four ways learning spanish can improve your business
The world is getting smaller — at least seemingly so, now that we can connect with other countries with a simple click of the mouse. This globalization of our culture has created both challenges and opportunities for businesses. Tremendous opportunities come with access to potential customers around the world, and those who may have migrated to the United States from another country. Challenges come with learning how to effectively communicate with those who speak different languages.
Here are four ways in which a mastery of the Spanish language can boost your business:
- Expansion overseas. If your company is already international or working on becoming so, having some employees who speak Spanish is critical. Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages around the world, with 320 million Spanish-speaking people around the world.
- Expansion locally and within the United States. There are over 46 million Hispanic people in the United States as of July 2009, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The U.S. Census Bureau’s Census 2000 indicates there were nearly 342,000 Hispanics in Michigan alone in 2003, and that number continues to grow. If you’re looking to expand your customer base – and what business isn’t – reaching out to the Spanish-speaking population is a great start.
- Professional edge. Have you ever traveled internationally with a business client who speaks another language fluently? Bilingual and multi-lingual people command respect, are well-rounded and are prepared to communicate with diverse people. It’s a competitive edge to have key employees who speak an important international language.
- Partner with Hispanic businesses. Back in 2002, there were 1.6 million Hispanic-owned businesses in the United States, and that number is growing. Learning the Spanish language and culture will help forge partnerships with these businesses for future expansion and efficiencies.
In summary, it is not only business savvy to learn to communicate with the fastest growing minority within the United States, but also a personal challenge that can expand your mind and take your business and your life to a new level.
Spanish International, the premier business for Detroit Spanish tutoring, provides one-on-one and group sessions that teach professionals to speak and communicate in Spanish, as well as understand the cultural sensitivities when translating from English to Spanish.
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Belén: - Buenas tardes Pedro, ¿estás caminando (tú)? Pedro: – Si, yo estoy caminando al restaurante. Belén: – ¿Estás trabajando allí? Pedro: – No, hoy es la reunión de la empresa y estamos preparando el evento. Belén: – ¿Estáis trabajando (vosotros) mucho? Pedro: – El director y yo estamos trabajando mucho. |
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Manolo: – Lourdes, ¿donde estás estudiando (tú)? Lourdes: – Yo estoy estudiando en la universidad ¿y tú? Manolo: – Yo estoy estudiando en casa y estoy cocinando también. Lourdes: – ¿Por qué estás cocinando (tú)? Manolo: – Mi esposa y yo estamos invitados. Lourdes: – Yo no puedo estar cocinando y estudiando al mismo tiempo. |
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3. Jerónimo: – Cristina está corriendo el maratón de Pozuelo, ¿dónde está tu novia? Gabriel: – Mi novia está vendiendo muchas cosas. Jerónimo: – ¿Dónde está vendiendo las cosas? Gabriel: – Raquel está vendiendo por Internet, ¿por qué está corriendo tu novia? Jerónimo: – Ella está haciendo mucho ejercicio para perder peso. Gabriel: – Mi novia no está gorda pero no está haciendo ejercicio. |
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The internet has now become such a large part of our lives that we can hardly imagine a world without the Net anymore. The internet now pervades all aspects of our lives, personal, social, political as well as financial. We connect with people online, we do our research online, but more importantly, we also transact online. We buy everything from Christmas gifts to be delivered to our family to real estate for our investment on the Internet.
The internet has practically nullified all geographical boundaries. You can now buy items from any part of the world, be it your corner store or a company in Mexico. The large variety and choice offered in such a scenario has given a tremendous boost to online shopping. People from all around the world are shopping online and are making use of great deals and offers that are only possible on the internet.
Now, if you have a business that you wish to conduct online, and intend to attract around the world, you can no longer depend only on the English language to get you business from around the world. In a world that is multilingual, knowing only one language can be a severe restriction. One of the most spoken languages in the world is Spanish, after English, Chinese and Hindustani. Having the language in your repertoire can be a huge business advantage to you.
Many business owners are now getting their e-commerce websites translated into Spanish to attract and retain the Spanish speaking people in the world, of which there are about 320 million. As a business owner, if you are targeting global audience, having a Spanish website is bound to be of great advantage to you. Considering that the US is surrounded by 15 Spanish speaking countries, the scope of your business is likely to increase tremendously, if you know and use Spanish on your website.
A large number of online businesses have sprung up in Detroit. The presence of a relatively large Spanish speaking community in Detroit provides a great impetus to learn Spanish in order to attract this community to your business.
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Thanks to globalization, the world has indeed become a global village. Multilingualism is no longer a fashionable trend, but a necessity of the hour. With a large majority of the world speaking languages other than English, it has become even more important for the English speaking world to catch up.
Spanish is amongst the most commonly spoken languages around the world. Moreover, America is surrounded by countries that use Spanish as their first language. But, more importantly, America also trades with these nations. These nations are still developing and there is huge scope for further trade and commerce with them. As the markets in these countries get larger, American companies are in dire need of employees who can effectively communicate and conduct business with them. If you are someone who speaks Spanish fluently, and you happen to work in a company that deals with Spanish speaking countries, you will open great opportunities to further your career.
On the other hand, the benefits of learning Spanish are not limited to trade and commerce. They extend beyond transactions, into the world of cultural activities. As you may be well aware, Spanish is the second most spoken language in the US and that there is a huge Latin American population in the country. If you have the facility to speak Spanish language, you will also open doors to a large number of cultural activities. Whether it is sharing the wonderful music of Latin performers or engaging in social work organized by Latin American communities, you will find new door opening for you at every juncture.
If you live in Detroit, you are surely aware of the Latin American community in your city. You are also probably aware that they are full of activities, whether they are for entertainment or for the public good. You only have to take a look at ‘La Prensa’, the largest Latino newspaper in Michigan to see the number of activities planned for the remnant of this year alone. If you had a mastery over the Spanish language, you will find yourself in a position to take full advantage of such events.
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