Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Colombia
Miguel Angel's parents explain how he came to be known as "the Superman."
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Colombia
While young cyclist Miguel Angel Lopez showed promise from the outset, motivation and discipline are required to take his skills to the next level.
Difficulty:
Advanced
Colombia
For some Colombian cyclists from humble backgrounds, cycling has been a manner for them to travel the world and better themselves.
Difficulty:
Advanced
Colombia
At only eighteen years old, Brayan Hernández was the winner of prestigious bicycling competitions. This video gives us a glimpse of his early training days and regimen.
Difficulty:
Advanced
Colombia
Let's learn more details about Brayan's illustrious cycling career as well as hearing the opinions of some experts regarding what it takes to become a champion.
Difficulty:
Beginner
Dominican Republic
Si*Sé brings together musical languages such as hip-hop, funk, rock, jazz and even classical violin. Singer Carol C, who grew up in a Spanish language household within an English language city, adds bilingual vocals that pull together the group’s electrifying sound.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Colombia
Take it from the boys in Skampida, the best ways to learn a language are 1) to watch a lot of tv (yabla!) and 2) to find yourself a native girlfriend/boyfriend! Skampida is one of the best bands ever from Bogotá, and we caught up with them while they were spending some time hangeando in The Big Manzana.
Difficulty:
Beginner
Venezuela
Young Taimur’s Spanish is not quite as easy for the non-native as that of his neighborhood pal Zulbani, but he does have a lot of interesting things to say! Listen up, because our young friend presents an opportunity to hear some expressions and turns of phase you may have not heard before.
Difficulty:
Beginner
Venezuela
Recently the song "Mesa Que Más Aplauda" from the Mexican group Climax had reached coastal Venezuela and was blasting from every bootleg music kiosk and bus stereo. Its catchy, inane, meaningless refrain za za za, yakuza, yakuza was on the lips of every impressionable child from 5 to 50. Taimur was no exception (nor were we!)
Difficulty:
Advanced
Spain
Tecnópolis interviews world-renowned flamenco singer Antonio Carmona, a former member of the acclaimed group, "Ketama."
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Venezuela
This new, special edition of "Tu música" [Your Music] is
dedicated to the series "Sonido Babel" [Babel Sound] from Yabla Spanish's video library. Antonio Fuentes, the series' director and producer, speaks to us about his inspirations for the series as well as his future plans.
Difficulty:
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.
Difficulty:
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.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Colombia
Pipe, his girlfriend and his mother attempt to find the perfect spot in their apartment to put up their Christmas tree.
Difficulty:
Advanced
Colombia
Can Pipe's mother and girlfriend, Lucia, convince him to go talk to his grumpy neighbor about fixing a problem with moisture that may be causing problems in their home?
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