CoMMAND sPANISH®

What Is Command Spanish®?

If you work or interact with individuals whose main language is Spanish, you may find this customized Spanish language and cross-cultural program to be extremely helpful. The program is designed for non-Spanish-speakers who interact with Spanish-speakers in the workplace. The program is very learner-friendly, requires no prior knowledge of Spanish, and eliminates the tedious grammar instruction found in most language programs.

Command Spanish® can:

• Promote better communication in the work environment;
• Increase safety in the workplace;
• Enhance workers’ job performance;
• Decrease or remove communication barriers;
• Project a positive image in the Hispanic community; and
• Protect your agency from litigation.

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Community Spanish®:  A Survival Guide for English Speakers

Prepares non-Spanish speaking persons to use everyday Spanish language phrases in the workplace.  Learn to say a few words or phrases of kindness or respect to Spanish speakers you interact with at work, or meet in shopping malls, supermarkets, school meetings, parks, churches, and other places in the community.

Command Spanish® for the Workplace

Communicate directly with Spanish-speaking employees.  Learn how to greet and compliment employees and co-workers, discuss employment issues, assist with time and work schedule issues, promote work regulations and safety, and issue common commands for the worksite.  You will receive a reference manual and audio CDs for on-going practice and use on-the-job.

Command Spanish ® for Human Resources

Learn specific phrases and commands that human resources personnel need for everyday interactions with potential and actual Spanish-speaking employees.  Learn how to obtain employment history, assist with job applications, deal with disgruntled employees, and much more.  No prior knowledge of Spanish necessary.  Textbook included.

Command Spanish® programs are available for professionals in the following fields:

LAW ENFORCEMENT

Survival Spanish for Law Enforcement Officers
Survival Spanish for Narcotics Officers
Survival Spanish for Highway Drug Interdiction

CORRECTIONS & PROBATION

Survival Spanish for Correctional Staff
Survival Spanish for Jail Facilities
Survival Spanish for Probation Officers

INDUSTRY

Supervising Spanish-Speaking Employees

Spanish for Industries, Manufacturing & Warehousing

Are you a non-Spanish-speaking supervisor in need of  specific Spanish language skills to better manage your Spanish-speaking employees? Learn phrases for routine employment, medical, and safety issues, as well as worksite-specific commands. Learn to greet and compliment employees; express numbers, measurements, and fractions; assist with employment and scheduling issues; control safety and medical situations; and issue commands for general and specific industry, manufacturing, and warehouse tasks.

Spanish for Construction Sites

Learn specific phrases to help you better manage your Spanish-speaking employees and clients with routine employment, medical, and safety issues – plus you’ll also learn construction commands, thereby promoting better employer/employee relations, a more efficient and safe workplace, and quality workmanship. 

Spanish for Landscaping & Nurseries
Spanish for Custodial & Maintenance Supervisors

EDUCATION

Survival Spanish for School Administrators, Teachers, & Support Staff
Meeting the Needs of Hispanic Students: Cross-Cultural Training for Schools
Spanish for Child Care Facilities
Spanish for Library Staff

EMS & FIREFIGHTERS

Survival Spanish for Paramedics & EMTs
Emergency Spanish for Firefighters

DENTAL & MEDICAL

Spanish for Dental Offices

Spanish for Nursing

Prepares the non-Spanish-speaking nurse to provide medical care and attention to Spanish-speaking patients in medical office settings and in hospitals.  Emphasis is placed on enhancing quality of patient care. No prior knowledge of Spanish necessary.  Textbook included.

Spanish for the Physician’s Office
Spanish for Respiratory Therapy

BUSINESS

Spanish for Business Professionals
Spanish for Office Personnel
Spanish for Requesting Personal Information & Data
Spanish for Retail Sales

Spanish for Automobile Sales & Services

Learn functional language skills for non-Spanish-speaking sales representatives and service technicians to address the most important Spanish commands, questions, and phrases pertinent to auto sales interactions.  No prior knowledge of Spanish necessary! 

Spanish for Banking

Promote customer relations by providing staff with specific Spanish language skills to greet clients – manage cash or check deposits and withdrawals – sell money orders, certified and travelers checks – verify identification – and obtain basic information.  This class is intended for tellers, receptionists, customer account representatives, and other front-line officers. No prior knowledge of Spanish necessary! 

Spanish for Restaurant Staff
Spanish for Hotel & Motel Staff
Spanish for Custodial & Maintenance Supervisors
Supervising Spanish-Speaking Employees

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