Difficulty: Advanced
Argentina
Rabbi Shloime offers us some insight into the origins and significance of the Hanukkah tradition.
Difficulty: Advanced
Ecuador
Manuel Quispe, owner of the indigenous clothing shop, Colors, in Saraguro, Ecuador, explains to us about some of the items they sell, particularly their handcrafted traditional necklaces.
Difficulty: Advanced
Mexico
The more we know, the bigger the dark abyss of our ignorance seems to become. Don’t worry: We can’t understand all of what this guy is saying either. That’s why the name of the show is Lo que no sabías. Follow this fast-talker to learn a bit more about electronic art, audiorhythmic shock boxes, the first computers and more…
Difficulty: Advanced
Mexico
Want to know what you didn’t know before? Here’s the first in our series of what you didn’t know about… electronic art. We talk to a veteran electronic artist who’s been playing around with computers since the old Commodore and Amiga machines connected to TV sets. He’s linking and looping, moving from one networked idea to the next. See if you can follow his rapid-fire monologue about his digital works.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Guatemala, Spain
According to Adriana, reading is one of the most entertaining and educational hobbies that one can acquire, and essential for learning languages. Let's hear about the most recent book she has read and recommends.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Venezuela
In this last video in honor of the great architect Antonio Gaudí, Victor tells us some interesting anecdotes that happened to him during the making of this series as well as about the love life of Antonio Gaudí.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Venezuela
From San Felipe Neri Plaza in Barcelona, Spain, Víctor Díaz offers us some insight into this site's historical importance and why it serves as a monument to world peace.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Argentina, Venezuela
Let's hear some anecdotes and learn a bit more about the history of the Ateneo Grand Splendid, Buenos Aires' most breathtaking and famous bookstore.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Argentina, Venezuela
Let's visit the Ateneo Grand Splendid, a bookstore in Buenos Aires, Argentina, that was formerly a theater and was declared by National Geographic the most beautiful bookstore in the world.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Spain, Venezuela
Víctor Díaz introduces us to the vibrant Santa Tecla festival in Tarragona, Spain. With the help of a local, we will learn about some of the festival's entertaining events as well as the beauty and inviting atmosphere of the city of Tarragona.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Spain, Venezuela
Every August, the city of Tarragona celebrates the Sant Magí festival. Let's listen to retired social education professor Joan Martínez Manet tell us the fascinating story behind this celebration.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Guatemala, Spain
Have you ever experienced walking into a bookstore and wanting to buy all the books? That's exactly what happens to Adriana, who, in this video, will share her passion for reading with us.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Venezuela
Did you know that Antonio Gaudí's famous Pedrera, or Casa Milà, in Barcelona was initially mocked by society? Let's take a look at the interesting story behind this architectural gem.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Venezuela
In this third video about Antonio Gaudí, Víctor talks to us about yet another one of his architectural masterpieces: Casa Batlló.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Venezuela
In part two of his series about the Catalonian architect Antonio Gaudí, Víctor takes us to the El Raval neighborhood, where he will talk to us about one his greatest structures: Güell Palace.
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