Difficulty:
Intermediate
Mexico
Our hostess at Baja Beans in Pescadero, Baja California tells us a bit about their coffee's roasting process.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Dominican Republic
Meet Francis, an instructor from the famed kite and windsurfing destination, Cabarete, in the Dominican Republic.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Dominican Republic
Carlos Manuel Rodríguez, a motor cycle driver from Cabarete in the Dominican Republic, gives us a tour of La Loma, a beautiful mountainous area which houses a multitude of interesting plants ranging from poisonous to medicinal.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Dominican Republic
Marcos, a flying trapeze instructor at the circus school in Cabarete in the Dominican Republic, explains some of the tricks we can learn while on vacation there--along with learning Spanish!
Difficulty:
Beginner
Colombia
Carlos teaches us a plethora of Spanish demonyms, or proper nouns used to refer to the natives or inhabitants of certain countries, states or cities.
Difficulty:
Beginner
Argentina, Colombia
Carlos and Cyndy chat about the different names used for some of the same objects in their respective countries, Colombia and Argentina.
Difficulty:
Advanced
Spain Andalusia
The Ideas Club accompanies Carolina, an aspiring veterinarian in her freshman year, to the Fuengirola Bioparc to see first-hand how some of their exotic animals are cared for.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Spain Andalusia
The Ideas Club explores the Great Mosque of Cordoba in Cordoba, Spain, one of the world's most significant examples of Muslim architecture and declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Difficulty:
Advanced
Spain Andalusia
Groups of students in Seville compete annually in the "First Lego League" with the incredible goal of developing such biomedical projects as robots designed to perform tasks like fixing bones, catherization, etc.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Spain
Spanish musicologist Antonio J. Calvillo tells us about his own training and mission to train others.
Difficulty:
Beginner
Ecuador
Elsa Diaz, the owner of an indigenous clothing shop in Otavalo, Ecuador, explains a bit about what she has to offer.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Ecuador
Ecuadorian "Poné," or shamans, utilize plants for their medicinal effects. In this video, we learn about some of their beliefs and wisdom.
Difficulty:
Beginner
Ecuador
The Tsáchila community has undertaken the task of opening its doors to foreign visitors, giving them the opportunity to learn more about their traditions and culture.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Colombia
Christhian and Cleer teach us how to dance Colombian Cumbia to the famous song, "La Pollera Colorá."
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Venezuela
Take a guided tour of a lively boulevard in Adícora, Venezuela, during a vacation period, where the party is just getting started.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Venezuela
Meet world champion windsurfer, Gollito Estredo, in Adicora, Falcon, Venezuela, who tells us about his experiences practicing his sport throughout the world.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Venezuela
Jaime Garbet gives a radio interview on the one-year anniversary of his magazine, "Falcon Total," which focuses on the Falcon State in Venezuela, particularly renowned for its Kiteboarding World Championships.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Venezuela
The hostess of "Sin Desperdicio" interviews the members of the music group, Heaven Rays, the first place winners of its recent contest, who try to create a rock/heavy metal fusion with a positive message.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Argentina, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, USA, Venezuela
Although one language unites the people from all Spanish-speaking countries, it is useful- and fun- to become familiar with the different vocabulary and expressions utilized by Spanish speakers from various nations.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Spain
The Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought was named after Russian scientist and activist, Andrei Sakharov, and was established by the European Parliament in 1988 to recognize individuals and groups whose lives have stood for free thought and the defense of human rights. This segment focuses on the 2011 awards, where five Arab activists were honored.
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