Difficulty: Beginner
Dominican Republic
Legend has it that in the Dominican Republic, there are shapeshifting beings known as "bacás" that one must watch out for when acquiring new land or property. Let's learn more about these terrifying creatures.
Difficulty: Beginner
Dominican Republic
Do you know what a "ciguapa" is? Let's let Kata tell us the details of this urban legend from the Dominican Republic.
Difficulty: Beginner
Colombia, Dominican Republic
After Alicia's mistake, Cleer manages to solve the problem and discusses the situation with their manager. What will the consequences be for Alicia?
Difficulty: Beginner
Colombia, Dominican Republic
Everything is going well for Cleer at her new job, until one of her coworkers, Alicia, gives her the news that she has made a mistake that could cost the company a great deal of money.
Difficulty: Beginner
Dominican Republic
Si*Sé brings together musical languages such as hip-hop, funk, rock, jazz and even classical violin. Singer Carol C, who grew up in a Spanish language household within an English language city, adds bilingual vocals that pull together the group’s electrifying sound.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Dominican Republic, USA
Enjoy the video for popular Dominican-American artist, Prince Royce's hit, "Darte un beso" [To Give You a Kiss], from his third album Soy el mismo [I'm the Same Guy].
Difficulty: Intermediate
Colombia, Dominican Republic
Cleer interviews the members of the acclaimed Colombian band, Doctor Krápula, known for both their music and social activism.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Dominican Republic
Renowned Dominican singer, songwriter, composer and producer, Juan Luis Guerra, performs a live rendition of the title track from his 1989 album, "Ojalá Que Llueva Café" ["I Hope That It Rains Coffee"].
Difficulty: Intermediate
Dominican Republic
Marcos, a flying trapeze instructor at the circus school in Cabarete in the Dominican Republic, explains some of the tricks we can learn while on vacation there--along with learning Spanish!
Difficulty: Intermediate
Dominican Republic
Charlie Pérez Acosta, a taxi driver from the Dominican Republic, tells us a bit about his job, his family, and the extremely touristic area, Cabarete Beach, in which he drives.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Dominican Republic
Angel Villalona, better known as “Andy Andy,” began his career singing merengue, but he is making his mark in bachata. Both are genres from his native Dominican Republic. The governor of New York proclaimed Andy a “stellar example” for young people and the governor of Connecticut declared April 17th “Andy Andy Day.” He’s got our vote too.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Dominican Republic
Juan Luis Guerra, undoubtedly the most well-known musician from the Dominican Republic, performs his song "La Travesía" [The Journey] live.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Dominican Republic
Watch the entertaining music video for the Dominican Republic's best-known artist, Juan Luis Guerra's hit song, "La Travesía" [The Journey].
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Argentina, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, USA, Venezuela
Although one language unites the people from all Spanish-speaking countries, it is useful- and fun- to become familiar with the different vocabulary and expressions utilized by Spanish speakers from various nations.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Dominican Republic
Meet Francis, an instructor from the famed kite and windsurfing destination, Cabarete, in the Dominican Republic.
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