Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Colombia
As Felipe and Lucia contemplate how to escape, Felipe's mother is becoming increasingly alarmed at her inability to reach him.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Colombia
Felipe's mother is on a mission to locate her son and his girlfriend, even going so far as to inquire with Mister Tobias.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Colombia
Will Felipe's mom succeed in locating and rescuing her son and his girlfriend?
Difficulty: Intermediate
Colombia
Felipe and Lucia finally learn the identity of the girl who was held captive in their neighbor's home and help her to spend her first merry Christmas in a very long time.
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: 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: Advanced
Spain
Tecnópolis interviews world-renowned flamenco singer Antonio Carmona, a former member of the acclaimed group, "Ketama."
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: 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
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: Adv-Intermediate
Colombia
A plethora of Colombian bike riders display their courage and chivalry as they embark on a long and challenging cross-country race.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Colombia
In the opinion of writer and cycling enthusiast, Héctor Abad, cycling is Colombia's true national sport.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Colombia
Cycling prodigy, Miguel Angel, and his parents speak about how he got into cycling.
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