Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Part three of the Aula Azul's lesson continues to edify us as to when to use the subjunctive versus the indicative when providing information to someone in a conversation. We will additionally learn another, equivalent word to "aunque" [although], which often requires the subjunctive.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Mexico
The song, "No me enseñaste" [You Didn't Teach Me] is one of Mexican singer, Thalia's, most famous hits. Enjoy the official video of this romantic and melancholy tune!
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Colombia
After hearing a radio announcement, stolen guide dog, Zazen's recent purchaser comes to realize that he has been duped.
Difficulty: Beginner
Colombia
Can Guillermina and Candelario salvage the concert at the bottom of the sea?
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
In this video, we spend some entertaining time with Amaya and her friend, Montserrat, an expert sommelier who tells us about two of the most popular wines in the Malaga area.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
In today's class at El Aula Azul , we learn how the word "aunque" [although] should be used with either the indicative or the subjunctive, depending upon whether the information being conveyed is known or new to the listener.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Let's tour Barcelona with Elvira, who'll take us to some of the city's historic sites, such as the ancient Cathedral of Barcelona and the famous street, Portal de l'Angel.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Colombia
In spite of being viewed as one of the most fortunate and in-demand bachelors at the Spanish embassy's party, "Ignacio Román" is playing with fire- and may soon get burned.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Colombia
In an off-air interview, Mister Ramiro explains how a car accident that left his wife blind led him to seek out a guide dog.
Difficulty: Beginner
Colombia
The word, "vaina," is popularly used in many Latin American countries, and according to Carlos, who explains its origin and diverse uses, "defines everything and nothing at the same time."
Difficulty: Intermediate
Colombia
In the midst of a "serious" conversation, Kevin and Fede are surprised when Cata approaches them- and even more surprised to see her sporting a pair of glasses.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
In the final part of this El Aula Azul series, we look at several examples of sentences beginning with the Spanish word, "aunque" [although], followed by verbs conjugated in either the indicative or subjunctive mood. Although the English translations for such examples might be the same regardless of whether the verb is in subjunctive or indicative, this subtle difference in Spanish conveys whether the information being shared is new or already known to the audience.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Barcelona's well-known Els Quatre Gats bar in Barcelona served as a nineteenth century meeting point for artists. Our hostess, Elvira, meets us in front, sharing with us some fascinating facts about its founders, famous clientele, and the origin of its name.
Difficulty: Beginner
Colombia
When Candelario is reluctant to tell his grandfather about his experience competing in a surf contest with an extremely agile dolphin, Guillermina is quick to chime in.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Colombia
As Mary Moon continues her interview with sportscaster, Juan Pablo Hernandez, she's not afraid to get a bit personal.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Fermin introduces us to Frigiliana, one of the most beautiful White Towns in Andalusia with its naturally beautiful surroundings, whitewashed houses adorned with colorful flowerpots, local arts and crafts, and scrumptious cuisine.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Panama
Denisse from Panama City, Panama tells us a bit about her beautiful city, as well as the famous Panama Canal that connects the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Today, Chef Maria cooks porra, a delicious cold tomato soup that, while originally an economic dish from the Spanish countryside, can be found today in Spain's finest restaurants.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
At El Aula Azul, the instructor, Idoia, has exciting news to share with her students as she introduces to them the concept of the second conditional. What would her students do if the same thing happened to them?
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Colombia
As Isabel engages the con man in an intense conversation, Agents Jaime and Andrea implore the Spanish embassy's representative to let them into the party to find him.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Colombia
At Kevin and Fede's high school, having a girlfriend is a huge factor in a guy's popularity, and, while Fede couldn't care less, Kevin seems a bit more conflicted.
Difficulty: Beginner
Colombia
After failing to triumph at the surf competition, Candelario feels a bit defeated. However, his grandfather and sister are there to console him as usual and an unexpected surprise awaits him.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Considered the tourist capital of the Costa del Sol, Marbella is a city and municipality in southern Spain, in the province of Malaga. Our host, Fermin, shows us some wonderful scenery as well as one of his favorite coastal spots, the Dunas de Marbella [Marbella Dunes] Ecological Reserve.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
At El Aula Azul, we'll learn how to use the second conditional and imperfect subjunctive to create hypothetical sentences. I bet you can't guess what Ivonne would do if she won the lottery!
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