Learning a new language also means understanding the cultural context of the words, a new set of cultural norms that are inexorably intertwined with the language.

Your language training can be enhanced with Anders Languages’ Cross-Cultural Awareness program.

The program is available in two formats:

1. Doing business with Mexican and Latin Americans. The objective of this program is to help foreign business men/women or executives to understand the mind-set of the Latino business world. This is particularly important, as million dollars in business can get lost due to a misunderstanding of the business climate in Latin America. For example, Latinos mix professional and private life, making them much more sensible when doing business. Not only will DOs and DON’Ts be discussed, but tips and methodology to detect and adapt yourself to cultural differences will be taught.

2. Living in Mexico. Foreigners in Mexico often experience much higher standards of living within Mexico, because their dollars or euros hold more purchasing power here. Big mansions with swimming pools, great climate, housemaids, private drivers, and weekend trips to sunny beaches are only a few of the benefits foreigners experience in Mexico and make them qualify Mexico as “Heaven on Earth.” However, this paradise tends to become “Hell on Earth,” if the foreigner does not possess the right tools to face the darker aspects of Mexico, such as corrupt police, bureaucracy (both in private business and government), misplaced nationalism, and lack of qualified staff. This course will prepare the foreigner to adapt him or herself to all aspects of the Mexican norms and culture and is divided into three chapters:

Social life: How to make new friends? How to integrate into the Mexican social structure? What are the social, political and historic facts to know about Mexico? What are the values of Mexicans?

Professional life: What are the variables to take into account when doing business in Mexico? How to deal with you Mexican workers and colleagues? How to avoid cultural shocks?

Information: How to obtain a drivers license? How to find a school for your kids? How to open bank accounts? How to protect yourself from crime? Where to buy certain types of products? What laws and regulations do you need to know?

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