September - December 2008 Fall Course Schedule > Languages
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(New and Revised Spanish Courses for the Workplace)

Workplace Spanish

Lack of clear communication is frustrating, costly and sometimes even dangerous.  In many occupations and professions, it's an absolute necessity to be able to communicate with Spanish-speakers who do not speak English.
 

You don't have to be fluent to communicate effectively, but it sure helps to know those "bite-size" terms and phrases that allow you to get your message, question or response across. And it's not hard to learn them. We can provide courses onsite and customize based on your organization's specific needs. Call 843.574.6083 for information.

 

There are many benefits to learning Workplace Spanish®:

  • improved teamwork, productivity and efficiency
     

  • fewer accidents, injuries and safety violations
     

  • fewer quality mistakes and less re-work
     

  • better customer service and increased sales
     

  • improved health care and emergency services
     

  • more efficient law enforcement and court systems

Program Titles:

  • Banking
  • City/County Government
  • Commercial Construction
  • Corrections Officers
  • Court Systems
  • Customer Service
  • Firefighters and EMS
  • Health Care
  • Home Builders
  • Home Maintenance
  • Hospitals and Nurses
  • Human Resources
  • Landscapers
  • Law Enforcement
  • Manufacturing
  • Pharmacists
  • Real Estate
  • Restaurants
  • Supervisors
  • Teachers
  • Travelers and Tourists

 

Languages


Spanish

The following Conversational Spanish courses are listed in recommended order:

Conversational Spanish I

Whether just for fun or to communicate better at work, this course teaches you the basics of everyday conversational Spanish for business and travel. You need little or no background with the Spanish language. The course focuses on spoken Spanish; the written language is used for reinforcement. Books not included
XPAL 501-505
XPAL 501-506
XPAL 501-507

9/8-10/8
11/3-12/8*
11/6-12/11*

MW
MW
Th

6-8 p.m.
6-8 p.m.
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

$120
$120 $120
M
M M

*No class 11/26-27

Conversational Spanish II

This course follows up on the skills learned in Conversational Spanish I, with emphasis placed on expanding vocabulary and grammar usage to include phrases related to the work environment. Books not included
XPAL 521-503  10/21-11/25*

TTh

6-8 p.m. $120 M

*No class 11/4

Spanish for Business and Tourists NEW!

Designed for both business and leisure travelers, this program will help you learn the key terms and phrases that result in better treatment, attention and respect when traveling to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. No grammar, verb conjugation or rules to learn, and no prior Spanish experience necessary to take this course. Materials included

XPAL 543-501

10/20-11/19

MW

6-8 p.m

$159

M

 

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