Difficulty: Intermediate
Nicaragua, Spain
Does graphic and violence-ridden television news that presents the worst aspects of a society also bring out the worst in its audience? Our filmmaker seems to think so, and believes that it is young viewers who pay the price when spectacle trumps thoughtful analysis and measured presentation.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Nicaragua, Spain
Does broadcast media really have a responsiblity to promote and defend human rights? Or is it to simply make shows that people like and that attract ratings? Several Nicaraguan journalists and media producers discuss these ideas in a round table discussion.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
A consejo is “a piece of advice” and the verb aconsejar is “to advise.” Here in the Don Quijote classroom, we take a look at the grammar and language involved when doling out recommendations, suggestions, and the like, in Spanish.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Jesús Baz is the Director of Studies at the Don Quijote spanish school in lovely Salamanca, Spain. A true salmantino, Jesús has a real pride for his city, which is home to some of Europe’s oldest universities and has a very strong intellectual tradition. The school itself, in a beautiful old building that was formerly a convent, also houses a popular student café.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cuba, Spain
Me Gustaria blends Cuban son, guajira and charanga, accented with a little hip-hop. Javier Garcia “would like” to please your musical palate, give it a listen!
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
María “La Mala” Rodríquez’ latest effort has taken Spain by storm. The record, says María, is called Alevosía because “Lo he hecho a tiro hecho, sobre seguro y no hay fallos. Lo he hecho queriendo.” YaTv.com calls her “the most courageous voice” of Spanish rap today.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Argentina, Guatemala, Spain
Adriana chats with her best friend Laura to ask for her advice on starting a business. From her own experience as an entrepreneur, Laura points out several things that one should initially keep in mind.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Spain
Let's join Fermín at the Fuengirola Fair, a typical Andalusian festival held every October. For a week, the city fills with people, music, dance and joy! Let's learn more.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Spain
This time, Joan Martínez Manent speaks to us from one of the most important buildings in the ancient city of Tarragona: the Roman circus.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Spain
This time, Carlos and Amaya show us the Donkey Dreamland store, an old stable that has been creatively renovated in order to sell the Burrys brand.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Spain
Since maintaining the premises and caring for the donkeys at Donkey Dreamland is very costly, the Burrys project's primary objective is to raise funds. Let's hear Amaya enumerate some of the sanctuary's many expenses.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Spain
Amaya and Carlos enlighten us about the arduous labor that donkeys have done on behalf of humans for centuries, which was, in the past, essential for most families.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Spain
On a trip with his mother-in-law to the Fuengirola street market, Fermín takes the opportunity to point out the wide array of products that are sold there and shows us what she ends up purchasing.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Spain
This time, we will hear from Magdalena and Víctor, owners of artisanal cheese factories who are at the Casabermeja market to sell their scrumptious products. Let's hear about some of the different cheeses they make and some of the manners in which they are typically eaten.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Spain
This time, we join a local farmer at the Casabermeja marketplace, where he points out to us many typical regional products that he cultivates and sells throughout Málaga.
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