Case Studies: Clients

Good afternoon, Bob. How are you doing?

Good afternoon. I’m good, thanks.

Would you mind telling us a bit about yourself?

My name is Bob, I am 50 years old, and work as a CPA. I began studying Spanish with Language Trainers in November of 2013.

And why did you begin studying Spanish? What were your reasons and goals?

Ten years ago, I was living in Guatemala. I became conversationally proficient, but after I left I did not keep practicing. Although I should have. In Tampa we have several stations that broadcast the same shows —including news programs—in both English and Spanish. I began because I wanted to be conversationally fluent again.

So, why did you choose Language Trainers?

My employer found the company and picked my program for me.

And did you find Language Trainers helpful?

Yes, the program has been extremely helpful.

What was the most helpful part about the course?

My teacher has been the most helpful and useful. My challenge isn’t vocabulary, it’s conversational: I can hear a word that I know, but still not recognize it immediately. My teacher helps me overcome this.

Do you think you would recommend Language Trainers?

Yes. Yes, I would recommend Language Trainers!

And on a final note, what’s your favorite new expression in Spanish?

Well, I’d be better off not to say. It’s a funny expression, but after translating it literally to English, I might get slapped!