5.13- The Letter From Jamaica

With an assist from the Republic of Haiti, Simon Bolivar launched a new expedition to Venezuela in 1816.   

In January 1818 Simón Bolívar met José Antonio Páez. The War of Venezuelan Independence would never be the same.  

This week Ben and Marina discuss art and creativity, from Marina's punto (y puñetas!), to orfebrería (gold and silver smithing) and great Spanish music jokes. Full show notes and more Spanish-learning podcasts at notesinspanish.com 

Join us for a trip to the country of the poets in South America with colleagues and assistants. First up, we hear from Gaurav and Ceana. Now both working at the British Council, they tell Finola about their experience as English Language Assistants in Chile. Then Ceana chats to C ...  Show more

Two overlooked heroes.