Difficulty: Advanced
Colombia Cali
Boris confesses something to Soledad that could affect their relationship, who in turn confesses to Samuel her concerns and reservations.
Difficulty: Advanced
Colombia
As Mariela cannot resist the chance to chastise Samuel, Soledad and her friends hear a new idea to fight for their cause. Meanwhile, Susana and María continue to be nosy — and perhaps a bit jealous — regarding the activities of their new neighbors.
Difficulty: Advanced
Colombia Cali
As Soledad's opinions clash with her family's beliefs, Ananías surprises his wife with one of the era's most sought-after and up-and-coming devices.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Colombia
After reading us his flash fiction story, "Para siempre" [Forever], Carlos offers some insight into the historical backdrop, events, and characters that inspired him.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Colombia
After shedding some light on the flash fiction genre and providing us with some examples, Carlos finally reads us the piece with which he placed among the finalists at a prominent flash fiction contest in Barcelona. Can you understand any of the meaning behind it?
Difficulty: Intermediate
Colombia
Let's listen to a couple of examples of flash fiction stories to better understand what this literary genre is all about. Entitled "Destino" [Fate] and "Soñando despierta" [Daydreaming], both pieces received awards at prestigious international flash fiction contests.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Colombia
In the first part of this series, Carlos introduces us to the characteristics of flash fiction, a literary genre distinguished by its succinctness and ability to capture the reader from the first word to the last.
Difficulty: Advanced
Colombia
Historian and guide, Henry Quinteros Marrugo, acquaints us with the history of Cartagena, Colombia, including its numerous invasions and the role of the San Felipe de Barajas fortress.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Colombia
Many Latin American countries celebrate the Novena of Aguinaldos, a nine-day, Catholic-based holiday that includes music, food and prayer. Grace Pinzon, a Colombian woman living in Florida, shares with us how the novena is celebrated there.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Colombia
Located in the popular La Candelaria neighborhood, the Chorro de Quevedo Plaza is one of Bogota, Colombia's most renowned tourist attractions and according to one theory, the site of the founding of the city itself. Tourists and locals alike flock there for both its historic and current significance, many hoping to try the famous "chicha," an indigenous fermented corn drink.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Colombia
“El Cerro de Monserrate” [Monserrate Hill] is a famous Hill in the center of Bogota, Colombia, which is a destination for pilgrimages and home to many tourist attractions, including a church, funicular and aerial cableway. Our host, Edwin Galve, who works bringing people to Monserrate’s several restaurants, tells us about these and more!
Difficulty: Intermediate
Colombia
As Kevin learns more about his sister's boyfriend, Luis, his opinion about him is no longer so cut and dry.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Colombia
As Luis continues to spout his political beliefs, the situation grows increasingly tense at the dinner table.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Colombia
Tension is in the air at dinner as Luis's questions to Kevin's mom grow increasingly personal- and offensive.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Colombia
Kevin watches in dismay as Karen introduces the infamous Luis to their family.
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