After a quick review of the conjugation of the verb "ser" (to be) in the present indicative, Carlos gives us a quiz to test what we have learned about this extremely useful verb.

Carlos from Colombia teaches us about various genres of Latin music with a focus on salsa.

Rather than using the second person informal pronoun "tú," the "voseo," or use of the word "vos," is more commonly employed in Argentina and other countries to address someone as "you." Through examples, Carlos and Cyndy demonstrate how the same ideas would be expressed using each of these pronouns.

Carlos and Cyndy chat about the different names used for some of the same objects in their respective countries, Colombia and Argentina.

Carlos and Cyndy teach us to identify the difference in the manner in which the "double l" and "y" letters are pronounced in Colombia versus Argentina, with several examples.

Carlos and Cyndy help to shed some light on some colloquial phrases from the Argentinean soap opera, Muñeca Brava.

Carlos and Xavi, Carlos' Spanish friend, invite us to observe the difference in pronunciation between the Spanish from Spain and Latin American Spanish, particularly as regards the letters "c" and "z."

With several examples, Carlos and Xavi continue to demonstrate to us the difference in pronunciation of the letters "c" and "z" in Colombia and Spain.

While in Colombia, the second person plural pronoun, "ustedes," is typically used to address more than one person as "you," both formally and informally, in Spain, "vosotros" is much more commonly used on an informal basis. Carlos and Xavi provide us with several examples of how the same idea would be expressed using either "ustedes" or "vosotros."

Carlos and Xavi point out to us a number of cases in which different words are utilized for the very same object or concept in Spain versus Colombia.

Puerto Rican pop star Chayanne is infatuated… Not so much with a girl as with her succulent lips and mouth. He can’t get her mouth off of his mind!

Listen to the single, “Sin Excusas,” from Chico Trujillo’s 2008 album, Plato Único Bailable. The enormously popular music group, Chico Trujillo, branched off from the Chilean ska-punk group, Lofloripondio, creating a unique genre of Cumbia music known as “Nueva Cumbia Chilena.”

Cholito prefers the gentle beauty of nature to any colossal modern hotels. There are some plans to develop Cholito’s favorite Panamanian beaches, but he (and many other locals) love the way things are. After our boat ride around the islands, we understand why!

Christhian presents us with his rendition of "Temblando" by "Hombres G."

Cienfue is a charismatic Panamanian singer. He manages to have a rock star attitude and still be a nice guy. We know: we had a chance to meet him. Make sure to visit his webpage.