Schedule:
- Monday Nights at 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Eastern Time
- 12 Weeks | 2 Hours per Week | Total 24 Hours
This is not your typical Spanish class. This program is specifically designed for HR professionals, managers, and supervisors who want to excel in their roles by acquiring the Spanish language skills necessary for effective workplace communication. In today’s diverse workforce, the ability to communicate with Spanish-speaking employees is essential for fostering trust, engagement, and understanding. This program focuses on practical, real-world applications of Spanish that directly enhance professional effectiveness in areas such as employee relations, internal investigations, and workplace compliance.
This course is a critical next step in the comprehensive Spanish language learning journey for HR professionals, managers, and supervisors. As an intermediate-level program, it strengthens participants’ ability to navigate complex workplace scenarios and enhances their confidence in addressing diverse employee needs with cultural and linguistic sensitivity.
In today’s workplace, bilingualism is no longer just an advantage—it’s becoming a necessity. The U.S. workforce is increasingly diverse, and Spanish is the second most spoken language in the country. For HR professionals, managers, and supervisors, the ability to communicate in Spanish isn’t just about breaking language barriers; it’s about building trust, promoting inclusivity, and leading with confidence.
Acquiring a second language, particularly one as widely spoken as Spanish, is more than a skill—it’s a career advantage. For HR professionals and leaders, it’s the key to unlocking effective communication, building stronger relationships, and ensuring that all employees, regardless of language, feel valued and included. This program empowers participants to lead with confidence in a multilingual workforce, bridging gaps and creating workplaces that thrive through connection and collaboration. By completing this program, you will position yourself as an indispensable leader who truly understands the needs of a diverse team, all while boosting your career and driving organizational success.
For those seeking to achieve full proficiency, we also offer the Advanced Spanish for HR Professionals course, which builds on the skills developed in this Intermediate program. Together with the Introductory Spanish for HR Professionals course, these progressive levels provide a seamless learning pathway, enabling participants to steadily advance their language skills. From foundational communication to mastering complex workplace interactions, this series equips HR professionals, managers, and supervisors to confidently address the needs of a multilingual workforce at every stage of their learning journey.
Why Attend This Training Program
- Practical and Custom-Tailored Content: Unlike general Spanish classes, these programs are specifically designed for HR professionals, managers, and supervisors, ensuring that every lesson directly applies to workplace scenarios.
- Real-World Applications: Participants will gain the skills to navigate employee relations, handle HR processes, lead meetings, and create inclusive environments.
- Increased Career Opportunities: Bilingual professionals are in high demand. By mastering Spanish, participants can unlock higher earning potential, new roles, and leadership opportunities.
- Cultural Intelligence: The programs go beyond language by teaching cultural nuances, fostering stronger relationships with Spanish-speaking employees, and avoiding miscommunication in sensitive situations.
- Certificate of Completion: Each level includes a professional certificate, showcasing participants’ skills and boosting their resumes.
Objectives:
- Build on foundational skills to conduct meaningful workplace conversations.
- Expand vocabulary to include intermediate HR and managerial terms.
- Learn to handle workplace situations like performance feedback, conflict resolution, and scheduling.
- Strengthen listening comprehension and cultural fluency.
Audience:
- HR professionals, managers, and supervisors with a basic understanding of Spanish.
- Professionals who can communicate in simple Spanish but need more fluency in workplace contexts.
Week-by-Week Breakdown:
Week 1: Grammar Review and Intermediate Vocabulary
- Recap of basic grammar: subject-verb agreement, present tense.
- Introduction to intermediate workplace vocabulary: equipment, processes.
- Practice: Translating basic workplace forms into Spanish.
Week 2: Discussing Performance and Feedback
- Vocabulary for performance reviews (e.g., evaluación, progreso).
- Phrases for constructive feedback (e.g., “Necesitas mejorar en…”).
- Practice: Simulating performance review discussions in Spanish.
Week 3: Handling Workplace Conflicts
- Phrases for mediating conflicts (e.g., “Vamos a resolver esto juntos”).
- Vocabulary for emotions and conflict resolution.
- Practice: Role-playing conflict resolution scenarios.
Week 4: Scheduling and Task Assignment
- Vocabulary for assigning tasks and managing schedules.
- Practice: Drafting and presenting schedules in Spanish.
Week 5: Addressing Employee Concerns
- Vocabulary for complaints and concerns (e.g., problema, solución).
- Practice: Handling employee questions or concerns in Spanish.
Week 6: Workplace Safety and Compliance
- Intermediate safety vocabulary (e.g., equipo de protección, reglamentos).
- Practice: Conducting a safety briefing in Spanish.
Week 7: Cultural Contexts in HR
- Deep dive into cultural norms and sensitivities.
- Practice: Discussing workplace expectations with cultural awareness.
Week 8: HR Forms and Processes
- Translating and explaining key HR documents in Spanish.
- Practice: Walking an employee through onboarding paperwork.
Week 9: Advanced Scenarios
- Vocabulary and phrases for addressing complex workplace issues.
- Practice: Mock conversations involving HR investigations.
Week 10: Benefits and Payroll Discussions
- Vocabulary for benefits and compensation.
- Practice: Explaining benefits packages in Spanish.
Week 11: Conducting Interviews and Training
- Interviewing vocabulary and phrases (e.g., experiencia, habilidades).
- Practice: Conducting a mock interview in Spanish.
Week 12: Final Review and Assessment
- Comprehensive review and role-playing exercises.
- Certificate distribution and feedback.
