Construction
Hello and welcome to the Cultural Links page for Reality Spanish® for Construction. Simply click on the Module link below which corresponds to where you are in your course, and then have fun exploring the cultural issues for your next class!
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Reality Spanish® for Construction
News article: Senate looking at Immigrant Workforce
The Rise of the Second Generation
Understanding Latino family culture and values
Women Executives in Latin America: Changing Attitudes
Survey of Latin-American Culture through Literature
Census Map: Explore your hometown for language breakdowns
Inter-University Program for Latino Research Follow this link. In the table: 'View the data' click on the arrow to the right and select: 'Specific Countries of Origin by place: cities', select 'National' in the lower box. From the table that comes up, notice the nationalities represented and their general locations. Then see the regional representation in the cities closest to your area. Choose at least two of the countries represented and find out more about them from the links below.
Latin America Network Information Center
OSHA terms dictionary with translations
OSHA Spanish etool for Spanish speaking workers
Now that you have worked to acquire some relevant Spanish to bridge the communication gap with your clients and co-workers, you may be ready for a pocket phrase book or translator which you can carry on the job to increase your vocabulary so that you can carry on more in-depth conversations. There are many on the market. For example, at this site you will find, 'Construction Spanish': English to Spanish - Spanish to English in one shirt pocket-sized book - Over 1,400 words used on home, commercial, heavy construction, and highway projects - tools, equipment, safety, landscaping - Increases job site safety and productivity.
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