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Do you want to improve your life in Oshawa dramatically? If your answer is yes, then the best thing you can do to make that happen is to start learning Spanish, as it’s one of the fastest ways to access better job positions in the city and enjoy a more active social life. The reason why it’s so beneficial to speak Spanish in Oshawa is due to how widespread the language is. In fact, according to the 2011 census, it’s the third most commonly used foreign language after Italian and Polish, with around 2,520 native speakers living in the city and many Canadian-born residents who choose to study it as a second language. As a result, if you become a fluent speaker, the way you experience the city will change, as you’ll start appreciating the many events and institutions around Oshawa that celebrate the many Spanish-speaking cultures, and you’ll be able to build better relationships with many members of the foreign-born community that come from the more than 21 different countries where Spanish is an official language.
No matter what it is you do for a living, learning Spanish will make you more employable in Oshawa. If you’re currently in between jobs, having Spanish on your CV will allow you to apply for better-paid positions in the area such as Data Management Associate for Thermo Fisher Scientific, Bilingual Account Specialist for Randstad Canada and Bilingual Sales Advisor for Mosaic North America. Additionally, being bilingual will increase your chances of working in some of the most important sectors in the city, which include healthcare, educational services and IT, even if the position you’re interested in doesn’t require you to speak more than one language. The reason behind this is that most employers will see you as an asset to their companies or businesses since as a Spanish speaker you’ll be able to improve their communication with a larger number of potential clients and help them build better relationships with foreign companies from Europe or Latin America. On the other hand, if you have your own business in the city, speaking Spanish will allow you to take advantage of Oshawa’s proximity to the country’s most important economic hub, which is Toronto, and start doing business with the large Hispanic community who lives there. This will help your business grow outside the city and get access to unique opportunities that can change your life forever.
If you’re interested in listening to Spanish and Latin American Music, you can’t miss the annual Oshawa Music Week, a week-long series of events that takes place in April at the Durham College, located at 2000 Simcoe Street, and other wonderful venues around the city. The festival, presented by students of the Music Business program of Durham College, features entertainment for music lovers, including live concerts from local and international artists, and education for aspiring and established music professionals. The most impressive event of the festival is the World Music Concert, which showcases some of the best musicians and performers from all around the world and members of the local foreign-born community who represent their culture by playing amazing songs in their native languages. By attending, you’ll get the chance to get to get to know wonderful singers and bands from Latin America and Spain, as well as enjoy the many talented artists from the local Hispanic community who deliver show-stopping performances in Spanish every year.
A great way to meet other Spanish speakers and put your skills to the test is to attend one of the events organized by the Hispanic Alliance of Durham. Located at 123 Athol Street, it provides social, cultural and educational activities for the Hispanic community and the general population in Oshawa and the whole Durham region. They hold different events in both English and Spanish that you can attend, including live music in Spanish, film screenings that highlight Latin and Spanish cinema, dancing lessons, game nights and more. These events are usually free and provide the perfect opportunity to meet members of the Hispanic community in the area, so don’t be shy and take advantage of this wonderful chance to practice your Spanish and immerse yourself in the different cultures you can find around the city.
The Delpark Homes Centre Library, located at 1661 Harmony Road, is a wonderful place to study Spanish on your own or with other friends who love the language as much as you do. This library has many useful resources you can use to develop your basic Spanish skills, like writing your first sentences in the language and working on your grammar. Some of the course books you should check out are The Everything Essential Spanish Book by Julie Gutin, a quick and easy guide to get started learning the language and Countdown to Spanish by Gail Stein, which has 24 units that move quickly from a basic introduction of grammar and vocabulary to practical conversational skills for both vacation and business travellers. However, if you want to reach intermediate or advanced levels, using these kinds of materials on your own won’t be enough. Instead, why don’t you take a language course? At Listen & Learn, we have qualified Spanish native teachers that can take your skills to the next level! All you have to do to get started is send us a quick inquiry, and one of our team members will contact you as soon as possible to answer any questions you might have! After that, one of our tutors will create unique lessons that fit all of your requirements that you can enjoy at home, in your office or if you travel a lot, you can have them online using Skype, Google Meet or Zoom.
Spanish lessons of this type are broader and are aimed towards students with a variety of requirements. While all beginner level students will cover survival Spanish - needed for short visits to countries where English isn't widely spoken, or if you wish to 'go local'; those studying Spanish usually go in different directions at this point, depending on what they need. Those who have benefitted from these Spanish classes have been those investing in or buying property overseas, those married to overseas nationals, people setting off on a round-the-world trip, enthusiasts in Spanish culture, and those enthusiastic to pass a specific exam in Spanish. Inquire now about our Spanish Courses or Take A Free Spanish Level Test
These lessons in Spanish are meant for those that feel that learning Spanish would make a change in their work. For starters, it is expedient to learn how to say hello/goodbye, as well as basic business protocol; once the basics have been mastered, reading and writing come to the fore. Students who have greatly benefitted have been involved in import/export, international negotiations and acquisitions, jobseekers in multinational companies where another language is required, and those working in the international academia and government circuits. Even on our most fundamental beginner's lesson, students can anticipate ending the lesson with basic telephone Spanish and e-mail Spanish skills for communicating, as well as survival Spanish if a short visit to the country is needed. Inquire now about our Spanish Courses or Take A Free Spanish Level Test
Lessons in Spanish are also accessible for 2 or more studying in tandem (Two-to-One Spanish Lesson or Small Group In-Company Spanish Lesson). All those involved must have around the same experience of the language, similar needs of areas of proficiency, and must be able to work at the same time and place. Bookings must be made for all students at the same time. Listen & Learn do not advise classes of more than 6-8 people, although In-Company Taster Spanish sessions can be run with as many as 12 people. Inquire now about our Spanish Courses or Take A Free Spanish Level Test
Our native-speaking qualified Spanish teachers can guide you and your group at your work or at home, at a time convenient to you. Classes can take place on any day of the week - even weekends - morning, afternoon or evening. If needs be, if meeting at your office or home is not suitable, you can take your lessons at the trainer's office. Study materials are supplied for you. Inquire now about our Spanish Courses or Take A Free Spanish Level Test
Those wishing to learn Spanish in groups of 2 or more together (Two-to-One Spanish Lessons or Small Group In-Company Spanish Lessons) can sign up for our group classes. All students must be at nearly the same level of Spanish proficiency, must have the same needs from the language, and must be able to study at the same time and place as the others. Bookings must be made for all students simultaneously. Listen & Learn do not propose group sizes or more than 6-8 people, but In-Company Taster Spanish Lessons can occur with up to 12 people. Inquire now about our Spanish Courses or Take A Free Spanish Level Test
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