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What is the Difference Between Spain and Mexico?

Even though they speak Spanish in Mexico, and the Spaniards are the reason for that, there are huge differences between the two peoples. Accent, culture, food, just to name a few.

Today, we’re going to dig into the more granular ways that the two countries and their people are so different, even though the Spaniards colonized the country over 400 years ago.

Top Differences Between Spain and Mexico are:

Location
Challenges
Food
Pronunciation
Style of Communication
Culture
Vocabulary

Where are Spain & Mexico Located?

Now, I do not want to offend you by stating the obvious, but sometimes this fact is not quite so obvious – Spain and Mexico are on two different continents. Mexico is just south of Texas, in North America, connecting the United States to Central America. Spain is just north of Africa, to the east of Portugal, and is in Europe.

At Fluency Corp we believe everything is easier to remember with a story! We’ll tell a short, yet entertaining, story that will help you remember.

Imagine Hernán Cortés: not a super tall Spanish guy in the 16th century. He’s been on a boat for months to get across the Atlantic Ocean. He probably left at the southern port of Cadiz (no clue if this is true, but geographically it makes sense), and he is eager to claim some land and resources for Spain.

Cortés and his boss hit up Cuba, and his boss told him to then go back, but Hernán Cortés wanted more. He pushed on through the Caribbean Sea/Gulf of Mexico and landed in the state of Yucatan. Can you visualize it? Hope that helped.

What are the Biggest Challenges Facing Mexico & Spain?

Corruption and the absence of rule of law are the 2 largest problems facing Mexico today. We are reminded almost weekly that the crime and homicide rate still makes this country out of control.

When 43 students were murdered in 2014, the country rose up in protest.Yet, the murderers, supposedly the exact army that was supposed to be protecting the country, is still not in jail. Enormous crimes like this can be committed, and no one is held responsible. This sends a message that the drug cartels can get away with bribing officials and get away with it.

Spain, on the other hand, has more first world problems, as we call them. In 2008, the housing bubble burst and the GDP growth finally hit a wall. In 2012, the Spanish financial sector could no longer continue and they had to get bailed out by the European Stability Mechanism. This affected the unemployment rate especially hard, caused a severe economic downturn and bankrupted many companies.

At this same time, we saw many Spanish companies go abroad to stay afloat. We’ve been working with infrastructure powerhouse Ferrovial teaching their employees Spanish and English since 2013.

They knew that in order to stay relevant and continue building highways, tunnels and airports, they would have to seek clients in other countries, and in order to be successful in those other countries, they would have to invest in language training. They have most definitely succeeded since they now have projects on almost every continent.

What is the Difference Between Spanish Food & Mexican Food?

Mexican Food
Very different! These two foods could not be any more different, actually. Mexican food staples are corn, chili, beans, tomatoes, fruit and meat. Each region of Mexico has their specialties, like shark and octopus in the Yucatan region.

Corn is mostly found in the famous, warm Mexican tortillas and tamales, which are filled with just about any vegetable or meat and dipped in one of the many salsas, from mild to very picante. Or as my grandfather says, picosa.

When I said chilies, you didn’t think I meant just one, right? Just a few of the chiles you will run into in Mexico are: mulato, cascabel, poblano, serrano, and of course, the one we all know and love, the jalapeno.

Spanish Food
Spain food features a delicious Mediterranean diet: olive oil, fish, vegetables, legumes, fruits, some poultry, and some dairy. As you can see, the Spanish diet hits heavier on the Omega-3s, and contains more of a variety in their vegetables while Mexico leans heavily on corn and beans (what could be found locally, of course).

Spain, surrounded by water, logically gets a large amount of its food from the sea and the olive trees that flourish in Spain. Just like in Mexico, every region in Spain has its own specialties, like the empanadas from Galicia, or the spicy Basque-style chicken from Basque country. Of course, no matter where you are, you can get the famous Jamón ibérico.

What are the Pronunciation Differences Between Mexico & Spain Spanish?

The Z and the C (before e or i) in both languages are pronounced very differently. You can immediately tell if someone is from Spain due to this letter difference. In Mexican Spanish it sounds like a regular English S sound. Using Spain Spanish, it sounds like someone speaking English with a lisp (or, the TH sound in English), but it’s not a lisp – that’s how it’s pronounced.

