After reading us his flash fiction story, "Para siempre" [Forever], Carlos offers some insight into the historical backdrop, events, and characters that inspired him.

In part two of this lesson on the "no fault se construction," the teacher at El Aula Azul reviews the personal pronouns used with the verb "gustar" [to like], which will subsequently be used along with "se" to form sentences that express things that have happened unintentionally.

Let's join Fermin at Coín's organic market to buy some delicious fresh tomatoes, prepare an exquisite dressing, and enjoy an incredible, easy-to-make salad.

After shedding some light on the flash fiction genre and providing us with some examples, Carlos finally reads us the piece with which he placed among the finalists at a prominent flash fiction contest in Barcelona. Can you understand any of the meaning behind it?

Experts on Los Tiempos de Pablo Escobar [The Times of Pablo Escobar] tell about the formation of the infamous "Muerte a Secuestradores" [Death to Kidnappers], or MAS, a Colombian paramilitary group formed in the eighties with the goal of combatting kidnapping as well as furthering the interests of their supporters: Colombian drug cartels, politicians, U.S. corporations, and wealthy landowners.

Despite a lot of recent, negative publicity surrounding Venezuela's political and economic crises, there are many wonderful things about this country and its capital city of Caracas. Join our host, Victor Diaz, as he shows us one of its iconic sites, Plaza Francia and its obelisk.

The lifeguard position is a highly sought-after summer job in the Costa del Sol. Sergio, a lifeguard there, shares with us some details about his daily tasks and the process necessary to become a certified lifeguard.

Although grammatically correct in Spanish, saying "Has olvidado las llaves" ["You've forgotten your keys"] to someone implies that he or she has done so on purpose! This four-part lesson from El Aula Azul is dedicated to the "no fault se construction" that is more commonly used to describe such unintentional circumstances.

Who doesn't to like to eat deliciously, healthily, and at the best price? This time, Fermin takes us to the organic market in the town of Coin in the province of Malaga, Spain, which is promoted by the producers and consumers of a renowned non-profit organization.

Our hostess, Isabel Lavesa, takes us to discover the history of local and foreign plant species around the province of Malaga in Andalusia, Spain, which is located quite close to the Mediterranean Sea.

Do you know anything about watercolor painting? For Isabel, it's a hobby that relaxes her and lets her imagination fly. Let's learn some basic tips about watercolor materials and techniques— and get to work!

Meet Pepe, a white donkey who appeared in Hollywood films. Let's find out his story and how Amaya came to care for him.

Let's listen to a couple of examples of flash fiction stories to better understand what this literary genre is all about. Entitled "Destino" [Fate] and "Soñando despierta" [Daydreaming], both pieces received awards at prestigious international flash fiction contests.

Renowned journalists and even one of the nation's ex-Presidents weigh in on what the atmosphere was like in Colombia during the times in which the cartels began to acquire massive power.

Amaya tells us all about her personal project: a "Donkey Dreamland" for donkeys that have been rescued from situations of abuse or abandonment.