Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Mexico
Can the forced displacement of families ever be justified? This is a question that knows no borders as governments seek out locations for new highways, hospitals, universities, and, especially, airports. The people of Atenco, Mexico, argue against plans to put one on their farmlands.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Mexico
If you find it unusual that a farmer is comparing compensation for his land with the cost of presidential bath linens, you are clearly not aware of the toallagate scandal that rocked Vicente Fox’s administration and led to resignations at Los Pinos. We’re not sure what kind of towel US $400 buys, but it best be pretty darned afelpado is all we can say!
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Mexico
Something that induces lagrimas (tears) is said to be lacrimógeno. So if you were organizing a Festival de cine lacrimógeno, only tear-jerkers would fit the bill. If, on the other hand, you were organizing a protest of the forced seizure of your family’s farm, you might find yourself crying because of the gas lacrimógeno wafting through the air.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Mexico
In this installment of the dispute documentary we hear Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata quoted over a protester’s loudspeaker. As Zapata said: “¡Victoria o muerte!” (“Victory or death!”). To protest the taking of their farmland, the people of Atenco are using stronger and stronger language. Listen in.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Spain, Venezuela
Spanish kitesurfers Darío and his wife set off in search of a kitesurfing paradise and find it in Adícora, Venezuela.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Venezuela
Víctor Diaz invites you to learn more about Venezuela's Adícora, Falcón State, which hosts their annual windsurfing and kitesurfing championship.
Difficulty: Advanced
Venezuela
Victor Diaz interviews Rosana, a Venezuelan girl who has tattooed on her body some interesting and controversial figures.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Venezuela
Francisco and Juan Diego introduce us to an inn called the Sea Club on the beach in Adicora, Venezuela, which offers a range of exciting activities like kitesurfing and windsurfing.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Venezuela
Our hosts, Pedro and Gabriel, explain in greater detail about kitesurfing at the Sea Club, an inn where they work in the "wind paradise" of Adicora, Venezuela.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Venezuela
The Venezuelan band, AdicoRock, invites you all to light up life's good vibes and enjoy their new single, "Préndanlo," [Light It Up] with friends. Don't miss their reggaeflow music on the major digital platforms!
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Guatemala, Spain
Adriana, who was born in Guatemala but now lives in Spain, tells us about the trajectory of her life and how she ended up in the coffee business.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Guatemala, Spain
This time, Adriana talks to us about the coffee roasting process and division of tasks in the coffee roastery as well as the various types of coffee makers there are for making coffee at home.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Guatemala, Spain
Have you ever experienced walking into a bookstore and wanting to buy all the books? That's exactly what happens to Adriana, who, in this video, will share her passion for reading with us.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Guatemala, Spain
Adriana shares with us the titles, authors, and essences of some books she has read and enthusiastically recommends.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Guatemala, Spain
Adriana recommends to us another fascinating book. This time, it's a tiny one by Spanish author Rosa Montero with a very interesting concept.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Guatemala, Spain
Adriana introduces us to activities that are all the rage nowadays on social networks: lettering and calligraphy. Let's learn about these letter-based hobbies!
Difficulty: Advanced
Mexico
Our lively guide, Alan, takes us to what he considers the paradise of all paradises- Balandra Beach in Baja California Sur, Mexico.
Difficulty: Advanced
Mexico
Alan continues his animated tour of Baja California Sur, Mexico's gorgeous Balandra Beach, pointing out its attractions and introducing us to locals.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Cuba
Alexis Valdés, Cuban singer, actor, comedian, film producer and screenwriter brings you "Song of the Week." The days go by, but love doesn't.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Mexico
Foreign students who have gone to Monterrey, Mexico to study at Monterrey Technological Institute tell us about their experience there and the plethora of opportunities that the university has to offer.
Difficulty: Advanced
Chile
French born Chilean singer Ana Tijoux bring the best of both worlds! She made part of Makiza, in Chile, and became well known in Latin American because her collaborations with Julieta Vanegas, Los Tres, Bajofondo Tango Club and Control Machete.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Chile
Ana Tijoux’s 2011 single speaks of the thousands of young people who, in protest, have taken over their schools and universities, demanding free, quality education from their government.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Mexico
Political campaigns are tough (and they can get even tougher after the voting). In this video documenting Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s presidential race, we learn some of the tricks of the trade in Mexico.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Puerto Rico
Nelly Ocacia and Benjamín Moldonado are both 19-year-old university students, and enjoy dancing with the Ballet Folklórico Guamanique when not studying. We caught up with them at the airport in San Juan, where they were welcoming new arrivals and seeing off departing passengers, much to the delight of travelers.
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