SPANISH FOR CONSTRUCTION COURSE ONLINE

 

Spanish for Construction

16 Hours / 6 Months / Self-Paced

 

Course Overview:

Spanish for Construction is a self-paced, online Spanish course designed for construction workers, contractors, foreman, and anybody who works with Spanish-speaking employees and co-workers in the construction industry. In addition to basic greetings and general Spanish vocabulary, the course also covers building areas, hand tools, power tools, construction equipment, building supplies, hardware, landscaping, painting, and electrical terms, safety equipment, and supervisory expressions.
The course incorporates visual imagery (photos associated with words and phrases for better retention),  native speakers to hear proper pronunciation, language tips, intuitive reading exercises, interactive assessments to measure your progress and comprehension, and cultural lessons. And remember--this course is self-paced! Go through the course as slowly or quickly as you would like.

Course Outline:

By the end of the online Spanish course, the diligent student will be able to:

• Recognize, understand, and pronounce the words and phrases from the Learning Units on the syllabus.
• Be able to engage in “small-talk” conversations and provide and obtain workplace-related information from the Learning Units on the syllabus.
• Compare and contrast U.S. cultural values to those of the Hispanic world in how it may relate to the workplace, by recognizing that cultures develop different patterns of interaction and identifying key values, such as family, time, naming system, respect for authority, and the Latino work ethic.

Introduction	Course Tutorial, Spanish Pronunciation
Lesson 1	My Life Greetings, Question Words, Numbers 0-9, Job Titles
Lesson 2	My Time More Greetings, Numbers 10-10,000, Measurements and Fractions, Days, Months, Date, Time
Lesson 3	My Work Environment Departments, Places, Directions, Building Areas, Hand Tools, Power Tools
Lesson 4	My Job: Part 1 More Conversational Phrases, Construction Equipment, Hardware, Clothing, Colors
Lesson 5	My Job: Part 2 Survival Words, Plumbing, Electrical, Building Supplies, Job-Related Actions, Supervisory Expressions
Lesson 6	My Administration Basic Hiring, Personal Characteristics, Job Application, Painting, Landscaping
Lesson 7	My Employees & Relationships Rules, Job Expectations, Family, Likes/Dislikes
Lesson 8	My Safety & Health Body Parts, Emergencies & Common Injuries, Safety Equipment

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS -

1. Introduction Objectives & Learning Suggestions Culture & Language Tips Spanish & Phonetic Pronunciation 2-A.  Basic Expressions Meeting & Greeting Language Explanations Numbers & Measures Time & Timing Days - Months - Dates Common Terms & Directions Everyday Questions 2-B.  Supervisory Expressions Hiring Questions Safety Expressions Accidents & Emergencies Job Rules & Specific Instructions Troubleshooting & Cle

2-C.  Construction Terminology Building Rooms & Areas House Rooms & Areas Hand Tools Power Tools & Equipment Building Materials & Appliances Paint & Colors Hardware Items