Why did this happen? Well, this would be the same answer as to why Brits do not pronounce the H and Americans do. Over hundreds of years and many thousands of miles, groups of people change a spoken language over time. The resulting change is very different from the group that is far away. This is the simple evolution of a language.

In Medieval Castilian Spanish, just as in Medieval Olde English, words were spelled differently. Interestingly, Spanish used to use the same letter used in French, the ç, called a cedilla, to spell words like plaça, which is today spelled like plaza (but still using the TH sound where the Z is).

How do Mexico & Spain Communication Styles Differ?

I have lived in both of these countries so I can most definitely tell you that even though Spain brought a lot of people over, they did not bring their communication style. Or, at least, it didn’t stick.

I found the Mexican people to be overly polite (for my blunt American style of communicating), indirect, long-winded (again, for my blunt taste), and sugary sweet (I also lived in the bustling city of Boston, and liked the direct communication style there). They were most definitely polite.

Spain, on the other hand, does not have any of the above characteristics, and I do not mean that in a negative way. They say the truth, even if it may sting a little. Spaniards are direct, but at the same time diplomatic – not rude, but frank. They are quite gregarious and will talk a lot, and possibly loudly to show their feelings about a particular topic.

Similarities are seen in the formal nature of communicating in public, and the respect given by not using first names, but rather Mr., Mrs., etc.

What are the Biggest Cultural Differences Between Mexico & Spain?

Based on one Mexican’s journey to Spain, the largest differences he found were:

The people
The flow of life

When you arrive in Mexico City, you realize quickly that it will take possibly an hour to arrive at your hotel from the airport. During this drive, it will be quite chaotic, people will be running to cross the street, motorcycles fly between cars, and the flow is quite fast. Of course, the capital is the main area where you’ll encounter life at this speed. In Spain, it seems more calm, organized, serene, and CLEAN.

This Mexican tourist also found that the general way of being was intimidating. Remember, we said that the Mexican culture was more affable, polite, and less frank. So the strong character (not rudeness!) of the Spaniards was more in your face than Mexicans, or even Americans, are used to.

Does the Vocabulary Differ Between Spain & Mexico?

Just like an American traveling to Britain, there are stark vocabulary differences between Spain and Mexico. Asking for a fag in the U.S. might make some eyebrows raise. In the same way asking where the loo is might get you an introduction to a large, trucker named Lou! The same happens in Mexico and Spain.

There are hundreds of differences, but here are just a few:

Los servicios vs el baño (the bathroom).
Vale in Spain expresses ‘okay’ or agreement. This is not said in Mexico.
Tio or tia in Spain expresses guy or gal, but the dictionary meaning is uncle or aunt.
Boletos (Mexico) versus billetes (Spain) both mean tickets.
Computadora (Mexico) versus ordenador (Spain) both mean computer.

These are just a few of the hundreds of differences!

If you interested in learning Spanish from Spain or Spanish from Mexico, or if you have a cultural challenge at your multicultural or multilingual workplaces, please reach out to us.

We transform communication with employees and their families so the success of international relocations are greatly increased. For a free consultation, contact us or call us at (800) 401-3159. Read success stories on our testimonials page.

How to Help your Employees Assimilate

After moving to Mexico for a job in 2008, I believe that assimilating to the culture is critical. Moving to a new place can be exhilarating, but also devastatingly lonely, confusing and isolating. But it doesn’t have to be. And you can ensure your employees get the support they need.

Expectations and excitement can be high for your employees, in those months and weeks leading up to an international move. They don’t know what to expect and they’re dreaming of a foreign land with exciting new foods, cultures and traditions. They worry a little bit, as do you, but mostly you’re all thrilled about this new job post and the growth of your company. Maybe you’re sending a single person, or maybe you’re sending a couple with two kids. But managing expectations is the key component in relocating any employee to a new country.

Be aware from the start that it will be hard for them, very hard, a lot of the time. And they’ll likely even go through a phase of really despising the new location (this happens even when we move locally), but knowing what they’re getting into, and how to support them, will help the most. Preparation in managing those expectations is the key.

Make sure the Global Mobility team or HR team help to prepare them. Keep reading to discover how you can support your expats and their families through these simple, easy suggestions.

