Posted on Jul 26, 2018
With Spanish Classes, Vet Schools Aim To Break Down Barriers With Farmworkers
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While learning to communicate with animals takes years of patience, Yanez says the true language barrier exists between the dairy workers and the veterinarians who rarely speak Spanish. Medical terminology can be confusing, and to avoid embarrassment, Yanez says she and other workers may feign comprehension.
With Spanish Classes, Vet Schools Aim To Break Down Barriers With Farmworkers
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Dairy
Spanish
Mexico
Foreign Language
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Reminds me of a joke heard on a coalition mission a long time ago. A person who speaks two languages is called bilingual. A person who speaks three languages is called trilingual, and a person who speaks one language is called an American.
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Learn some thing new... the more language you know the better you can communicate.
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