Basic business Spanish

Our Basic Business Spanish course is designed for individuals who want to learn the business aspect of the target language.

Whether you're a busy entrepreneur, a seasoned professional, or a student aspiring to work in an international setting, this course will equip you with the essential language tools to succeed in the global marketplace.

Who can take this course?

1- Business people or frequent travelers in general.

2- Customer service and sales team members.

3- People who work in the tourism and hospitality fields.

4- Professional educators.

5- Legal professionals.

6- Logistics and supply chain professionals.

7- Nonprofit and international development workers.

8- Finance and banking professionals.

9- Evan planners and pr specialists.

10- Entrepreneurs in need of communicating directly with other Spanish-speaking business people.

11- Those who plan to relocate (transplants) to a Spanish-speaking country to acquire higher education or other purposes.

Requirements to take this course:

1- Be fluent or have sufficient knowledge of the target language because advanced grammatical structures and idiomatic expressions will be used during the entire course.

How long does this course last?

The maximum duration of a basic business Spanish course can vary depending on several factors, including:

  • Course intensity: Some courses are more intensive than others, with more hours of instruction per week.

  • Student's prior knowledge: If you already have solid Spanish language skills, you may be able to complete this course in a shorter period.

  • Course format: In-person courses typically have a set schedule, while online courses may offer more flexibility.

However, here are some general estimates:

  • In-person group courses: These typically range from 20 to 60 hours, spread over several weeks or months.

  • Online self-paced courses: These can be completed at your own pace, but may take anywhere from a few weeks to several months.

Key areas covered in this course include:

  • Business vocabulary: Learn essential terms and phrases related to various business sectors.

  • Professional communication: Master formal and informal business communication, including email writing, phone calls, and presentations.

  • Negotiation skills: Develop effective negotiation strategies and techniques in Spanish.

  • Cultural nuances: Gain insights into Spanish business culture and etiquette to build strong professional relationships.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Greetings and introductions: ¡ Hola ! (hi!), buenos días, (good morning), buenas tardes, ( good afternoon), buenas noches, ( good evening) ¿cómo está usted? (how are you ?)

  • Professional titles : director / directora ( manager), cliente ( client), colega (colleague), etc

  • Office vocabularies: Computadora, ordenador (computer), reunión (meeting), archivo (file)., correo electrónico, email (email)

  • Business terms:contrato (contract), presupuesto (quote), factura (invoice).

  • Polite and formal communication: Using formal pronouns (usted, or ud) and polite phrases: le agradezco (thank you), Favor de (please), ¿Podria ud..? ( could you..?)

  • Writing and responding to emails formally.

  • Common business situations:

  • introducing oneself and others in a professional setting.

  • Making and responding to appointments.

  • Participate in basic meetings.

  • Handling phone calls and voicemails professionally.

  • Writing skills: drafting basic emails, proper openings and closings,

  • writing short notes.

  • Numbers and dates: saying and understanding prices, phone numbers, and time., writing and reading dates in the Spanish format (25 de Diciembre del 2024).

  • Cultural awareness:

  • Understanding Spanish business etiquette ( greeting with handshake).

  • Awareness of work-life balance and hierarchy in Spanish workplaces.

  • How to address colleagues formally and informally.

  • Basic negotiation and problem-solving language:

  • Proposing solutions: Deberíamos de ..( we should..)

  • Expressing agreement/disagreement: Estoy de acuerdo / no estoy de acuerdo.( I agree / I disagree).

  • Asking for clarification: ¿ Me podría clarificar esto? (Could you please clarify this).

  • Travel and logistics:

  • Booking hotels, transportation, or flights in Spanish.

  • Asking for directions or clarifying travel arrangements.

  • Basic presentation skills:

  • Introducing topics: Hoy, vamos a hablar de..( today, we will talk about.. )

  • Highlighting key points: El punto principal es..( the main point is..)

  • Concluding discussions: En resumen..( In summary..).