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.

A new teacher at a school gets acquainted with her coworker in the hallway. You can study live online with Marina, Sol and other excellent teachers any time at GoSpanish.Com. 5 day free trial, no credit card necessary.

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.

Through their clear and concise conversation, Marina and Sol teach us about the colors in Spanish as well as the verbs "gustar" [to like] and "encantar" [to love]. You can study live online with Marina, Sol and other excellent teachers any time at GoSpanish.Com. 5 day free trial, no credit card necessary.

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.

A casual conversation between friends helps us to learn the days of the week in Spanish. Live small group classes start every hour on the hour with these and other fine teachers at GoSpanish.Com. Try it free for five days, no credit card needed. One on one classes are also available.

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.

Karen invites us to explore the heart of Monterrey, Mexico's nightlife, the "Barrio Antiguo," or "Old Quarter."

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