Yates Jean. Perfect phrases in spanish for construction: 500 + essential words and phrases for communicating with spanish-speakers

New York: McGraw-Hill, 2008. — 208 p.In many parts of the United States, individuals and companies are increasingly employing Spanish-speaking painters, plumbers, electrical workers, carpenters, and other general workers in the construction industry who do not speak English. This book is designed to provide such employers with simple phrases in Spanish that will enable them to communicate basic information to their employees, helping to ensure that they understand the information necessary for jobs to be done correctly, efficiently, and safely.
It is very common for people who do not speak each other's language to communicate with hand signals, gestures, or words they may have heard others say. This may lead to a certain level of mutual understanding, but it is less than ideal, especially in a job setting, as it often ends in misunderstandings by both parties. It can cause mishaps and bad feelings, and, especially in the construction industry, it can be dangerous. In this book, employers will find key words and phrases that will help them to communicate with their Spanish-speaking workers clearly and correctly right from the beginning. Although this is not a course in grammar or conversation, those who consistently use these words and phrases with their employees will find that they are beginning to understand and use quite a bit of Spanish, and they can build on this foundation to continue learning the language.