Spanish for companies
Spanish for professional purposes
Spanish for employees who work with Spanish-speaking clients and partners, or who are being relocated to Spain or Latin America. Courses with a set level and programme β online, live, with native-speaker teachers.
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Who it is for
- companies with a strong presence in Spanish-speaking countries that want their employees to know the market they work in better
- companies whose employees hold negotiations, write emails and have meetings with Spanish-speaking clients and colleagues
- teams and employees' families who are moving to Spain or Latin America
- professionals who need a DELE diploma for work, documents or citizenship
What your employees will learn
First the basics, then the profession
If your employees start from scratch, we start with the basics of the language: first they learn the grammar and vocabulary of their level, following our programme. Then, as their level grows, we add professional terms and practise real work situations β from simple phrases at the beginner levels to negotiations and presentations at B1βB2.
You cannot start with a presentation for investors if an employee cannot even conjugate a verb β in the same way that you cannot run before you have learnt first to crawl and then to walk.
At work
- hold meetings and presentations, and negotiate
- write business emails and messages
- speak with confidence on the phone and in video calls
When moving abroad
- deal with everyday and administrative matters: the bank, renting a home, the doctor, documents
- talk freely with colleagues, neighbours and new friends
Programme
Training follows our courses from zero to B2, based on the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), the Instituto Cervantes curriculum (Plan Curricular del Instituto Cervantes) and the programmes of Spain's state language schools (Escuelas Oficiales de Idiomas). More about the A1, A2, B1 and B2 courses β
How we teach
All classes take place online, live, with native Spanish-speaking teachers. At the beginner levels, the teacher explains in English when needed, so even busy employees start speaking from the first class. Groups have no more than four people of the same level, so that everyone gets a lot of practice.
How much time it takes
Each level is a course with a set number of 60-minute classes. The more often your employees have classes, the faster they will reach the level they need:
| Level | Classes | 2 classes a week | 4 classes a week |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | 40 | about 5 months | about 2.5 months |
| A2 | 80 | about 10 months | about 5 months |
| B1 | 100 | about a year | about 6 months |
| B2 | 120 | about 14 months | about 7 months |
Formats and prices
Individual β 60 minutes β from β¬45 per class*
In a group of up to 4 people β 90 minutes β from β¬25 per class per person*
*We will calculate the exact price for your company in our proposal: it depends on the number of employees, their level and how often they have classes.
How we work
First, you send us a request, and we arrange a call to discuss your company's goals. Then each employee takes our level test, and we prepare a written proposal: groups, programme, timetable, teachers and price. Finally, we sign a contract and the classes begin.
What your company gets
After each block of 20 classes, you receive a report: the attendance and block test results of each employee. At the end of the course, each employee receives an Espanis certificate of course completion.
The Espanis certificate is not an official document. But your employees' knowledge matches the CEFR levels, and they can prove it officially with the Instituto Cervantes DELE exam β we prepare students for this exam too.
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Payment
We work under a contract and invoice the company. The training can be paid for in full by the company, by the employee, or by both together β in whatever share you agree on.
Frequently asked questions
How soon can the classes start?
Usually one week after your request. During this time, we assess your employees' level, agree on a timetable and choose the teachers.
What if my employees have different levels?
We test everyone and, based on the results, suggest the best option: to put employees of a similar level into groups of up to four people, or to give some of them individual classes. Often a mix of both formats works best.
What happens if an employee leaves the company?
Classes that have been paid for are not lost: they can be passed on to another employee. If the new employee has a different level, we will find a suitable group or format for them.
What happens if an employee misses a class?
If they let us know at least 24 hours in advance, we will move the class to another time within the paid package of classes. If they tell us later, the class counts as taken, and in a group it goes ahead as usual. This is how we respect the time of the teacher, who keeps that time free for your employees. You can always see attendance in the report after each block.
Can employees have classes during working hours and in a different time zone?
Yes. We plan the timetable in your employees' time zone β including mornings and working hours β so that classes fit easily around their work.