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Intermediate
Spain
Silvia continues to tell us the saga of her trip to the emergency room while on vacation, this time, describing some of the characters she encountered there as well as her course of treatment.
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Intermediate
Spain
On the island of El Hierro in the Canary Islands, where Silvia lives, there is a famous tree called "Garoé." Associated with a well-known legend, it has become the symbol of the island and even appears on its official coat of arms. Silvia tells us more.
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Intermediate
Spain
Silvia tell us the fascinating legend behind the famous Garoé Tree on the island of El Hierro in the Canary Islands, taking us back to the era of its native Bimbaches and the Spanish conquistadors who ultimately seized it.
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Intermediate
Spain
Have you ever experienced not being able to find a place to stay for a summer vacation during the peak season? Silvia tells us about her experience in this arena and an opportunity that arose for her and her family.
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Intermediate
Spain
In the second part of her video about some of her past summer vacations, Silvia uses a variety of comparatives to describe how two towns she visited one unforgettable August were alike and different.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Venezuela
Let's join Zulbany on her tour around Madrid, where she'll visit and teach us about such interesting locations as the Royal Palace, the Plaza Mayor, El Retiro Park, and more!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Spain
Crossfit is a trendy, high-intensity workout. Ariana tells us more about what this activity, which many people find extremely addictive, entails!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Spain
In this second part of her video on CrossFit, Ariana talks to us about her personal experience doing this exercise and how it has changed her body and life.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Mexico
As it turns out the young Arturo Vega, Mexican emigré actor and artist in New York, lived below a girl who was seeing a young man named Douglas Glenn Colvin (who would come to be known as “Dee Dee Ramone”). The two visionaries got to talking…
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Spain
Many Americans know that Barcelona is one of the most fun towns in Spain. This is of course no secret to Spaniards themselves. Arume tells us why she likes to holiday in Barcelona whenever she gets the chance.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Spain
Malaga gets over 300 days of sunshine every year, so it’s no surprise that Arume has chosen it for her vacation. She’s been studying hard and learning a lot over the past year, and luckily she’s agreed to fill us in!
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Intermediate
Spain
Fuengirola, is an extremely popular seaside destination on the Costa Del Sol, in the province of Málaga. Not only are there five miles of sandy beaches, bars and hotels, but also you can find the remains of a genuine Roman Villa and a medieval Moorish fortress. Arume dropped in before summer itself became history.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Colombia
The pouring rain doesn’t stop Aterciopelados from rocking the park in Bogotá. “Rock al parque” is probably the biggest open-air (free!) rock festival in Latin America, held annually in Colombia’s capital. Listen in as Aterciopelados sings out a tribute to this fun festival and to fellow bands performing there. (How many of them have you heard?)
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Colombia
Colombia's Aterciopelados ("The Velvety Ones") delivers another smooth song with a political message. This time, the band questions immigration policies and asks who has the right to dream of a better life.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Argentina
In most Spanish dictionaries una yegua is “a mare,” as in “a female horse.” But in Babasónicos’ homeland, Argentina, it can also mean “a sexy thing.” To settle on your own definition of this song’s title, you may just have to watch! (By the way, this is currently one of the hottest bands in Rock en Español.)
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