Coca is a herb that has a long and mystical history in many parts of South America; whereas cocaine does not. There is much confusion around coca as it is a (very very small) part of the cocaine production process. Partly for this reason, coca is illegal in many countries. In this episode, we explain coca’s fascinating history and important cultural elements.

The first ever episode of the Learning Spanish Fast podcast series has arrived. It is about Christmas – Navidad! In this episode Paola tells us what happens during Christmas in South America, in particular in Colombia. And Cristian shares his experiences of Christmas in another Latin American country.