Difficulty: Advanced
Colombia, Mexico
Circus artist Jayson Domínguez continues to tell us about his experience in the circus world, particularly with a dangerous motorcycle act called the "Globe of Death," which he hopes to gradually transition away from.
Difficulty: Advanced
Colombia
Contemporaries of Pablo Escobar continue to share their stories about the manner in which, during that period, Colombia was transforming into a "narco-democracy." Any reporter who said the wrong thing on the radio or TV was at risk of getting murdered by the Medellin Cartel, which continued to wage war against the Colombian state.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Colombia
As Kevin ponders what he wants for Christmas, Cata shows up with an unexpected surprise.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Colombia
As Felipe continues to tell the tale of his neighbor Tobias' horrifying secret and how he and his girlfriend Lucia intervened, he gets candid about the dynamics of their relationship and how, in the past, her bold and dominant personality, and his willingness to acquiesce, led them both into risky situations.
Difficulty: Advanced
Colombia, Mexico
Let's meet circus artist Jayson Dominguez, the son of Colombian parents who grew up in Miami and learned many of his tricks in his backyard. In this video, he explains how he got involved with the "Pendulum of Death" and how he achieved success on this dangerous apparatus.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Ecuador
Ana Carolina gives us an introduction to a topic that terrorizes many Spanish students: verb conjugation!
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Uruguay, Venezuela
What is candombe? In this episode from Sonido Babel [Babel Sound], we'll travel to Uruguay to find out more about this musical style that is influenced by more than twenty different African cultures as well as the indigenous Charrúas and Guaranis, the Spanish, and the Portuguese.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Venezuela
Our friend Victor Diaz from Caracas, Venezuela, introduces us to Judith Zuniaga, the director of the the Suma Deportes [Suma Sports] club, who tells us about its unique approach to the sport of swimming.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Ecuador
Michael Guajan surprises us with yet another Andean instrument, in this case, the quena. Michael tells us about its origin, its different varieties, and its use in both Andean and world music.
Difficulty: Advanced
Colombia
Pablo Escobar successfully recruited tens of thousands of young people as the workforce behind his cocaine exporting empire, fostering violence in the city of Medellin.
Difficulty: Advanced
Colombia
Upon arrival at the hospital, the loved ones of the two women who were hit by the drunk driver are devastated to learn of the seriousness of their situations.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Chile
With her eclectic and multicultural music, Yabla is lucky to have talented singer-songwriter Claudia Montoya as a friend. In “Prisionera de tu amor” [Prisoner of Your Love], the German-Chilean artist explores the musical conventions of flamenco, including its Arabic influences.
Difficulty: Advanced
Colombia
The son of journalist Guillermo Cano, who was murdered by Pablo Escobar, recalls the terrible moment he learned of his father's death. In the wake of this and similar events, the Colombian government made the decision to reinstate extradition in attempts to combat the narco-traffickers.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Colombia
Kevin and his brother, Leo, each have their own tactics to try to convince their father about their "need" for a satellite dish.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Colombia
After confirming the ghastly situation inside Mister Tobias' home, Felipe and Lucia discuss their next steps.
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