Difficulty: Beginner
Cuba, Spain
If Javier doesn’t get you swinging, swaying and stumbling over your two left feet with this tune, you’re at the wrong site! The trumpet is courtesy of the incomparable Arturo Sandoval, who we had the pleasure of seeing at the Blue Note a while back. A drunken and noisy Tom Jones showed up mid-set with full entourage, causing the fiery Sandoval to call for ¡cállate!
Difficulty: Beginner
Spain
We happened upon Pipita on the sidewalk in Madrid and she introduced us to her traveling companion, Nuria Gonzales. Nuria hails from Asturias, in the north of Spain, but now teaches Spanish at a university in the USA. Lucky for us, they both agreed to an on-the-spot exclusive interview.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Amaya and Carlos continue to tell us about their collaboration as well as their personal determination to restore dignity to the donkey.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Amaya introduces us to Carlos, a clothing designer whose brand, Burrys, is inspired by his weakness and admiration for donkeys. Let's hear some details about his work, life and collaboration with Amaya and Donkey Dreamland.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Greek salad with feta cheese is a classic dish that dates back to Ancient Greece. Let's find out its origin as well as the ingredients to prepare it.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Direct from his kitchen, Fermín tells us how to prepare a refreshing summer salad whose main ingredient is garbanzo beans. Let's find out what other ingredients this delightful recipe includes.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Argentina, Spain
Let's watch the intriguing music video for "Así Es La Vida" [That's Life], a 2023 duet by Spanish crooner Enrique Iglesias and Argentinian singer María Becerra, which was released as the first single from Iglesias's album Final (Vol. 2), slated to be the final album of his career.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Can you guess the English equivalents of common Spanish idiomatic phrases that literally mean things like "to come from pearls," "from the milk" and "even in the soup"? Let's find out from our friend Fermín, who will both explain them and use them in context.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Professor Joan Martínez Manent continues to share with us details about Tarragona, this time showing us the ancient Roman aqueduct that was built in the first century A.D. and fulfilled a variety of important functions for the ancient city.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Fermín teaches us more colorful idiomatic phrases in Spanish to recognize and put into practice.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Are you familiar with the Spanish expression that can be literally translated as "to be with two sails"? Find out the meaning of this and more frequently used Spanish idiomatic expressions that Fermín has compiled for your learning pleasure.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Casabermeja mayor Antonio Artacho talks to us about the commemoration of the proclamation of Spain's Second Republic, explaining, among other things, why the town's residents go to the town cemetery on this day.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Hannelore tells us the exciting details of her two most recent circus acts: a laser show and a magic act in which she performs with her brother.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Amaya continues to explain to us the story of Ander, a very special donkey who, due to not having had much time with his mother, is unclear as to exactly what type of animal he is or how to act.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Hannelore, the daughter of the managers of Circus Berlin, tells us her personal circus experience, including how she got started, the plethora of acts she has performed and the pros and cons of circus life.
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