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An enjoyable and rewarding way to...
Embrace
cultural diversity & increase Latino patronage
Improve customer service to Spanish-speaking patrons
Promote the professional growth of your staff
Be a leader in community outreach
Bee Bilingual!
Spanish that Works teaches you and your staff to speak essential Spanish!
We have an eight-week group training kit in basic library Spanish, materials for
intro
workshops, and video support for groups or independent study.
Made for Libraries. The original Spanish that Works course was written specifically for librarians and library staff. The text explains structures using a core vocabulary of library-related words (name, pencil, street, take) and then provides practice with library things (books in Spanish, videos for children, music CD's), library places (circulation desk, computer area, bathroom), and library actions (check-out, return, sign-in). The course is ideal for beginners, or for those who have studied grammar but want to learn how to speak.
Interactive. Emphasis is placed on active participation in group and pair work, which includes practice with flashcards and dialogue role-play. Participants learn how to do practical things with the language, such as how to ask for a library card, guide patrons to materials, or determine if a situation requires a translator. The course is designed for a class of 10-16 students, so you can get plenty of individual attention.
Manageable. The entire course can be completed in as little as 16 hours, or about 2 hours per week for 8 weeks. There are no written tests, and you won't have homework conjugating verbs or answering questions. All you are asked to do is to review vocabulary and dialogues between lessons.
Economical. Your Library course kit gives you the license to make copies at a cost much better than a conventional textbook. Since the focus is on simple, practical language, the course can be successfully facilitated by a bilingual staff or community member. Group pricing includes a teacher orientation to the materials and approach, and a license to make all necessary teacher materials. Kit and license start out at $525 for the first 15 copies ($35 per student) and then go down to $17 per copy. Volume discounts apply for larger orders.
Flexible. You can purchase additional licenses to make copies of the text whenever you need to. With your kit, you will receive one copy of the the audio CD, "Spanish that Works in the Library," which covers the vocabulary used in the course. This CD may be checked out to staff, and you may also copy the CD on a license basis. There is also video support available for the course, which may be of help to rural library systems and other libraries that have difficulty getting all staff together for Spanish class.
A Good Investment. Over 60 libraries in 28 different states have used Spanish that Works with great success and found it to be beneficial on many different levels. Staff members taking the course feel empowered to be able to better help Latino patrons. Bilingual staff teaching the course receive valuable experience and recognition for their skills. Spanish-speaking patrons feel more welcome in the library and can more easily use the library's services.
For More Information. For more information about the group course, see the library outline or go to frequently asked questions. For information on pricing for the group training kit, please visit the orders page.
For products sold individually, see the On Your Own and basic outline pages.
To Order the Group Training Version
Just send us an email with the shipping and billing information, including purchase order number if you have one. Our email address is: info@thelearninglight.com. You should receive a confirmation that your order was received within one to two business days. In most cases, we can get your kit to you within ten days of your order.
You may also mail a purchase request to: The Learning Light LLC; 333 Lewis Avenue; Billings, MT, 59101. For more information, call our toll-free number: 1-866-391-8901, or send an email.
For additional information on the group training kit, please visit the orders page.
Library Intro Workshop Kit
The reproducible library intro workshop kit features a few of the reference sheets from the complete group kit. This kit is for libraries who want to do just a simple (probably one-time) staff training, and either don't want the complete course, or want to provide all staff with a quick introduction to Spanish and then make the complete course available to only those staff members that need or want additional training.
The intro workshop kit is $150 (plus $5 S & H) and includes the teacher orientation video, one copy of the library audio CD, and license to make 20 copies of the reference sheets. Additional license to copy the reference sheets or CD may be purchased at any time. Please email or call us (1-866-391-9081) with your training needs, and we will help you come up with a plan that fits your situation.
Products for Individual Librarians
Bee Bilingual! Community Television Videotapes. These videotapes (now also available on DVD) work best with the course, but can also stand alone or supplement the library intro workshop. The tapes (now available on DVD) may be reproduced under license, and may be shown by libraries using the group course or intro workshop. Cost of the tapes is $99 (shipping and handling included).
You may find other useful materials on our free resources page. We also recommend the PLUS (Public Libraries Using Spanish) website, at www.sol-plus.net.
For recommended ESL products, please visit the English Within Reach page.
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Need help deciding what’s right for you?
Please email Elizabeth Almann at info@thelearninglight.com or call toll free 1-866-391-8901 with a description of your needs, and we will help you design a training package that fits your needs
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