Listen and practice the dialogue with a partner. Try to replace the words in italics with your own words.

-Hey, have you ever been to Barranquilla?

-No, I haven't. What's it like?

-Oh! It's a beautiful city on the Caribbean coast of Colombia. It's known for its vibrant culture, music, and festivals.

-That sounds amazing! What kind of festivals do they have?

-Well, they have one of the largest carnivals in the world. It's really colorful and fun!

-Wow, I'd love to go there someday. Is there anything else that's interesting about the city?

-Yeah, it's also an important economic center, with a growing industrial sector. It has a busy port and an international airport.

-That's really cool. Thanks for telling me about it.