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.

Diana Quintana, a Colombian living in Italy, has formulated a special charity project to bring smiles to the faces of underprivileged children in Colombia at Christmas.

Jorge Celedon is a Colombian singer specializing in the Colombian folk genre, vallenato. In "Me gustas mucho" [I Like You a Lot], he sings about his affection for a girl with beautiful eyes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Tito El Bambino sings "Llueve el amor" (It's Raining Love), the first single from his 2011 album, "El Patrón: Invencible" (The Boss: Invincible).

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.

Carlos closes his series on pre-Columbian America by sharing with us the myth of Bochica, a God thought to be responsible for several natural phenomena.

Carlos takes us to Popayan, Colombia, a city in the country's southwestern Cauca Department. Nicknamed the "White City" for its white-colored structures, Popayan is also well-known worldwide for its historical and religious heritage as well as its famed Holy Week processions.

Karen gives us a tour of some of the many cultural highlights of Fundidora Park in Monterrey, Mexico.