3 Ps of Hospital Nursing in Spanish
This Medical Spanish lesson focuses on understanding the 3 Ps of Hospital Nursing in Spanish: Pain, Potty, and Position. These 3 Ps are the most common things a nurse has …
9 Less Common Causes of Abdominal Pain in Spanish
This Medical Spanish lesson focuses on learning how to talk about the 9 less common causes of abdominal pain in Spanish: Las 9 causas menos comunes del dolor abdominal. After …
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16 Common Causes of Abdominal Pain explained in Spanish
This Medical Spanish lesson focuses on learning how to talk about abdominal pain in Spanish: dolor abdominal o dolor de estómago. Some time ago, we talked about how to talk …
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Learn Spanish Fast! Unlocking the Language through Immersion Programs
Are you eager to embark on a Spanish adventure and unlock the secrets of the Spanish language? If you’re someone who loves to travel and explore new cultures, then immersing …
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Explaining A1C in Spanish: Ranges, Results and Recommendations
How to explain A1C tests and results to your patients in Spanish? According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, The A1C test is a blood test …
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Care instructions in Spanish after minor procedures
Easy phrases to communicate at home care instructions after minor procedures. In this post you’ll learn how to… Here is the video lesson on care instructions in Spanish after minor …
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Medical Work Abroad – MissionCMEcuador
Have you been looking for an ethical and sustainable opportunity to do some clinical work abroad? If so, MissionCMEcuador is accepting providers and Spanish/English interpreters to join its next trip. I’ve …
Chronic Pelvic Pain – Causes, Characteristics & treatments in Spanish
Chronic pelvic pain can be a complicated topic to discuss, let alone Spanish! In this lesson you’ll learn how to describe chronic pelvic pain symptoms, causes and treatment options in …
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10 Consejos para Entrevistas Exitosas de programadores en inglés
Si quieres solicitar un trabajo en programación donde requieren inglés, pero no tienes mucha experiencia con las entrevistas en este idioma, probablemente tienes muchas dudas y nervios mientras te preparas …
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Subjunctive Verb Conjugations in 3 easy steps!
In this Spanish Quick Tip Lesson you will learn an easy 3 step process to quickly conjugate verbs in present tense subjunctive form. If you’re like most Spanish learners when …
Diabetes and Hypertension Conversation in Spanish – Listening Comprehension
Work on your listening comprehension in Spanish and learn about diabetes and hypertension in Costa Rica! Doctor Carla and Nurse Rebeca asked our Medical Spanish Immersion group this past winter …
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3 strategies to improve your English pronunciation
What words or sounds are especially challenging for you to pronounce? Do you avoid certain English words (like “beach” or “sheet”) because you’re afraid of accidentally saying a bad word? …
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Mental health Conversation in Spanish – Listening Comprehension
Work on your listening comprehension in Spanish and learn about the mental health situation in Costa Rica! Comprehension Questions from the conversation: Learn the lesson vocabulary with this quizlet vocab …
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3 Tips to use the Spanish Subjunctive
In this Spanish Quick Tip Lesson we are going to cut through the chaos of the Spanish Subjunctive. If you’ve been learning Spanish for any amount of time, you know …
3 tips to pronounce past tense verbs ending in ‘ed’
Did you know there are three distinct ways to pronounce the past tense ‘ed’ sound in English? Have you ever noticed these three distinct sounds when talking in the past …
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Winter ’23 Adult Spanish Immersion Trip in Costa Rica
Starting January 28th, 44 adults (and one child) embarked on a journey to improve their spoken Spanish via Spanish Immersion. We all know that Spanish Immersion is absolutely the best …
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5 Spanish verbs that change meaning in the past tense
Did you know that there are 5 Spanish verbs that change meaning when you use them in the preterite and imperfect past tenses? If you’ve been studying Spanish for a …
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How to explain periods, menstrual cramps and bleeding in Spanish
Do you ever have to discuss periods, menstrual cramps and menstrual bleeding in Spanish? If so, this medical Spanish video is perfect for you. In this lesson, you’ll learn … …
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Expressing Routines and New Intentions in English
Have you ever wanted to learn how to express routines and new intentions in English? Or how about what you want to start doing in your life in English? ¿Alguna …
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Regular Present Tense Verbs in Spanish For Healthcare Context
This free Medical Spanish lesson focuses on learning and understanding the use of the Regular Present Tense Verbs in Spanish for healthcare context. Here is the video lesson about the …
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Saber vs. Conocer – they both mean “to know” in Spanish?
Did you know…there are two verbs in Spanish to express what you or someone knows. Saber versus Conocer. Do you know when to use each one? These verbs are not …
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How to discuss Pap tests, colposcopies and abnormal results in Spanish
Do you ever have to discuss Pap tests or colposcopies in Spanish? How about abnormal Pap test results? Here is a brief lesson to guide you: Here is some essential …
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It’s over, finished, ruined or I just did that! Acabar is the Spanish verb you need!
