Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Have you ever tried germinating a mango seed, or the pit of some other fruit? Fermín tells us about his own experiences doing so, including his varied results.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Who doesn't to like to eat deliciously, healthily, and at the best price? This time, Fermin takes us to the organic market in the town of Coin in the province of Malaga, Spain, which is promoted by the producers and consumers of a renowned non-profit organization.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Let's join Fermin at Coín's organic market to buy some delicious fresh tomatoes, prepare an exquisite dressing, and enjoy an incredible, easy-to-make salad.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Let's learn some interesting facts about a very special flower called the plumeria. Fermin tells us about its origins, characteristics, and special place in the cultures of many nations.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
In this video, Fermin explains the most common mistakes people make when caring for their plumerias and teaches us how to best take care of this beautiful plant.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
In the first part of this lesson, Fermín explains to us what the different parts of a car's exterior are called in Spanish.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
After learning vocabulary related to the different parts of a car's exterior, it's time to learn about the parts of the interior. Let's learn the words for their names and functions in Spanish!
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
In the final part of this lesson, Fermín talks to us about such driving-related topics as traffic regulations, signs, and the types of roads there are in Spain.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Are you familiar with the Spanish expression that can be literally translated as "to be with two candles"? Find out the meaning of this and more frequently used Spanish idiomatic expressions that Fermín has compiled for your learning pleasure.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Fermín teaches us more colorful idiomatic phrases in Spanish to recognize and put into practice.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Can you guess the English equivalents of common Spanish idiomatic phrases that literally mean things like "to come from pearls," "from the milk" and "even in the soup"? Let's find out from our friend Fermín, who will both explain them and use them in context.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Venezuela
In Hello Chamo, a song by Venezuelan singer Félix Carlos, he takes us on a tour of the streets of New York as he encounters some of his fellow Venezuelans— some of them well-known— who also live in the city. The rhythm of the song is the traditional Calypso from the El Callao municipality, a festive beat that contrasts his sad narration about immigration.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Mexico
Felipe Calderón is running for president of Mexico as the candidate of PAN, Partido Acción Nacional. “The National Action Party” is also the party of Mexico’s current president, Vicente Fox. Felipe’s campaign slogan? Para que Vivamos Mejor, “So we can live better.” We know there must a word play parody of this phrase, but we haven’t found it yet!
Difficulty: Intermediate
Mexico
Does Felipe Calderón love his children? We are quite sure that he does. If this promotional video for the possible heir to fellow PANista Vicente Foxe seems to you to have a “North of the border” slickness, it may not be simply coincidental.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Mexico
Harvard-educated Felipe Calderón, who the New York Times calls “a dapper man who speaks with all the fire of an economist,” is perceived as the safe, business-friendly presidential candidate. This video carefully cultivates a persona antithetical to the rougher-hewn López Obrador.
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