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Common Ground International (CGI) | Spanish Language Training and Services
At Common Ground International we specialize in Spanish 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 Language Training and Services).
Medical Spanish
Learning Spanish for healthcare produces immediate and noticeable results. We teach medical Spanish courses online 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 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!
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!
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!
Free Spanish Learning
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!
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Latest blog posts
Check out the latest blog posts and free lessons on how to the use Spanish in everyday settings. Most posts include a video lesson, downloadable notes, and vocabulary flashcards for self-study.
Medical Spanish
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Feeling Stuck Learning Medical Spanish? You’re Not Alone — Here’s How to Push Through
Learning medical Spanish can feel overwhelming at times. Between memorizing vocabulary, understanding grammar, and actually speaking with patients, it’s normal…
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Spanish ICU Medical Terms for Healthcare Workers
Working in the Intensive Care Unit (Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos – UCI) demands effective communication, especially for healthcare professionals who…
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How to Break Bad News in Spanish: Phrases for Healthcare Professionals
Delivering bad news is one of the most delicate responsibilities in healthcare—especially when doing so in another language. If you’re…
Spanish Immersion
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Tips for Volunteering While Traveling Abroad: How to Make a Real Impact
Volunteering while traveling abroad can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life—if done responsibly. It offers the…
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Learn How to Use Vos Commands in Spanish
Do you want to learn how to use vos commands in Spanish? Are you ready to start telling people what…
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What’s the difference between Tú and Vos in Spanish?
Have you ever wondered what’s the difference between Tú and Vos? In this blog, check the video below to learn…
Learn Spanish
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How to Say “Better Late Than Never” in Spanish
Have you ever arrived late to a meeting or turned something in after a deadline, and someone kindly said: “Better…
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Spanish Phrases for Arranging Private Transportation While Traveling
When you’re traveling in a Spanish-speaking country, arranging private transportation—like a taxi, shuttle, or private driver—can feel a little intimidating…
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Learn How to Use Vos Commands in Spanish
Do you want to learn how to use vos commands in Spanish? Are you ready to start telling people what…
Free Medical Spanish Crash Course:
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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.
