In this 25 lesson series hosted by Peruvian native Silvia, you'll learn about Peru and different aspects of Peruvian culture and society through audio blogs entirely in Spanish. Along the way, you'll pick up sophisticated expressions and advanced grammar in this Audio Blog series geared towards higher level students.
| L# |
Title |
Topic |
Summary |
Cultural Fact |
Vocab |
| 1 |
Peruvian Cuisine: La Comida Peruana |
Peruvian food |
Reasons for and examples of Peru's delicious, varied cuisine |
Food culture |
degustar
diversidad
aporte
fusión
exquisita
multicultural
bendición
reconocimiento
difundir
declarada |
| 2 |
Peruvian Cuisine: Ceviche |
Ceviche |
Heritage, ingredients, preparation, side dishes, drinks |
The Quechuan language |
representativo
litoral
patrimonio
instaurar
mixto
típico, -a
zona
marinado
acompañamiento
pescado |
| 3 |
Bebidas Tradicionales: Traditional Peruvian Drinks |
Peruvian drinks |
Chicha morada, Inca Kola |
Alcoholic and non-alchoholic chicha |
consumo
refresco
membrillo
propiedad
beneficioso
destacar
presión sanguínea
alcanzar
originario, -a
superar |
| 4 |
Peruvian Alcoholic Drinks: Bebidas Alcohólicas Peruanas |
Peruvian alcohol |
Pisco: base (grapes), varieties (pure, green, acholado, aromatic) and their qualities, holidays |
Pisco tours |
cuidadosamente
acopiar
viñedo
destilación
mosto
fermentar
aromático
calendario
instituir
licor |
| 5 |
El Chifa: Chinese Food in Peru |
Chinese food in Peru |
Origin (fusion of Cantonese and Peruvian cuisine), dishes, ingredients, restaurants |
Where to find a good chifa |
inmigrante
insertar
sociedad
conforme
asentar
importat
sembrar
saborear
estrato
barrio |
| 6 |
Postres Peruanos: Peruvian Desserts |
Peruvian desserts |
History of Peruvian baking, popular desserts (rice pudding, purple corn pudding, picarones) |
Peru: corn capital of the world? |
satisfecho, -a
postre
constumbre
porción
repostería
masa
chancaca
introducir
virreinato
remontar |
| 7 |
Pachamanca |
Pachamanca |
Incan origin, etymology, preparation (bury ingredients in a hole in the ground), gendered labor |
Additional info about pachamanca |
cuy
macerar
especia
enterrar
condimento
rito
veneración
divinidad
fosa
aliñar |
| 8 |
Comida de la Selva: Food of the Rainforest |
Rainforest food |
Peru's geographic distinctions, edible rainforest animals, juane, tacacho |
Facts about the Peruvian jungle |
sierra
fauna
selva
chancho
terrestre
caracterizar
destacar
cecina
envolver
machacar |
| 9 |
Comida de la Sierra: Food of the Highlands |
Highland food |
Tubers, corn, pasta, rice, bread, llama, alpaca, guinea pig |
Novo Andean cuisine |
relieve
consumir
tubérculo
silvestre
choclo
mote
chicharrón
yuca
criar
extraño |
| 10 |
Comida de la Costa: Food from the Coast |
Coastal food |
Ceviche, shrimp soup, chalaca mussels, parmesan shells, causa, surpiro a la limeña |
Weather in Peru |
espeso
choro
concha
abanico
sazonar
heredar
pulpa
pechuga (de pollo)
desmenuzar
guiso |
| 11 |
Destinos Turísticos: Tourist Destinations |
Tourism |
Status as wonder of modern world, geographic diversity, history, culture |
Vivencial tourism |
destino
privilegiado
declarado
complejo
fértil
dominar
cumbre
explorar
arqueológico
florecer |
| 12 |
La ciudad de Cuzco-Machu Picchu: The city of Cuzco-Machu Picchu |
Cuzco |
Location, history, UNESCO status, Machu Picchu |
The Inca Trail |
sagrado
patrimonio
ombligo
acertar
abarcar
ciudadela
culto
astronómico
recinto
emperador |
