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Your crew speaks Spanish.
Your job runs smoother
when you do too.

AI-powered Spanish for foremen, contractors, and site supervisors. Safety briefings, tool names, schedules — built for the jobsite, not the classroom.

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The Reality

You can't run a safe site if half your crew can't hear you.

OSHA estimates that language barriers contribute to thousands of preventable jobsite injuries every year. When your Spanish-speaking crew can't understand a safety command, that's not a communication problem — it's a liability.

It's also an efficiency problem. Rework, delays, and miscommunicated measurements cost foremen time and money every single day. The crew that can hear you clearly is the crew that gets it right the first time.

Language Threshold was built for foremen and contractors who understand that the real competitive advantage on a jobsite isn't equipment — it's communication.

For Emergencies — While You're Still Learning

These tools cover you on-site while you build the Spanish you actually want. Scaffolding — temporary, while you put up the real structure.

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Sample Vocabulary

Phrases for the Jobsite

Usa el equipo de protección.

Use your protective equipment.

¿Dónde está la escalera?

Where is the ladder?

Para el trabajo.

Stop work.

¿Cuántos trabajadores hoy?

How many workers today?

Cuidado con el borde.

Watch the edge.

Necesito el informe del día.

I need the daily report.

Hay un peligro aquí.

There is a hazard here.

¿Tienes tu arnés puesto?

Do you have your harness on?

Termina esto antes del mediodía.

Finish this before noon.

What You'll Learn

270 Lessons. 9 Trades.

Each module covers the exact vocabulary your trade uses every day — organized so you can start where you work.

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Construction Spanish Trifold Reference Cards

Trade-specific laminate-ready cards for your hard hat or truck. Safety commands, tool names, schedule phrases. 100% free.

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Pocket Guide — Construction Spanish Companion
Laminate-ready jobsite cards organized by trade. Every command your crew needs — OSHA safety, tool names, briefings, and injury reports. Badge-card format for your hard hat. $4.99
OSHA Safety CommandsTool Names & MaterialsSchedule & DeadlinesFraming & ConcreteInjury Report PhrasesForeman Briefings
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Certifications & Credentials

OSHA 10 or 30 counts as career advancement

Communication competency is part of OSHA 30 for construction. Fulfill the requirement online on your schedule.

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For GCs & Project Managers

Train your whole crew, not just yourself

Language Threshold has team plans for crews of 5–50+. Foremen, subs, and safety officers all trained from the same platform — trackable progress, trade-specific modules, no classroom required.

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Free Resources

40 Construction Spanish Guides

Free reference guides for every trade and situation on the jobsite.

Electrical
Electrical Spanish for Site Supervisors
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Plumbing
Plumbing Spanish: Pipe, Fittings & Commands
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Safety
OSHA Safety Spanish — Commands & Protocols
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Safety
Safety Toolbox Talk in Spanish
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Roofing
Roofing Spanish: Materials & Site Commands
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Concrete
Concrete & Framing Spanish for Foremen
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Landscaping
Landscaping Spanish: Grading, Plants & Irrigation
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HVAC
HVAC Spanish for Technicians & Supervisors
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Masonry
Masonry Spanish: Block, Brick & Mortar
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Painting
Painting & Finishing Spanish for Contractors
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Welding
Welding Spanish: Rods, Cuts & Safety
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Equipment
Heavy Equipment Spanish for Operators
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Demo
Demolition Spanish: Commands & Safety
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Scaffolding
Scaffolding Spanish for Construction Crews
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Management
Project Manager Spanish: Schedules & Bids
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Reference
Construction Math in Spanish
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Flooring
Tile & Flooring Spanish for Installers
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Finishing
Windows & Doors Spanish for Contractors
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Steel
Steel Erection Spanish for Iron Workers
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Excavation
Excavation Spanish: Grading & Earthwork
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Insulation
Insulation Spanish for Residential & Commercial
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Waterproofing
Waterproofing Spanish: Membranes & Coatings
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Emergency
Emergency Spanish for Jobsite First Response
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Leadership
Spanish for Crew Leaders: Authority & Direction
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Finishing
Punch List Spanish for Project Close-Out
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Commercial
Commercial Construction Spanish
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Solar
Solar Installation Spanish for Crews
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Concrete
Concrete Pumping Spanish for Operators
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Management
Daily Briefing Spanish for Site Supervisors
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Safety
Fire Protection Spanish for Contractors
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Inspection
Building Inspection Spanish for Contractors
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Residential
Residential Construction Spanish
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Layout
Site Layout Spanish: Grades & Elevations
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Concrete
Concrete Flatwork Spanish for Finishers
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Carpentry
Carpentry Spanish: Finish & Trim Work
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Reference
Spanish Numbers for Construction
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Drywall
Drywall Spanish: Hanging & Taping Commands
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HR
How to Hire Spanish-Speaking Crew Members
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Reference
100 Essential Spanish Phrases for Foremen
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GC
Spanish for General Contractors
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