Businesses encourage employees to learn Spanish

The Arizona Republic
November 26, 2007
By Russ Wiles

These days, many businessmen and women work with customers, suppliers or assistants who speak another language. Communication in frequently difficult, if not impossible.

So it may comes as no surprise that more employers - and many of their English-speaking workers - are showing an interest in learning Spanish customized to specific jobs.

The trend isn't without controversy, as English-only proponents say it slows the assimilation of immigrants from Mexico and elsewhere.

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