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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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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
4 Ways to Talk About Pain in Spanish: Understanding “Dolor,” “Duele,” “Dolorido,” and “Doloroso”
If you’re learning Spanish, you might have noticed that there are multiple ways to talk about pain. Words like dolor,…
Contraception Methods in Spanish: Essential Vocabulary for Healthcare Conversations
When discussing contraception in Spanish, it’s important to know the right terms, especially if you’re a healthcare professional or someone…
How to Say “Stomach Cramps” in Spanish
The word “cólicos” is commonly used to refer to abdominal cramps, including digestive cramps and menstrual cramps. However, in many…
Spanish Immersion
How to Ask Someone to Speak Slower in Spanish
When learning Spanish, one of the most useful phrases to know is how to ask someone to slow down when…
How to Get a Passport for Your Child: Key Requirements and Tips
If you’re planning to travel internationally with your child, obtaining their passport is an essential step. Unlike adult passports, children’s…
Con Mucha Gratitud
To our Common Ground Community…We are very thankful for you! You inspire us! We see your drive and motivation to…
Learn Spanish
How to Ask Someone to Speak Slower in Spanish
When learning Spanish, one of the most useful phrases to know is how to ask someone to slow down when…
How to Say “To Be Cold” vs. “To Have a Cold” in Spanish
If you’re learning Spanish, you might wonder how to say “to be cold” and “to have a cold.” These two…
“Conocer” in the Preterite vs. Imperfect: Meaning and Usage in Spanish
The verb “conocer” means “to know” or “to be familiar with”, but its meaning changes depending on whether it is…
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.