As we plugged in the camera and pressed play, the screen flickered to life, displaying a dated file name: "mrsborjas 04 my friend adriana video 1.avi". We both burst out laughing at the sight of it.

If you are looking for authentic listening practice to sharpen your Spanish skills, you are in the right place. Today, we are breaking down a helpful resource from the classroom archives:

The video ends abruptly when Elena’s mother yells from the back porch that it’s time to go. The last frame is a close-up of the two girls, arms linked, grinning with the kind of effortless confidence you only have when you're fifteen and the whole summer is still ahead of you.