Buena Gente is a Spanish video series for language learners.
The series features:
- An entertaining story told in short episodes.
- Seasons you can use in any order. The storyline of each season stands alone.
- Slow, clear Spanish.
- Everyday language in a natural context.
- Strong visual support for the language.
- Built-in repetition of key vocabulary and structures.
- Additional videos to reinforce vocabulary in the series.
- A music video of the Buena Gente theme song with lyrics.
Check out all of our videos and video teaching resources on our page of Spanish Videos for Kids.
Four Stand-Alone Seasons
There are now four seasons of Buena gente available on YouTube. The seasons can all be watched individually, in any order.
Buena gente Season 1 on YouTube
Buena gente Season 2 on YouTube
Buena gente Season 3 on YouTube
Buena gente Season 4 on YouTube
Buena gente Season 3 on Amazon Prime
Buena gente Season 4 on Amazon Prime
Spanish Video Series Printable Learning Activities
Free Activities for Buena Gente Season 4
Find free comprehension questions for all 5 episodes of Buena gente Season 4: Learn Spanish Series Buena Gente Season 4.
Free Activities for Buena Gente Season 3
Find free comprehension questions for all 5 episodes of Buena gente Season 3: Spanish Series Buena Gente Season 3
Buena Gente Season 2 Video and Podcast
Sandra and Alejandro are expecting company, but they are having problems with the house. Can they get things in order before Mateo arrives?
See the Season 2 Buena Gente Spanish Shows for Learning Spanish Playlist on YouTube.
Find Learn Spanish with Buena Gente on Spotify. You can also see Spanish Playground on Anchor for additional platforms.
Listening and Speaking Activities for Buena Gente Season 2 and Podcast
We have digital downloads available with activities for all the episodes Season 2. The downloads have:
- Suggested Pre-Viewing Activities for Spanish Class
- ¿Quién lo dice? Chart Activity for Episodes 1-5
- Multiple-Choice Main Idea Questions for Episodes 1-5
- Sequencing Events for Episodes 1-5
- Fill-In-The-Blank Listening Activities for Episodes 1-5
- Answer Key
- Video Transcripts for Episodes 1-5
- Video Transcripts with Translation for Episodes 1-5 (a reference for independent learners)
- Photos with dialog bubbles to use for plot review, conversation practice and writing prompts. 11 photos for the 5 episodes
Get Buena Gente Listening & Speaking Activities for Season 2.
In the packet above you’ll also find a text adaptation of the story. It’s a great way to provide additional comprehensible input through reading.
Activities for Buena Gente Season 1
Sofía and Mateo move into a new apartment. There they find a box left by the previous tenant. They realize the contents are very important! Can they find the owner and return the valuables in the box?
See the Season 1 Learn Spanish Video Series Buena Gente on YouTube.
We have digital downloads available with activities for all the episodes Season 1. The downloads have:
- Suggested Pre-Viewing Activities for Spanish Class
- ¿Quién lo dice? Chart Activity for Episodes 1-6
- Multiple-Choice Main Idea Questions for Episodes 1-6
- Sequencing Events for Episodes 1-6
- Fill-In-The-Blank Listening Activities for Episodes 1-6
- Answer Key
- Video Transcripts for Episodes 1-6
- Video Transcripts with Translation for Episodes 1-6 (a reference for independent learners)
- Photos with dialog bubbles to use for plot review, conversation practice and writing prompts.
- Theme song and theme song activities
Get the Buena Gente Listening and Speaking Activities for Season 1
Free Matching and Timeline Activities for Buena Gente Season 1
You can also find a free matching activity for the six episodes in Season 1 and a free timeline activity for Season 1 here: Spanish YouTube Series Buena Gente.
The Music and Video of Buena Gente
Mariana Iranzi
Mariana Iranzi wrote and sings Buena gente, the original theme song for the series. Learn more about Mariana on her website and check out the Mariana Iranzi YouTube channel.
Rockalingua
Rockalingua makes the music you hear in episodes of Season 1. The Spanish learning songs by Rockalingua connect directly to the language in Buena Gente. Check out all their music, videos, games and printables on the Rockalingua website.
Fábrica Visual
Buena Gente is filmed and edited by Fábrica Visual, of Guanajuato, Mexico. They offer a full range of audio and visual production services. Check them out on the web at Fábrica Visual.
