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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).
Medical Spanish
Learning Spanish for healthcare produces immediate and noticeable results. We teach medical Spanish courses throughout Denver all year and provide medical Spanish immersion programs during the winter and summer months. Join a course that is interactive, fun & directly applicable to your day to day work with patients! (Spanish and English Language Training and Services)
Spanish Immersion Trips
Immersion is the quickest way to improve your comfort and confidence speaking Spanish! Intentional travel solidifies your language proficiency in ways that you never could at home. Learn more about how our Spanish immersion programs help you speak Spanish more comfortably and confidently! (Spanish and English Language Training and Services)
Translation & Interpretation
Certified document translation & qualified interpretation that you can trust! Use CGI’s certified professional translators and qualified interpreters and you’ll be certain that your message is communicated effectively and clearly. Learn more about document translation and interpretation services!
English Courses
Learn English with Common Ground International and get immediate results! Improving your English is quite possibly one of the best investments an individual can make in his/her career. And investing in your team’s English skills returns immediate productivity, safety, and customer service results. Studies show that how you communicate in the workplace has a drastic effect on how coworkers, employers and clients view you or your team.
Language for Specific Purposes
Teaching Language for Specific Purposes (aka LSP) is teaching language within a very specific context and with measurable and transactional objectives to using language. It’s very different from teaching general language classes. Teaching languages for specific purposes has been our specialty since we Common Ground was born in 2001, and now we’re sharing our secrets!
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Free Courses, Free Study Materials, and other Free Learning Resources Provided by Common Ground. It turns out that we have more ideas and material than we know how to sell. And, not everything has to be paid anyway – poke around a little and see if we’re giving anything away that meets your needs! (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.
Medical Spanish
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…
Breastfeeding Tips for Spanish-Speaking Patients: How to Offer Helpful Advice
When advising Spanish-speaking patients about breastfeeding, it’s essential to provide clear, supportive tips that promote the health of both mother…
How to use Lo Que and Lo Cual in medical Spanish conversations
Lo Que and Lo Cual are relative pronouns in Spanish… which means that they connect two clauses in a sentence.…
Spanish Immersion
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…
Learn Spanish
Exploring the Spanish Refrán: “El que espera, desespera”
In Spanish, the phrase “El que espera, desespera” offers a catchy yet profound message that often resonates in situations involving…
Essential School Supplies Vocabulary in Spanish
When learning Spanish, especially if you’re interested in education or helping children with school, knowing the main vocabulary for school…
Spanish Refrán: “Tirar la Piedra y Esconder la Mano”
In Spanish, the phrase tirar la piedra y esconder la mano describes someone who causes trouble or spreads gossip but…
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Ecuador Spanish Immersion
Newest Program!
In Cuenca & the Amazon
1-2 weeks in length
Ecuador & Costa Rica Spanish Immersion
In Ecuador & Costa Rica
3-6 weeks in length; you choose!
Costa Rica Spanish Immersion
Easiest travel
In Santo Domingo de Heredia
1-6 weeks in length
All Spanish Immersion Programs have space limits and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact Us to reserve a space for 30 days w/ no obligation.
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