Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Spain, Venezuela
Every April twenty-third, Sant Jordi's Day, which bears some resemblance to Valentine's Day, is celebrated throughout Catalonia. Victor takes us to the streets of Barcelona, where he interviews some residents to find out what takes place on this special day.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Spain, Venezuela
Every August, the city of Tarragona celebrates the Sant Magí festival. Let's listen to retired social education professor Joan Martínez Manet tell us the fascinating story behind this celebration.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Spain, Venezuela
Víctor Díaz introduces us to the vibrant Santa Tecla festival in Tarragona, Spain. With the help of a local, we will learn about some of the festival's entertaining events as well as the beauty and inviting atmosphere of the city of Tarragona.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Colombia, Spain, Venezuela
From Barcelona, Victor invites us to meet the modern troubadours of this city whilst reminding us about some of the famous singers that started their musical careers in the same way.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Spain
ProDunas is a non-profit association dedicated to the protection of the environment and care of the sand dunes in the Marbella area. Fermín shares with us some details about the history of this organization and its extraordinary efforts.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
On the occasion of the seventieth annual San Sebastián International Film Festival, Fermín has traveled to his hometown to attend this extraordinary event. In this video, he shares details about his trip, as well as his first impressions of the festival.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
This time, Fermín shares with us more compelling information about the seventieth edition of the San Sebastián International Film Festival, during which one hundred and ninety-three films from more than fifty-four countries were screened.
Difficulty: Advanced
Cuba, Spain
Meet Henry and Naomi, who represent the Cuban booth at the International Countries Fair in Fuengirola, Málaga, Spain. In this video, they will tell us about some very typical things from Cuba, such as its dances, festive folks, food, and, of course, the spectacular mojitos!
Difficulty: Advanced
Cuba, Spain
This time, Henry and Naomi offer us a glimpse into their traditional Cuban dance show, including performances of such dances as Yoruba, Cuban son, salsa casino, and more!
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Take a virtual tour of several of Spain's most fascinating natural parks.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Soledad shares with us some memories of her very special grandma, an important and influential person in her life.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Soledad talks about the extent to which friends can surprise you in both positive and negative ways and shares with us one of her family member's personal experiences with a so-called friend,
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Do you have a significant other? How long have you been with your "better half"? In this video, Soledad explores some of the many dynamics of different partner relationships.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
What's better, the city life or the country life? Let's hear about Soledad's childhood experience growing up in the country and the conclusions she has subsequently drawn.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Are you familiar with the expression "Beauty is within"? Do you agree? In this video, Soledad shares with us some of her thoughts on and experiences with this popular saying.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
The Spanish expression "El mundo es un pañuelo" [The world is a handkerchief] and its English equivalent "It's a small world" describe those scenarios where one unexpectedly runs into someone in an unexpected place or after a very long time. In this video, Soledad tells us about some of her personal "small world" experiences.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Sayings can serve to convey lifely wisdom, describe people or situations, or even endeavor to predict future outcomes. In this video, Soledad, a lover of sayings, will tell us some popular Spanish sayings and explain the meaning behind them.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Have you heard the proverb "He who has many chairs to sit on ends up sitting on the floor"? What do you think it refers to? Soledad explains to us her interpretation of the type of person it might describe.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Have you ever noticed the media's seemingly incessant focus on a particular topic, only to be promptly eclipsed by something entirely different? Let's hear Soledad's opinion about this constant bombardment of information and its capacity to affect us.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
In addition to Spanish, five other co-official languages are spoken in different regions of Spain, and many areas have additionally developed their own argot, or vocabulary that, while utilized by members of a certain community, might not even be found in the dictionary! Soledad gives us some examples she discovered upon leaving her home province of Alicante.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Are you familiar with the Spanish sayings "Aunque la mona se vista de seda, mona se queda" or "La cabra tira al monte"? Soledad will explain the meaning behind these two popular proverbs and the situations in which we can use them.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
How do you sleep at night? Many people, including our narrator Soledad, suffer from a common sleep disorder known as insomnia, which makes falling asleep difficult. In this video, she will share with us a breathing technique that might bring some natural relief.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Soledad tells us that, despite her continued bouts with insomnia, she manages to be productive during some of those sleepless nights. Let's hear more about her experiences in this regard.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
For most people, adolescence is a very difficult and awkward life stage, and, according to Soledad, how we are during this period may or may not predict how our lives turn out later. Let's hear more of her opinion on this topic.
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