The official Garbanzo blog.

Do you enjoy a steaming cup of mate every once in a while? Or maybe you’re having one right now!  Whether your a mate connoisseur or are hearing about this delicious drink for the first time, this episode is sure to be entertaining and informative!  Find out the mystical origins of this famous South American beverage!

Do you have go-to, low-prep activities to extend student learning AFTER a Garbanzo reading? If not, we created this blog post to show you three easy ways to get more mileage out of a Garbanzo lesson. Read on to fill-up on some great tips and snag free activities to use in your classrooms today!

Is there any punishment when a leader neglects their duties? They may be the boss in their communities, but do they have to answer to anyone?

This Mexican legend tells the tale of a bat who has his greatest wish granted. 

Cognates and other words that look or sound similar and have similar meaning in two languages can be a useful tool in helping language learners to interpret the meaning of language that they hear and read. 

Have you ever wondered how Cusco was founded?  Listen to the the Incan legend of the Ayar Brothers whose journey led to the settlement of Cusco.

When farmers find their goats mysteriously drained of blood, will they believe the investigators’ claims that coyotes are to blame? Or, will they suspect something more sinister like… El Chupacabras?

In the Amazon there is a lost city of gold! Or, is there?  Listen to this episode about a group of explorers looking for the lost city of Paititi!