Professional Language

Speaking My Soul is the honest story of linguist John R. Rickford's life from his early years as the youngest of ten children in Guyana to his status as Emeritus Professor of Linguistics at Stanford, of the transformation of his identity from colored or mixed race in Guyana to black in the USA, and of his work championing Black Talk and its speakers. In this engaging memoir, Rickford recalls landmark events for his racial identity.

This is a course in Brazilian Portuguese for financial professionals organized over 14 sessions. It focuses on key words, phrases, and vocabulary for financial professionals and includes a basic review of core Brazilian vocabulary as well. This is an ideal way for financial managers to build a working understanding of the Brazilian Portuguese language.

A Spanish course for those involved in teaching Spanish students, for example ESL teachers. This course focuses on vocabulary most useful to teachers in conducting lessons and communicating with students and parents. There are also words and phrases related to subject names, classroom items, and administering tests, assignments, and group work. There are also some grammar pointers for English speakers learning Spanish and a broader set of vocabulary beyond teaching.

Health care professionals and medical staff, are you frustrated because you have Spanish-speaking patients and you can't communicate with them? Well, let me tell you how easy it is to become confident and learn the most common medical questions asked during a visit. In no time and with practice, you will become fluent and you will be able to understand your patients better. With more than 100 questions I put together, you can excel in your Spanish skills and, even better, you can learn while you sleep, at work, or even in your car. Wow, what a bonus!