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"La Libertad" (Freedom) is an upbeat track from the extended version of Spanish-German artist, Álvaro Soler's 2019 album, Mar de Colores [Sea of Colors].
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In Álvaro Soler's new single, "Magia” [Magic], the singer refers to life’s often indescribably magical situations and sensations. Composed during the pandemic, Soler hoped to release something hopeful and positive— just in time for summer.
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Amaia Montero, formerly the singer of La Oreja de Van Gogh, began her solo career in 2007. This song, “Quiero ser,” lasted for thirteen weeks at the number one spot on the Spanish charts in 2009. Listen and you’ll see why: her voice is captivating.
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Amparo Sanchez – a singer and guitar player from Spain – is not afraid to mix genres, geographies and influences. On her band Amparanoia’s website, she explains: “My paranoia is music and the idea was to mix rhythms and styles, taking enjoyment from the rumba to ‘ranchera’, or the bolero and ska…” (Of course, Amparo + paranoia = Amparanoia.) Listen to 2006’s “La vida te da” and hear the Afro-Cuban rumba interpreted by this talented Spaniard.
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Do you know what the parts of the head and face are called in Spanish? In this video, Silvia will teach us this— and much more!
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Silvia continues to teach us about the parts of the face and how some of the senses are linked to them.
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Silvia from Valencia, Spain, tells us some of her childhood memories of the home where she lived, her neighborhood, and her religious school. Let's listen carefully and learn new Spanish vocabulary in the process!
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Silvia continues to share with us some of her childhood memories, this time, about what she used to do on weekends and holidays with her family.
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Silvia continues to tell us about her childhood memories, focusing this time on the town of Chóvar in Valencia, Spain, where her family would spend vacations and holidays.
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Sometimes, life's little pleasures are its greatest. In this video, Silvia shares some of hers and invites you to do the same.
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In the second part of this video on life's little-yet-great daily pleasures, Silvia shares a few more of her personal favorites.
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Did you know that the act of hugging someone has therapeutic properties? Silvia enlightens us as to the power of the embrace.
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Back by popular demand, Silvia continues to tell us more things that happened during her childhood in the town of Chóvar in Valencia, Spain. This time, she focuses on the significance of bells and their different chimes in that community.
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Did you know that there are several Spanish idiomatic expressions that involve bells? Silvia will share a few!
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The Spanish verb "tomar" has different meanings in different contexts, and in this pair of videos, Silvia will enlighten you to many.
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In the second part of this video about the verb "tomar," Silvia teaches us several expressions that employ it.
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In this video, Silvia tells us about everyday objects and utensils, highlighting the different types of materials they are made of.
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Let's learn some additional Spanish vocabulary for more common and not-so-common objects. Don't forget to ask yourself what they are used for as you go!
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Did you know that more than fifteen percent of the population suffers from insomnia? Silvia shares with us some useful tips that a friend gave her to sleep better at night.
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In part two of this video, we'll get further advice from Silvia for getting a good night's sleep.
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Today, Silvia will clarify the different meanings of the verb "dejar," a polysemic verb, or one with several meanings.
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In this second video about the verb "dejar," Silvia provides us with even more examples of its various meanings within different contexts.
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Which musical instruments are you familiar with? Silvia shows us some very common ones and explains the families to which they belong.
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Let's learn the names of even more musical instruments with Sylvia! We can even make our own unique instruments at home.
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