After a quick review of the conjugation of the verb "ser" (to be) in the present indicative, Carlos gives us a quiz to test what we have learned about this extremely useful verb.

While Duque regains faith in his luck, Margarita, Plata, and Orrego prepare to go look for him. Meanwhile, Irma and her mother are also trying to track down Duque.

After reviewing the first functions of the verb "ser" [to be] from part one of this series, Carlos teaches us several more functions with lots of example sentences.

Having learned about his supposed good fortune, Duque's wife and in-laws plot to try to get their perceived share. Meanwhile, Duque experiences a bit of a setback.

The verb "ser" has many uses in Spanish that enable us to express many things. In this first part of his lesson on this verb, Carlos shows us how to use it to talk about such things as character, permanent characteristics, nationality, and more.

While Margarita, Orrego, and Plata try to get Lombana's approval to leave work early, Duque's wife and mother-in-law finally find out the reason for his erratic behavior.

This time, Carlos focuses on the personal pronouns in Spanish, which are used to refer to people in sentences. Let's explore, among other things, which personal pronouns are singular vs. plural, which ones are masculine vs. feminine, and which ones are particular to certain regions.

Duque needs money and wastes no time in selling one of the only objects of value in his possession. However, his overwhelming excitement is leading him to talk a bit too much about his good fortune.

In spite of their differences, Mariela and Samuel finally manage to have a cordial conversation while Soledad continues to feel utterly devastated over her double loss.

As Duque's heated argument continues with his wife and in-laws, Margarita, Plata, and Orrego frantically discuss how to get in touch with their frenzied friend before he gets into more trouble.

Susana has a problem that needs resolving and ironically seeks help from the person who has always been there for her. In the end, the long-awaited boxing match brings together all of the neighbors around the only working TV.

After giving the neighbors a piece of his mind like never before, Duque moves on to his in-laws, seizing the opportunity to finally air his frustrations about them, his marriage, and his wife.

Soledad's devastation upon her arrival at home may have serious consequences for her relationship with Samuel. Meanwhile, Pedro and Eddy have come to the conclusion that they are truly unlucky.

As Duque makes a call to inquire about his lottery winnings, in the wake of his humiliation, Lombana attempts to command some respect from his employees.

Even when given the opportunity, Soledad is unwilling to go home without first finding out what has happened to her friend Guillermito.