Lengua Link is a unique telephone-based service offering business people travelling to Latin America, Spain and Portugal the opportunity to brush up their cultural awareness and language skills without having to leave their desk.

Simply call Freephone 0800 0933 699 to book a time to be called back by a professional language consultant, giving your credit or debit card details. Telephone consultations are charged at 60p per minute including VAT, with a minimum charge of £10. A typical 30-minute consultation costs only £18.

Improved linguistic and cultural understanding gained from Lengua Link will greatly assist businesses in the UK to forge links with companies in South and Central America. Michael Valdez-Scott, Director of Trade & Business Services at Canning House, which promotes British understanding of Spanish and Portuguese speaking cultures, told LALS “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. Lengua Link could provide a useful brief to exporters visiting markets in Latin America, which could in turn facilitate business.”

Armando Lecaros-de-Cossio, Ambassador of Peru in the United Kingdom, has also lent support to the new service, saying “Lengua Link is a useful tool that will help British people to gain a better understanding of our diverse and rich cultures and will serve to strengthen Anglo-Latin American relations.”

Director of LALS, Martha Jesty, explains, “Doing business in Latin American countries is difficult without a knowledge of their specific culture and language. As the UK’s only language school specialising in Latin American languages, LALS is in an unrivalled position to help.”