Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Spain
In this second part of their video on transportation in Madrid, Isabel and Paula tell us more about the pros and cons of the different public options as well as ticketing in the past and present.
Difficulty: Advanced
Spain
In part three of their video about public transportation in Spain's capital, Isabel and Paula tell us about about the different transportation card options, including available discounts for certain travelers, as well as the possibility of certain embarrassing subway situations.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Spain
This time, Isabel and Paula talk to us about Madrid's cultural life, including its entertainment culture. Let's hear about the fascinating event center The Matadero as well as some additional theater and concert venues.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Spain
In the second part of this series on Madrid's entertainment culture, sisters Paula and Isabel tell us about concert venues of varying sizes and levels of prestige, from dives to the renowned La Riviera, as well as what you might expect to pay for different types of events.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Spain
Isabel and Paula offer additional recommendations about some different types of music venues in Madrid that are primarily intended for older audiences, including jazz clubs. Let's hear some of their positive and negative personal experiences at such venues.
Difficulty: Advanced
Spain
Paula and Isabel describe the Fine Arts Department at the Complutense University of Madrid, which has its own characteristic energy and traditions. Let's find out more!
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Spain
Paula and Isabel explain more of the idiosyncrasies of their unique college fine arts department, where there is a "pool" area, a dilapidated cafeteria, some very interesting characters and more.
Difficulty: Advanced
Spain
Isabel and Paula continue to tell us more interesting things about the fine arts department at the renowned Complutense University of Madrid, including the fact that art has even pervaded the bathrooms!
Difficulty: Newbie
Colombia
The English representation of the sound that a rooster makes is "cock-a-doodle-doo," but what is it in Spanish? Learn this and more as Jacky sings us the "Farmer's Song."
Difficulty: Newbie
Colombia
Jacky sings a popular spring song. Let's learn Spanish by singing!
Difficulty: Newbie
Colombia
Let's have some fun singing and learning about the different parts of the body with Jacky!
Difficulty: Beginner
Colombia
Our friend Jacky will sing for us the Spanish versions of two world-famous children's songs: "Frère Jacques" and "The Itsy Bitsy Spider."
Difficulty: Beginner
Colombia
Today, Jacky sings for us "Mantita" [Blankie], a lullaby inspired by the blanket that many babies and children need to fall asleep.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Colombia, Spain
On June 9, 2020, the world lost Pau Donés, the lead singer of famed Spanish rock band, Jarabe de Palo. In this interview, the charismatic and down-to-earth entertainer talks to Yabla’s Cleer regarding, among other things, the origin of the group’s name and their musical mission and style.
Difficulty: Beginner
Argentina, Spain
We’ve all heard of the bolero, which has its modern roots in nineteenth century Santiago de Cuba (even though we might not be able to hum one on cue). But what about the cuartetazo? Born in Córdoba, Argentina, and derived from Spanish and Italian dances, the name is derived from the fact that the earliest players were invariably four-piece bands. The rhythm is similar to merengue.
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