Difficulty: Advanced
Spain
In this last part of the interview with Cristina from the music group El Columpio Asesino (The Killer Swing), we will discover some of her memories from the old days, including some very special ones that include her lifelong friend Fermín.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Are you familiar with the Spanish expression that can be literally translated as "to be with two sails"? Find out the meaning of this and more frequently used Spanish idiomatic expressions that Fermín has compiled for your learning pleasure.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Fermín teaches us more colorful idiomatic phrases in Spanish to recognize and put into practice.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Can you guess the English equivalents of common Spanish idiomatic phrases that literally mean things like "to come from pearls," "from the milk" and "even in the soup"? Let's find out from our friend Fermín, who will both explain them and use them in context.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Spain
On a trip with his mother-in-law to the Fuengirola street market, Fermín takes the opportunity to point out the wide array of products that are sold there and shows us what she ends up purchasing.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Venezuela
In Hello Chamo, a song by Venezuelan singer Félix Carlos, he takes us on a tour of the streets of New York as he encounters some of his fellow Venezuelans— some of them well-known— who also live in the city. The rhythm of the song is the traditional Calypso from the El Callao municipality, a festive beat that contrasts his sad narration about immigration.
Difficulty: Beginner
Spain
Lola and Ana are two friends who share an apartment in Spain. Much to Lola's surprise, one day, Ana brings her a letter with news of an unexpected suitor from abroad.
Difficulty: Beginner
Spain
"Sam from America" is scheduled to arrive to visit Lola much sooner than anticipated and, while the girls are super excited, their neighbor, Pablo, may not share their enthusiasm.
Difficulty: Beginner
Spain
While Lola and Ana do their best to communicate with their somewhat strange new roommate, it seems Sam's poor Spanish could lead to some misunderstandings.
Difficulty: Beginner
Spain
Ana and Lola are in agreement that while "Sam from America" seems nice enough, he is definitely not the heartthrob they had envisioned.
Difficulty: Beginner
Spain
Pablo tricks Sam into saying and doing things to annoy the girls, until they finally make a drastic decision.
Difficulty: Beginner
Spain
Upon discovering an incredibly juicy secret about Sam, Pablo advises him to keep it from the girls.
Difficulty: Beginner
Spain
Lola, Ana and Pablo are excited to take Sam to celebrate Carnival, when their landlord pays them a surprise visit to ensure that her rules are being followed.
Difficulty: Beginner
Spain
As Sam continues to increase his Spanish vocabulary, Lola and Ana seem increasingly intrigued by their foreign friend.
Difficulty: Beginner
Spain
Pablo and the girls compete to take Sam shopping in an attempt to get him to reconsider his eccentric style.
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