Understand the Needs of Your Expats (and Their Families!)

Culturally assimilating if you are an internationally relocated assignee (or family member):

Makes your employee feel less alone and more a part of the new community (less isolation)
A coaching session before moving helps keep expectations under control. This should be with the whole family, not just with the employee.
Many times, it can make or break the assignment
Can help ensure the assignment is completed
Can help an assignee’s family feel at home (if the family isn’t happy, the assignee’s work can suffer)
Allows the assignee to be more productive, because he or she understands the ‘why’ behind what people are saying and doing
Will allow your assignee to pick up on nuances that will build bridges rather than push employees and clients apart

For me personally, during my year and a half in Mexico, I never stopped culturally assimilating. Since I did not have a guide or someone who could help me at the beginning, I had to figure out a lot of things on my own. Although I was able to adapt, it was challenging and the transition was harsh, much harsher than I thought it would be. I was quite angry, confused, and frustrated at the beginning. I found myself wishing I had not made this decision, and I almost ended the contract after just a few weeks at my new post. I decided to stay in the end, but if I had had a guide or support person, I do not believe this risk would have happened.

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Cultural Isolation and Misunderstandings – Don’t Assume

To understand a little about culturally assimilating in ways you might not think about, read about a few examples below:

For example, I arrived at meetings about 15 minutes late, and my coworkers would arrive about 30 minutes after the chosen start time, which means I was often waiting 45 minutes for the meetings to start. But of course, no one knew that I would arrive early, so no one knew that I didn’t know that they would all be arriving “late”, which was not considered late to them.

Other examples would prove more challenging. A Swiss woman who was relocated to the USA with her husband and children struggled daily for over 6 months due to the differences in the school systems. One of her children pushed back against all the changes very hard, refusing to go to school. They felt that someone should have been there to help them understand the differences, and they were confused why the school did not set up a meeting to discuss the differences with them. I remember explaining to her that the school did not know what the differences were, just as my coworkers in Mexico did not know that I would arrive 15 minutes early to meetings.

Of course, at work, if many of your team members or coworkers come from 1 country continuously throughout the year, or if your relocation assignments are rotating, then your company can learn through experience how to prepare team members for the changes. Companies should set up an assimilation meeting (or meetings over 6 months) to assist newly relocated employees and families.

Solutions to help Employees and their Families Assimilate

Previously relocated families can take newly relocated families under their wing with monthly get togethers or brown bag lunches to learn about the new city
You can hire a professional language and assimilation coach (because if they can’t communicate, then how can they progress?)
Set up a Buddy System with employees that have moved abroad before to be support for the newly relocated employee
A monthly happy hour or weekly lunches one on one with other employees to create bonds. One on one is better than groups. Groups are overwhelming and often hard for the newly relocated person to understand (if they have a different first language)

But no guide or support at all is a recipe for a failed relocation. If the family at home is in tatters, then it will be very challenging for the employee to work at peak performance. And if the employee is left to his or her own devices (ie. allowing him or her to show up 45 minutes early to meetings), then a sense of isolation and ‘figure it out yourself’ mentality could cause serious productivity loss, engagement loss and collaboration loss. It’s too big a risk not to help the new employee adapt. And it’s too easy to set up support to let it slide.

Companies should prepare for these changes by coaching the family beforehand. Not only about what the differences will be in a work setting, but also how it will be at the school, with the healthcare system, in social settings, and more.

Micah Bellieu is CEO and Founder of Fluency Corp, a global company providing language instructors and assimilation coaching. If interested in learning more about supporting your internationally relocated employees (expats), go to www.fluencycorp.com to learn more, and click on Contact Us to set up an initial free consult to go over what you might need.

Your Guide to Spanish Dialects in Latin America & Spain

Spanish is spoken in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Spain, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

As you can see, apart from Spain, most Spanish-speaking countries are found in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean islands: Cuba and Puerto Rico.

But, the question remains, is all Spanish alike?

The quick answer is no, and yes.

Ask yourself this: can you, as an English speaker, understand a movie with British actors? Of course you can! So that stands to reason that a Spanish speaker from Spain will be able to understand a Spanish speaker from Argentina or Mexico, so the Spanish must be fairly similar. For example, there is no other word for ‘walk’. If you are walking, then you saying walking, in both dialects. Yet, there will be challenges with rhythm of speaking, intonation, pronunciation, and of course, vocabulary.

