Difficulty:
Intermediate
Colombia
As this episode concludes, Pablo Escobar makes the acquaintance of one of the most influential figures from the underworld of Medellín.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Mexico
Pepe Aguilar is an American singer of Mexican descent whose parents were legends in Mexican show biz. At the ripe ol’ age of 5, Pepe made his singing debut at Madison Square Garden, at his father’s side. And while he admits to crying with fear, Pepe must have enjoyed himself: He became a regular member of his dad’s band and then launched a solo career.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Argentina
Martin, Eduardo, and Karla take a trip around the Chubut province of Argentina, learning about and filming each cities’ fauna. On this leg of the trip, they are in the Valdes Peninsula to see the elephant seals and their breeding grounds.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Ecuador
With the help of a tour guide, Pipo shows us the wonders of Atacames Beach in Ecuador.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Ecuador
Surrounded by stunning scenery, Pipo recites "Poema 15" from the renowned book Veinte Poemas de Amor y una Canción Desesperada (Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair) by Chilean poet Pablo Neruda.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Colombia, Ecuador
From the Blacks and Whites' Carnival in Pasto, Colombia, in the department of Nariño, Pipo interviews some locals in order to find out more about this vibrant, traditional celebration that takes place annually from January second through sixth.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Ecuador
We meet with Pipo in the countryside to pick blackberries. At the same time we listen to some recommendations about what to keep in mind during this task.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Ecuador
In this monologue, Pipo finds himself waiting for a soccer match to begin and strikes up a conversation with another fan sitting next to him.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Ecuador
In this video, Pipo guides us through a series of sports exercises while explaining each one of them to us. Listen carefully to learn new vocabulary related to sports!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Ecuador
We continue expanding our sports vocabulary while Pipo shows us a series of exercises that combine cardio, abdominals and push-ups.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Ecuador
After a trip to New York accompanied by his mother, Pipo takes the opportunity to ask her about her impressions and experiences in this vibrant and fascinating city, exploring what caught her attention the most during her visit.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Ecuador
In this second part, Pipo talks with his mother about different aspects of life in New York, such as food, food prices, public safety and the presence of immigrant population.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Ecuador
Pipo and July delve into a conversation about the languages they would like to learn and why. We also discover what languages both of them already master.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Venezuela
Maria Lionza is said to have been born in 1502 to an Indian Chief in the Yaracuy region of Venezuela. Today she is revered throughout the Caribbean by followers of the syncretic cult which is named after her, but artists too find her an irresistably mystical symbol alluding to history, race, and sex. Her painting hangs on the wall of Francisco’s taller in Adícora.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Venezuela
Francisco sees potential for creation and innovation in a wide range of materials: drift wood, shells, seeds, goat skin, even plastic debris. He is speaking with the governor about creating a tallerr, or workshop, that can be used to teach artistic skills to the young people of the area, as well as to showcase the work of other local artisans.
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