Difficulty:
Beginner
Mexico
In the next two episodes of Manos a la obra [Let's Get to Work], our friend, Meli, teaches us to make origami bookmarks inspired by our favorite Pokemon characters. Let's get started with Charmander.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Mexico
Meli concludes the segment on Pokemon bookmarks by teaching us how to make Pikachu.
Difficulty:
Beginner
Mexico
Meli teaches us how to make "papel picado" [perforated paper] banners to decorate the altars to the dead set up to honor and remember those who have passed away during the celebration of the "Día de los muertos" [Day of the Dead], a holiday celebrated in Mexico on November 1st and 2nd.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Mexico
In honor of the Day of the Dead, Meli teaches us how to make squishy sugar skulls and pumpkins.
Difficulty:
Beginner
Mexico Monterrey
Meli teaches us how to make fun dinosaur jars and note holders.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Colombia, Mexico
"Mambe & Danochilango" sing about a "Cumbia Universal" [Universal Cumbia] with the power to liberate individuals and unite nations.
Difficulty:
Beginner
Mexico
Lupita Infante, the daughter of legendary Mexican singer-songwriter Pedro Infante, brings us this Christmas tune with a jazz flare.
Difficulty:
Beginner
Mexico
Popular Mexican singer Luis Miguel performs the Spanish version of the holiday classic "Santa Claus is Coming to Town." Enjoy the official video for this tune from the album "Navidades" (Christmas).
Difficulty:
Beginner
Mexico
Luis Miguel performs his famous tune, "La Bikina," which refers to a tormented woman. Composed by Ruben Fuentes, some say he coined the term after seeing women in bikinis during a walk on the beach, while others claim it was inspired by a legend during the times of the Cristeros in Jalisco, Mexico.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Colombia, Puerto Rico
Performed by artists Luis Fonsi and Carlos Vives, this song is a tribute to love and the joy of sharing one's life with a significant other. Let's watch the official video for this beautiful tune, which was recorded in Bogotá and directed by Salomón Simhon.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Puerto Rico
Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee sing their super contagious single, "Despacito" [Slowly]. The song enjoyed tremendous commercial success, managing to hit number one in more than 40 countries as well as being the song with the most YouTube hits.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rican by birth, Luis Fonsi moved at an early age to Orlando, Florida. Despite having participated in a number of minor “boy bands,” it wasn’t until he was discovered by the president of the music school at the University of Florida, where he was a student, that he was offered a sizable recording contract. Success came quickly as his reputation spread throughout Latin America.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Argentina, Ecuador
Fede, an Argentinean from the province of Córdoba, emigrated to Ecuador when he was fourteen years old and subsequently had the opportunity to travel to many South American nations. In this video, Luana interviews him about his travels and what he liked the most about each country.
Difficulty:
Beginner
Argentina, Ecuador
How do we ask for and give directions? Let's learn by listening to some simple questions and responses.
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