I remember when I traveled to Lafayette, Louisiana to visit a friend. His aging grandmother made us lunch and we had a nice chat around the table. Little did anyone know it, but I had a very hard time understanding her, and I spent most of the lunch nodding in agreement. To what? I’ll never know. Just kidding! But really, it was challenging, and I was quite shocked at how hard it was to understand someone else speaking to me in English… English that was only an 8-hour drive away!

So even though the language is 99% the same, you’ll have things like pronunciation and vocabulary that can throw you off.

Spanish – Main Grammar Differences from Country to Country

The grammar used in Spanish from Latin America and the Spanish from Europe is not that different, although there are distinct differences. The main difference is in the subject and verb-form used to match that subject.

For example, in Spain, they use the vosotros form of the verb to talk to a group of more than 1 person: “You all (you guys) are doing a great job today.” In Spain they would use the subject and verb agreement for vosotros, but in all Spanish-speaking countries south of the USA, they would use ustedes to express ‘you’ plural.

For example – “Do you (all) want to come?”

In Spain: ¿Vosotros queréis venir?
In Mexico/Central and South America: ¿Ustedes quieren venir?

Now, there is something funky happening in Argentina (and some other countries)… I’m not gonna lie.

“Vos”, in Argentinian Spanish (also Uruguay, Paraguay, Nicaragua and Guatemala), is referring to the “TÚ” (informal ‘you’); “TÚ” is typically used in all other Spanish-speaking countries. Also, special to Argentina, “sos” means “you are”, whereas in most other Spanish-speaking countries they would use “eres”.

Why did this happen? These are only my thoughts on the subject, but it’s the same progression that happens with any language that travels far and wide. Some things stick and others don’t. The “Ustedes” stuck in Mexico for the plural “you”. In Argentina the older form of the “you” stuck and is still used today (and in other countries mentioned above).

In Spain, they continued with “vosotros” for “you” plural, and apparently this word did not travel well, so Mexico, Central and South America did not continue using it over the hundreds of years of evolution of the language. Just as evolution always does, it evolves, and we’re seeing less use of “vos” in countries like Costa Rica, yet some cities there still find it common to use.

It’s like “y’all” in Texas and “youse” on the East Coast. We all have our favorite way of saying the plural “you” – apparently, it’s worldwide.

Spanish Main Vocabulary Differences from Argentina & Mexico to Spain & Ecuador

If you’re going to take Spanish classes in your office, home or with a live instructor online, make sure you learn where the instructor is from first. If you cannot find an instructor in your area from the country where you’ll be doing business (or people you’ll be doing business with), then I suggest looking online. Of course, every Spanish speaking will be teaching you Spanish, but if you are going to primarily be doing business with companies from Spain, then why not focus on the vocabulary and accent from there? We mention this because while there is a standard Spanish, there can be confusion in vocabulary that might take you a moment to figure out if you’re talking to someone from another Spanish-speaking country.

In English, Americans call the bathroom, well, the bathroom, and Brits might call it the lou and Australians might say the toilet. It will only take a moment to figure out the meaning, if you’re not from the same country. The same thing happens in Spanish. When I learned Spanish, I learned Spanish from Spain. When I moved to Mexico, people were amused with my accent and vocabulary, but we always figured out what each other meant, and in order to assimilate, and make myself more quickly understood, I learned the Mexican equivalent to all the words that made people furrow their brow.

Now let’s dig into the differences in Spanish.

Latin America	English	Spain
computadora	computer	ordenador
durazno	peach	melocotón
coger	to get something/to have sex (vulgar)	coger
pastel	cake	torta
lentes	glasses (to wear)	gafas
jugo	juice	zumo
piso	floor	suelo
carro	car	coche

Spanish – Regional Variations in Pronunciation

In Spain, the letter z and the letter c (only when before i and e), are pronounced like the ‘th’ sound in English: lispy, airy, light. In all other Spanish-speaking countries, these letters are pronounced like the English letter s.

In the Caribbean, on the other hand, they seem to be allergic to the letter s, and have decided not to pronounce it at all! Not really, but they really do seem to avoid it. Take this common question: “¿Cómo estás?” There’s a letter s at the end of that verb. This question means ‘How are you?’ Yet in the Caribbean, they would leave that letter s off the word.

