Difficulty:
Advanced
Venezuela
In the last part of this series of videos dedicated to the writer Gabriel García Márquez, Víctor tells us about the life of the author nicknamed "Gabo" following his return to Colombia and how the creation and publishing his world-renowned novel One Hundred Years of Solitude came about.
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
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
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
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
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:
Advanced
Venezuela
In this part, Víctor's daughter, Valeria, tells us her reason for traveling to Lloret de Mar, as well as her impressions of this charming coastal town.
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:
Advanced
Spain, Venezuela
Víctor interviews Francesc Manel Ventura, a proud Catalan domino enthusiast. Let's listen to what he tells us.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Venezuela
Manuel Rosales attempted to become the next president of Venezuela. He had the support of much of the middle class, the upper class, and even some of the lower class, but in the end the populist appeal of Victor Hugo Chavez was just too big of a hurdle. Don’t feel too bad for Manuel, he is still governor of the state of Zulia.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Venezuela
Not only did poor Manuel Rosales lose the election for president, but winner Hugo Chavez’ supporters are trying to knock him out of his post as governor of Zulia. In a faux futuristic recounting of a would be history, this wildly hopeful presidential campaign ad (disguised as a movie trailer) not only dared Venezuelans to vote for change, but dared to sell a bearskin before actually catching the bear.
Difficulty:
Beginner
Venezuela
Let's learn some pertinent Spanish vocabulary for celebrating a festive spring holiday: Easter!
Difficulty:
Adv Beginner
Venezuela
Maoli hosts this edition of Yabla Noticias (Yabla News), a summary of some prominent news items from 2022, including European politics, Canadian COVID-19 entry restrictions, and the fall of the pound sterling.
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:
Intermediate
Venezuela
Juan Bautista López, a.k.a. Yátu, is considered one of the forefathers of Venezuelan rock and has been an important influence for many Latin American artists. Available via all the major platforms, his music combines alternative rock, blues, and punk. Visit his Instagram page via the following link.
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