Sometimes it’s nearly impossible to understand younger folks speaking in a language that’s not native to you, and other times it’s extremely easy. Luckily, Zulbany falls into the latter category! Let’s listen while she tells us about her trip to Mérida, up in the Andes.

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.

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!)

Guillermina and Candelario enjoy the afternoon sailing on a boat. Grandpa talks about the importance of learning to laugh at yourself. Guillermina will soon have the chance to prove that she can follow her wise grandpa's advice.

When the events following their initial shock lead to friendship with an eel they encounter in the river, Guillermina and Candelario learn not to judge a book by its cover.

When Candelario loses his bike, he and Guillermina's discovery of a secret passage leads them not only to it, but also to a magical new World of Lost Toys.

Although the World of Lost Toys seems magical at first, Guillermina and Candelario soon realize its shortcomings and plot their escape from it and from the Vine, who looks after the toys there. But, can they find another, happier solution?

Guillermina and Candelario go to the beach... to watch television! But, can they agree on what to watch?

Guillermina and Candelario tell their grandpa about an exciting adventure that they had one day on the beach including a television and a mischievous stingray.

Guillermina and Candelario enjoy an action-packed day at the amusement park with their grandpa.

One day, when Guillermina and Candelario were playing, a very strong wind dragged them out to the open sea, taking them to the "Island of Snakes." Listen as they tell their grandfather about their adventures.

Guillermina and Candelario's separation during their trip to the amusement park helps Candelario to overcome one of his greatest fears.

After an initially frightening encounter with snakes on the Island of Snakes, Guillermina and Candelario manage to form a friendship with them and see them in a new light.

Guillermina and Candelario tell their grandfather about their encounter on the beach with a Martian.

Guillermina and Candelario's new Martian friend exposes them to great adventures in space! Listen as they recount them to their grandfather.