Do you like dogs?
One of the trickier things for many of us to wrap our heads around when learning Spanish is the Spanish form of saying that you like something. If you’re like me, it just seems like the conjugations (verb forms) are all wrong! For example, if I wanted to say “I like dogs”, I would say [...]
Spanish Audio Lesson – Santa Rosa de Lima
Santa Rosa de Lima is one of the predominant Saints in Peru and South America. You can hear about her story here. Here’s the audio lesson: [Audio clip: view full post to listen]
Spanish Audio Lesson – Lori Berenson
In the eyes of some, American citizen and convicted terrorist Lori Berenson, is unrepentant, and does not deserve early parole. In the eyes of others, she is now a harmless mother of a young child, and deserving to benefit from Peru´s new early release system. This Spanish audio lesson looks at the debate. Listen to [...]
Spanish Audio Lesson – El cazador de inmigrantes
Illegal immigration is one of the hotest and most polemic topics in the news today. In this Web Spanish audio lesson, the teacher analyzes the controvertial efforts of a Sherrif in Arizona as he tries to get a handle on the flow of illegal immigrants in his jurisdiction. Listen to this audio: [Audio clip: view [...]
Spanish Audio Lesson – Ernesto “Che” Guevara
Che Guevara, while Argentinian, is about as cuban as cigars. This Spanish podcast lesson by Web Spanish looks at how the “Che” is remembered in the town where he was shot to death by Bolivian soldiers. Listen to this audio: [Audio clip: view full post to listen]
Spanish Audio Lesson – Hallan fardo funerario de 1200 años en el norte de Perú
Spanish students are often interested in the pre-hispanic past of South America. Well, this audio lesson looks at some new archeological finds in Peru´s north Now listen to this audio lesson: [Audio clip: view full post to listen]
Spanish Audio Lesson – Aseguramiento Universal en Salud
This Spanish listening exercise deals with the implementation of a new universal insurance plan in Peru. Listen to this mp3 lesson: [Audio clip: view full post to listen]
Spanish Audio Lesson – Chocolate “El dulce placer”
Cacao, not be be confused with coca, is the topic of this Spanish audio lesson. It seems some Peruvian cacao won a prestigious international prize for its high quality. Listen to this lesson: [Audio clip: view full post to listen]
Spanish Audio Lesson – ¡Espías!
Spies, spies, spies. This Web Spanish audio covers the strange case of Peruvian-born Vicky Palaez, who was caught and convicted of spying for the Ruskies in the good old US of A. Listen to this audio lesson: [Audio clip: view full post to listen]
Spanish Audio Lesson – Calentamiento global y Eduardo Gold
This Spanish podcast lesson deals with global climate change, and a recent initiative in Peru to counter act some of the effects. You have to hear the plan to believe it. Listen to this audio: [Audio clip: view full post to listen]
