Meli teaches us how to make "papel picado" [perforated paper] banners to decorate the altars to the dead set up to honor and remember those who have passed away during the celebration of the "Día de los muertos" [Day of the Dead], a holiday celebrated in Mexico on November 1st and 2nd.

Gabriela gives us an introduction to essential oils, including their diverse benefits and the three families into which they fall.

In the next two episodes of Manos a la obra [Let's Get to Work], our friend, Meli, teaches us to make origami bookmarks inspired by our favorite Pokemon characters. Let's get started with Charmander.

Tatiana explains the symbolism behind the colors of the Mexican flag- red, white and green- as well as preparing a dish which both includes those colors and honors those values.

Natalia from Ecuador introduces us to the largely indigenous and extremely fascinating city of Otavalo, considered to be the "intercultural capital" of Ecuador.

Raquel explains to us how to file a police report in the case that belongings are stolen from you while in a foreign country.

Kalinchita brings you one of the all-time classic, most delightful Christmas carols for beginning guitar players.

Learn the chord with which the song, "Happy Birthday," is sung at Kalinchita.

At https://kalinchita.com, we learn two new chords in E major and D major that carry us into a final A major progression.

Raquel gives us some tips for smart shopping.

Karla and Isabel teach us how to throw a house party.

This absolute beginner guitar lesson from Kalinchita is "For those who are starting from zero."

Clothes for every occasion! Let's join Marta in this helpful lesson about the names of clothing in Spanish.

Ester from El Aula Azul tells us a bit about her neighborhood.

Marta, an elementary school teacher from Guadalajara, Spain, tells us a bit about herself and her favorite foods, pastimes, etc.