The many types of past tense in Spanish can get confusing for English speakers. In this lesson, Carlos focuses on the simple past tense, or preterite, providing us with some excellent examples.

As the dog's barking seems to perturb the thief as much as the potential customer, her friend, Fede, attempts to coerce a distraught Laura to eat.

In 1971, in anticipation of the Pan American Games to be held in Cali, Colombia, the overwhelming pace of the city's development is the topic of conversation at a multifamily celebration.

Who will emerge victorious in the nasty (yet comedic) court battle between Lida and Cleer?

Carlos concludes our tour of Popayan by pointing out several bridges as well as the Pueblito Patojo, a unique area containing miniature replicas of many of the city's most notable monuments.

Lida and Cleer fight in court for custody of their shared dog, Sinus.

Kevin gets educated on free love by his sister's boyfriend.

At a New Year's gathering for the two families, different dynamics become apparent between different couples.

As Federico attempts to console Laura, the thugs try to sell her beloved guide dog.

Guillermo the shaman, an expert in Mayan cosmology, explains the origin of and symbolism behind the Mayan word "chamamán" as well as some other interesting aspects of their belief system.

Kevin is less than thrilled with his sister's new beau.

During his interview with Cleer, Guillermo tells her about his interest in Mayan technology as well as his own experience studying the culture of this legendary Mesoamerican civilization.

Carlos takes us on a tour of Tulcan Hill, the most important archaeological site in the city of Popayan, Colombia, as well as some other notable landmarks in the city's center.

Zully and Cleer teach us how to make a scrumptious veal stew accompanied by potatoes au gratin.

Carlos gives us a tour of some of Popayan's most interesting historical and religious attractions.