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Exercises to Learn Spanish for Work
Today’s successful business leaders recognize that reaching out to Spanish-speaking employees in their own language is just as important as helping them learn English. When managers and co-workers work to learn phrases in Spanish, engagement...
“Voy a…” Exercise for Learning Spanish at Work
Adapted from an article by Michelle Buehring Learning Spanish at work doesn’t have to be boring. In fact, we have several Spanish training programs that can help you and your employees learn meaningful words and phrases to communicate more...
Not just Spanish Training – Survival Spanish Training
Did you know that the U.S. has more Spanish speakers than Spain? An international research firm estimates that 52.6 million people in the U.S. are native Spanish speakers, second only to 121 million in Mexico. So what does that mean to you as a...
Lights-Camera-Speak
Sometimes, subtitles just won’t do. We have many requests from clients to provide multilingual voiceover for their audio or video projects. A few applications for our voiceover services include: Training: It’s critical that your video training...
English Training for Latino Restaurant Employees
In the restaurant business, communication is paramount. When messages get lost because of language barriers, there is often a direct impact on guest service. English training for Latino restaurant employees can make the difference between...
Simple Spanish Phrases to Use with Your Employees
I often get questions from clients about how to effectively engage Spanish speaking employees. Sometimes those with limited English proficiency get left behind in fully understanding workplace directives, safety instructions, or training methods....
Simple and Effective Tips for Anyone New to Translation
Do you have some files that need to be translated fast? Are you new to the translation process? We understand that venturing into a language project may feel like a daunting task. This is the precise reason why we have prepared some easy questions...
There’s a Better Way to Learn Spanish
Maybe your motivation to learn Spanish is simply to make small talk / build rapport with your Latino employees or to say “thank you” for a job well done. And what better way to improve safety and to retain happy, productive workers? Everyone...
The Challenges of Learning English
English is a funny language. With many nuances, countless homonyms, and some things that just don't make any sense. These distinctions make the English language interesting, but also make learning English a big challenge. Here are some examples: 1)...