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Juegos típicos colombianos

Learn more about Colombian culture listening to Merly and Andrea talk about the different games they grew up with in this beautiful country.
Grammar focus: verb TOCAR
 

Covid-19

The global COVID-19 pandemic has been the main topic of discussion in 2020. Listen to the way it has affected Colombia and our team.
Grammar focus: Spanish vocabulary about the pandemic.
 

Some differences between Venezuelan and Colombian Spanish (interview)

In this interesting and funny interview we invite a special guest from Venezuela on to ask her about the cultural differences between Venezuela and Colombia. 
Grammar focus: Differences between qué and cuál.
 

Tricky cognates in real life

Listen to our friend Michael talking with professor Merly about his funny experiences in Colombia with some tricky false cognates in Spanish.
Grammar focus: Spanish and English cognates.

La Feria de las Flores

If you're interested in Colombian culture, check out this episode about a famous and colorful festival in Medellín where flowers are the main attraction: its history, the events and even some controversy around it!
Grammar focus: Ser and estar

Going shopping: Spanish dialogue

Here’s an example of a dialogue in a clothing store. Please, pay special attention to the different expressions and how to use the verb “quedar” correctly. 
Grammar focus: How to use the verb “quedar”.

Travel and tourism with Merly and Andrea

Our Colombian teachers Merly and Andrea share their experiences while traveling through Italy and Cuba. There's an amazing anecdote at the end of the episode. Don’t miss it! 
Grammar focus: Use of NI.
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The transformation of Medellín

In this episode, our teachers talk about the amazing transformation story of Medellín, Colombia, and how it overcame violence and became one of the most innovative cities in the world.
Grammar focus: How to say “to become” in Spanish.