Have you ever gotten stuck trying to express sentences like these in Spanish…? Acabar is the verb you are looking for! Acabar can be a tricky verb – it has …
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Tú Commands in Spanish for Healthcare and Clinical Interactions with Young Patients
Medical Spanish Tú commands are a little bit tricky. When you work with kids in the clinical setting, you use commands all the time. Simple things like: “open your mouth”, …
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Usted and Medical Spanish Formal Commands
Healthcare workers learning Spanish need to get comfortable with Spanish formal commands. Whether you’re giving hand washing instructions, talking about how to take medications, or simply directing someone to follow …
How to say something or someone is lacking or missing in Spanish: 5 Uses of the Spanish Verb Faltar
Do you find yourself wondering how to express that something is lacking or missing in Spanish? The verb faltar might be the perfect solution for you. Do you ever find …
How to express gratitude – Cómo expresar la gratitud
Do you know how to express what you are thankful for in Spanish? Download this conversational card and vocabulary and practice giving thanks!
How to use Conditional Tense in Medical Spanish Situations
The conditional tense verb conjugation in Spanish gives you the ability to add the subtle message that you “would” or “could” do something. It’s an important tense for sharing a …
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How to use Present Perfect verbs in medical Spanish contexts
The present perfect verb tense is quite possibly one of the most helpful tenses when speaking Spanish to patients in a clinical / medical context. It allows you to ask …
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Imperfect Past Tense Medical Spanish Verbs
The Imperfect past tense in Spanish is one of the easiest tenses to conjugate; there are very few irregulars and no stem changers. But that doesn’t make this tense “easy” …
Irregular Preterite Tense Medical Spanish Verbs
One of the hardest aspects of the Preterite past tense in Spanish is conjugating the irregular verbs. They’re irregular by nature, which means they don’t necessarily follow any helpful patterns …
Preterite Past Tense Medical Spanish Verbs
You don’t get too far in a conversation before you start using the past tense in clinical conversations. Patients are telling their stories about how they ended up in front …
How to Teach Coping Strategies in Spanish
Coping strategies in Spanish are “Estrategias de afrontamiento”. This week, as I was preparing to have a coping strategies talk with one of my daughters who was having a rough …
Neurological Exam in Spanish
Learn the vocabulary and common phrasing for the Neurological exam in Spanish! This lesson covers common questions, information and commands for the neurological exam in Spanish. We cover 7 aspects …
Confusing Touch and Take in Medical Spanish
It’s easy to confuse the verbs Touch (tocar) and Take (tomar) in your medical Spanish clinical conversations… but it’s also a quick fix. The problem is that tocar with that …
Explaining the complications of Diabetes in the Eyes, Feet & Kidneys in Spanish
This Medical Spanish lesson focuses on explaining some common complications of diabetes in Spanish. Do you ever find yourself trying to explain what might happen if your diabetic patients don’t …
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How to take a family medical history in Spanish
How to take a Family Medical History in Spanish with a few simple verbs, family relationship vocabulary and common family medical conditions vocabulary in Spanish. You can get a meaningful …
How to Discuss Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes in Spanish
Diabetes is obviously a common topic in the clinic, but how do your conversations go in Spanish? Do you ever wonder what is the best way to say things like …
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My Medical Spanish Class is Over – Now What?
4 Practical ways to study medical Spanish and keep your Spanish proficiency moving forward between classes: Finishing up your medical Spanish class is always met with mixed emotions. You’re happy with the progress …
Medical Spanish Quick Tips
Short video lessons to help you with your medical Spanish Medical Spanish Quick Tip #1: Using SER with professions in Spanish… When describing your profession or talking about any profession …
Talking through Signs and Symptoms in Spanish with your patients
This Medical Spanish lesson focuses on talking through the different signs and symptoms in Spanish your patient could have when they see you in the clinic. In this lesson you …
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OPQRST in Spanish – Questions to understand the history of the problem – HPI in Spanish
OPQRST is a great acronym for understanding the history of the problem – but it requires some special vocabulary and grammar to take an HPI in Spanish. Learn how …
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Winter 2022 Spanish Immersion in Costa Rica
Winter 2022 Spanish Immersion in Costa Rica: We’re back on Spanish immersion in Costa Rica this winter with a wonderful group of travelers. There are a handful of working professionals …
Discussing Back Pain in Spanish
This free Medical Spanish lesson focuses on discussing back pain in Spanish: el dolor de espalda. In this lesson I teach on Here is the Medical Spanish back pain lesson I …
What is your travel style? ¿Cuál es tu estilo de viajar?
In this blog post we’re learning how to express your travel styles. En este blog, aprenderemos a cómo expresar nuestros estilos de viajar. Introduction: What is your travel style? Do …
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How to Take Vital Signs in Spanish
Do you ever have to take vital signs or communicate to your patients about them in Spanish? In the hospital setting you may have your patients hooked up to the …
How to talk about your favorite Holiday Traditions – Cómo expresar tus tradiciones decembrinas favoritas
In this blog post we’re learning how to talk about our favorite holiday traditions. En este blog, aprenderemos a cómo hablar de nuestras tradiciones favoritas. Follow these steps to complete …
33 Verbs & Useful Phrases for the Physical Exam in Spanish
In today’s Medical Spanish lesson, you will learn how to talk through the physical exam in Spanish. Specifically, you’ll learn how to: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to see all …
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PHQ 9 and GAD 7 for depression and anxiety screenings in Spanish
Screening for depression and anxiety with the PHQ-9 and GAD-7 in Spanish. Do you ever use the PHQ-9 or GAD-7 to screen your patients for depression and anxiety? If you …
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Verbs, Nouns & Adjectives that Describe Injuries in Spanish
If you’re like most of my students, you probably get the idea when you hear “dolor” and “duele”; your patients are referring to pain. But are you confident you can …
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