Common Ground International (CGI) | Spanish and English Language Training and Services
At Common Ground International we specialize in Spanish for specific purposes and English for specific purposes. Our language services are focused on impacting communities through language. We help students and professionals in bilingual environments make a difference in their communities and around the world with language. You can expect nothing less than excellence when you contract for language services with Common Ground International (Spanish and English Language Training and Services).
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Check out the latest blog posts and free lessons on how to the use Spanish and English in everyday settings. Most posts include a video lesson, downloadable notes, and vocabulary flashcards for self-study.
How to Take Vital Signs in Spanish
Do you ever have to take vital signs or communicate to your patients about them in Spanish? In the hospital…
Fall Prevention in Spanish – Useful Vocabulary To Learn
This medical Spanish lesson focuses on talking about fall prevention in Spanish, both at home and at the hospital. We…
Active Listening, Empathizing & Summarizing Patient Complaints in Spanish
This Medical Spanish lesson focuses on Active Listening, Empathizing & Summarizing Patient Complaints in Spanish. You’re going to learn…
Non-binary pronoun use in Costa Rica and Ecuador
Is it common practice to use the pronoun “elle” and change adjectives to end in an “e”? Hi Rory, my…
Summer ’23 Spanish Immersion trip for adults – week by week.
This Spanish immersion program took place in Ecuador and Costa Rica for families, healthcare workers and teachers. A well planned…
Learn Spanish Fast! Unlocking the Language through Immersion Programs
Are you eager to embark on a Spanish adventure and unlock the secrets of the Spanish language? If you’re someone…
¿Atender o Asistir? False Cognates
During your Spanish learning journey, you’ll encounter numerous words that seem similar to English words; such as “atender” and “asistir”.…
Subjunctive Verb Conjugations in 3 easy steps!
In this Spanish Quick Tip Lesson you will learn an easy 3 step process to quickly conjugate verbs in present…
3 Tips to use the Spanish Subjunctive
In this Spanish Quick Tip Lesson we are going to cut through the chaos of the Spanish Subjunctive. If you’ve…
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