In this conversation between Pipo and a restaurant waiter, you will learn how a dialogue in Spanish can develop to ask for the menu and place an order. In this case, Pipo decides on a meat dish accompanied by a mojito, following an everyday situation in a restaurant.

Pipo meets with Edison Maywa, owner of an electric car, to learn firsthand about the advantages of this type of vehicle compared to a combustion engine one.

In this second part, Edison delves into the motor acceleration, the software system that controls it, and the comfort, ease of use, and low maintenance that an electric car offers.

Andean broad beans are an ancestral food that has been fundamental in the nutrition of indigenous communities for centuries. Let's learn more about this food, recognized for being an excellent source of energy and nutrients.

Hugo Chávez is divisive figure in Venezuela, as he is the world over, but the enthusiasm he generates amongst a large and vocal segment of the population is undeniable. Omar Vizcaya is a Chávez supporter, and was kind enough to agree to share some of his thoughts and ideas about the current situation.

Barrio Adentro (Inside the Neighborhood) is a program of free medical clinics that have been established throughout Venezuela. Critics include the Venezuelan Medical Association, who claim that the Cubans who make up most of the doctors are not qualified, though the WHO and UNICEF are generally as enthusiastic as Omar about the program.

Deep in the heart of Old San Juan you can hear live salsa music playing most any night at the Nuyorican Cafe. We stepped into the alley for a breather and had a little chat with two lovely salseras to get an insider view of what brings them back to the dance floor night after night.

The Peruvian group Novalima took a break from their European tour for an interview. Learn about the branching out and coming back together that the band members went through to achieve their rich and eclectic sound.

Continue learning about what specific kinds of music go into the mix to make the special sound that is Novalima.

Novalima mixes Peruvian folk music with electronic beats. Touring has become an important source of inspiration. That’s how they translate their musical roots onto the dance floor. Universal tunes with local sounds!

Novalima is very aware of the importance of Peruvian folk music, not just in their sound but in another musical genres as well. Paco de Lucía, a Spanish flamenco musician, might have made the sound of the “cajón” (a box-like musical instrument) famous, but that sound is Peruvian as it gets.

Mmm. What's in that and how do you make it? We get the scoop on "nopales" (prickly pear, from a cactus plant) with tomato, onion, cilantro and hot chili peppers from a street vendor in Mexico. Buen provecho...

Meet Noe. He takes care of a building in a town about an hour away from Mexico City.

Freshly out of college, Cleer Oviedo sets up an interview for a potential marketing job.

Cleer attends her first post-college interview for a marketing position.