Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Mexico
Can the forced displacement of families ever be justified? This is a question that knows no borders as governments seek out locations for new highways, hospitals, universities, and, especially, airports. The people of Atenco, Mexico, argue against plans to put one on their farmlands.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Mexico
If you find it unusual that a farmer is comparing compensation for his land with the cost of presidential bath linens, you are clearly not aware of the toallagate scandal that rocked Vicente Fox’s administration and led to resignations at Los Pinos. We’re not sure what kind of towel US $400 buys, but it best be pretty darned afelpado is all we can say!
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Mexico
Something that induces lagrimas (tears) is said to be lacrimógeno. So if you were organizing a Festival de cine lacrimógeno, only tear-jerkers would fit the bill. If, on the other hand, you were organizing a protest of the forced seizure of your family’s farm, you might find yourself crying because of the gas lacrimógeno wafting through the air.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Mexico
In this installment of the dispute documentary we hear Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata quoted over a protester’s loudspeaker. As Zapata said: “¡Victoria o muerte!” (“Victory or death!”). To protest the taking of their farmland, the people of Atenco are using stronger and stronger language. Listen in.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Spain, Venezuela
Spanish kitesurfers Darío and his wife set off in search of a kitesurfing paradise and find it in Adícora, Venezuela.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Venezuela
Víctor Diaz invites you to learn more about Venezuela's Adícora, Falcón State, which hosts their annual windsurfing and kitesurfing championship.
Difficulty: Advanced
Venezuela
Victor Diaz interviews Rosana, a Venezuelan girl who has tattooed on her body some interesting and controversial figures.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Venezuela
Francisco and Juan Diego introduce us to an inn called the Sea Club on the beach in Adicora, Venezuela, which offers a range of exciting activities like kitesurfing and windsurfing.
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.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Venezuela
The Venezuelan band, AdicoRock, invites you all to light up life's good vibes and enjoy their new single, "Préndanlo," [Light It Up] with friends. Don't miss their reggaeflow music on the major digital platforms!
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Guatemala, Spain
Adriana, who was born in Guatemala but now lives in Spain, tells us about the trajectory of her life and how she ended up in the coffee business.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Guatemala, Spain
This time, Adriana talks to us about the coffee roasting process and division of tasks in the coffee roastery as well as the various types of coffee makers there are for making coffee at home.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Guatemala, Spain
Have you ever experienced walking into a bookstore and wanting to buy all the books? That's exactly what happens to Adriana, who, in this video, will share her passion for reading with us.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Guatemala, Spain
According to Adriana, reading is one of the most entertaining and educational hobbies that one can acquire, and essential for learning languages. Let's hear about the most recent book she has read and recommends.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Guatemala, Spain
Adriana shares with us the titles, authors, and essences of some books she has read and enthusiastically recommends.
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