Learning another language has its challenges and its benefits! Some of the practical advantages that often arise are: better job opportunities, being able to express ourselves in another country during […]
Cumplir tus Propósitos de Año Nuevo: Cómo Mantener la Motivación y Lograr tus Metas. At the beginning of each year, we are inspired to improve our lives and achieve meaningful
Would you like to expand your vocabulary this holiday season? The holiday season is a magical time that brings people together, and what better way to celebrate than by learning
When typing in Spanish – use the following tips to insert Spanish accents on your Mac or PC I used to use a PC and when I was typing Spanish
Spanish Translator* – English Classes – Spanish Classes…What is the best solution for your organization? A familiar scenario: José is on line 3 and he doesn’t speak English, only Spanish.
Spanish translation can be tricky, especially if you have a document that you’re trying to translate in-house. We all know that it’s important to write well because your documents being published out
3 Essential components for a successful English class at your workplace We’re always excited when a new client inquires about offering an English classes to their employees, and we’re equally
Professional Spanish Translation We don’t need to contract a professional Spanish translation for this document – we habla español! Unfortunately this reluctance to pay for a professional translation is common in the
Doing business with Latinos in another country or first-generation Latino businesses here in the States? Let’s talk about business and Latino culture: See if this scenario rings a bell: You
What the 2010 US census numbers might (not) mean… The 2010 US Census received a huge amount of publicity, and along with it, projections about the Hispanic population – the
As the Latino population in the United States grows, no business, sector, or industry remains unaffected by this huge demographic. While many businesses are adapting to and marketing to Latinos
Overarching ideas in Latino culture Whether or not you do business internationally, chances are you work with Latinos in some capacity, be they clients, employees, or colleagues, and therefore deal
Cultural Values: Working with Latinos When we talked about agreeableness in the medical setting, we saw how the “cultural taboo against expressing negative feelings directly” translated into misunderstandings and ultimately,
Making a connection with Latino clients and consumers Since we started our blog, we’ve addressed cultural issues that arise with both Latino patients and employees across many industries. We have
Working with Latinos and how to be a successful manager: Over the years, we’ve spoken with a number of non-Latinos who manage Latino employees, but one of the most striking
Working with Latinos: Understanding Culture and High-Risk Industries Although workplace safety requirements are generally far more comprehensive in the U.S. than in Latin America, accidents still happen in high-risk industries
Potential drawbacks of using bilingual employees as interpreters So far we’ve discussed the intricacies of working with Latino patients in the medical setting, but many of the same language obstacles
U.S. Latino, Chicano, Hispanic? Latinos are the second largest ethnic group in the United States, and about 61% of U.S. Latinos were foreign-born. This means that as of last year,
Cross-Cultural Communication with Latinos Having interacted with people of many other cultures, we’ve seen that often the true stumbling block in relating to people of another culture isn’t just lack
