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.

Natalia takes us on a tour the beautiful San Pablo Lake in northern Ecuador, explaining to us about its many natural, sporting and leisure attractions.

Carolina teaches us how to transform sentences from the active to the passive voice in Spanish with several accessible examples.

As Spain celebrates its 25-year anniversary as a member of the European Union, let's take a look at its evolution over those years.

Carolina gives us an introduction to the passive voice in Spanish.

What should you do if your bike's wheel gets jammed? This video provides you with a couple of tips.

Christhian and Cleer teach us how to dance Colombian Cumbia to the famous song, "La Pollera Colorá."

Meet Alejandro Hermann, a fascinating, world-renowned artist born of an Austrian father and French mother who studied in the best Parisian art schools and resides in Marbella, Spain.

Spanish musicologist Antonio J. Calvillo tells us about his own training and mission to train others.

Meet Joaquín Pérez, an award-winning Andalusian Nativity Scene sculptor.

An Ecuadorian player of the siku, a traditional Andean instrument, tells us how his music has taken him around the world.

Banana Campus is a "super social" network, a web space where college students can share and learn from one another's unique experiences.

Miriam Fernandez from Guayaquil, Ecuador, gives us a tour of its oldest park, Seminario Park, which, due to the creatures which inhabit it, is also known as Iguana Park.

The town of Olivares in Seville, Spain, has launched a set design workshop with the goal of teaching unemployed residents to create period decorations as a fun way to get to know their rich artistic heritage.

Carolina explains about the gerund verb form in Spanish and some mistakes that native English speakers commonly make when employing it.