Dean Foster
In our latest consulting project we had to work with a mexican couple that recently relocated to Rochester Hills, Michigan, in metropolitan Detroit from Mexico to work for one of the big auto firms. It was two full days of intense cultural introduction to their new life in the US.
It is an honor when the best cross-cultural international firm reaches out to us to be its local representative in the Detroit metropolitan area for its hispanic corporate clients. Dean Foster Associates provides workshops for successful adaptation to life and work in the U.S. and abroad for international companies.
The objective were:
- To answer important questions about life in their new country- daily activities, children and schools, housing, building friendships…
- To gain a deeper understanding of the social, political, economic and historical forces and how they have shaped the values and behaviors of their host country.
- To become aware of the cultural baggage we bring with us in our new adventure abroad.
- To develop an awareness of the differences and similarities- life, work- between cultures among the place or origin and the host country.
- To discover how culture impacts communication in order to develop the skills for a successful intercultural communication
In summary to be as efficient as possible and enjoy their new reality, professionally and personally.
Spanish International is proud to be Dean Foster Associates resource for Spanish speaking clients in the metropolitan Detroit.
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Google Birmingham, Michigan
¿Como explicas a tus padres que Google te ha invitado a ser el presentador invitado?
Parte 1
Mis padres son mayores y no hablan ingles. Mi madre solamente sabe conectarse a Skype para hablar conmigo pero no sabe nada de computadoras. Mi padre nunca ha utilizado un ordenador. Internet es un concepto que ellos han oído pero no saben exactamente qué es. Después de esta introducción, ¿como puedo explicarles que la compañía Google me ha invitado a ser su presentador invitado para su reunión trimestral? … Voy a publicar las sugerencias de mis estudiantes y amigos
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20 Good Reasons to Learn Spanish
Here are our all-time favorite reasons why learning Spanish is so important…
1. The USA has the 5th largest Spanish-speaking population in the world. There are over 35 million Spanish speakers in the United States.
2. The average age of an Hispanic in the United States is 24.8 years old. The average age of a Caucasian in the United States is 38.6 years old. A younger populace has more children.
3. Presently, over 40% of the population growth in the United States is among the Hispanic people!
4. More than 1000 Hispanics enter the United States each day.
5. To be able to communicate effectively with your Spanish-speaking co-workers.
6. To be able to communicate with your employees.
7. President George W. Bush, Ex-Vice President Al Gore, and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich all speak Spanish. In fact, Speaker Gingrich takes Spanish with Bilingual America.
8. To be able to say, “Yo quiero Taco Bell” better than the average dog.
9. To be able to communicate with your Spanish speaking significant other or to find a significant other.
10. To be able to communicate with your significant other’s family and friends.
11. To avoid memory related illnesses. Studies show that bilingual people have better memory motor skills as they age and are less prone to diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
12. To reconnect with your Hispanic roots. It is many times difficult for those who look Hispanic and have a Latino last name to feel comfortable around other Latinos.
13. To be able to sell your product or service to one or more of the more than 35 million Spanish speakers in the United States.
14. To be able to sell your product or service to one or more of the more than 200 million Spanish speakers in this world.
15. To prepare yourself to communicate on your next trip to Latin America, South America, Spain, Miami, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Denver or virtually anywhere else you go in the Western Hemisphere. (If you’re going to Canada to live maybe French might be worth learning!)
16. To get a better and higher paying job.
17. To be able to help Spanish speakers in your area socially or religiously.
18. To improve communications in your work environment. Most Spanish-speaking employees do not really want to be your translator.
19. To be able to teach your employees better safety, success and job skills.
20. To be able to enjoy the warmest and richest culture on earth; the Latino culture.
Learning Spanish will stretch your mind and change your life forever. We have never had someone tell us that they regret having learned to communicate well in Spanish. We invite you to expand your world of opportunities.
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Bloomfield Hills, Fall 09
Introduction Spanish for Adults
This program is designed to provide students with an in
tensive and dynamic introduction to the Spanish language through real life situations. Lessons will be taught through speaking, listening, reading and writing. No prior Spanish experience is required. Text: “Easy Spanish Step-by-Step” by Barbara Bregstein.
Thursdays, September 10 – October 29, 2009, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm
Instructor: Joaquin Frias is native of Spain with an MBA degree.
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Fall Spanish Program at the Community House, Birmingham, MI
Conversational Spanish
An introduction to the Spanish language through practical, real life conversations. Lessons will be taught through speaking, listening, reading and writing. Text: “Easy Spanish Step by Step” by Barbara Bregstein.
Tuesday, September 8 to November 3. No class October 13. From 7 pm to 8:30 pm.
8 sessions $138
REGISTER BY PHONE 248.644.5832
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