Online Foreign Language Course Catalog

Mandarin Chinese for Business and Travel

Chinese for Travelers provides easy-to-learn vocabulary and phrases to help you converse in a more relaxed, enjoyable way when you travel abroad for business or pleasure. When you have a basic understanding of a country's native language, you're more likely to discover enriching travel experiences not found in guidebooks. You may even make new friends you can return to visit one day. Topics include: Flight Plans; Fun-In-The-Sun; Bummer, I'm Sick; Shop Till You Drop; Dining Out; Business Abroad; Creatures You May Encounter and more.

To receive a certificate, you must complete the following: Spend 15 hours online (the program automatically tracks your time) and complete the online course assessments with a 70% or higher.

Tuition: $99.00 for 6 months of unlimited access.

Spanish for Teachers

Each year, the number of monolingual students entering the school system rises. This course is designed to teach basic phrases for communicating with students and their Spanish-speaking family members. From Parent-Teacher conferences, enrollment and classroom situations, to taking attendance, discipline and after school activities, the focus is on bridging the communication gap as quickly as possible. The course is ideal for teachers, school administrators, school nurses, coaches, teacher assistants, parent volunteers and others working in the school system.

To receive a certificate, you must complete the following: Spend 15 hours online (the program automatically tracks your time) and complete the online course assessments with a 70% or higher.

Tuition: $99.00 for 6 months of unlimited access.

Spanish for Healthcare

A course designed to help anyone in healthcare communicate with Spanish-speaking patients, their family members and concerned friends. Learn how to quickly address job-specific issues like collecting medical and insurance information, setting up appointments, comprehending symptoms described by Spanish-speaking patients, and much more. Even more important, understanding key Spanish phrases assures the health and safety of everyone involved. Spanish for Healthcare is designed for nurses, doctors, hospital staff, medical technicians and health insurance representatives.

To receive a certificate, you must complete the following: Spend 15 hours online (the program automatically tracks your time) and complete the online course assessments with a 70% or higher.

Tuition: $99.00 for 6 months of unlimited access.

Spanish for Banking

By the year 2010, the Spanish-speaking community will comprise approximately 16% of the population in the USA. Banks and financial institutions able to bridge the communication gap with this market segment will retain the competitive edge. Spanish for Banking quickly teaches staff basic Spanish terms specific to their profession. Learn how to explain loan terms in Spanish. Begin helping monolingual bank customers set up their accounts. Start building a Spanish vocabulary of banking terminology designed to help you do a better job at work.

To receive a certificate, you must complete the following: Spend 15 hours online (the program automatically tracks your time) and complete the online course assessments with a 70% or higher.

Tuition: $99.00 for 6 months of unlimited access.

Spanish for Customer Service

Learning job-specific Spanish phrases enables businesses and their representatives to provide the Spanish-speaking community with exceptional customer service. As the Spanish-speaking consumer market grows with each passing year, it makes sense to learn how to bridge the communication gap and retain these loyal customers. From collecting basic information like credit card and customer contact information, to taking orders for products over the phone and in person, this course provides the tools you need to provide service to your monolingual customers.

To receive a certificate, you must complete the following: Spend 15 hours online (the program automatically tracks your time) and complete the online course assessments with a 70% or higher.

Tuition: $99.00 for 6 months of unlimited access.

Spanish for Real Estate

In today's competitive real estate industry, the Spanish-speaking community is one of the fastest growing market segments. Realtors who meet their needs will benefit from longstanding client relationships and referrals of Spanish-speaking friends and family. From comprehending your clients' needs and preferences, to understanding and communicating numbers in Spanish, to pre-qualifying homebuyers and writing contracts, Spanish for Realtors enables you and your staff to do a better job servicing your clients.

To receive a certificate, you must complete the following: Spend 15 hours online (the program automatically tracks your time) and complete the online course assessments with a 70% or higher.

Tuition: $99.00 for 6 months of unlimited access.

Spanish for Business and Travel

Spanish for Business and Leisure Travel provides easy-to-learn vocabulary and phrases to help you converse in a more relaxed, enjoyable way when you travel abroad for business or pleasure. When you have a basic understanding of a country's native language, you're more likely to discover enriching travel experiences not found in guidebooks. You may even make new friends you can return to visit one day. Topics include: Flight Plans; Fun-In-The-Sun; Bummer, I'm Sick; Shop Till You Drop; Dining Out; Business Abroad; Creatures You May Encounter and more.

