CLIENTS References
LALS has hundreds of happy clients every year. Our highly trained staff strives at all times to give our clients the best possible service. Many of our clients come to us through word of mouth and a good percentage from our website. Please scroll down each box content to give you just a few examples of what our clients think about us. You can also find a list of LALS clients at the end of the page.
cOMPANY tRAINING
"It is not easy to find a company which will focus on Latin American Spanish as opposed to European Spanish and this is a very valuable service to me in view of my work".
HEAD OF REGION, AMERICAS BBC WORLD SERVICE
"LALS' personal touch in dealing with their clients as well as their constant follow up in my learning made all the difference"
RICHARD WHITE, CONFEDERATION OF BRITISH INDUSTRIES
"LALS' course was aimed specifically at our practical needs, the teacher was excellent as well as the service they provided"
DAVID BARKER, LONDON MARITIME PARTNERSHIP
"LALS' teachers were excellent and I felt relaxed during my classes. I have been enormously encouraged to speak Spanish during my weekly sessions. They went at my own pace of learning and I felt confident speaking a foreign language".
LADY CRICKHOWELL
"I found the personal approach extremely beneficial; particularly individual weaker points being addressed on a one to one basis. This is a friendly and approachable way of learning a new language"
JENNIFER ELLIS
"LALS' highly professional approach in dealing with business people and their cost effective individual programme makes them first choice for those going to Latin America".
WAYNE CHANDLER, TROPICAL FOODS LTD
"I found the lessons very useful, and recommend them to anyone who is interested in learning Spanish, this is a unique service that LALS provides for UK companies"
RICHARD NAPIER, BANKERS TRUST COMPANY.
"Learning a new language with LALS is a fun experience, not a chore"
JACQUI WRIGHT, NATIONAL POWER
"A very flexible and professional service that matched well my requirements."
RICHARD SMITH
"After many years of not studying Spanish in London, LALS has renewed my interest in taking up the language again, they were excellent overall and the range of teacher they have are a niche in the UK market".
GENE CLECKLEY
"Excellent use of limited time to ensure we acquired basic skills which were of huge value on our holiday in Cuba".
PAM ALEXANDER
"The course was very flexible and useful, instilling confidence in those attending the classes and encouraging them to try to speak the language to native speakers"
DENISSE RIDDELL, ACCOUNTANT
"A well-structured and practical course, delivered in a relaxed atmosphere with tolerance of pupils with limited aptitude".
DR C GOODSON-WICKES, MEDARC LTD
"LALS' courses are excellent for business people who would like to make a good impression on their Latin American clients. I feel confident to greet and to introduce myself and my business partners in a second language".
ANDREW STOREY , PARIBAS
"The course was exactly what I was looking for. The key business phrases that I learned gave me confidence to try and use the language for my next business meeting in Latin America"
ALISON WHITE
Services for lATIN aMERICAN VIPs
"We could not have found a better company than LALS, which specialises in dealing with Latin American diplomats and business people. They have met our linguistics needs and given us a wide knowledge of British culture. Flexible courses are crucial for diplomats and we found this flexibility with LALS".
DIPLOMAT, PERUVIAN EMBASSY
"LALS' made-to-measure courses and their professional and discreet approach prove that they understand diplomats. This is a first class service for diplomats to master how to give presentations to a British public as well as to perfect their English".
DIPLOMAT, PERUVIAN EMBASSY
"We found LALS and their efficient manner in dealing with Latin American diplomats very useful in cultural areas. Their made-to-measure advanced English courses met my personal & professional needs in the language".
DIPLOMAT, ECUATORIAN EMBASSY
"The teacher was very well prepared in language and cultural matters, and the classes were flexible and very professional"
SILVIA CEBALLOS, MEXICAN EMBASSY
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“I am so often surprised by the lack of cultural awareness among many European SMEs when approaching markets in Latin America. This lack of knowledge can inadvertently delay the decision making process by having insinuated personal insult or total ignorance on a local issue or custom. LALS Lengua Link provides a useful brief to exporters visiting markets in Latin America, which n turn facilitate business.”
