EPIFANIA TOSCANO

 

 My Experience Learning English with SENA Learning English had always been one of my goals, but for various reasons, I kept putting it off. One day, I decided to take the plunge and take advantage of the opportunity offered by SENA through its training courses. Since then, this experience has become a learning journey full of challenges, discoveries, and a lot of personal motivation. At first, I felt nervous, especially because I wasn't used to interacting in another language. However, SENA's method allowed me to progress little by little, from the most basic knowledge to understanding more complex expressions. Each class became a space to practice, make mistakes, and, most importantly, learn without fear. What I value most is the accessibility and quality of the teaching. The instructors have a dynamic way of explaining, and that makes learning easier. Additionally, the digital platforms that complement the classes are a great help in reinforcing vocabulary, grammar, and pronu...

ADVENTURE IN SANTANDER Traveling is always synonymous with memories and new adventures, and this time was no exception. My husband and I decided to embark on a motorcycle trip to Santander, accompanied by my brother, sister, and their partners. From the start, we knew it wouldn't be an ordinary trip, because beyond the scenery, what would make it special was being able to share it with our family. Our first destination was San Gil, recognized as the adventure capital of Colombia. There, we let the adrenaline rush take over and dared to experience different extreme activities that tested our courage. Between laughter, nerves, and tons of energy, we realized how exciting it can be to jump into the unknown and enjoy every experience to the fullest. It was the perfect plan to break away from routine and live life to the fullest. After so much action, we headed toward Barichara, a place that looks like something straight out of a postcard. Its cobblestone streets, white houses with colo...

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The Eternal Traveler of Macondo  It was a warm day in Cartagena when the news spread like a gale: Gabriel García Márquez, the father of magical realism, had embarked on his final journey. The usually bustling streets seemed to observe a moment of silence in honor of the man who had woven, with words, the universe of Macondo. His passing, on April 17, 2014, left an immense void in literature, but also an indelible mark on the memories of those who read him, heard him, or simply felt he was a part of their lives. To speak of García Márquez is to speak of the magic of words. Born in Aracataca in 1927, he grew up surrounded by stories from his grandparents and the echoes of the Thousand Days' War. His grandmother, with her fantastic stories, and his grandfather, with his historical rigor, taught him that reality didn't have to be flat or boring, but could be imbued with wonder and awe. Thus, years later, in a small town in Mexico, the echo of his memories led him to write One Hundr...