The letter J in Spanish can vary as well. My theory is that the closer you get to Spain, the more the letter J sounds like the R in French. It sounds like you’re trying to spit something out of the back of your throat. But in Latin America is sounds more like the English pronunciation of the letter H.

The double “ll” typically makes a sound like the letter Y in English. But in Argentina, instead of phonetically sounding like may yah-mo (My name is…), it will sound more like may zhah-mo.

If you are interested in supporting your employees’ second language pursuits in Spanish, will be working in Spain or Latin America, already are working in Spain or Latin America, or work with Spanish speakers, then now is the time to start learning Spanish. You will build a deeper connection and show great respect for their language, their culture, and their lifestyle. Ready to get started or interested in how to set something like this up for 1 person or 100 people? For a free consultation, contact us or call us at (800) 401-3159. Read success stories on our testimonials page.

Making Financial $ense Abroad

Moving abroad, be it for work or pleasure, involves learning a new currency and adjusting to different costs of living. Each destination has its savings and hidden costs. We all want to save a buck and feel more in control with our finances. Luckily, here at Fluency Corp, we’ve done some serious globe-trotting and have picked up a thing or two about stretching a dollar in foreign countries along the way. Check out these general guidelines so you’re free to enjoy the locale without spending too much time worrying about the money side of your travel.

Housing Costs When Moving Internationally

Your chosen living conditions will play a part in the resulting costs, clearly. If you’re comfortable with roommates, this can offset housing costs. We lived in Boston with 5 roommates at one time, only paying $400 a month each with the ability to walk to the subway (this was in 2006, but it’s doable, when you’re young). House shares or co-ops can be a wise way to go. If you’re buying, location will make a big difference, especially in the U.S. where house costs can be exorbitantly high (like in coastal cities such as New York, Boston, Seattle and San Francisco) to much more feasible (like in Nevada or the Midwest). A house in the city can still go for as low as $200,000 – $300,000 in a city like Dallas. Ancillary housing costs can vary widely, too. In Bangkok or Mexico, a weekly house cleaner is a nominal cost of $5 – $10, while in the US it can run $80+ a week.

Paying Taxes on an International Assignment

Obviously taxes depend on where you go. Taxes in Europe, especially, are closer to 50%, with much of health-care costs offset as a result. However, it’s not uncommon for Europeans to think that that they’re flush all of a sudden when moving to the US where tax rates are lower, but they usually get a shock after visiting the doctor later. Do you research by country to plan for the accompanying spike up or down.

Transportation Across the Globe

Any big city offers you the opportunity to use public transportation to get around. In some international cities, like Melbourne (Australia) and Ghent (Belgium), this is an excellent economical option. For a modest fee you can get to your destinations on the daily, both quickly and reliably. But in the U.S., there are a lot of cities, even big metropolitan cities like Dallas where I currently live, that still do not have good public transportation. I yearn to leave my place each day and walk to work or to the subway, but I have to adjust as the city has simply not gotten there yet. Places in the U.S. where you don’t need a car include New York City, Boston, Chicago, D.C, Jersey City and San Francisco. If being car-free (and in turn reducing your transportation costs and your global footprint) is your goal, consider these cities.

Food Costs

Naturally, this budget line varies wildly by locale (in Bangkok, for example, one can dine out comfortably three times a day for a handful of dollars in contrast to London where you’re more likely to be padding your food budget). The costs of a modest restaurant meal abroad will find Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Denmark topping the price list with meals running from about $17 – $25, with Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Indonesia on the lower end of the scale with meals under $2. I remember the first time I dined in Mexico City, with incredible fare, gorgeous upscale restaurants, and even 2 Michelin restaurants now. We ate like kings for about $40 per meal, and that included an appetizer, coffee, meal, and dessert, plus tip!

Entertainment

Perhaps you love the outdoors and your new city is filled with natural wonders to explore that cost little to no money. You may be content traversing local parks, with a sack lunch in your backpack, each weekend. However, if you’re into the arts, opera, local concerts, wine tasting or fine dining, you’ll want to budget extra to experience those activities that are meaningful to you. Decide what really matters and if an event is truly special and location-specific and you can only experience it while there (like Mexico City’s Ballet Folklórico), prioritize it and consider reducing costs in other areas if necessary.