Michel Valdez-Scott, former business director Canning House
“LALS Lengua Link is a useful tool that helps British people to gain a better understanding of our diverse and rich cultures and serves to strengthen Anglo-Latin American relations. This service is a must for all Latin American VIPs who want to work in the UK or just do business deals with British people ”
Armando Lecaros-de-Cossio, former Ambassador of Peru in the United Kingdom
TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING
"Having a Latin American interpreter for my Latin American customer, made all the difference to my business deal."
BRIAN K. D. ALLMAN, MARKETING MANAGER, SIMRAD OPTRONICS LTD.
" LALS interpreter was excellent and very professional. We will definitely use their services again when we are in England"
MR. JUAN CLAUDIO GAONA, SALAH ABOU-SALEH, PARAGUAY
"The efficient and timely translation of specialised and business texts has been paramount in the smooth running of our business. LALS has played a major role in helping us to achieve our objectives, by providing a friendly, flexible, high quality service every time"
MANUEL KIRK, BIO PRODUCTS LABORATORY LTD
"We are grateful to LALS for doing translations so quickly at such short notice".
SHIRLEY CAFFELL, SCOTTISH HEALTH CARE SUPPLIES
"It is very difficult to find specialists just in Spanish or Portuguese from Latin America. We are happy to have found LALS "
DAVID VALDEZ-SCOTT, CLAAS, GERMANY
"We found the assistance of LALS invaluable. The service we received was prompt, reliable and efficient. The staff at LALS proved flexible and co-operative with our particular requirements. The translations were without exception accurate and appropriate and delivered within our tight litigation deadlines."
GRAHAM LANE, CADWALADER, WICKERSHAM & TAFT LLP
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"We would definitely recommend LALS course, not only did we find it fun, but we have also gained a sound knowledge of the basics of Spanish which will undoubtedly help us in our travels to Central America."
NATALIE HOMALIA & DERECK MURRAY.
"an encouraging way to learn a new language where all of us were at the same level of learning, something that you don’t find in a local Adult Education programme"
ANDREW MANING
"Lots of positive feedback, well structured exercises and a focus on practical use of the language
ROGER BOOKER
"I enjoyed learning about the culture as well as the language. I always leave the class having learnt new things".
ALISON GILL
"A fun small and social group in which to meet friends and learn Spanish in a non-school environment. More useful than standard evening classes that are only geared for holiday users".
TESSA DE LA VEGA
"Excellent value, the small size of the class made for a more intense lesson"
DAVID KERR
" LALS teachers put me at ease, I felt confident to speak a lot of Spanish"
SALLY BURTON
"Very intensive and enjoyable"
GABRIELLE STEEN
"Helpful, relaxed environment, conducive to learning"
NORMA GIBOON
"Broad methodical and provided good grounding for every day use"
PHILIP EMSLEY
"A very positive experience. I can have no complaints! Homework correction detailed and prompt, grammar presentation was patient and well explained, knowledge of Latin American culture was a bonus". I enjoyed it very much"
MATHHEW HEARD
LALS LIST OF CLIENTS
•BAE Systems Ltd
•BBC World Service
•Bio Products Laboratory Ltd
•British Aerospace PLC
•British Trade International
•Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft
•Citibank
•Claas Kgaa - Germany
•Communication Workers Union
•Confederation of British Industries
•Ecuadorian Embassy
•Engineering Industries Association
•International Water Services
•London Maritime Partnership
•Mexican Embassy
•National Power
•Ovum Limited
•Peruvian Embassy
•PMC Holdings Limited
•Rolls-Royce Plc
•Salah Abou - Saleh SRL - Paraguay
•Schroder Investment Management UK Ltd
•Skopos Design Ltd
•The British Contract Furnishing Association
•The Society Of British Aerospace Companies
•United International Pictures
"British people find Latin American Spanish softer, slower and more musical, therefore easier to understand and learn combined with a richer and more vibrant culture" Martha Jesty, LALS director
Latin American Language Services
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