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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
5 Essential components for learning healthcare Spanish
Becoming proficient in healthcare Spanish is an invaluable asset for health professionals. It deepens patient connections, improves care, and can…
Discussing Medical Diagnoses in Spanish
This Medical Spanish lesson focuses on Discussing Diagnoses in Spanish, including simple diagnosis vocabulary, tips for communicating more serious diagnoses…
Medical Spanish Vocabulary – important words to know
Let’s talk medical Spanish. There are many medical Spanish words and phrases that can stump a medical professional. Some words…
Spanish Immersion
International Travel Tips: How to Stay Informed and Know If It’s Safe
Traveling internationally is an exciting experience—but staying safe and informed is key to making your trip smooth and enjoyable. From…
LGBTQ+ Traveler Experiences in Costa Rica
This is a conversation between Rory Foster from Common Ground and three students who identify as queer and are participating…
Travel Tips: What You Should Know Before Renting a Car Abroad
Renting a car while traveling abroad can give you the freedom to explore at your own pace — but it’s…
Learn Spanish
Spanish Refrán: A palabras necias, oídos sordos
If you’ve spent time around Spanish speakers, you’ve probably heard the phrase: 👉 “A palabras necias, oídos sordos.” It’s a…
10 Spanish Expressions with the verb Hacer: Everyday Examples
Learn these 10 common Spanish expressions with the verb HACER to communicate everyday things in Spanish! Uplevel your communication. Hacer…
How to Talk About Being Tired in Spanish
Whether you’re chatting with friends or talking to a patient in a clinic, being able to describe fatigue, sleepiness, or…
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.
