Business Spanish

Teaching Businesses Spanish since 1995

Our goal is to bridge the gap of communication between co-workers and increase productivity and efficiency in your business.

When you are in a business situation, you generally shake hands when greeting someone unless they are a long-term acquaintance or relative. In some situations it is not uncommon for people that are familiar with each other to hug or kiss on the cheek. People in the U.S. do not customarily do more than shake hands, especially when business is involved. So, don't be surprised if you notice such affection expressed amongst Spanish speaking people. In most international business situations this will not be an issue or even occur. They know that it is not customary to do more than give a handshake.

What happens when you are in a more formal setting, where you would normally shake hands, but a woman you are going to greet is carrying things in her arms? What should you do? This happens frequently and because of it, an interesting cultural norm has been created - "forearm handshakes." Forearm handshakes are common in Latin America. The woman may even put out her forearm and you might instinctively realize that you are to actually shake her forearm when that happens. Gently grab the forearm and move it up and down a few times. CAUTION: Don't give a "fuerte" forearm shake or make jerky movements. You do not want to cause the person to drop everything they are carrying!

What will I learn with Visual Link Spanish

Just like our Mission Statement declares:

The U.S. Institute of Languages® exists to help the world bridge communication gaps by helping others accomplish their goals of learning a new language while striving to give back to the world in which we live.

We want to bridge communication gaps. Communication doesn't always refer to what comes out of our mouths. Visual Link teaches individuals skills in Spanish communication. Just like the paragraphs above state, in the U.S.A we do things a certain way but in Latin American countries they might have a different and unique way of doing things - neither way is incorrect - both are perfectly normal and used on a daily basis in their respected countries. The U.S. Institute of Languages™ (Visual Link Spanish) has set out to not only teach people the art of "speaking Spanish" but how to truly communicate in Spanish.

In the business world correct communication is required and needed daily. When conducting a business interview of a potential employee or asking an individual to ship out a order on October 12th at 2:00 pm communication in the business world holds paramount importance. Visual Link knows and understands this concept perfectly. That is why the course Visual Link Spanish was created. It was created to teach business professionals "business Spanish" and teach them not only to speak and understand the Spanish language but to truly communicate the message they would like to come across.

Teaching corporations and businesses for over 12 years using the Visual Link Spanish system of learning has brought us unmatched success in creating the perfect course for the business man or woman. Business Spanish is tailor made for businesses big and small. Small local companies with no more then 3 employees have used our program as well as major corporations, such as Nationwide® Insurance, with thousands of employees have used our proven method for learning Spanish. Businesses, for over a decade, have loved what Visual Link Spanish has provided their companies. Visual Link teaches employees Spanish at an unsurpassed rate of speed. Visual Link doesn't bog you down with teaching you a bunch of meaningless vocabulary words or grammar rules. All those boring and hard concepts are taught in an fun and easy to follow format. We pride ourselves on truly teaching your employees to "speak" Spanish and communicate. In fact, by the end of the first lesson you'll be able to speak hundreds of meaningful sentences - not to mention be able to remember them on the spur of the moment.

Visual Link Spanish has the proven method to teach your employees conversational Spanish with their complete Visual Link Spanish learning system as well as the capablity to tailor make supplemental modules with industry specific words and phrases that allows your employees to learn Spanish specific to your industry while they're learning to truly communicate in Spanish.

If you would like more information about how Visual Link Spanish™ can help your business learn Spanish fast, please

contact us at support@spanishprograms.com

Sample Business Vocabulary

Sample Business Phrases

When conducting business in Spanish, it is best to use usted instead of tú (the formal tense instead of the informal) unless you are well acquainted with the person.

As you use Visual Link Spanish you'll be able to create sentences like the one's below. The magic is: the Visual Link system of learning! After a few short lessons sentences and phrases like the one's below will become second nature.

Business Spanish Tip: Most business people, including taxi drivers, are open to negotiate the price of their products or services. In any negotiations it is wise to watch for their body language and tone of voice. To avoid any conflict or insult be as polite as possible when conducting business with someone for the first time.

Here's an example of a conversation you'll learn for getting a room at a hotel:

Gerardo: I need a room for the night.
Gerardo: Yo necesito un cuarto para ésta noche.

Receptionist Juanita: Do you have reservations?
La recepcionista Juanita: ¿Tiene usted reservaciones?

Gerardo: Yes, they should be under the name of Gerardo Lopez.
Gerardo: Sí, deben estar bajo el nombre de Gerardo López.

Receptionist Juanita: Is there only you?
La recepcionista Juanita: ¿Es solamente usted?

Gerardo: Yes.
Gerardo: Sí.

Receptionist Juanita: The total comes to $85.
La recepcionista Juanita: El total llega a $85.

Gerardo: Do you accept checks?
Gerardo: ¿Ustedes aceptan cheques?

Receptionist Juanita: No I'm sorry, we only accept credit cards. Do you have a credit card?
La recepcionista Juanita: No lo siento, sólo aceptamos tarjetas de crédito. ¿Tiene una?

Gerardo: Yes, no problem.
Gerardo: Sí, no hay problema.

Sample Phrases for Getting a Room