To receive a certificate, you must complete the following: Spend 15 hours online (the program automatically tracks your time) and complete the online course assessments with a 70% or higher.

Tuition: $99.00 for 6 months of unlimited access.

Spanish for Law Enforcement

This highly specialized course is designed to help law enforcement officers remain safe and in control when interacting with the Spanish-speaking public. The program features Spanish phrases and commands plus "Alert Words" which may signal danger to the officer. Topics include handling high-risk traffic stops and domestic disturbance situations, collecting information at crime and accident scenes, comprehending suspect and witness statements, and much more. Spanish for Law Enforcement helps officers assure the public safety in Spanish-speaking communities.

To receive a certificate, you must complete the following: Spend 15 hours online (the program automatically tracks your time) and complete the online course assessments with a 70% or higher.

**This course is not appropriate for minors. Some subject matter and Alert Words include translations of vulgar language intended only for state and local public safety professions.

Tuition: $99.00 for 6 months of unlimited access.

Spanish for Corrections

As prisons face an influx of Spanish-speaking inmates, it's essential for corrections officers to be able to communicate and comprehend phrases specific to their profession. Spanish for Corrections features Spanish phrases and commands plus Spanish "Alert Words" which may signal danger in the Spanish-speaking prison population. From basic procedures, communicating rules and prison terminology, to collecting information and controlling day-to-day situations, this highly specialized course helps corrections officers assure their safety and the safety of all involved.

To receive a certificate, you must complete the following: Spend 15 hours online (the program automatically tracks your time) and complete the online course assessments with a 70% or higher.

**This course is not appropriate for minors. Some subject matter and Alert Words include translations of vulgar language intended only for state and local public safety professions.

Tuition: $99.00 for 6 months of unlimited access.

Spanish for 911/Dispatch

Every day, 24-hours a day, 911 Dispatchers are faced with the difficult task of communicating with monolingual Spanish speakers over the phone. It is hard enough to handle a 911 crisis when the caller speaks English. But when emergency calls are mishandled due to a language barrier the results can be tragic. This course features Spanish phrases plus "Alert Words" designed to help dispatchers handle job-specific situations including gathering location information, comprehending the nature of the emergency, and much more.

To receive a certificate, you must complete the following: Spend 15 hours online (the program automatically tracks your time) and complete the online course assessments with a 70% or higher.

**This course is not appropriate for minors. Some subject matter and Alert Words include translations of vulgar language intended only for state and local public safety professions.

Tuition: $99.00 for 6 months of unlimited access.

Spanish for EMS and Fire

For first responders in Spanish-speaking communities, the ability to bridge the communication gap can result in saving lives. This course is designed for first responder professionals including EMT, paramedic, firefighter, and others who arrive on the scene of a fire or an accident. Spanish for Fire and EMS includes Spanish phrases and "Alert Words" with a focus on emergency situations. Topics range from evaluating and communicating with victims, to understanding terms for pregnancy, to diagnosing physical complaints, wounds and more.

To receive a certificate, you must complete the following: Spend 15 hours online (the program automatically tracks your time) and complete the online course assessments with a 70% or higher.

**This course is not appropriate for minors. Some subject matter and Alert Words include translations of vulgar language intended only for state and local public safety professions.

Tuition: $99.00 for 6 months of unlimited access.

Spanish for Park Rangers

Out in the field, miscommunication with Spanish-speaking park visitors compromises the safety of all involved. This course features Spanish phrases specifically designed to help park rangers, wildlife officers, and parks/recreation department staff work more effectively out in the field. From greeting park visitors, to explaining park rules and regulations, to Spanish terms for fishing, hunting, wildlife and weather conditions, Spanish for Park Rangers provides tools for communicating with Spanish-speaking visitors.

To receive a certificate, you must complete the following: Spend 15 hours online (the program automatically tracks your time) and complete the online course assessments with a 70% or higher.

**This course is not appropriate for minors. Some subject matter and Alert Words include translations of vulgar language intended only for state and local public safety professions.

Tuition: $99.00 for 6 months of unlimited access.