Difficulty:
Advanced
Spain
The commentators discuss in enthusiastic detail Mel Gibson's film "Man Without a Face," including an iconic shot that evokes another classic film and a stellar child performance.
Difficulty:
Advanced
Spain
The hosts move on to the second film directed by Mel Gibson: "Braveheart," which, in spite of the difficulty he had finding producers, went on to win five Oscars.
Difficulty:
Advanced
Spain
We continue looking in more detail at some key scenes from the movie "Braveheart" that show Mel Gibson's style of narrating history.
Difficulty:
Advanced
Spain
On this occasion, the discussion revolves around the influence that "Braveheart" has had on the way battles are portrayed in other famous movies.
Difficulty:
Advanced
Spain
The discussion continues about the movie Braveheart, focused, among other things, on the script and Mel Gibson's religious influence on the film.
Difficulty:
Advanced
Spain
On this occasion, we hear comments about another famous Mel Gibson film: The Passion of the Christ.
Difficulty:
Advanced
Spain
On this occasion, Rubén and Guillermo discuss other notable aspects of The Passion of the Christ such as its realism and cinematography.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Spain
El Aula Azul (The Blue Classroom) staff member, Silvia, explains to Ivonne about the plethora of other activities the school offers to complement her intensive Spanish course, including surfing lessons!
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Spain
In addition to the intensive summer Spanish courses offered at El Aula Azul (The Blue Classroom) language school, students also have access to a variety of supplemental activities including music and horseback riding classes.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Spain
Maria provides some very straightforward information in order to complete the enrollment for her friend, Christopher's intensive Spanish course at El Aula Azul.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Spain
At El Aula Azul, Idoia and Ester speak enthusiastically about their weekend plans. While Ester intends to go to a concert, Idoia's long weekend in Barcelona will include a whole host of eclectic activities.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Mexico
Frida Kahlo’s grandniece, Dulce María, has been a star almost since birth. The Mexican singer, songwriter and actress made her acting debut on Plaza Sésamo (Mexico’s Sesame Street) and then appeared in telenovelas as she grew up. The soaps helped launched Dulce’s solo career in 2009. Tune in to this 2010 track.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Mexico
The 51-year-old Alejandro Fernández has released twenty-three albums over the years. The son of another popular Mexican singer (Vicente Fernández), Alejandro has come into his own as a passionate man, unafraid to show his feelings. This documentary brings us inside the recording of Viento a Favor, an album that quickly went platinum.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Argentina
This episode guest stars the legendary Nacha Guevara, who plays Melina, a fiery blonde who seems to have something of a history with Flavio, though he still pines for the lovely madame, Amelia.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Argentina
Goods and services that show up on our urban doorsteps are the ultimate in convenience. Latin Americans love el delivery as much as anyone, maybe even moreso.
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