Difficulty:
Intermediate
Venezuela
People often say that Símon Bolívar, aka El Libertador, is to the people of Venezuela what George Washington is to the people of the United States. This is not entirely inaccurate, but this 19th century general and native son of Caracas retains a rock star / savior status that might equally be compared with Bob Marley’s place in the hearts of Jamaicans (and tender souled frat boys).
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Venezuela
The talented Yasmil Maruffo has composed for, written for, and backed musicians ranging from Phil Collins to Ricky Martin. Yasmil wrote the music for Rumba en mi Corazón, and he co-wrote the lyrics with Servando Primera. Servando and his brother Florentin made it a hit. Here we catch a rare glimpse of Yasmil performing for a small group of friends.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Venezuela
Victor interviews his daughter Valeria after the swimming championship. Valeria tells us about her results and the impressions she takes away from this unique experience in Lloret de Mar.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Argentina, Venezuela
Víctor speaks to us from Lloret de Mar, a charming town on the Catalan Costa Brava with rich culture and history and famous for welcoming tourists of all nationalities.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Argentina, Venezuela
This time, Víctor takes us to Tarragona's "Balcón del Mediterráneo" (Mediterranean Balcony), a well-known locale with stunning views where you can even find an elevator at the beach!
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Venezuela
Let's hear Victor's daughter Valeria talk about her personal experience emigrating to Spain and she feels that traveling to other countries is an invaluable experience for all of us.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Venezuela
From Tarragona, our Venezuelan friend Victor interviews his wife about how she has felt about integrating into a new society: Catalonia.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Venezuela
This time, we'll learn about Gabriel García Márquez's attitude towards Bogotá, his stint in Paris, and a poignant turning point in his life.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Venezuela
Let's learn the origin of the Paralympic Games, an Olympic Games for extraordinary athletes with different abilities.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Spain, Venezuela
This time, Victor takes us to Barcelona's famous Santa Lucía Christmas Market, which has been taking place since seventeen eighty-three! Let's hear more about it from a couple of life-long vendors.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Venezuela
Renowned journalist Tony Carrasco recounts some of his experiences at various Olympic Games and a few of the ways in which the coverage has changed over time.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Venezuela
Victor tells us more about the life of young García Márquez, his beginnings as a writer and the origin of one of his most famous novels: One Hundred Years of Solicitude.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Venezuela
From one of Europe's most innovative libraries in Barcelona, Spain, Víctor tells us about the great Colombian writer after which the library is named.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Venezuela
In this second part, Alejandra talks to us about the importance of conscious breathing and the benefits that it entails for our minds and bodies.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Venezuela
Karina García, a Venezuelan chemical engineer living in Barcelona, talks to us about her project Baobab, which aims to make money while helping the planet. Let's hear more!
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