Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
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.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
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.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Colombia
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?
Difficulty: Advanced
Colombia
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.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Venezuela
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.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
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.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
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.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
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.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
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.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
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!
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Meet Pepe, a white donkey who appeared in Hollywood films. Let's find out his story and how Amaya came to care for him.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Colombia
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.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Colombia
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.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Amaya tells us all about her personal project: a "Donkey Dreamland" for donkeys that have been rescued from situations of abuse or abandonment.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Venezuela
Our hosts, Pedro and Gabriel, explain in greater detail about kitesurfing at the Sea Club, an inn where they work in the "wind paradise" of Adicora, Venezuela.
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