Spanish in the Workplace

About This Class

This course is for those who interact with Spanish-speaking colleagues and/or clients in the workplace, and who are seeking basic conversational Spanish skills for use in their day-to-day communications. Emphasis is placed on oral communication and specific vocabulary used within a business context. This course is designed for those who have no or very little knowledge of Spanish. 

Takeaways

Students will be able to: 

• Gain cultural competency skills
• Become proficient in workplace Spanish vocabulary
• Be able to ask and in-take information to fill out documents pertaining to your business
• Demonstrate an ability to engage in simple business (terminology) in Spanish
• Increase active vocabulary by practicing conversations with authentic materials
• Understand and answer basic questions and requests in Spanish
• Understand vocabulary and expressions related to:
  • Agency Services and Benefits
  • Commonplace accidents, injuries, and emergencies
  • Safety Equipment

Preparation 

• Pre and post assessment for all classes and students taking part in this program. 
• Assessment scores from the TABE, Best Literacy, Customer Service Inventory and the NJCCC PC Skills assessment instruments will be compiled. 
• Have basic computer knowledge  
• Basic knowledge of video conference platforms
• Internet connection
• Laptop, Personal Computer, notebook 

Contact Information

School of Continuing Education and Workforce Development
161 Newkirk Street, Suite E504
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 360-5327