| 13 |
La Ciudad de los Reyes: The City of the Kings |
Lima |
History, archaeology, museums, nightlife, festivals, architecture, financial importance, population |
Influence of Castilian spanish |
régimen
civilización
legado
barroco
renacentista
basílica
convento
muralla
fortificación
medieval |
| 14 |
Líneas de Nazca: The Nazca Lines |
The Nazca Lines |
Physical description, mystery, theories |
How to get to Nazca |
desierto
increíble
trazar
inmensidad
sobrevolar
dimensión
colibrí
llano
ladera
enigma |
| 15 |
Lago Titicaca: Lake Titicaca |
Lake Titicaca |
Location, physical description, fauna, flora, attractions |
Where to stay when you visit |
meseta
navegable
profundidad
ribera
totora
balsa
descendiente
etnia
flotante
artificial |
| 16 |
The city of Iquitos: Iquitos |
Iquitos |
Location, history as center of rubber trade, wealth, popularity among ecotourists |
How to get there |
margen
aéreo
fluvial
auge
caucho
explotación
prosperar
amasar
fastuoso
lancha |
| 17 |
The city of Paracas: Paracas |
Paracas |
Climate, Ballestas Islands, Paracas National Reserve |
Sports and access |
portuario
balneario
península
bahía
faro
significación
albergar
desembarcar
navío
libertador |
| 18 |
The city of Arequipa: Arequipa |
Arequipa |
Size, nickname, history, architecture, landscapes |
How to get there |
sillar
falda
volcán
campiña
innumerable
cañón
profundo
altitudinal
indescriptible
canotaje |
| 19 |
Callejón de Huaylas y Huaraz: Alley of Huaylas and Huaraz |
Alley of Huaylas and Huaraz |
Location, peaks, UNESCO status, attractions, city of Huraraz |
How to get there and how long to stay |
callejón
rodear
tropical
cordillera
arqueológico
milenario
yacimiento
pasadizo
subterráneo
piramidal |
| 20 |
Trujillo |
Trujillo |
Contrast of modern mansions and traditional huacas, Citadel of Chan Chan, other archaeological sites, beaches, contests |
How to get to and around Trujillo |
cautivar
encanto
contrastar
asombroso
huaca
barro
periferia
caleta
afamado
indescriptible |
| 21 |
Inti Raymi |
Inti Raymi |
Incan origin, prohibition as pagan sacrilege, theatrical reinstitution, enduring celebration in Cuzco |
Why June 24? |
rendir
solsticio
pagano
intelectual
concitar
masivo
ficticio
invocar
vaticinar
derrochar |
| 22 |
Fiesta de la Candelaria |
Fiesta de la Candelaria |
Celebrated by entire Catholic churn, but for 18 days in Peru; dates; processions; status as cultural heritage of Peru |
Legend behind the festival |
patrón
devoción
procesión
trasladar
significativo
pasacalle
folclore
convocar
espectador
altiplano |
| 23 |
Festival Internacional de la Vendimia: International Festival of Vendimia |
International Grape Harvest Festival |
Purpose (to celebrate abundance of wine grapes), contests, election/coronation of Harvest Queen, floats |
Festejo music |
vendimia
vid
desfile
alegórico
coronación
corte
pisar
zumo
corso
racimo |
| 24 |
Fiestas Patrias: Peruvian National Holidays |
Independence Day(s) |
Dates, colors, closings of public institutions, music, parades, presidential address |
Tourism during these dates |
alusión
constar
conmemoración
serenata
salva
cañón
preámbulo
izar
personalidad
rendir |
| 25 |
Procesión del Señor de los Milagros: Lord of Miracles |
Lord of Miracles |
History of the image and its endurance, religious reaction, scope and course of the procession |
Sweets and a bullfight |
cruz
esclavo
pretender
derrubmar
resquebrajar
consolidar
procesión
netamente
expandir
andas |
