The many types of past tense in Spanish can get confusing for English speakers. In this lesson, Carlos focuses on the simple past tense, or preterite, providing us with some excellent examples.

Diana Quintana, a Colombian living in Italy, has formulated a special charity project to bring smiles to the faces of underprivileged children in Colombia at Christmas.

Carlos concludes our tour of Popayan by pointing out several bridges as well as the Pueblito Patojo, a unique area containing miniature replicas of many of the city's most notable monuments.

Carlos takes us on a tour of Tulcan Hill, the most important archaeological site in the city of Popayan, Colombia, as well as some other notable landmarks in the city's center.

Carlos gives us a tour of some of Popayan's most interesting historical and religious attractions.

Zully and Cleer teach us how to make a scrumptious veal stew accompanied by potatoes au gratin.

Carlos closes his series on pre-Columbian America by sharing with us the myth of Bochica, a God thought to be responsible for several natural phenomena.

Carlos takes us to Popayan, Colombia, a city in the country's southwestern Cauca Department. Nicknamed the "White City" for its white-colored structures, Popayan is also well-known worldwide for its historical and religious heritage as well as its famed Holy Week processions.

In the final part of this series, Luis advises Monica to do exercises to control her own anger before advising others how to control theirs.

Guillermina and Candelario's grandfather gives them a very interesting explanation for the rising and falling tides.

Luis explains to Monica how, in order to write for others, one must first write for him or herself.

In the process of recounting to their grandpa their adventures while looking for Guillermina's lost kite, Guillermina and Candelario learn all about volcanoes and islands.

Carlos explains the different roles myths have played historically and tells us the Muisca myth of Bachué, which explains the origin of Man.

Guillermina and Candelario tell their grandpa about their cake-making adventures and what they learned about coconut in the process.

Carlos enlightens us regarding some typical Colombian slang that shows up in part three of the first episode of "Confidencial."

Spanish artist Muerdo's 2015 single, "Luz Natural" [Natural Light], speaks to, among other things, modern society's need to cultivate the "natural light" of basic human relationships, rather than the media's incessant glare.

Monica seeks her friend, Luis', advice about whether or not she is ready to write a book on spirituality.

Guillermina and Candelario tell their grandfather about their flight above the sea aboard a unique balloon.

Karen guides on a stroll along the Santa Lucia riverwalk in Monterrey, Mexico, where you can admire several sculptures including one by the famous Colombian artist, Fernando Botero.

Referring to the third part of the first episode of the Colombian version of The Wonder Years, Carlos edifies us regarding Colombia's dietary traditions as well as some historical conflicts.

Guillermina and Candelario tell their grandfather how, aboard a submarine, they managed to recover Candelario's lost boat.

Guillermina and Candelario tell their grandfather about their strange encounter with pelicans one day while racing their paper boats.

Sofy and Caro meet to spend the afternoon together in a restaurant. Now, they must decide what to order for their appetizer, main course and dessert

Carlos enlightens us about several words and expressions that come up in the series, "Confidential: The King of Cons," some of which are quite particular to Colombian Spanish.