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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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Common Medical Symptoms Vocabulary in Spanish
Being able to describe and understand common symptoms in Spanish is one of the most essential skills for healthcare professionals…
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Asthma in Spanish: A Guide for Spanish Learners
Asthma is a common chronic respiratory condition that affects millions of patients worldwide. For healthcare professionals working with Spanish-speaking patients,…
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How to Talk About Heart Disease in Spanish
Heart disease is one of the most common health concerns worldwide, making it essential for healthcare professionals to communicate clearly…
Spanish Immersion
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Learn Spanish Abroad: Reflexive Verbs Every Traveler Should Master
When you learn Spanish abroad, the language becomes real from the very first day. Instead of only studying grammar in…
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Con Mucha Gratitud
To our Common Ground Community…We are very thankful for you! Our mission at Common Ground is to impact communities through…
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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…
Learn Spanish
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Top 10 Common Spanish Mistakes Beginners Make
Learning Spanish is exciting, but beginners often repeat the same small mistakes that can quickly become habits. The good news…
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Spanish Imperfect: “Used To” + Spring & Easter Vocab
When talking about past habits and experiences, the Spanish imperfect “used to” form is essential because it helps describe repeated…
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Learn Spanish Abroad: Reflexive Verbs Every Traveler Should Master
When you learn Spanish abroad, the language becomes real from the very first day. Instead of only studying grammar in…
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Costa Rica Spanish Immersion
Based in Santo Domingo de Heredia
1–6 week programs
Winter ’27: Feb 6, 2027
Registration deadline: April 1st, or when full
Possible to combine with Ecuador programs
Ecuador Spanish Immersion
Based in Cuenca, Ecuador
1–6 week programs
Registration deadline: April 1st, or when full
Possible to combine with Costa Rica programs
Wine & Patagonia Luxury Immersion
Mendoza, Argentina & Torres del Paine, Chile
2-week combo program
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.
