Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Soledad talks about the extent to which friends can surprise you in both positive and negative ways and shares with us one of her family member's personal experiences with a so-called friend,
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Do you have a significant other? How long have you been with your "better half"? In this video, Soledad explores some of the many dynamics of different partner relationships.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
What's better, the city life or the country life? Let's hear about Soledad's childhood experience growing up in the country and the conclusions she has subsequently drawn.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Are you familiar with the expression "Beauty is within"? Do you agree? In this video, Soledad shares with us some of her thoughts on and experiences with this popular saying.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
According to Soledad, Spanish society has evolved greatly over the last thirty years in terms of its ecological awareness. Let's hear about some of her experiences in this realm.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
What vacation plans do you have this summer? Do you prefer to spend your vacations on the beach or in the country? Soledad talks to us about the multitude of options to choose from when planning your summer vacation.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
The Spanish expression "El mundo es un pañuelo" [The world is a handkerchief] and its English equivalent "It's a small world" describe those scenarios where one unexpectedly runs into someone in an unexpected place or after a very long time. In this video, Soledad tells us about some of her personal "small world" experiences.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Twenty twenty-two has been a disastrous year for the environment of many countries including Spain due to a staggering number of fires caused by both natural and manmade causes.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Sayings can serve to convey lifely wisdom, describe people or situations, or even endeavor to predict future outcomes. In this video, Soledad, a lover of sayings, will tell us some popular Spanish sayings and explain the meaning behind them.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Have you heard the proverb "He who has many chairs to sit on ends up sitting on the floor"? What do you think it refers to? Soledad explains to us her interpretation of the type of person it might describe.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Have you ever noticed the media's seemingly incessant focus on a particular topic, only to be promptly eclipsed by something entirely different? Let's hear Soledad's opinion about this constant bombardment of information and its capacity to affect us.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
In addition to Spanish, five other co-official languages are spoken in different regions of Spain, and many areas have additionally developed their own argot, or vocabulary that, while utilized by members of a certain community, might not even be found in the dictionary! Soledad gives us some examples she discovered upon leaving her home province of Alicante.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Are you familiar with the Spanish sayings "Aunque la mona se vista de seda, mona se queda" or "La cabra tira al monte"? Soledad will explain the meaning behind these two popular proverbs and the situations in which we can use them.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
How do you sleep at night? Many people, including our narrator Soledad, suffer from a common sleep disorder known as insomnia, which makes falling asleep difficult. In this video, she will share with us a breathing technique that might bring some natural relief.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Soledad tells us that, despite her continued bouts with insomnia, she manages to be productive during some of those sleepless nights. Let's hear more about her experiences in this regard.
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