attractions, architecture and art.
Difficulty: Beginner
Spain
Which historical figure is Idoia from El Aula Azul describing? Listen to her clues, and dare to guess!
Difficulty: Beginner
Spain
After providing us with clues, Ester from El Aula Azul dares us to guess which historical figure she's describing. Are you up to the challenge?
Difficulty: Beginner
Spain
Rosa tells us an interesting legend and historical facts about Fuente de Piedra, a fascinating town in the province of Malaga, Spain.
Difficulty: Beginner
Mexico, Spain
Karla and Isabel provide us with clues about some popular musical instruments so that we might guess which ones they are describing.
Difficulty: Beginner
Spain
In this video, we learn how to greet people, how to speak about ourselves, the phrases that we say when we meet new people, how to introduce ourselves and how to say goodbye.
Difficulty: Beginner
Spain
There’s more to Miami than postcard-perfect beaches and pink drinks. These days, the city is a great melting pot – especially for Latin American and other Spanish-speaking folks – and there’s a thriving arts scene. As Antonio sees it, the annual art fair called Art Basel is the place to appreciate Miami’s great international flavor.
Difficulty: Beginner
Spain
Juan paints outlines on his tiles using a paintbrush and manganese oxide, but at one time practitioners did this by laying down fine strings dipped in wax, and this explains why Juan still calls the technique he uses cuerda seca, or “dry cord.” Note that he describes the technique as one of alto relieve, or “high relief,” which is the opposite of bas-relief (low relief).
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
This time, Fermín shares with us more compelling information about the seventieth edition of the San Sebastián International Film Festival, during which one hundred and ninety-three films from more than fifty-four countries were screened.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
On the occasion of the seventieth annual San Sebastián International Film Festival, Fermín has traveled to his hometown to attend this extraordinary event. In this video, he shares details about his trip, as well as his first impressions of the festival.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
In part two of this video, we see some footage that Fermín had the chance to tape during his visit to Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum, which was declared the European Museum of the Year in 2015.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
If you ever go to Amsterdam, you mustn't miss out on one of its best-known museums: the Rijksmuseum. Let's accompany Fermín on his visit!
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Miguel Hernández was a poet who lived in Orihuela during the same time as Soledad's grandparents. Here, she tells us about his life and work and why, despite his early demise, he is still a renowned artist.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Reading authentic Spanish literature is one of the most interesting ways for more advanced Spanish students to increase their vocabulary and knowledge of linguistic structures. Ester from El Aula Azul recommends three books that her upper level students have enjoyed.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Ester, a teacher at El Aula Azul, believes that reading is one of the most important tools for acquiring vocabulary and understanding language structures. In this video, she recommends to us some of her favorite books for lower-level Spanish students.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Let's take a look at how contemporary art has transformed the lives of the inhabitants of Genalguacil, thanks to the unique cultural projects it has undertaken.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
The mayor of Genalguacil explains to us some of the nuances and history of this unique town-museum with just over five hundred inhabitants, full of wonders both natural and man-made.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Located in the beautiful Genal Valley in the Serrania de Ronda comarca in the province of Málaga, the gorgeous town of Genalguacil, Spain, has been deemed a "museum town" due to the permanent artwork that is seamlessly interspersed throughout it. Let's hear more from our host, Fermin, about what else this unique city has to offer.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Amaya tells us the story behind "Vínculo" [Bond], a very special mural painted by renowned Spanish artist Adrian Torres at her donkey sanctuary.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Do you know anything about watercolor painting? For Isabel, it's a hobby that relaxes her and lets her imagination fly. Let's learn some basic tips about watercolor materials and techniques— and get to work!
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Cleer tells us about the fascinating life of Colombian poet, children's author, and diplomat, Rafael Pombo, and reads us, "Pastorcita" [Little Shepherdess], one of his most renowned pieces.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Guided by Fermin, we immerse ourselves in San Sebastian's biggest and most lively celebration: the Tamborrada [Drum Parade], learning about its origins and how this twenty-four-hour party is celebrated.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Amaya, her dog, Lucas, and her friend, Montse, speak to us from in front of the Roman Theater, the most important monument built by the Roman Empire in Malaga, Spain during the first century.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Chus shares two delightful poems by Antonio Machado, one of the authors from Spain's Generation of Ninety-Eight, a group of writers and philosophers who were prolific during the Spanish-American War.
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