News in Slow Spanish
Anayansi
Beginner
A disgraced journalist follows a strange lead in a desperate bid to restore his reputation. The thread he pulls unravels a dangerous adventure with tropical islands, bizarre cults, and technicolor flamingos. This story was developed for our Get Up to Speed (G.U.T.S.) program. Each chapter progressively builds on essential grammar concepts and skills. It is suitable for beginners and can be enjoyed on its own or alongside the corresponding lessons in G.U.T.S.
“Ya no hay marcha atrás” — There’s no turning back
“Un camino largo y accidentado” — A long and bumpy road
“Caer en desgracia” — Fall from grace
“Vamos al grano” — Let’s get down to business
“Recortes de periódico” — Newspaper clippings
“Me estás tomando el pelo” — You’re pulling my leg
“Nace una leyenda” — A legend is born
“Una mentira lleva a otra” — One lie leads to another
“Nada que perder” — Nothing to lose
“De nuevo en el camino” — On the road again
“El fin del mundo” — The end of the world
“Náufrago” — Castaway
“Flamencos verdes” — Green flamingos
“Todo es belleza” — Everything is beauty
“La belleza es todo” — Beauty is everything
“Invitado de honor” — Guest of honor
“Un hombre nuevo” — A new man
“Relaciones públicas” — Public relations
“Abre los ojos” — Open your eyes
“Hierba milagrosa” — Miraculous herb
“El héroe prometido” — The hero that was promised
“Agente Doble” — Double Agent
“Una oferta que no puedes rechazar” — An offer you can’t refuse
“El precio de la belleza” — The price of beauty
“Territorio desconocido” — Uncharted territory
El Diario de Ernesto Madero
Available in Intermediate and Advanced
From a young age, Ernesto dreamed about the adventures of his grandfather the explorer. Now the time has come for him to leave his childhood home and seek his own adventures in the exciting and turbulent Mexico City of the 1960s.
¡Hola, viajeros!
Available in Beginner and Intermediate
¡Vamos a explorar Latinoamérica! Yo los llevaré a visitar los rincones más famosos y algunos de los menos conocidos en esta fascinante región.
Hola, viajeros 2: ¡La exploración continúa!
Available in Beginner and Intermediate
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Fiestas de América Latina
Available in Intermediate and Advanced
Set out to explore Latin America from a new perspective with this unique proposition: To really get to know a place and its people, visit during a festival! Experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of these traditional celebrations and get inspired to seek some of your own.
Rock latino
Available in Intermediate and Advanced
Explore some of the greatest bands that shaped the sound of rock in Latin America from the 1980s into the 2000s, “the golden age”. Valeria, a former rock singer herself, guides you through the inspiring and often turbulent histories of her favorite artists.
Meditación para principiantes
Intermediate
Take a deep breath. Slow down. Meditate... in Spanish. Intrigued? Join our host Renzo, your guide through an original introductory meditation course. Designed to help Spanish learners "get out of their own way" and quiet the critical voice that can be a roadblock to deeper learning, this 12-part series is entirely in Spanish, integrating vocabulary and listening skills with mindfulness practice and relaxation.
Una aventura psicodélica en el desierto mexicano
Available in Intermediate and Advanced
Driven by curiosity, an adventurous traveller embarks on a mind-expanding journey after trying peyote in a remote village in the Mexican desert. Beyond the visions of beauty and horror, he discovers profound lessons about human nature.
Mitos y leyendas
Available in Intermediate and Advanced
Why does the sun rise? What is a spirit? Do we share this world with gods and monsters? These are the questions that we have explored through myths and legends for thousands of years. This series dives into the mysterious and fantastical lore of Latin America.
Ritmos latinos
Available in Intermediate and Advanced
Explore the life and work of some of the most influential Latin American musicians of the 20th century. Music performed by Sara Ontaneda.
Kindness in the time of coronavirus
Intermediate
During the lockdown, our host María collected stories of kindness from near and far that inspire hope and resilience.
