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Common Ground International (CGI) | Spanish and English Language Training and Services
At Common Ground International we specialize in Spanish for specific purposes and English for specific purposes. Our language services are focused on impacting communities through language. We help students and professionals in bilingual environments make a difference in their communities and around the world with language. You can expect nothing less than excellence when you contract for language services with Common Ground International (Spanish and English Language Training and Services).
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Check out the latest blog posts and free lessons on how to the use Spanish and English in everyday settings. Most posts include a video lesson, downloadable notes, and vocabulary flashcards for self-study.
How to Say “Skin Rash” in Spanish: Useful Vocabulary and Examples
When discussing skin rashes in Spanish, there are several terms you can use depending on the context or region. Common…
Using the Verb “Estar” with Temporary Conditions in Spanish
In Spanish, the verb estar is commonly used to describe temporary conditions or states, including those affecting body parts. When…
How to Evaluate Depression in Spanish using SIG E CAPS
This Medical Spanish lesson teaches you how to evaluate depression in Spanish using SIG E CAPS and PHQ-9 with your…
Spanishland Immersion trips in Colombia
Spanishland Spanish Immersion Trips in Colombia are an AMAZING individualized way to travel Colombia, get embedded into a local family,…
What is the best Spanish Immersion travel length?
We work with hundreds of international travelers every year on our Spanish Immersion trips to Latin America. In many cases,…
Non-binary pronoun use in Costa Rica and Ecuador
Is it common practice to use the pronoun “elle” and change adjectives to end in an “e”? Hi Rory, my…
Con Mucha Gratitud
To our Common Ground Community…We are very thankful for you! You’re an incredible community of language learners and you inspire…
Understanding the Difference Between Pedir and Preguntar in Spanish
In Spanish, the verbs pedir and preguntar may seem similar because they both involve asking, but they are used in…
How to Use “La Gente” in Spanish When Generalizing
In Spanish, the word la gente is commonly used to refer to people in a general sense, much like “people”…
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