A Final Note on Savings

Regardless of how the money shakes out, there is one part of your financial well-being that doesn’t change no matter where you are and that’s the importance of an emergency fund to absorb whatever unexpected cost may come your way. Aim to have at least the equivalent of $2,000 in a savings account you can easily access should you need to. Hopefully you won’t have cause to touch it, but the peace of mind it provides will make a difference no matter what continent you’re on. Fluency Corp can help your employees and their families assimilate to their country, city, and neighborhood through private English lessons (or other languages) in-home, in-office, or online. We transform communication with employees and their families so the success of international relocations is greatly increased. For a free consultation, contact us at getfluent@fluencycorp.com or (800) 401-3159. Read success stories at fluencycorp.com/testimonials/.

Self Care for Expats: Part Four – Embracing the Culinary Culture

Food is an integral part of our daily life. When you move abroad, sampling the local cuisine can be an exciting and exotic sensory experience. Your new location may present you with the opportunity to try new spices, meats, fish, vegetables, grains and desserts, to name a few. Your destination may also have different eating schedules than you’re familiar with (like late lunch times or after-dusk dinners) as well as styles of food preparation that you’re unaccustomed to. By all means, enjoy the various feasts you find before you! But sometimes we also crave food from “home,” as well as may have food allergies to take into consideration. Use these quick guidelines to manage the culinary adventure you’re about to embark on.

Embracing the Culinary Culture

If you’re a foodie by nature, trying new foods is a welcome task. If you’re not so open-minded when it comes to food, try to adopt an adventurous approach as you sample the local fare of your new city. Sometimes the food is familiar, just presented in a way or time you’re not used to, such as the case in Melbourne where they put baked beans over toast or in Laos where they eat noodle soup for breakfast. Adopt a curious stance to it all and give it a shot. You may discover some new favorite dishes that you start to eat regularly. And the worst thing that happens if you don’t care for something is – you just don’t eat it again!

Food Sensitivities & Allergies

More and more people are discovering food sensitivities and are making a concerted effort to integrate that knowledge into their daily eating. Introduce a new culture and location and it can be tempting to loosen up the reigns on your diligence. That’s understandable. There is going to be an adjustment period as you experiment with different foods and see how your body responds. If you know you have food sensitivities, however, try to exercise some restraint when eating out as you often can’t be sure exactly what is in the food. There’s no quicker way to kill the buzz of exploring a new place than to be home sick with a stomach ache because something you ate didn’t agree with you!

A good strategy is to find your local supermarket as soon as you can upon arriving and stock up on some trusty staples you know you can comfortably eat. Make that the base of your eating and then plan some special meals out. Before going, check if the menu is online, and see if there are meals that look compatible with your restrictions. If the menu is not online, you can call ahead, explain your restrictions and see what they say.

This is another time when language training will save you as you’ll be able to communicate effectively about what you need to eat. You can also bring a friend who is more comfortable with the language and can inquire in person when you are sitting down to eat. Special note: if you have a full-blown food allergy as opposed to a food sensitivity, you’ll obviously want to take special precautions to avoid those foods altogether. If you require an epi-pen or a histamine, pack those before traveling.

Craving Comfort Food

As much as you may be enjoying the new fare, at some point you’ll crave a familiar food from home. It could be Cheetos, Mountain Dew, or sour cream (all foods that my coworkers seemed to crave after about six months of living in a new country). You have a couple of options. The first is to attempt to recreate it yourself from scratch with a tried and true recipe. The second is to try to find it locally. The last option is to have it shipped, either from an online retailer, a sympathetic friend, or family member back home.

The World is Your Oyster

Make the most of your time abroad and sample what you can. Food is a great way to connect to your new home and feel as though you’re getting integrated, as well as step out of your comfort zone. After all, variety is the spice of life!

Fluency Corp can help your employees and their families assimilate to their country, city and neighborhood through private English lessons in-home, in-office or wherever is convenient for you. We streamline the language learning process so the success of international relocations is greatly increased. For a free consultation, contact us at getfluent@fluencycorp.com or (800) 401-3159. Read success stories at fluencycorp.com/testimonials/.