The demand for learning Spanish has more than doubled in the last 10 years and in 15 years there will be 500 million Spanish speakers in the world. As a result, business negotiations and trade agreements in both hemispheres hinge more and more on the economic importance of Spanish. It is now one of the most important languages in international business and political meetings and is an official language in the EU, MERCOSUR, UNESCO, the UN, GATT, ONUDI & U.I.T.

Additionally, the increasing number of Spanish speakers in the U.S. has made it crucial to a variety of professions. Spanish teachers are evermore highly valued and sought-after, while medical professionals face the need for Spanish to communicate with patients on a daily basis.

For these reasons, Lenguaviva offers a variety of Business Spanish Courses designed to help you use Spanish in your professional life. You'll improve your general Spanish skills and, at the same time, acquire the vocabulary and cultural knowledge necessary to feel comfortable speaking and writing about all kinds of business-related topics.

• Executive One on One
• Business Spanish
• Internship in Sevilla
• Spanish Teacher Training

Executive Spanish Program Characteristics

The Executive Spanish Program in Sevilla is an individualized training program for professionals of all kinds who want to acquire useful Spanish skills for their respective line of work. In Sevilla, you will be taught by a highly qualified native speaker with specific knowledge in your field of expertise. Our goal is to provide a tailor-made Spanish course that will simultaneously equip you with cultural skills suitable for each particular vocation.

Whatever your job – businessman, doctor, lawyer, biologist, etc. – we can match you up with a teacher specialized in your field.

• Intensity: from 1 lesson per week and up
• Duration: from 1 week and up
• Tell us your needs and we'll design a special course for you... just contact our Head Office in Madrid!

Business Course Characteristics

The business Spanish course in Sevilla is geared towards students and business professionals looking to explore a particular business-related topic in Spanish. If you want acquire the language skills necessary to communicate in business and legal situations, then the business Spanish course may be the perfect fit for your needs and interests.

Your Business Spanish Training in Sevilla consists of 25 lessons per week, organized as follows:

• 10 general Spanish lessons
  
• 10 business Spanish course lessons
  
• 5 Spanish culture lessons
  
• Duration: 2 or 4 weeks
• Start Date: Every 1st Monday of the month

Business Spanish Course Topics

• Business and financial management in Spain
  
• Trade relations
  
• Spanish banking
  
• Marketing and advertising
  
• International trade
  
• The stock market
  
• The tourism industry
  
• The Spanish labor market
  
• Tax Legislation
  
• Spain and the European Union

Chamber of Commerce Exam

Lenguaviva organizes this business Spanish course as a prelude to those students wishing to take the exam of our partner organization, the Spanish Chamber of Commerce of Madrid. We guarantee to help you pass the exams for any of the following official diplomas from the Spanish Chamber of Commerce of Madrid:

• Certificado Básico de Español de los Negocios
  
• Certificado Superior de Español de los Negocios
  
• Diploma de Español de los Negocios

Contact us for more information!

Internship in Sevilla Characteristics

Participating in a Sevilla internship is the key link between your Spanish language studies and integrating into the 'real' working world. An even more valuable asset is the ability to work in a foreign country and interact with workplace peers in a foreign language. Come join our Spanish + Internship in Sevilla program and combine two essential experiences into one enriching and enlightening adventure!

The standard duration of the internship program in Sevilla is 3 months, but many participants choose to extend their stays.

There are 3 main requirements for enrollment:

1. Minimum age 18 years old
2. Minimum high intermediate level of Spanish
3. Medical insurance

Before beginning your Sevilla internship and entering the workplace, you will participate in a mandatory 4-week Spanish Language Program.

Students who wish to participate but do not yet possess the required level may enroll in any of our general Spanish courses for as long as it takes to reach an appropriate workplace level of fluency in spoken and written Spanish.

Spanish Teacher Seminar Characteristics

This intensive training course in Sevilla, Spain is designed for teachers of Spanish as a foreign language or any individual that would like to expand upon and update their knowledge of second language methodologies and theories. You will increase your pedagogical expertise by discussing controversial grammatical topics, addressing how to integrate culture, history and politics into your lessons, and reviewing other related issues that will inevitably enrich your classroom back home.

You can take a 20 hour pedagogical seminar during the Sevilla's most emblematic times of year: Semana Santa . We would be happy to provide you a detailed course outline and answer any other questions you may have. Just contact our head office!

Please note: the maximum number of students per class is 25.

Teacher Seminar Dates

Start Date 2008: April 17th.