Costumbres - Casitas in the Bronx

For today’s episode, Duo’s Film Club has a cult classic from Cuba, Fresa y chocolate, which broke barriers in the world of cinema. It tells the story of two unlikely friends and sends a powerful message of acceptance and diversity, while showcasing Cuba’s amazing culture and the ... Show More

Today Duo’s Film Club is featuring an animated film for the whole family. It’s Coco, a vibrant tale about traditions like el Día de los Muertos, mariachi music, and the importance of family. Join our host Martina Castro and guest Mauricio García as we explore this Oscar-winning t ... Show More

It’s impossible to talk about Spanish-language movies and not talk about the one and only Pedro Almodóvar, the Spanish director and icon of cinema. So, for today’s session of Duo’s Film Club, we’re going to introduce you to Mujeres al borde de un ataque de nervios, a screwball co ... Show More

When Anthony Bourdain heads to Puerto Rico to check out the reality behind the piña coladas and fancy resorts, he finds natural splendor, delicious food and warm people - all against the background of a seemingly insurmountable economic crisis. Original Airdate: Season 10, 2017. ... Show More

Catriona and Héctor talk about home as they practice Spanish verbs ending in “-ir”. Practice the key phrases from the episode using this handy list: https://bit.ly/AZAHe7 We’d love to get your feedback, suggestions or learn about your own language learning journey. The email is p ... Show More

The haphazard response to Hurricane Maria has underscored the tricky, in-between space that Puerto Ricans occupy. They're U.S. citizens — although nearly half of the country doesn't know that. But those who live in Puerto Rico don't enjoy many of the same privileges as citizens o ... Show More

A young woman realizes her home but what’s most important is keeping the family together. After leaving home due to a hurricane, a man realizes his true home lies with the one he loves. A Sikh young man strives to bring his love for his religion and culture to the community he li ... Show More

<p>Dramos celebrates Jasmine Camacho-Quinn for staying true to her roots and winning a gold medal for Puerto Rico in the Olympics. He also talks about his own path to getting in touch with his roots and brings on activist Dean Huertas to share his own story about finding his auth ... Show More

Compton v The Bronx 

In Chapter 9 of Scenes, our course for intermediate Spanish learners, we return to Isabel’s café, where she welcomes a group of customers from a place that holds special meaning for her. ¿Te imaginas de dónde vienen?Join Mark and Pablo as they guide you through useful vocabulary ... Show More